About this property

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers luxury accommodations featuring spectacular views of ancient forests and the whale watching haven of Walker Bay, just a 30-minute drive from Hermanus. The air conditioned suites of Grootbos feature floor-to-ceiling windows, making the suites light and airy. All suites offer a spacious lounge with a cozy fireplace, satellite TV and a DVD player, and a private wooden deck. Guests can enjoy African and European gourmet cuisine, made with fresh and locally grown produce in Grootbos Private Nature Reserve’s 2 restaurants. Full English breakfast menus, light lunches and 6-course dinners are included in the rate. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers various tours, including flower safaris, horseback riding, birding tours, shark cage diving in Gansbaai, and of course whale watching tours. Grootbos Nature Reserve is a multi-award winning nature reserve, and home to more than 740 different species of plants. The center of Capetown is a scenic 2-hour drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • The Long Run
    The Long Run

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rupert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location; excellent facilities; wonderful staff
  • Ahmed
    Egypt Egypt
    Beauty of nature and that amazing purple hike that heals your soul.
  • Matthew
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is second to none, incredible ocean and mountain vistas almost wherever you look, but what really made this experience something special are the staff, they are attentive, engaging and friendly. What really struck me about the staff...
  • Janetta
    South Africa South Africa
    The wide view of veld and ocean from the large windows of the modern, luxurious lodge amidst natural fynbos. And the room was unbeatable.
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Couldn't fault it. Fantastic biome. Must be even better with flowers and whales! Our guide, Marna, was exceptional
  • Andreas
    Germany Germany
    Grootbos liegt in einem privaten Naturschutzgebiet. Einmalig schöne Landschaft mit Fynbos, Milkwoodwald etc. Das Team ist äusserst herzlich und liest jeden Wunsch von den Augen ab. Essen sehr lecker. Weinprobe in der Galerie mit Pflanzenbildern...
  • Iuliia
    Russia Russia
    Идеально всё: само место, персонал, сервис, еда, домики и прекрасный вид на океан
  • Carl-peter
    Germany Germany
    Spektakuläre Lage, sehr gutes Personal, fabelhaftes Essen.
  • Susanne
    Germany Germany
    Tolle Lage mit einem unfassbar schönen Blick auf den Atlantik und die Natur. Essen der Spitzenklasse. Tolle Unterkünfte. Das gesamte Team ist stets darum bemüht den Aufenthalt unvergesslich zu machen. Man kann das Ganze eigentlich nicht in Worte...
  • Ignacio
    France France
    La nature, les chambres, le personnel, le spa, les multiples possibilities de promenades. Ça a été une expérience formidable. Je recommande

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Kids' club
  • Horseback riding
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas

    Spa

    • Spa facilities
    • Body treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Makeup services
    • Waxing services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Sauna

    Languages Spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • German
    • English

    House rules

    Grootbos Private Nature Reserve takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Kindly note that all land-based activities such as beach picnics, safaris and nature walks are included in the room rates. Please note that all tours feature specialized guides.

    FAQs about Grootbos Private Nature Reserve