Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Hotel · Overberg

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Hotel · Overberg

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R43, Gansbaai, 7220, South Africa

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Grootbos is a luxurious nature retreat where comfort and stunning views meet exceptional service, offering an unforgettable family-friendly experience.  

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"For a long time, lodges in South Africa tended to be geared toward the Big Five. Grootbos, on the fynbos slopes near Walker Bay..."

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"This smoke-free lodge features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a restaurant. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, 2 bars/lounges, and a bar/lounge. All 27 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and DVD players. Guests can enjoy fireplaces, and other standard amenities include free minibar items, furnished balconies, and living rooms. Grootbos Nature Reserve offers 27 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated accommodations have separate living rooms. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and free minibar items. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily."

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"The equally lovely Garden and Forest lodges of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve overlook Indigenous flowering plant–clad hills, which roll down to a bay where southern right whales calve in season." - Jane Broughton

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"Grootbos sits on a stretch of coast famed for its fynbos, an incredibly diverse natural shrubland. Guests may see one of 765 plant species while hiking the property’s trails. The ocean’s “big five” are the other draw: Boat trips from Walker Bay seek out seals, sharks, penguins, dolphins, and, from June through December, whales. Rooms are peaceful, set against ancient milkwood trees or fynbos gardens, and the restaurant is good enough that Cape Towners will drive two hours for a meal. Before you head home, plant a tree as part of the lodge’s Future Trees Project. You’ll get the GPS coordinates so you can find it on your next visit."

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"For a long time, lodges in South Africa tended to be geared toward the Big Five. Grootbos, on the fynbos slopes near Walker Bay, south of Cape Town, is different. This 6,177-acre private reserve is about treasuring the smaller, finer things. With 889 plant species, seven of which are newly discovered, it is first and foremost a rare botanical treasure trove, in which owner Michael Lutzeyer has employed some of the Cape’s leading botanists and entomologists. The lodges are glassy and contemporary, but there’s a constant call outdoors—from the outside showers to tracking elusive aardvark and Cape leopard, or having lantern-lit dinners in a 1,000-year-old milkwood forest, all fairy-tale tangles. You can ride horses across the sands, past ancient sea caves; go on flower safaris, tree-planting expeditions, and whale-watching flights to see the calving Southern right whales that migrate inshore between July and December. Most of the food on the carbon-negative reserve is grown on site, and nothing comes from more than 30 miles away, with many of the staff graduates of the in-house hospitality academy. But the main takeaway of Grootbos is that just stopping and looking—at the interconnectedness and mad beauty of life—is the most mesmerizing thing of all." - CNT Editors

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Carla Bosman

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We had the privilege of staying at Grootbos lodge for a special family outing in May, and it was truly the best experience we’ve ever had in terms of customer service, hospitality, food, wine, and accommodation which was simply next level. The guides were excellent! But what stood out above all was the professional, skilled, and genuinely heart-warming staff. They made us feel so welcome and cared for from the moment we arrived. It was with heavy hearts that we had to leave, as Grootbos found its way deep into all of ours. So, it’s with great excitement that I can say—we’ll definitely be back soon.

Jim Augerinos

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We just spent three nights at Grootbos to celebrate my wife’s 50th birthday, with our 8-year-old daughter in tow—and wow, what an experience. While in Cape Town and wine country, every time I mentioned we were headed to Grootbos, locals’ eyes lit up. Now I know why. Even with rainy weather most of the time, our stay was incredible. The staff was warm and welcoming, the spa treatments were next-level, and the food—absolutely out of this world. Our daughter practically lived in the kids club, and Lou was hands-down the friendliest, kindest person we met on the entire trip. It gave my wife and me the rare chance to enjoy a peaceful dinner, just the two of us. The rooms are massive, beautifully appointed, and offer total privacy. Grootbos delivers a special kind of magic—one that stays with you long after you leave.

cherylpB4235ML

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Grootbos Florilegium Half Day Tour - Celebrating the treasures of our botanical heritage was a wonderful experience. Heidi was very passionate about the beautiful flora and pollinators that make Grootbos a hidden treasure. The gallery collection was an impressive and the investment in education also commendable. The local taxi provided us with transport from Pure Sea Eco Lodge. Alternatively they also have accommodation available. We enjoyed a tasty lunch and tea tasting as part of our tour.

alanelainet2015

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Brilliant Relaxing place to stay. Everything was excellent - The team, the food , our lodge and the adventure trips||A wow location. Every one made us feel very welcome. Probably one of the best breaks that we have had in over 50 years of travelling.|They are doing a lot for the environment and the local community. We learned so much Highly recommended. We will be back

TXFlyer

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Grootbos was absolutely wonderful and the view of the coastline is better than the pictures! We stayed at the Forest Lodge for 3 nights and we did a beach picnic (highly recommended), cave exploration, flower/fynbos safari, and horseback riding. We even got lucky enough to enjoy a special boma dinner in the forest. Grootbos is an easy 2 hour drive from Cape Town and worth every penny! Our guide, Ruaan, and server, Candice, took excellent care of us. Many thanks to all of the staff for a memorable and enjoyable stay for our family.

Gems of Africa Safari & Tours

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My Husband and I celebrated our 15 year Wedding Anniversary at Grootbos Nature Reserve, the perfect choice. The service, food, staff and attention to detail is beyond exceptional. Thank you to the Grootbos Family for making our stay so special and memorable.

Lorato Matthews

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The staff that met us are soooooo friendly. So courteous. Lovely rooms with stunning ocean views. Went for a flower drive with guide (Bongani) who knows the area and knows the plants and species so well. The flower drive was after a good breakfast 😋 There are lots of snacks and teas and drinks in between. Last night the dinner was awesome - fish or fillet or vegetarian. I would come back over and over and over again (mind you I only arrived yesterday afternoon).

Vicki Murray

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Grootbos is perfect in every aspect of our stay. The rooms were very spacious and wonderfully designed. Bongani our guide was very knowledgeable and kind during our hike, 4x4 drive, beach and cave experience, gallery tour and community outreach program and research center visit. The guides Samantha and Suzelle during our equestrian ride were friendly and fun too. Every staff member during our stay was outstanding. We are grateful for a magical second visit to Grootbos.