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Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Local cuisine
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments, facials
Escape to the Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa, where you can unwind at the poolside bar or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment. Enjoy family-friendly fun with mini golf and a playground, plus delicious local cuisine at the on-site buffet restaurant. With free WiFi, an arcade/game room, and helpful staff praised by guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Cottage | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Luxury Cottage 4 Sleeper (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Luxury Cottage 8 Sleeper (6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 3 Twin Beds

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Luxury Premier Cottages King (9) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Premier Cottages King and Twin (10)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Lodge Rooms (12)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Lodge Rooms (13)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • 57 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Touws River is home to Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. While the natural beauty of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hex Valley Golf Club. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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off the R46, Touws River, Western Cape

What's nearby

  • Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hex Valley Golf Club - 33 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • Veldskoen Padstal - 34 min drive - 32.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poolside restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Level Up Lounge & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Patriot Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪karoo chicken kitchen - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Upscale family-friendly lodge
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and mini golf at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site local cuisine buffet restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Game drive on site, luggage storage, and newspapers in the lobby
Room features
All 77 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and tubs or showers
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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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)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Aquila Private Game
Aquila Private Game Reserve Lodge Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve Touws River
Aquila Private Reserve
Aquila Private Game Reserve &
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge Touws River

Frequently asked questions

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools.

Is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa located?

Set in Touws River, this family-friendly lodge is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve. Veldskoen Padstal and Hex Valley Golf Club are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safari was incredible. Beautiful grounds of hotel and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family-friendly lodge with plentiful food options and activities for kids. An excellent safari option if you have limited time in the Cape Town area and are interested in seeing the Big 5.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The game drives were excellent and we saw lots of animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome safari experience, conveniently located near Cape Town. Very well managed operation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round excellent experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at the Aquila Game Reserve, loved the people there, the facility, the food, the rooms, everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tomitra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food although plentiful was meh. Lodging was dark but loft was a neat addition. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. We went on safari 3 times including in one time in the morning which was incredible. This is a reserve that rescues animals at risk; perhaps that explains how few animals were present
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. Well organised from arrival to departure. Room overlooked the safari and could see Elephant's from the balcony with a coffee. Pool was nice and refreshing. Food was quick and plentiful. Safari was better than expected and guides informative.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great way to do a safari close to Cape Town. You get to see many animals in a short space of time. The stargazing at night was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic for quick and easy safaris
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did an overnight trip with our 4 year old so she could experience her first « safari ». The room was great, spotless, the kids club is UNREAL- really recommend for families with kids. Our guide was fantastic. The food was average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property had opportunity to see some of the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food is incredible, star gazing is fantastic, and the animals are amazing. We saw four of the BIg 5 many others. The white rhinos are so cute!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

First safari for my family and was brilliant

The hotel and spa was fantastic. Lacks a gym which would have made the downtime better but the overall experience was brilliant. The junior ranger session offered for children was fun and the kids loved it. Only thing id say was to add additional things such as a gym and extra acrivity options for kids (even chargable) such as quad bike safari etc. Really good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Crister

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

Good safari with bellow average food

Experiencing safari close to Cape Town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pros: We really enjoyed the game drives. The drivers were quite knowledgeable. Stargazing as well was a nice touch. Cons: Outdoor shower was not practicable as it was quite cold in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Great safari

Great service accommodation and food only down side was I have to have gluten free and not much choice dessert was only fresh fruit would have been ice to have one dessert or even ice cream to go over the fruit best meal was the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadeem

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

Amazing experience

Amazing experience. Wonderful to be so close to the animals. Electric fencing behind our Karoo Cottage should have warning signs not to touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Overall this property is great for families. That’s it. We were a couple in our 50’s and this did not measure up to our expectations for a 4 star resort. The best aspects were the spa with adult only small secluded pool and the spectacular views of the Karoo. Most of the staff including and especially the manager were unfriendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
The game drive was great but the food was not as I remembered it from 12 yrs ago.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol

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

Fantastic from beginning to end

Well organised from the beginning when we were relieved of our bags as soon as we got out of the shuttle and offered complimentary wine. We were given a daily activity programme which included 2 game drives a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The drives were excellent as we managed to get up close to lions, giraffes, zebras and rhinos. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Rooms are small but well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Below par food.

Very poor quality mass produce food for the price of the accommodation. Rooms were comfortable. Game reserve is a glorified zoo but I guess there doing some conservation too. Only Zebras were in abundance but rest of the animals can be counted in one hand.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

FAHAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing more
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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