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Garden Route Game Lodge

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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N2, Albertinia, Western Cape, 6695
  • Garden Route Game Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • House of Aloes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The NG Church
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mossel Bay Aerodrome (MZY)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Family Suite with Pool | Private pool

Luxury Family Suite with Pool

  • 77.5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Lodge Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 53.53 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About this property

Garden Route Game Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
This lodge features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 3 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Garden Route Game Lodge offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including an indoor tennis court. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
During your stay at Garden Route Game Lodge, you'll be within walking distance of Garden Route Game Reserve. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar, and 3 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with facials, massages, or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes an indoor tennis court, a steam room, and a sauna
  • 10 minutes by foot from Garden Route Game Reserve and a 3-minute drive from House of Aloes
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Garden Route Game Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor tennis court, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Garden Route Game Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Albertinia lodge.

Garden Route Game Lodge has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free covered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Garden Route Game Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3000.00 per person (roundtrip)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Garden Route Game Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Game Garden Route
Game Lodge Garden Route
Garden Route Game
Garden Route Game Lodge
Garden Route Lodge
Lodge Garden Route
Garden Route Game Hotel Albertina
Garden Route Game Lodge Lodge
Garden Route Game Lodge Albertinia
Garden Route Game Lodge Lodge Albertinia

Garden Route Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good but on the videos they make it seem alot bigger and as if you will see more animals
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience from start to finish - everything was fabulous, including the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antti

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely.
Room and main lodge were lovely. Game viewing was slightly disappointing. Reserve is effectively broken into fenced sections with the lions in their own enclosure. Guide appeared a bit rushed at times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angele

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience at this gaming lodge, stay included 2 safaries a day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience here. We saw 10 different wild animals species. Great service, great staff. Luan, our game guide was terrific !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you're looking for a TRUE safari...
If you want luxury combined with the beauty of Africa, a safari with knowledgeable guides, 5 star food and beautiful, clean and tastefully decorated rooms with breathtaking views, THIS is the place to go. Have I mentioned the awesome staff!?! We saw all the animals on an organic safari surrounded by beautiful nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities and game drives here are incredible. We stayed in the luxury family suite with pool room and it was so picturesque with everything that you need. The game drives are great and the drivers are extremely knowledgeable. The food choices at breakfast and dinner are also great, with a wide variety of options and the evening menus change daily. I honestly could not recommend this stay enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Feras

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Garden Route Game Lodge offers an excellent, affordable, comfortable and relaxing stay with 2 daily games drives through their expansive game reserve where you get an up close and personal viewing of the various game animals. Your knowledgeable driver will tailor your drives to your preferences where possible. The entire staff are friendly and go above the usual standard of service to ensure you have a great stay. Tip - book Spa services early if you want to partake. Food & beverage is excellent. I recommend a minimum 2 nights, but preferably 3 nights to fully enjoy the facilities and 6 drives and appreciate the amazing animals more than once.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yee Hur William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We rented two of chalets for two nights, and was assigned one small (meant for up to 2 adults) and one slightly bigger chalet (for 2 adults and 1 child). Strongly recommended if you are travelling light (minimal space for full size luggage for tjr small chalet) as you will need to navigate short flights of stairs. The package also comes with two daily safari runs and dinner included. Food and services was great. Cape and warm water bags were also provided for the (cold) Sunrise Game Runs. Strongly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice surprise on the way to Garden Rt
We were passing through Albertinia and decided to spend the night at this lodge and it was such an unexpected pleasure. Dinner was tasty, cozy room and a really fun game drive in the morning. It’s a different concept from safari in a big NP, once you understand that you’re in for a great ride.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious and comfortable rooms, great pool area and restaurant. Game drives were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Edward, Decatur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Non-South Africans should realize that facilities like this are a far cry from a “proper” game lodge experience. The developers of the facility have done a good job in cobbling together land and stocking it with wildlife, but it really is more of a glorified zoo than a proper game reserve. The facilities are nice and the staff are lovely, so it's certainly worth a visit. But I wouldn't recommend staying more than a day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Great visit to GRGL!
Second time to Garden Route Game Lodge and it was just as good the second time! All in all an excellent visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cheatar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eveline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So far the first day we all are very happy to be here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021