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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

5.0 star property

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Gondwana Lodge 1 | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Exterior
Reception
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

Explore the area

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R62 between Montagu and Barrydale, Barrydale, Western Cape, 6720
  • Place, Bontebok National Park
  • Place, Drostdy Museum
  • Place, Montagu Hot Springs
    ‪49 min drive‬

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Dwyka Tented Lodge 1

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Tilney Manor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Gondwana Lodge 1 | View from room

Gondwana Lodge 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 57 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Barrydale

With a stay at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in Barrydale, you'll be in a national park, and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Wilderbraam Berry Estate. .This all-inclusive lodge is 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from South Africa's Peace Pagoda and 27.5 mi (44.2 km) from Barrydale Labyrinth.
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What's nearby

  • Montagu Museum - 44 min drive - 56.9 km
  • South Africa's Peace Pagoda - 46 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Montagu Village Market - 46 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Barrydale Labyrinth - 47 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Montagu Hot Springs - 49 min drive - 60.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Joubert-Tradauw - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Karoo Saloon - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Akkerboom Farm Stall - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Colonial lodge with free breakfast and spa services
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages and facials.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax and unwind with massages and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool. This Colonial lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Gondwana Family Lodge Res serving guests of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Gondwana Family Lodge Res - Overlooking the pool, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Tilney Manor Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Dwyka Tented Lodge Rest - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals and snacks included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dwyka Tented Lodge Rest
  • Gondwana Family Lodge Res
  • Tilney Manor Restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials

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 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee (May 01 - April 30): ZAR 190 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September 01 to March 31

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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