Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Exterior
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments, facials
Local cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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off the R46, Touws River, Western Cape
  • Place, Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Montagu Hot Springs
  • Place, Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve

Room options

Standard Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Luxury Cottage 4 Sleeper (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Luxury Cottage 8 Sleeper (6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 3 Twin Beds

Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Premier Cottages King and Twin (10)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premier Lodge Rooms (12)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Lodge Rooms (13)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 614 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Touws River

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa places you 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve. This 77-room, 4-star lodge welcomes business and leisure travelers with 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and free breakfast.

What's nearby

  • Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hex Valley Golf Club - 33 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • Veldskoen Padstal - 34 min drive - 32.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poolside restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Level Up Lounge & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪karoo chicken kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Patriot Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Guests of Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and an indoor pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa lodge include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, safes, and desks.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an indoor pool. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna.

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

The onsite spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Aquila Private Game
Aquila Private Game Reserve Lodge Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve Touws River
Aquila Private Reserve
Aquila Private Game Reserve &
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge Touws River

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available on site at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

How much does it cost to stay at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

As of Dec 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa on Dec 11, 2025 start from $502.54, excluding 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 there a spa available at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include couples treatments, mani/pedis, body treatments, and massages.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a casino?

No, Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Yes, this lodge has an indoor pool along with 2 outdoor pools.

Is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this lodge, including 2 outdoor pools and a poolside bar plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this lodge.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Yes, some guestrooms at this lodge offer either a balcony or a deck where guests can enjoy pool or mountain views.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa.