The Garden Route has long been associated with holiday escapes, adventure activities and getting closer to nature - great for a family holiday. Garden Route hotel accommodation reflects the history of South Africa, along one road.
Garden Route accommodation varies from quaint village hotels of a bygone era in Knysna, to modern hotel resorts in Plettenberg Bay that provide you with everything exciting for your holiday. Here you can find Garden Route hotel accommodation, less than an hour from famous game reserves.
Your comprehensive Garden Route Hotel Guide
This selection of Garden Route hotels and resort accommodation offers both budget and luxury options in a region of beautiful coastlines, sparkling lakes, majestic mountains, rivers, indigenous forests and golden beaches situated along the south east coast of South Africa.
As a premier holiday destination For family beach holidays, adventure tours such as mountain biking and bungee jumping or a relaxing vacation that includes whale watching or hiking along the Otter Trail, you will find a hotel or resort to cater to your exact needs.
A Bit on the Wild Side
The Garden Route also takes you close to safari country and game reserves such as Shamwari, Bukela, Sibuya and Addo offer exciting reasons to get off the main road.
Garden Route Hotels are a departure from the norm for a business conference with a difference. All the usual equipment and facilities - but with the bonus of being far away from the traffic and city noise.
Garden Route Golf Holiday
When the going gets rough, the rough play golf. If you are looking for the best place to start your golf holday on the Garden Route, you can do no better than chacking into Fancourt Country Club Hotel... the Green is right on your doorstep.
History Along the Garden Route
The Eastern Cape is also some-what a living museum. The last coal-fired steam engine still runs between Knysna and George, South Africa's sixth oldest city. It is also home to South Africa's second oldest city, Port Elizabeth, and what used to once be a military camp is now the metropolis of East London, or Buffalo City as it is often referred to. See places to stay: Port Elizabeth Hotels and Eastern Cape Hotels.
Day Tours around Port Elizabeth include Addo Elephant Park, Pumba pivate game reserve and a tour of the "windy city" herself.
Family Resort Holiday
Plettenberg Bay is a tranquil town, characterised by unspoilt beaches, lagoons, rivers, forests and luxury Plettenberg Bay Hotels. This is a true family holiday destination. While the kids run a-muck on the beach the folks can head for the golf green nearby or the Whalesong Health Hydro. Plenty of good restaurants and lots of beach hotel entertainment.
Knysna is a scenic paradise surrounded by spectacular mountains, pristine beaches, forests and a lagoon. Great golf courses and outdoor activities are offered at Knysna Hotels along South Africa's Garden Route.
Knysna Elephant Park
Interact with Elephants Go on an elephant back excursion through the Knysna country side on a sunrise or sun-set safari. This is an absolutely outstanding, not-to-be-missed experience. Kids will love it!
Top 5 things to Do and Places to Visit
Whale Watching
Cango Caves and Crocodile ranch in Outdshoorn
Wilderness hiking trails
Golfing on spectacular estates
Big game viewing on private reserves
Forget the Big 5 - This is the Big Seven
The Garden Route, renowned for its spectacular scenery, safe family beaches and Big Five big game viewing - presents the Big Seven with whale watching and shark cage diving. South Africa's Garden Route boasts a spectacular Whale Route with accommodation that is ideal for whale watching fanatics.
Garden Route Guest House Accommodation
As an alternative to Garden Route Hotels and for more intimate and personalized accommodation options, visit Garden Route Guest House site.
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