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Kwantu Private Game Reserve

5.0 star property
Families reconnect on safari adventures at Kwantu Private Game Reserve, where relaxation awaits by outdoor pools or around the evening firepit

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Kwantu Private Game Reserve offers a luxury retreat where wildlife viewing creates lasting memories. Guests start their day with a full breakfast before choosing between a refreshing swim in one of two outdoor pools or unwinding beside the firepit surrounded by natural beauty.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €495
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

About the area

Located in Sidbury, Kwantu Private Game Reserve is in a rural area. Addo Elephant National Park and Rhodes University are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Sidbury travel guide
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Map
1 Daniel Street, Sidbury, Eastern Cape, 6131

What's nearby

  • Woman standing in the middle of a dirt road in Africa making a fun posture to resamble the two giraffe in the background.
    African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    52 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Lalibela Game Reserve
    32 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Bushman Sands Golf Club
    32 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Settlers Garden 1820
    49 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Rhodes University
    49 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • South Africa restaurant
    31 min drive

About this property

Kwantu Private Game Reserve

Luxury family-friendly lodge in a rural location
At Kwantu Private Game Reserve, you can look forward to free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and an airport shuttle. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Pollards Inn, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a firepit and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, tennis courts and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, 1 meeting room and game drive on-site
Room features
All guest rooms at Kwantu Private Game Reserve have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, fridges and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pollards Inn

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Safari
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 325 (up to 11 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Kwantu
Kwantu Game
Kwantu Game Reserve
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Lodge
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Hotel
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Hotel Sidbury
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Sidbury
Kwantu Private Reserve
Kwantu Reserve
Kwantu Private Game Reserve South Africa/Sidbury
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Lodge Sidbury
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Sidbury
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Lodge Sidbury

Frequently asked questions

Does Kwantu Private Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Kwantu Private Game Reserve?

As of 28 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kwantu Private Game Reserve on 29 Jan 2026 start from €495.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Kwantu Private Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kwantu Private Game Reserve?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kwantu Private Game Reserve?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Kwantu Private Game Reserve?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Kwantu Private Game Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 650 per person applies.

Where is Kwantu Private Game Reserve located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly lodge is 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from Addo Elephant National Park.

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Reviews

Kwantu Private Game Reserve Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaazia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

unforgettable weekend

Amazing weekend, staff go out of their way to ensure you are happy and they will try their upmost best to ensure you get game sightings during the stay. food is amazing, benefit if you are Muslim it is 100% halal accommodation is very luxurious and comfortable. Definitely a 5 star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant game drive plenty to see - the rooms were fabulous backing onto the lion park! Enjoyed the game drive slight mix up with the early morning drive so that was annoying - but overall saw most of the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Eric, horsham

Liked: Room comfort

Fawlty Towers in Africa including wildebeest !!

Two sides to this place The game reserve and rangers Superb and all you could wish for really excellent. The Hotel We knew the hotel was Islamic and so alcohol free and had therefore expected and excellent choice of fruit based drinks . Still water and appletiser were all that was offered we requested fizzy water Not stocked I asked for a cheese omelette at breakfast no cheese available ,same next morning third morning a small amount of grated cheese had been found I wished I had given it a miss No Menus at meal times because you get what you are given it was O K but all meat based None of the staff had identification badges so you never knew who to ask for what The infrastructure of this place is creaking loose stair carpet on main stairs broken tiles and so on it needs updating with a proper maintanance plan We had stayed at the Wistin in Dubai On the way out The owner of Kwantu needs to send his management team to stay in a 5 star hotel in Cape town for a couple of days so they can see what a real 5 star hotel offers and how to do it properly. Basil would be proud of this place his dream lives on

10/10 Excellent

Tricia, Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place.

We stayed at the hotel/Pollards Inn. It is a beautiful place but maybe we will try the Lodges next time as they are actually inside the game area, although they are VERY quiet. This could be made clearer in the bookings. So if you want a bit more activity then stay at the Inn. But if you want less activity and more direct viewing of animals then stay in the Lodges. Both are beautifully decorated, luxurious, and clean. The animal experience was unforgettable. There were excellent and well organized activities such as game drives, predator rehabilitation center, and elephant sanctuary with very knowledgeable and personable guides. The most significant drawback was that the WiFi/Internet access was very poor and should be upgraded. Guests should also be forewarned to keep their sliding doors to the balconies closed to keep the Vervet Monkeys out of the rooms. We did not have any issue but know of several guests who did leave the doors open and had their rooms messed up by the monkeys looking for food/sugar packets. Food was plentiful and great tasting but maybe not the highest quality- average overall, though the seafood curries were outstanding. Also maybe make clearer in the bookings that no alcohol (wine/beer) is served or available since the place is owned by and caters to the Muslim population. It wasn't a problem really but was unexpected. Great experience overall.

2/10 Terrible

J.B.J., maastricht

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kwantu game reserve een absolute afrader

Mijn eerdere beoordeling is afgewezen. waarschijnlijk was de beoordeling te vervelend voor u en Kwantu. ik had dit al verwacht, als een beoordeling te kritisch is en de waarheid te dicht in de buurt komt; in China en Rusland bv. werkt dit ook zo.Dat heet censuur. ik wens in de toekomst niets meer met hotels.com te maken te hebben.

8/10 Good

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025