Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 28 min drive - 45.6 km
Santos Beach - 31 min drive - 48.6 km
Gondwana Game Reserve - 54 min drive - 36.4 km
Getting around
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
Enjoy your visit to Albertinia with a stay at Garden Route Game Lodge. You can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or mani/pedis. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and an indoor tennis court.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
At a glance
Hotel size
42 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Babysitting*
Free supervised childcare
Children's club*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free covered onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 restaurants
3 bars/lounges
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
Playground
Free supervised childcare/activities
Children's menu
What to do
Archery
Ecotours
Mountain biking
Safari
Wildlife viewing
Pool table
Horse riding nearby
Working away
Computer station
Conference center
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Built in 1999
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Indoor tennis courts
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 3000.00 per person (roundtrip)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Children's club access is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Garden Route Game Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Garden Route Game Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Garden Route Game Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Garden Route Game Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Garden Route Game Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 3000.00 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Garden Route Game Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Garden Route Game Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking, archery, and hiking and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours, game viewing, and a wildlife and game drive. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Garden Route Game Lodge also has 3 bars, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Garden Route Game Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Garden Route Game Lodge like?
Garden Route Game Lodge is located a short 10-minute walk from Garden Route Game Reserve.
Garden Route Game Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
Antti
Antti, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 10, 2024
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.
Tyrone
Tyrone, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2024
Wonderful experience at this gaming lodge, stay included 2 safaries a day.
Angele
Angele, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2024
Wonderful experience here. We saw 10 different wild animals species. Great service, great staff. Luan, our game guide was terrific !!
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 22, 2024
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2024
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.
Marzanne
Marzanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2023
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.
Josh
Josh, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2023
excellent experience
Feras
Feras, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2023
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.
Tracie
Tracie, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2023
Abdullah
Abdullah, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2023
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!
Yee Hur William
Yee Hur William, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2023
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2022
Spacious and comfortable rooms, great pool area and restaurant. Game drives were amazing
Wayne
Wayne, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 24, 2022
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2022
Deidre
Deidre, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 9, 2022
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.
Edward
Edward, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2022
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.
Tyler
Tyler, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
May 7, 2022
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2022
Great cheatar
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2022
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2022
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2022
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2021
So far the first day we all are very happy to be here!
Eveline
Eveline, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2021
Fantastic property, great, smiley and polite staff, AMAZING food, good games!
Rafaela
Rafaela, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 23, 2021
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