There is no shortage of accommodations when you’re planning a trip to Garden route. Your only worry, if any, is too book early so that the best places to stay aren’t taken up. Deciding where to stay varies on where you want to stop at during your Garden Route vacation tour but let me narrow down some of the more popular and unique places that might be worth your while.
If you’re going from west to east and start out at Mossel Bay, an excellent quality hotel to try out would be Diaz Strand Hotel & Resort. Situated on the oceans tip, this classy hotel offers 86 luxurious rooms, all with balconies that give you an unparallel view of the sea. Rooms start out at about $100 - $150 USD per night for their basic rooms, depending on the period you arrive in.
If you want the luxury but are tired of the big hotels, then Hujis Te Marquette is for you. Located near the Koi San Cave up in the mountains, you’ll get a breathtaking view of the ocean as you relax in comfort in one of the twelve individually decorated double rooms. This great value for money place also offers B&B (bed and breakfast) which is a great option for those who just want to relax as much as possible.
If you’re stopping by George and were looking to head for the famous George golf course, then the accommodation at the Protea hotel King George would be just right for you. Overlooking the famous course and a mere 10 minutes from the airport, rooms are stylishly decorated and offer excellent accommodation at fair prices.
One stopover to definitely include in your tour would be Knysna, and a perfect place to stay at would be the unique lodging at the Phantom Forest. Experience a true magical feeling as you stay in one of their luxury “tree suites” and “Moroccan tree suites”. Listen to nature all around you as you bathe in a lovely forest bathroom with the night sky as your ceiling in utmost privacy. Rates go from $150USD and up, but for a truly amazing experience I say it’s worth every buck.
For something tastefully different, try Lightleys Holiday House Boats. Enjoy carefree settings as you sail around Knysna’s 20km lagoon. From fishing to soaking up some rays on your own personal boat, a memorable experience, whether as a couple or a family awaits you no matter what the choice.
Orson Johnson writes for Holiday Velvet, a website providing Cape Town rentals and Holidays abroad.
