Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Gansbaai, South Africa
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About the Hotel
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve celebrates the wonders of the dramatic landscape of South Africa. Exclusive and secluded, guests are privy to a world that is full of blossoming flora, miles of private beaches, and safe encounters with great creatures of the sea. A favorite with families, nature loves and the most cosmopolitan of world travelers, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve combines contemporary style and luxurious amenities with a relaxed natural environment to make you feel both at home, and completely pampered.
Location
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
PO Box 148
Gansbaai, South Africa
7220
Nearest Airport: CPT
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Wine Cellar
- Bar & Lounge
- On-Site Amenities
- Salon
- Laundry Service
- Library
- High-Speed Internet Access
- Outdoor Pool
- Horse Stables
- In-Room Amenities
- Direct Dial Telephones
- Hair Dryers
- Mini Bar
- Satellite Television
- Luxury Linens
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Activities
- Scuba Diving
- Nature Walks
- Whale Watching
- Wine Tours
- Bird Watching
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Family
- Children's Programs
- Playground
- Children's Menus
- Nearby
- Beaches
- Interests
- Active & Adventure
- Beach
Reviews for Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Couples Getaway
We stayed at Grootbos for a short couples getaway and to enjoy a visit to the Forest Spa at Forest Lodge. As always, our stay was amazing. Every detail is considered in the guest rooms - spacious, well-appointed and luxurious without being ostentatious. The treatments at the Forest Spa were fantastic with excellent therapists and treatment rooms which feel a part of the surrounding forest. Dining is excellent with food that is locally & sustainably sourced and served at a level that is simply world-class. The wine list must be one of the best in South Africa with a selection of Cape Winemaker Guild wines that one does not often get to sample. Overall excellent as always!
Clive B - Knysna, South Africa
One of a Kind Experience
In the span of 12 hours we went horseback riding, on a 4x4 flower safari, toured an amazing botanical art gallery, ate three absolutely delicious meals and went for a hike on the beach where we visited caves where people lived 85,000+ years ago. Our guide was super informative and personable.
Meghan R
Making silk out of a pig's ear!
We were at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve during the worst storm the southern coast of Africa has seen in two years. Our guide, Gareth and all the staff made our stay magical despite the horrific conditions. We were pampered and treated like royalty. This was an experience of a life time. I hope that we can return some day. I would highly recommend you add on a few days here after a safari or a trip to Cape Town.
Shanan R - richond
Perfect family escape
One of the most beautiful spots in the western cape - the perfect place for a family to unwind with lots of activities to keep everyone occupied and a great childcare club. The food and wine is also amazing. The views and the rooms can’t be beaten, lots of room especially if you have little ones sharing with you.
Angela F
Absolute perfection once again!
The best hotel we have ever stayed in! Another excellent stay at Grootbos. Every detail is thought of in this amazing place. The people, the surroundings and in particular, for us at least, the kids club are all fantastic! I'm busy planning our next excuse to return and cannot wait!
Amy L
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Recently stayed at Grootbos and loved every minute of it. The suites and lodge are wonderful, and the food is superb. We enjoyed all of the staff, and our sight seeing excursions were excellent. I wish we had had a couple more days there.
-M. Ellis
