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Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"Very friendly, helpful staff. Great amenities, loved the gym and pool area. The room was clean and comfortable but lacked a little extra storage and seating. Would happily stay at Sky Villa again. "
United Kingdom
Gavin
The price is HK$1,224
HK$1,421 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Exterior

Fancourt

Fancourt
5.0 star property
George
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel and golf destination. Fabulous facilities, immaculately presented, with well trained friendly staff always on hand."
United Kingdom
Simon
Fancourt
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel
5.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (156 reviews)
"Faultless stay - amazing service from all the staff "
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is HK$3,505
HK$4,071 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
The Plettenberg Hotel
Terrace/patio

St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna
5.0 star property
Knysna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (186 reviews)
"Very private accommodations with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Absolutely beautiful accommodations!"
United States
greg
St James of Knysna
Bar (on property)

The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
George
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing and charming boutique hotel! "
Sweden
Anders
The price is HK$1,299
HK$1,518 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
Exterior detail

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
5.0 star property
Wilderness Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (183 reviews)
"Thank you for excellent stay!!!"
South Africa
Andre
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
5.0 star property
Knysna
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (153 reviews)
"Amazing place."
United States
Ibrahima
The price is HK$2,105
HK$2,441 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Gondwana Game Reserve

Gondwana Game Reserve
5.0 star property
Mossel Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
"Exellent resort"
United States
Riyadh
The price is HK$8,249
HK$10,116 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Gondwana Game Reserve
Terrace/patio

Beach Villa Wilderness

Beach Villa Wilderness
5.0 star property
Wilderness Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (143 reviews)
"Excellent facilities, staff very friendly and helpful, beautiful location. Very good breakfast selection. Would definately recommend."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is HK$2,045
HK$2,364 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Beach Villa Wilderness
Exterior

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa
5.0 star property
Thesen Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (181 reviews)
"Lovely spot, friendly staff and superb breakfast"
South Africa
John
The price is HK$1,935
HK$2,247 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Turbine Hotel and Spa
View from room

Hunter's Country House

Hunter's Country House
5.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"This is a unique and very beautiful group of building, the most helpful staff, extremely well run, with excellent restaurant facilities. "
United Kingdom
John
The price is HK$1,961
HK$2,274 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Hunter's Country House
Lobby lounge

Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
5.0 star property
Robberg Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (289 reviews)
"The guest house was lovely, really friendly staff and good location. However, overall I was quite disappointed, I had expected a proper hotel and a much more luxurious experience given we paid over $500 per night. I wonder and hope this was a holiday price and other guests aren’t charged as much "
United States
Tamsin
The price is HK$2,127
HK$2,446 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Interior

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites
5.0 star property
Paradise
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean room with an amazing view!"
Canada
Karl
The price is HK$1,942
HK$2,237 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites
Outdoor dining

Cinnamon Boutique

Cinnamon Boutique
5.0 star property
Wilderness
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, quite and in the near of restaurants. Looks very safe the neighborhood."
Germany
Michael
Cinnamon Boutique
Reception

THEBLOEM

THEBLOEM
5.0 star property
Paradise
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Cannot rate this high enough, lovely staff, great rooms and awesome breakfast."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is HK$1,795
HK$2,079 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
THEBLOEM
Exterior

Tsala Treetop Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge
5.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Best ever, nice experience, area around it perfect for nature lovers. The hotel location allows you to enjoy the night stars like no other place( except in the desert) "
United States
Saeeda
The price is HK$8,564
HK$9,931 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Tsala Treetop Lodge
Exterior

Crags Country Lodge

Crags Country Lodge
5.0 star property
The Crags
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"What a great Hotel in a fantastic location. Very friendly welcome, room was outstanding. "
United Kingdom
Peter
Crags Country Lodge
Private beach, white sand

Xanadu Guest Villa

Xanadu Guest Villa
5.0 star property
Wilderness Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Great Hotel With outstanding sea view!"
Germany
Bastian
Xanadu Guest Villa
Balcony view

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat
5.0 star property
Knysna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"This was an all around amazing experience. We stayed in the whale suite which had amazing views of ocean and cliff sides. We saw a pod of dolphins before dinner. Dinner was made there by an excellent chef. Highly recommend staying here."
South Africa
Lee
The price is HK$2,913
HK$3,372 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Head over Hills Luxury Retreat
Front of property

Hilltop Boutique Hotel

Hilltop Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Wilderness
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Our stay at Hilltop was amazing we really loved it friendly host beautiful home we will definitely go back again "
South Africa
Nelisa
Hilltop Boutique Hotel
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Fancourt

Fancourt

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic hotel and golf destination. Fabulous facilities, immaculately presented, with well trained friendly staff always on hand."
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in Garden Route?
THEBLOEM is a top choice for Expedia guests. Turbine Hotel and Spa and Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa also rate highly with our travellers. All located in Knysna, Garden Route, these 5-star hotels will treat you to the luxury experience from the moment you set foot into the lobby.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in Garden Route?
How much you pay for a 5-star hotel in Garden Route depends on things such as when you plan to go and the length of your stay. An insider tip for landing an awesome deal? Use our pricing filters to check out the available hotels for your chosen dates.

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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Garden Route?
In Garden Route, a hotel needs to provide a certain number of high-end conveniences to earn 5 stars. These may include gourmet restaurants, on-site gyms, saunas and spas, premium bedding, luxury bathroom products and more. What also sets 5-star hotels apart is their outstanding standard of service. You can look forward to things like concierge services, nightly turn-down services and in-room massage. Some may even offer extra touches such as welcome gifts.

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