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Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"Very friendly, helpful staff. Great amenities, loved the gym and pool area. The room was clean and comfortable but lacked a little extra storage and seating. Would happily stay at Sky Villa again. "
United Kingdom
Gavin
The price is €205
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Fancourt

Fancourt
5.0 star property
George
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel and golf destination. Fabulous facilities, immaculately presented, with well trained friendly staff always on hand."
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is €309
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Fancourt

The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel
5.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (156 reviews)
"Faultless stay - amazing service from all the staff "
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is €442
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
The Plettenberg Hotel

St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna
5.0 star property
Knysna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (186 reviews)
"Very private accommodations with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Absolutely beautiful accommodations!"
United States
greg
St James of Knysna

The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
George
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing and charming boutique hotel! "
Sweden
Anders
The price is €181
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
5.0 star property
Wilderness Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (184 reviews)
"Thank you for excellent stay!!!"
South Africa
Andre
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
5.0 star property
Knysna
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (153 reviews)
"Amazing place."
United States
Ibrahima
The price is €279
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Gondwana Game Reserve

Gondwana Game Reserve
5.0 star property
Mossel Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
"Exellent resort"
United States
Riyadh
The price is €1,196
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Gondwana Game Reserve

Beach Villa Wilderness

Beach Villa Wilderness
5.0 star property
Wilderness Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (144 reviews)
"Excellent facilities, staff very friendly and helpful, beautiful location. Very good breakfast selection. Would definately recommend."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is €242
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Beach Villa Wilderness

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa
5.0 star property
Thesen Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (181 reviews)
"Lovely spot, friendly staff and superb breakfast"
South Africa
John
The price is €243
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Turbine Hotel and Spa

Hunter's Country House

Hunter's Country House
5.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"This is a unique and very beautiful group of building, the most helpful staff, extremely well run, with excellent restaurant facilities. "
United Kingdom
John
The price is €260
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Hunter's Country House

Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
5.0 star property
Robberg Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (289 reviews)
"The guest house was lovely, really friendly staff and good location. However, overall I was quite disappointed, I had expected a proper hotel and a much more luxurious experience given we paid over $500 per night. I wonder and hope this was a holiday price and other guests aren’t charged as much "
United States
Tamsin
The price is €250
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites
5.0 star property
Paradise
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean room with an amazing view!"
Canada
Karl
The price is €250
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites

Cinnamon Boutique

Cinnamon Boutique
5.0 star property
Wilderness
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, quite and in the near of restaurants. Looks very safe the neighborhood."
Germany
Michael
Cinnamon Boutique

THEBLOEM

THEBLOEM
5.0 star property
Paradise
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Cannot rate this high enough, lovely staff, great rooms and awesome breakfast."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is €235
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
THEBLOEM

Tsala Treetop Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge
5.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Best ever, nice experience, area around it perfect for nature lovers. The hotel location allows you to enjoy the night stars like no other place( except in the desert) "
United States
Saeeda
The price is €1,137
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Tsala Treetop Lodge

Crags Country Lodge

Crags Country Lodge
5.0 star property
The Crags
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"What a great Hotel in a fantastic location. Very friendly welcome, room was outstanding. "
United Kingdom
Peter
Crags Country Lodge

Xanadu Guest Villa

Xanadu Guest Villa
5.0 star property
Wilderness Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Great Hotel With outstanding sea view!"
Germany
Bastian
Xanadu Guest Villa

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat
5.0 star property
Knysna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
"This was an all around amazing experience. We stayed in the whale suite which had amazing views of ocean and cliff sides. We saw a pod of dolphins before dinner. Dinner was made there by an excellent chef. Highly recommend staying here."
South Africa
Lee
The price is €382
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Hilltop Boutique Hotel

Hilltop Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Wilderness
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Our stay at Hilltop was amazing we really loved it friendly host beautiful home we will definitely go back again "
South Africa
Nelisa
Hilltop Boutique Hotel
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What are the best 5-star hotels in Garden Route?
THEBLOEM is a top pick for Expedia guests. Turbine Hotel and Spa and Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa also earn stellar reviews from our travellers. All located in Knysna, Garden Route, these 5-star hotels will treat you to the luxury experience from the moment you step into the lobby.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in Garden Route?
You can find several pricing options for a 5-star hotel in Garden Route on Expedia. The amount you pay will depend on when you plan to travel, length of stay and other factors. Compare all of the available accommodation for your preferred dates and make use of our pricing and other filters to score the perfect luxury stay.

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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Garden Route?
In Garden Route, a hotel must provide a specific level of high-end conveniences to earn a 5-star rating. These may include on-site gyms, spas and saunas, gourmet restaurants, premium bedding, luxury toiletries and more. What also sets 5-star hotels apart is their guest-centric service. You can look forward to things like nightly turn-down services, concierge services and in-room massages. Some may also offer special touches like welcome gifts.

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