Garden Route Game Lodge

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
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

Luxury Family Suite with Pool

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

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

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite

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

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

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

Family Lodge Room

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

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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About the area

Albertinia

When you stay at Garden Route Game Lodge in Albertinia, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of House of Aloes and Garden Route Game Reserve. .This family-friendly lodge is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from The NG Church and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Gourits River Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Garden Route Game Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • House of Aloes - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Stilbaai Gallery - 33 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Stilbaai Golf Club - 38 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Gondwana Game Reserve - 54 min drive - 36.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Serengeti's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Garden Route Game Lodge - Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alcare Aloe's Fan Page - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aloe factory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tuinplaas - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Garden Route Game Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy a soak in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at one of the lodge's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
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

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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

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

Garden Route Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 187 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Rafaela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property, great, smiley and polite staff, AMAZING food, good games!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Liked: Staff & service
much better out there
lodge was ok. staff very friendly. more like an open zoo, not a game reserve, most animals are in located areas. dinner was poor, breakfast fine. average to say the best
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021