Highlights of Grootbos Garden Lodge
- Grootbos Garden Lodge offers spectacular views of the Indian Ocean
- Range of nature activities on offer
- Luxurious accommodation with choice of suites
- Grootbos is very child-friendly
- Eco-friendly lodge
Grootbos Private Reserve, located amidst the spectacular fynbos and ancient dunes of the Whale Coast, is a multi-award winning gem. Overlooking Walker Bay, between Hermanus and Gansbaai, it’s a nature-lovers paradise. All but the most committed urbanite will enjoy the inclusive activities: guided fynbos 4×4 drives, milkwood forest walks, horse riding, beach picnics and guided land-based whale-watching as well as the optional activities of boat-based whale watching and shark cage diving. A dedicated team including marine biologists and conservationists help you to appreciate what makes this area so special.
Other excursions (at extra cost) include guided wine tours around the excellent Hermanus wine estates, aerial flights over the Ocean and visits to their community garden project to see sustainable tourism in action.
Grootbos Private Reserve consists of two lodges, the more family-orientated Grootbos Garden Lodge with one and two bedroom suites and the slightly more contemporary Forest Lodge. However both lodges are identical in standard and you may be moved from one lodge to the other.
Accommodation
Grootbos Garden Lodge is a thatched stone homestead perched on the hillside surrounded by a lush indigenous fynbos garden. Fashioned from stone and thatch, Garden Lodge reflects African warmth and hospitality. Outside is a terrace with an expansive swimming pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
The 11 free-standing suites enjoy sweeping views over the fynbos-clad mountains. There’s a choice of two bedroom and one bedroom luxury suites. The stylish restaurant has a central fireplace and bar. High beamed ceilings and endless windows enhance the incredible sensation of light and freedom. Additional facilities at Garden Lodge include a spacious lounge, small spa, Internet access and an entertainment room for kids. There’s also a telescope for in-house whale-watching.
Each of the Luxury suites features romantic canopy beds, separate lounge with cosy fireplace, full bathroom, private wooden decks with panoramic sea or mountain views, filter coffee machines, minibar and underfloor heating. The Classic suites are slightly smaller with a sitting area rather than a separate lounge and a shower room.
Families at Grootbos
Grootbos is very family-friendly. Families can either take a one bedroom suite with a sleeper couch in the sitting room which converts into two separate camp beds. These are ideal for younger children of under 10 years. Or they can take one of the two bedroom suites which can accommodate up to 3 children. This option is better for families with older children. Stables and horse-riding opportunities, a play area where rabbits, ducks and birds breed, as well as an ecological interpretation and research centre, provide children with an unforgettable educational experience.
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One-Bedroom Classic Suite
Suite features a spacious bedroom with en-suite bathroom, separate lounge with tea & coffee making facilities, minibar, cosy fireplace, DVD player for in-room entertainment. The spacious suites open out onto a private outside deck overlooking the Walker Bay. As with all One-Bedroom Classic Suites at Garden Lodge, facilities such as a separate shower and toilet, satellite TV and secure room safes are standard. The One-Bedroom Classic Suites do not have a bath; they are only equipped with a shower. -
One-Bedroom Luxury Suite
Suite features a spacious bedroom with en-suite bathroom, separate lounge with tea & coffee making facilities, minibar, cosy fireplace, DVD player for in-room entertainment. The spacious suites open out onto a private outside deck overlooking the Walker Bay. As with all One-Bedroom Luxury Suites at Garden Lodge, facilities such as a separate bath, shower and toilet, satellite TV and secure room safes are standard. -
Two-Bedroom Luxury Suite
Our Two-Bedroom Suites epitomise luxurious home-from-home comforts and are ideal for families or friends travelling together. These spacious suites feature two private en-suite bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (one with shower and one with bath), separate lounge and dining area with tea & coffee making facilities, minibar, cosy fireplace as well as a DVD player. The spacious suites open out onto a private outside deck overlooking the Walker Bay. As with all Two-Bedroom Luxury Suites, facilities such as satellite TV and secure room safes are standard.
