Grootbos Garden Lodge

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• A luxury lodge in the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, in the Whale Route region
• An excellent family getaway where children are specially catered for
• Expert botanical guides will open your eyes to the beauty of Grootbos’s 1700 hectares of pristine fynbos, the Cape’s unique vegetation type

“New guests!” is the cheerful call often heard in the lodge at Grootbos. Greeted with a smile and welcomed with a glass of fine South African sparkling wine, guests at Grootbos are made to feel instantly special. The classic Garden Lodge set in a lush indigenious surrounding is the ideal family getaway. Feel welcome at a truly unique place where conservation and relaxation have found the perfect home.

See your lone footprints fade into the distance behind you while exploring deserted beaches or visit a stone-age coastal cave and be reminded of the countless generations who have walked these beaches before you. Accompany specialist guides to explore the tidal rock pools and coastal caves while listening to stories that make you wonder at the mysteries of early inhabitants and famous shipwrecks along the coast.

Families discover countless adventures in a world with a wealth of treasures. It may be found in a beach excursion filled with a host of fun and games or an exciting boat trip to visit seals, penguins and the humbling giant of the ocean, the Southern Right Whale.

The tailor-made children’s programme is about inspiring, educating, enthusing and exhilarating the children and to ensure that they spend an exciting, interesting and enjoyable time at Grootbos. Children help feed the animals and enjoy riding lessons on the paddock and outrides through the reserve. On scenic walks or 4x4 drives, guides will share exciting nature stories with you.

Tatler travel Guide - 2005 & 2006
One of the Top 100 Best hotels in the World
Best Family Hotel in the World

ROOMS

Set among the ancient milkwood trees, the 11 large, private suites give you a chance to unwind, surrounded by the splendours of nature and pampered by all the comforts of home. Each suite has its own secluded balcony from which you can admire the sunsets over the ocean or start the day in tune with the forest birds.

Natural textures and colours bring the harmony of nature into your suite. Spacious, finely appointed bathrooms complete the feeling of utter luxury. Strolling between your suite and the main lodge, winding pathways will guide you past the largest milkwood forests in the world. The suites epitomize space, light and the time to enjoy them.

DINING

Light and creative food is served in the restaurant. Dinner is a delicious 5-course affair.

FACILITIES

• Swimming Pool
• Parking
• Babysitting
• Wellness and Spa Facilities
• Wedding Facilities
• Conference Facilities
• Internet
• Gift Shop
• Laundry Service
• Children of all ages welcome