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Moontide Guest Lodge

4.0 star property

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Southside Road, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
  • Place, Wilderness National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilderness Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden Route Trail
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, George (GRJ)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

The Boathouse

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Moon River

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Moonshadow 1

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Moonshadow 2

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Milkwood

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Tree Tops

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Stone Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, Patio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

The Nest

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Wilderness

Moontide Guest Lodge places you next to Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a 5-minute walk of Wilderness Lagoon. This 4-star guesthouse welcomes guests with 8 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Milkwood Village Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Garden Route Trail - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Green Shed Coffee Roastery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Royal Siam Thai Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Girls - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ilali Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Moontide Guest Lodge

Guests of Moontide Guest Lodge enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-out. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for ZAR 200.00 per vehicle roundtrip. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this golf guesthouse include a terrace, laundry facilities, and wedding services.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and minibars.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

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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) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1993
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request), which is offered for a fee. 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.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Moontide Guest Lodge Wilderness
Moontide Guest Lodge
Moontide Guest Wilderness
Moontide Guest
Moontide Guest House Hotel Wilderness
Moontide Guest Wilderness
Moontide Guest Lodge Guesthouse
Moontide Guest Lodge Wilderness
Moontide Guest Lodge Guesthouse Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Moontide Guest Lodge?

Moontide Guest Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Moontide Guest Lodge?

This guesthouse is located in Wilderness, just steps from Wilderness National Park and Garden Route National Park, and within a short walk of Wilderness Lagoon. You'll also find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Milkwood Village Shopping Centre less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Moontide Guest Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Moontide Guest Lodge feature a casino on the premises?

No, Moontide Guest Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Moontide Guest Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Moontide Guest Lodge?

This riverfront guesthouse offers many amenities for couples such as a restaurant and an outdoor pool with some accommodations featuring a fireplace.

Are there hot tubs at Moontide Guest Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Moontide Guest Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Moontide Guest Lodge serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Are there connecting rooms at Moontide Guest Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Moontide Guest Lodge?

The closest major airport to Moontide Guest Lodge is George (GRJ), which is 15 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Moontide Guest Lodge?

Yes, every accommodation at Moontide Guest Lodge comes with a furnished balcony/patio and some offer river views.

Does Moontide Guest Lodge have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Moontide Guest Lodge.

Moontide Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

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

A little African Gem

Tim the manager is very welcoming & a great host. He works very hard to ensure the comfort of guests & to help them plan each day so they enjoy their stay at Wilderness to the maximum. Maureen the owner speaks to individual guests each morning at breakfast & is very supportive. She has given great thought to the decoration of each room. Ours had a strong African theme & we loved it. Special touches everywhere we looked in our room. Bathroom really well proportioned & had beautiful soaps etc
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

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

Highly recommended

There was a real personal touch when we stayed at the Moontide Guest Lodge, by all staff. Breakfasts were particularly good. It is a great place for a break from busy life.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing!!! So quirky.... ticks all the boxes!! Food was great. Location sublime and attention to do detail next level. This is a must stay place... get a lake view room and hope the cat smoky sleeps with you😍😍😍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, altough the rooms are small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

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

Um hotel pra ficar!

Esse hotel é um sonho!! Que delícia sentar nas mesas e espreguiçadeiras do jardim de frente para o rio ou pegar um dos caiaques disponíveis e curtir o sol. O quarto também, além de confortável, era de extremo bom gosto. Decoração cuidadosa e caprichada A equipe é fantástica: a dona, Maureen, o Judge, que esteve conosco na maior parte do tempo .. todos muito muito gentis e profissionais, genuinamente interessados no bem-estar dos hóspedes. Adoramos tudo e ficamos loucos de vontade de voltar!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

Best "boat house room" EVER!!!!

Our overnight stay was THE BEST in so many ways. The warm, helpful greeting was very heart warming and the location, comfort and tastefully decorated room was very very special. The attention to detail on the delicious and plentiful breakfast was admirable. I can recommend this accommodation to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marko

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

In allen Berwichen top

Wunderbare Unterkunft, super gelegen und mit tollem Personal. Absolut top.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Super super spot—tranquil, clean, stylish, lovely

Stay here. Very interesting and beautiful place. Clean, comfortable, quiet, great rooms and breakfast. Stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Fantastic—stay here!

I loved Moontide! Super location on the river, away from traffic, quiet, peaceful and beautiful villa and grounds. A lovely room, clean, comfortable, great bed, super bath, excellent breakfast and lovely staff. A winning spot to rest and relax. Just super.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janda

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

Beautiful

Awesome hotel with heaps of character. Beautifully decorated indiviualistic suites done with care and consideration
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

South African road trip.

Moontide Guesthouse is in a beautiful setting overlooking the lagoon with individually designed rooms. Our room was beautifully appointed with a comfortable bed and everything we needed. The staff were friendly and welcoming and were able to offer suggestions for dinner. The breakfast was delicious and there were a range of options. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

Great Stay @ Moontide

Tolle Anlage im Afrikanischen Still. Sehr netter Host. Alle sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Sehr sicher. Sauber und angenehm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing place. Staff are courteous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our only regret regarding the Moontide Lodge is that we only stayed one night! Our room, the “Milkwood” was clean, comfortable, well-appointed, and perfect for our family of four. It was decorated with all sorts of interesting curios which gave it a homey feel. Our children loved the loft and the thatched roof. We used one of the canoes to go for a little row across the lagoon. Breakfast was delicious, service was great, and Janet at reception was most kind and helpful. We would definitely go back should we visit Wilderness again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

Winter break

Lovely place. Beautiful setting on the river, the service was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nah am Traumstrand, Sauberkeit verbesserungswürdig

Wilderness ist ein toller Ort mit netten Restaurants, die fußläufig gut erreichbar sind, der Strand ist von der Moontide Lodge nur fünf Minuten entfernt, wundervoll, besser geht nicht! Perfekt für alle, die Strandwanderungen lieben oder am Strand mal chillen möchten. Das Frühstück ist ausgezeichnet, man sitzt superschön auf der Terasse mit Blick auf die Lagune. Was uns gestört hat, war der modrige feuchte Geruch im Zimmer und auch die Sauberkeit müsste deutlich verbessert werden. Ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen fanden wir die Lodge schon. Der Service war ansonsten sehr gut, alle sind sehr bemüht um das Wohl ihrer Gäste.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David/Margaret

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

Restful, beautiful location, exceptional!

Rarely does a hotel match up to its reputation, this location is superb, and the care taken by all concerned to make our stay as restful and enjoyable as possible was truly exceptional. As you will gather we injoyed all elements of our three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Honeymoon

We were on honeymoon and enjoyed every minute. Staff were freindly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy, clean and friendly! Gorgeous place to relax! Perfect! Always again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A beautiful place to relax and be rejuvenated.

During wintertime recently we have had the opportunity to spent 4 nights at this beautiful and romantic lodge. We celebrated our 11th anniversary including a champagne breakfast on the terrace overlooking the shimmering Wilderness lagoon. Tim and his staff really life up to their pledge and have done everything to ensure the experience of this outstanding place. From the generous cooked breakfasts to the excellent recommendations of lunch and dinner throughout the area. Thank you very much, it was a privilege to meet you all. Regards, Anne-May, Maarten and Marlies.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ravipa

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

Impressive! Didn't want to leave

We only stopped by for a night on our road trip from Cape Town to PE. It's truly a hidden gem. We stayed in Milkwood cottage, which was absolutely beautiful and comfortable. Tim welcomed us and showed us around, making sure we had everything we needed. Breakfast by the river was superb and they also have boats that you can take out for a little row in the river. We really wish we could stay there longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Licht und Schatten

Das Guest House ist sehr schön gelegen. Die Zimmer sind großzügig und schön eingerichtet. Es fehlt aber an Sauberkeit in allen Bereichen. Hier könnte man mit etwas mehr Aufwand viel mehr erreichen. Einige Gegenstände, z. B. Glastische im Aussenbereich waren gesprungen, und gehören ausgetauscht. Für 1 Nacht ok, aber länger würden wir hier nicht bleiben wollen. Da haben wir in Südafrika schön deullich bessere Guest Houses mit 4 Sternen gehabt.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Gorgeous place with great service

Moontide was amazing. I wanted to move in and stay for months! The "rooms" are huge and all different with little nooks and crannies filled with treasures and comforts. We had stone cottage that, while quirky, was fun and very comfortable. Service was amazing from everyone and the breakfast on the patio overlooking the river was delicious and so peaceful. My kids loved swimming in the river and taking a canoe out. Manager Tim booked the best restaurants for us each evening and was always available for questions. This is the best place we have stayed in South Africa or anywhere for a long time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Mysigt med fantastisk service

Underbart att sitta ute vid frukost med vacker utsikt. Servicen den bästa! Massor med tips och råd om vart man kunde äta eller hitta på i omgivningarna.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

Perfection

Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting. Staff was amazing. We had to leave early morning and they graciously provided breakfast prior to normal serving time. Maureen is a charming hostess and Tim a very helpful manager in terms of suggesting restaurants and things to do. Each suite is different and beautifully decorated. Couldn't ask for a better place to stay.