Grootbos

near Hermanus, Garden Route, South Africa

Best available rates (no hidden costs, credit card charges or booking fees)

  • Room/Unit Type
    • Low 2012

      May 1 - Jun 30

    • Mid 2012

      Jul 1 - Sep 15

      Dec 1 - Dec 15

    • High 2012/2013

      Sep 16 - Nov 30

      Dec 16 - Mar 31

    • April 2013

      Apr 1 - Apr 30

  • One-Bedroom Classic Suite - Garden Lodge
    • 3100ZAR
    • 3920ZAR
    • 5880ZAR
    • 3290ZAR

    • One-Bedroom Classic Suite - Garden Lodge
    • 80m2 | 1 kingsize bed or 2 single beds | 2 guests plus
    • Description: Suite with a double or twin room (specify when booking), an ensuite shower room, a lounge with a fireplace, and an outdoor deck.
    • Number of Room Type: 3
    • Extra beds (available on request): 1 baby cot
    • Max occupancy: 2 adults + 1 baby
    • Room Features: tv, air conditioning, fireplace, terrace/balcony, hairdryer, minibar, coffee tea making.
  • One-Bedroom Luxury Suite - Forest Lodge
    • 4440ZAR
    • 5600ZAR
    • 8400ZAR
    • 4700ZAR

    • One-Bedroom Luxury Suite - Forest Lodge
    • 95m2 | 1 kingsize bed or 2 single beds + 1 kingsize sofabed | 2 guests plus
    • Description: Freestanding suite with a double or twin room (specify when booking), an ensuite bathroom (bathtub and shower), a lounge with a fireplace, and an outdoor deck with sea views. The 2 Honeymoon Suites have private plunge pools.
    • Number of Room Type: 16
    • Max occupancy: 4 adults
    • Room Features: tv, safe box, air conditioning, fireplace, terrace/balcony, hairdryer, minibar, coffee tea making.
  • One-Bedroom Luxury Suite - Garden Lodge
    • 4440ZAR
    • 5600ZAR
    • 8400ZAR
    • 4700ZAR

    • One-Bedroom Luxury Suite - Garden Lodge
    • 90m2 | 1 kingsize bed or 2 single beds + 1 double sofabed | 2 guests plus
    • Description: Suite with a double or twin room (specify when booking) with an ensuite bathroom (bathtub and shower), a sitting room and an outdoor deck. Sofabed can take a maximum of 2 children under 10 years, or 1 child aged between 11-16 years.
    • Number of Room Type: 5
    • Extra beds (available on request): 1 baby cot
    • Max occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children + 1 baby
    • Room Features: tv, air conditioning, fireplace, terrace/balcony, hairdryer, minibar, coffee tea making.
  • Two-Bedroom Luxury Suite - Garden Lodge
    • 6660ZAR
    • 8400ZAR
    • 12600ZAR
    • 7050ZAR

    • Two-Bedroom Luxury Suite - Garden Lodge
    • 120m2 | 2 kingsize beds or 4 single beds + 1 single sofabed | 2 guests plus
    • Description: Suite with 2 ensuite double rooms (each with bathtub and shower), an open-plan sitting area and a private outdoor deck. (Each bedroom can be made up as a double or a twin, specify when booking.)
    • Number of Room Type: 3
    • Extra beds (available on request): 1 baby cot
    • Max occupancy: 4 adults + 1 child + 1 baby
    • Room Features: tv, air conditioning, fireplace, terrace/balcony, hairdryer, minibar, coffee tea making.

Restrictions: Minimum stay: 2 nights

Closed: never.

Rate Information

  • Rates shown are per Room per night based on 2 people sharing unless otherwise specified
  • Includes (unless otherwise specified) Full Board.Includes welcome drink, breakfast, 3-course lunch, 5-course dinner, wine-tasting, daily fresh fruit basket, afternoon tea, afternoon drive to coast with sundowners. Plus, transfers to all activities, horse riding, guided walks or drives, maps.
  • Tax: Government Tax included, City/Tourist Tax (ZAR 5.70 per person per night) not included
  • Optional Extras:  All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks; laundry; minibar; transfers to Cape Town; whale-watching from R690pp, Dyer Island trip from R210pp; spa treatments.(Driver/Guide staying in standard or B&B in the area from R750-R1050 per night.)
  • Children and extra beds: Children of all ages are welcome
    Rate depends on age and seasons

    Single Occupancy: Rate depends on seasons

    Rates valid until: 30 April 2013

Booking Policies

  • Payment:
    Non-refundable guarantee deposit is charged in United Kingdom Pounds (GBP) by i-escape upon reservation.
    Outstanding balance is to be paid directly to Grootbos 30 days prior to arrival by credit card.
    Credit cards accepted by Grootbos: Mastercard, Visa, American Express

    Different terms apply for group bookings.
  • Cancellation Fees:
    For all cancellations, the initial 20% deposit is non-refundable. In addition, for any cancellations between 30 to 23 days prior to arrival: additional charge of 30% will be made to your credit card by Grootbos; for any cancellations between 22 to 16 days prior to arrival: additional charge of 35% will be made; for any cancellations between 15 to 9 days prior to arrival: additional charge of 50% will be made; any cancellations received between 8 to 3 days prior to arrival: will be charged an additional 70% of the booking, and for any cancellations received less than 2 days prior to arrival: the full amount will be charged. In the event of premature departure or no-show, the full extent of the stay as originally booked and confirmed, will be charged. We recommend that you take out insurance against cancellation due to unforseen circumstances.

Checking in & out

  • check-in: 15:00 check-out: 11:00
Save to favouritesPrintMailGrootbosI always assumed that the name ‘Milkwood’ was a figment of Dylan Thomas’ ale-oiled imagination. But, 10,000 miles away at the southern tip of Africa, I found myself in a forest of real milkwood, or sideroxylon imerme if you prefer: a low, shady, trunk-twisted canopy alive with chirping birds, crawling insects, elusive bushbuck and flowers even more colourful than Dylan’s seamy characters. I was in Grootbos Private Nature Reserve; 2,500 hectares of coastal hillside owned and managed by the energetic Lutzeyer brothers, and an enthusiastic team of conservationists. Since they bought the property in 1991 they have restored the original fynbos vegetation, banishing invasive plants and nurturing 100 bird and 30 mammal species. For humans, they built 11 One- and Two-Bedroom Suites as well as the 16 stylish suites at [r:SA026:Forest Lodge], all hidden discreetly amongst the foliage, and linked by pathways and a tunnel (no milkwood trees were harmed during the building!). As a base for nature trails, whale-watching and horse riding, or just a breath of fresh air between Cape Town and the Garden Route, it's unbeatable.

Book this hotelRates from 2325ZAR

Do you need help?

Many questions are already answered in our FAQs, otherwise, e-mail us at: help@i-escape.com