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Our top choices for Garden Route 5-star hotels

1. The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel
Plettenberg Bay
Germany
Heike
HK$2,549
HK$2,961 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
The Plettenberg Hotel

2. Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
Wilderness Beach
United States
Whitney
HK$1,371
HK$1,576 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

3. Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Plettenberg Bay
United Kingdom
Peter
HK$1,012
HK$1,164 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

4. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa
Thesen Island
United States
Gregory
HK$1,435
HK$1,667 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Turbine Hotel and Spa

5. Beach Villa Wilderness

Beach Villa Wilderness
Wilderness Beach
United Kingdom
michael
HK$1,288
HK$1,481 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Beach Villa Wilderness

6. St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna
Knysna
United States
Lillian
HK$1,547
HK$1,779 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
St James of Knysna

7. Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Robberg Beach
United Kingdom
D
HK$1,291
HK$1,485 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

8. Hunter's Country House

Hunter's Country House
Plettenberg Bay
Germany
Kerem
HK$2,080
HK$2,392 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hunter's Country House

9. The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
George
United States
Gordon
HK$1,274
HK$1,466 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

10. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Knysna
United States
Ibrahima
HK$1,921
HK$2,209 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

11. The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory
Plettenberg Bay
United Kingdom
LOUISE
HK$2,670
HK$3,071 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Old Rectory

12. Tamodi Lodge and Stables

Tamodi Lodge and Stables
Keurboomstrand
United Kingdom
Adrian Chi Meng
Tamodi Lodge and Stables

13. Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat
Knysna
South Africa
Lee
HK$1,845
HK$2,122 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

14. Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
United States
William
HK$1,855
HK$2,134 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

15. Gondwana Game Reserve

Gondwana Game Reserve
Mossel Bay
United Kingdom
Jordan
HK$6,756
HK$8,308 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Gondwana Game Reserve

16. Crags Country Lodge

Crags Country Lodge
The Crags
United Kingdom
Peter
Crags Country Lodge

17. Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Klein Brak River
United States
Maya
HK$7,454
HK$8,896 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

18. Fancourt

Fancourt
George
United States
Petro
HK$2,328
HK$2,704 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Fancourt

19. Tsala Treetop Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge
Plettenberg Bay
United States
Saeeda
HK$9,116
HK$10,483 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Tsala Treetop Lodge

20. Cinnamon Boutique

Cinnamon Boutique
Wilderness
United States
Milanka
HK$1,244
HK$1,431 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Cinnamon Boutique
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Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa

Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa

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HK$765
HK$880 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa
Bayview Hotel

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HK$1,070 total
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Aqua Marina Guest House

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HK$980
HK$980 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
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Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Faultless"
Daniel 2-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing location, decor and service. Highly recommend staying here."
Maria 1-night trip
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The Plettenberg Hotel

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