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The Old Trading Post - Guest House

4.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Wilderness with free parking

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Balcony
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Die Vleie / The Lakes Road Off N2, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
  • Wilderness National Park
  • Map of Africa View Point
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Victoria Bay Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • George (GRJ)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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Room options

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The Tin Room - (Twin Room) | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe

The Tin Room - (Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Tent

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Garden Room - Double (+kitchenette) | Terrace/patio

The Garden Room - Double (+kitchenette)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Strelitzia Cottage (self-catering) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Strelitzia Cottage (self-catering)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Lara's Room - (Double bedroom) | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe

Lara's Room - (Double bedroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Wilderness

The Old Trading Post - Guest House places you next to Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a mile (2 km) of Garden Route National Park. This 4-room, 4-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Acrobranch Wildwoods - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Garden Route Trail - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Map of Africa View Point - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 22 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Shed Coffee Roastery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Girls - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Naughty Monkey Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Olive Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Old Trading Post - Guest House

Victorian bed & breakfast in Wilderness with free parking
Guests of The Old Trading Post - Guest House enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle during limited hours for ZAR 200 per vehicle. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Tempur-Pedic beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include furnished patios, refrigerators, and minibars.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

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

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 110 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1920
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 110 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per vehicle

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; cash is not accepted
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 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), 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.
  • 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. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

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

Old Trading Post Guest House
Old Trading Post Guest House B&B
Old Trading Post Guest House B&B Wilderness
Old Trading Post Guest House Wilderness
The Old Trading Post Guest House
The Old Trading Post
The Old Trading Post - Guest House Wilderness
The Old Trading Post - Guest House Bed & breakfast
The Old Trading Post - Guest House Bed & breakfast Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

The Old Trading Post - Guest House offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do within easy reach of The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

This bed & breakfast is located in Wilderness, a short 17-minute walk from Garden Route National Park and also 1 minutes on foot from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. You'll also find Wilderness National Park and Wilderness Lagoon within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House have a casino on the premises?

No, The Old Trading Post - Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

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

Is The Old Trading Post - Guest House good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside bed u0026 breakfast include a comfy mattress, a minibar, and a separate bath and shower.

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House have a hot tub?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Old Trading Post - Guest House offers a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, cats and dogs can stay for free at The Old Trading Post - Guest House.

Are there connecting rooms at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

The closest major airport to The Old Trading Post - Guest House is George (GRJ), which is 19.9 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

Yes, every guestroom at The Old Trading Post - Guest House comes with a furnished patio.

The Old Trading Post - Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ideal place to stay on the Garden Route as approximately halfway.However more importantly The Trading Place exudes a beautiful calm rustic charm, exemplifed by the host. The most delicious breakfast awaits you at a time of your choce, the bread is homemade. Highly recommended is their preordered pizza in the evening. The host is coincidentally the guide for the river trips, so has exceptional knowledge on the nature of the area. If all this attracts you if you are considering being based in the Wilderness area I would urge you to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived after a long tiring 5 hr drive and immediately relaxed with the warm friendly obliging welcome. Mike the owner was very helpful and patient about my enquiries for the area. His wife is a tremendous cook and equally amenable..Highly recommended is the offer of a pizza in the evening totally delicious. The lodging has utmost rustic charm. Such a great relaxing cheery vibe - go for it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the quiet and convenient location and the character of the property. The hosts were very helpful with questions we had about the area, and they were so fun to talk with!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Quiet place

This was a nice quiet place but difficult to find and a ways out of the way from the town. Nice hiking and things to do

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Conveinient and clean hotel.

Nice location, good walk nearby. About 8km cycle ride to the centre of Wilderness. I was able to hire a good mountain bike. Very good breakfast. Friendly and helpful owners

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Rustic, Tranquil Stay!

We LOVED staying at The Old Trading Post. There's a lot of history to the place, which my mom really enjoyed. The properly is beautiful and surrounded by nature. We enjoyed watching many species of birds while staying on the property. The dogs on the property were friendly and sweet and not overly loud. We enjoyed only one night here but which we could have stayed longer...and plan to return on our next Garden Route adventure. The property is truly peaceful and tranquil. We enjoyed sitting by the pool reading books and resting, the beds and room are comfortable and clean. We stayed in the Tin Room. The only thing we did not like about our room was the floor boards create SO much, it was very noisy to walk around one side of the room. We felt terrible being so loud on our way out the door in the early morning because the room shares a wall with another suite. Mike and Renee were great hosts and even woke up to prepare a breakfast for us, ready at 6:30am so we could get on the road on time! Great food and lovely people who gave us our space but were also very friendly and helpful.

8/10 Good

Birger, Copenhagen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good Night.

Helpful host, lovely breakfast. Bathroom a bit of a museum.

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Katherine, Brisbane

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

Comfortable B&B just outside Wilderness

We stayed in a twin room. It was clean & comfortable. Couldn't get wifi in our room & had to be in the main house to use it. The breakfast was delicious & plentiful with a good selection of both continental & hot options. The owner was very friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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

beautiful lodge in wilderness

We only stayed one night but wished we could have stayed for longer. The house itself was beautiful with a big front porch. We spent a few hours outside, reading and staring at the beautiful scenery. We were there in winter, but were cozy warm with a heated blanket and after taking warm baths in the tub. Breakfast was big, with both cold and warm options. We'll definitely be planning to come back someday.

10/10 Excellent

Jem, honiton Uk

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

A delightful place with a great host.

A tucked away place that is very peaceful. Breakfast good, and facilities adequate. Mine host is friendly and informative. For bird watchers one of the lakes' hides is about 5 km away.

10/10 Excellent

Will, dc

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

peaceful setting

We arrived a little later than we expected but it was easy to find even after dark. The staff were helpful. the setting lovely and the rooms top rate.

6/10 Okay

Astor, Brazil

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

Nice

Good place and good breakfast. But location is far and bathroom door is weird.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Place to Stay

Sent my parents here for their Christmas , they loved it and said the owners couldnt help enough , best part of their trip to SA

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Wonderful hosts

The proprietors were fantastically hospitable to some slightly changed plans. Breakfast was good, the pool clean, everything was nice and pleasant and lovely. The gardens themselves are quite nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable night followed by an amazing breakfast definately a place to be recomended

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Empfehlenswert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich, Auhagen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On our way from Cape Town to the wonderful Pure Nature Lodge in Paterson we stopped twice at The Old Trading Post for one night stop-over. We really enjoyed it and on the way back to Cape Town it felt already like coming home :-) And the pizza dinner was really outstanding - really the best pizza we ever had!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Per, Danmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

En lille perle for naturelskere

Vi havde et ønske om at besøge Wilderness National Park. Da The Old Trading Post Guest House ligger ideelt tæt på National Parken, valgte vi stedet som udgangspunkt for vores besøg. Stedets værtspar og deres 2 søde hunde var en glædelig oplevelse i sig selv. Vil du bo på landet i Sydafrika i rolige omgivelser og et hyggeligt miljø, skal du lægge vejen forbi netop dette sted. Vi var så heldige, at værten havde en bådfart i Wilderness National Park, som vi benyttede os af og fik en stor oplevelse om parkens fauna og fugleliv på sejlturen.

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

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

8/10 Good

Robert, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Private but average

Great breakfast and private, but that is it. No wifi in our room. The bathroom did not have a proper door. The lake near by dos not feel accessible. Good hiking near by though. The service was good.

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