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ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and bars

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Breakfast buffet
Front of property
Garden views
Travelers find The Wilderness Hotel ideally situated along the river. It features an outdoor pool, tennis courts, a spa with rejuvenating treatments, and supervised activities for children. Parents can relax at the café or dine in the garden-view restaurant.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Room options

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Deluxe Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Executive Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Standard Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Interleading Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Standard Interleading Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
George Road, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560

What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Milkwood Village Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Map of Africa View Point - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Girls - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪ilali Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river
Take advantage of a terrace, mini golf, and a coffee shop/cafe at ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route. Active travelers can enjoy racquetball/squash at this hotel. Treat yourself to reflexology, a body wrap, or a body treatment at Wilderness Hydro and Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy garden views at the on-site restaurant. Guests can also expect to find a garden, a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, a billiards/pool table, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 155 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Facilities fee: ZAR 30 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa; fitness facilities

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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

Hotel Wilderness
Protea Wilderness Hotel
Wilderness Hotel Wilderness
Protea Hotel Wilderness
The Wilderness Hotel Hotel
The Wilderness Hotel Wilderness
The Wilderness Hotel Hotel Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

Does ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route located?

This family-friendly Wilderness hotel is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Milkwood Village Shopping Centre, and Wilderness National Park. Wilderness Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are also within 10 minutes.

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