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Garden Route Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Travelers can indulge in relaxing spa treatments at this mountain retreat or embark on thrilling safari excursions to spot local wildlife

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Garden Route Game Lodge combines wildlife viewing with comfort. Guests can spot animals on safari, cool off at the poolside bar, or hit nearby hiking trails. The onsite spa offers facials, while two restaurants serve family meals. High-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Suite

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

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Family Suite with Pool | Private pool

Luxury Family Suite with Pool

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Lodge Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

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

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Chalet, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Albertinia, Garden Route Game Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. House of Aloes and Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garden Route Game Reserve and Gouriqua Kernkor Private Nature Reserve. Consider Kransfontein Olive Farm for a night out or Tuin-op-die-Brak Botanical Garden if you're traveling with kids. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Albertinia travel guide
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N2, Albertinia, Western Cape, 6695

What's nearby

  • Santos Beach
    Santos Beach
    35 min drive - 37.5 miles
  • Garden Route Game Reserve
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort
    33 min drive - 35.3 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    33 min drive - 36.2 miles
  • Hartenbos Seefront
    35 min drive - 38.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Garden Route Game Lodge Albertinia
    1 min walk
  • Garden Route Game Lodge - Lounge
    1 min walk
  • Serengeti's
    1 min walk
  • Aloe factory
    5 min drive
  • Albertinia Hotel
    6 min drive

About this property

Garden Route Game Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge in the mountains
Game and wildlife viewing, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Garden Route Game Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking, ecotours, and archery at this lodge. Indulge in a body treatment, a massage, and a facial at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, an indoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Garden Route Game Lodge feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Garden Route Game Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Garden Route Game Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Route Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Garden Route Game Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Garden Route Game Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–4:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 3000.00 per person applies.

Where is Garden Route Game Lodge located?

This family-friendly Albertinia lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Garden Route Game Reserve and House of Aloes. The NG Church and Gourits River Bridge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Garden Route Game Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool, food and service. Knowledgeable guide, just a shame they don’t have as many animals eg. Giraffes and only 2 elephants as bigger safari locations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding game reserve with a variety of excellent accommodation. Food excellent new bar outstanding.Pool area luxurious. Game game drives are breathtaking a must for any bucket list
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean room. Well stocked minibar, although there were no soft drinks in the fridge other than water. Game drives are good. Be aware when compared to the reserves further East such as Amakali, there are far fewer animals and the grounds are smaller and less rugged terrain. The accommodation is on the edge of the enclosure so safe from wild animals.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff are friendly and obliging. Nice little chalets with a great view, housekeeping twice a day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant Safari guide calked Loaan
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JamieLee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure in-compound parking with electronic gates/openers provided, for a small (reasonable) fee for peace of mind. We loved the apartment unit we had on the front half of the property (called Brighton Beach building). Very easy to walk across the street and be at the tidal pool. We went for a swim every morning and loved having dinner at the various restaurants along the beach, which were delicious and also reasonably priced. Highlights of day were beautiful glass showers with excellent water pressure and plenty of hot water particularly after swimming in the cold water at beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jesus

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Great facility. Looks exactly like the photos. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. The 2 safaris that we went on were exceptionally good. The jeep driver/guide was knowledgeable & explained everything that he was asked & more. Couldn’t fault him. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Garden Route Game Lodge was unforgettable, thanks to our exceptional guide, Timothy. He took us to some of the most unique parts of the reserve, allowing us to witness wildlife up close in their natural habitats. Timothy’s passion and knowledge stood out—whether tracking cheetahs, explaining the behavior of smaller animals, or sharing insights about native plants, he made every moment fascinating. The lodge itself was also fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great family vacation. I would recommend it if your little ones are at least 4 years old (or older) and can be occupied without screens on the drives. The drives range from 1.5-3ish hours. We did 2 nights, which meant 4 drives -- and that was the perfect amount of time for us. Easy drive over from Cape Town. Sune, our driver, was great! Our young kiddo was the only kid in our group, and she did a great job of interacting with him and teaching him (and us!) lots of facts about the animals
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Safari lodge. Guide was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angele

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great safari experience !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Feras

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kindlich personal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Varaidzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 day family stay

We stayed for two nights in a lodge room. Was a bit cramped for 2 adults and 2 kids but loved the bathroom and the sitting area outside. The room is equipped with a bar fridge and a microwave which came in quite handy. The lodge has a jacuzzi and the kids pool is heated so my son managed to swim despite the cool weather when we were there. Loved the game drives though I felt 2 days was more than enough to explore the place. The food was ala carte due to covid but was plentiful and really good. Our ranger Tracy was very good. All in all we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020