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Kwantu Private Game Reserve

5.0 star property
Families reconnect on safari adventures at Kwantu Private Game Reserve, where relaxation awaits by outdoor pools or around the evening firepit

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Kwantu Private Game Reserve offers a luxury retreat where wildlife viewing creates lasting memories. Guests start their day with a full breakfast before choosing between a refreshing swim in one of two outdoor pools or unwinding beside the firepit surrounded by natural beauty.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sidbury, Kwantu Private Game Reserve is in a rural area. Addo Elephant National Park and Rhodes University are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Sidbury travel guide
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1 Daniel Street, Sidbury, Eastern Cape, 6131

What's nearby

  • Woman standing in the middle of a dirt road in Africa making a fun posture to resamble the two giraffe in the background.
    African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    52 min drive - 22.9 miles
  • Lalibela Game Reserve
    32 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Settlers Garden 1820
    49 min drive - 33.4 miles
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument
    49 min drive - 33.4 miles
  • Rhodes University
    49 min drive - 34.3 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • South Africa restaurant
    31 min drive

About this property

Kwantu Private Game Reserve

Luxury family-friendly lodge in a rural location
At Kwantu Private Game Reserve, you can look forward to free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and an airport shuttle. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Pollards Inn, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a firepit and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, tennis courts, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, laundry services, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Kwantu Private Game Reserve offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pollards Inn

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Safari
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 325 (up to 11 years old)

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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted 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

Kwantu
Kwantu Game
Kwantu Game Reserve
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Lodge
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Hotel
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Hotel Sidbury
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Sidbury
Kwantu Private Reserve
Kwantu Reserve
Kwantu Private Game Reserve South Africa/Sidbury
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Lodge Sidbury
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Sidbury
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Lodge Sidbury

Frequently asked questions

Does Kwantu Private Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–5:30 PM.

Is Kwantu Private Game Reserve 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 Kwantu Private Game Reserve?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Kwantu Private Game Reserve?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Kwantu Private Game Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 650 per person applies.

Where is Kwantu Private Game Reserve located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly lodge is 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from Addo Elephant National Park.

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Reviews

Kwantu Private Game Reserve Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

2.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing and the staff are super knowledgeable and friendly! We would stay here again! We were able to see all of the animals on our first game drive and that made the trip! Thank you again for making our vacation so memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaazia

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

unforgettable weekend

Amazing weekend, staff go out of their way to ensure you are happy and they will try their upmost best to ensure you get game sightings during the stay. food is amazing, benefit if you are Muslim it is 100% halal accommodation is very luxurious and comfortable. Definitely a 5 star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant game drive plenty to see - the rooms were fabulous backing onto the lion park! Enjoyed the game drive slight mix up with the early morning drive so that was annoying - but overall saw most of the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Room comfort

Fawlty Towers in Africa including wildebeest !!

Two sides to this place The game reserve and rangers Superb and all you could wish for really excellent. The Hotel We knew the hotel was Islamic and so alcohol free and had therefore expected and excellent choice of fruit based drinks . Still water and appletiser were all that was offered we requested fizzy water Not stocked I asked for a cheese omelette at breakfast no cheese available ,same next morning third morning a small amount of grated cheese had been found I wished I had given it a miss No Menus at meal times because you get what you are given it was O K but all meat based None of the staff had identification badges so you never knew who to ask for what The infrastructure of this place is creaking loose stair carpet on main stairs broken tiles and so on it needs updating with a proper maintanance plan We had stayed at the Wistin in Dubai On the way out The owner of Kwantu needs to send his management team to stay in a 5 star hotel in Cape town for a couple of days so they can see what a real 5 star hotel offers and how to do it properly. Basil would be proud of this place his dream lives on
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

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

Beautiful place.

We stayed at the hotel/Pollards Inn. It is a beautiful place but maybe we will try the Lodges next time as they are actually inside the game area, although they are VERY quiet. This could be made clearer in the bookings. So if you want a bit more activity then stay at the Inn. But if you want less activity and more direct viewing of animals then stay in the Lodges. Both are beautifully decorated, luxurious, and clean. The animal experience was unforgettable. There were excellent and well organized activities such as game drives, predator rehabilitation center, and elephant sanctuary with very knowledgeable and personable guides. The most significant drawback was that the WiFi/Internet access was very poor and should be upgraded. Guests should also be forewarned to keep their sliding doors to the balconies closed to keep the Vervet Monkeys out of the rooms. We did not have any issue but know of several guests who did leave the doors open and had their rooms messed up by the monkeys looking for food/sugar packets. Food was plentiful and great tasting but maybe not the highest quality- average overall, though the seafood curries were outstanding. Also maybe make clearer in the bookings that no alcohol (wine/beer) is served or available since the place is owned by and caters to the Muslim population. It wasn't a problem really but was unexpected. Great experience overall.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

J.B.J.

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

Kwantu game reserve een absolute afrader

Mijn eerdere beoordeling is afgewezen. waarschijnlijk was de beoordeling te vervelend voor u en Kwantu. ik had dit al verwacht, als een beoordeling te kritisch is en de waarheid te dicht in de buurt komt; in China en Rusland bv. werkt dit ook zo.Dat heet censuur. ik wens in de toekomst niets meer met hotels.com te maken te hebben.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025