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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Little Brak River District, Mossel Bay, Klein Brak River, Western Cape, 6503
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Diaz Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Hartenbos Seefront
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • George (GRJ)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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10.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Klein Brak River

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve places you next to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and within a 15-minute drive of Diaz Beach. This 24-room, 4-star lodge has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.
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What's nearby

  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Diaz Beach - 16 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Hartenbos Seefront - 20 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Santos Beach - 26 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 26 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brothers Coffee Roastery - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Peperboom Coffee Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Klipheuwel Padstal - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Copper - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Seeplaas - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

Riverfront lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
At Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, guests have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a sauna. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 650 per room one way. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this spa lodge include an outdoor tennis court, conference space, and a business center.
Beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include balconies, refrigerators, and minibars.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court. 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.

Bush Spa @ Botlierskop has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 230 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Fire Place

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 5 and younger (only guests older than 5 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 2000 per stay (for stays between 1 January - 31 December)
  • Destination fee: ZAR 520 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 230.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per room (one way)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 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 credit card for incidental charges and 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 and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to made in advance for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Botlierskop
Botlierskop Game Reserve
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve Klein Brak River
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve Lodge
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve Lodge Klein Brak River
Botlierskop Private Reserve
Botlierskop Reserve
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve Lodge
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve Klein Brak River
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve Lodge Klein Brak River

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

This lodge is located in Klein Brak River, just steps from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. You'll also find Diaz Beach and Seeplaas Gallery nearby.

Is there parking available at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

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

Is a spa located at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

Bush Spa @ Botlierskop is the lodge's spa and services include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and couples treatments.

Does Botlierskop Private Game Reserve include a casino?

No, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Is Botlierskop Private Game Reserve a good place to stay for couples?

This riverfront lodge offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as 2 outdoor pools and a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this lodge.

Does Botlierskop Private Game Reserve have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Botlierskop Private Game Reserve allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve.

Does Botlierskop Private Game Reserve have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

The closest major airport to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve is George (GRJ), which is 21.6 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

Yes, every guestroom at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve comes with a balcony with some featuring lake or park views.

Does Botlierskop Private Game Reserve have a wedding venue?

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

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property as it has a range of stay options plus a separate place for day visitors who want to do a game drive. The 'tent' was quite luxurious and game drives informative and exciting. i liked the option to pay what you use and not just an 'all inclusive' which is better value for people who don't eat and drink huge amounts. Fully recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haifa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Limited transportation! They need to work on this
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very beautiful hotel and has amazing safari grounds. Rooms are beautiful, clean and inviting. Overall very expensive for what you get and has a lot of hidden fees on arrival. It is a shame that things such as breakfast or activities are not included or discounted with the significant cost of a room per night. We paid approximately AU$1500 per night and only received the hotel room. Even arrival drinks come at a cost. The experiences such as the safari tour and horse riding were excellent, and the staff members were fantastic. However, staff at the guest services and throughout the hotel facilities were not inviting and often ignored guests. Would think with the price paid and 5-star experience customer service would be better. When seated for dinner and breakfast you have a designated seated table for your room. If asked to sit in an alternative place staff members respond by stating "the viewing tables and window seating is for those guests who have paid more money and stay for longer". Understandable, however, due to the large period of time provided for breakfast and dinner perhaps guests could sit where seats are available. I would recommend doing the safari tour/alternative activities as a day trip only and not staying at the hotel. You can visit this hotel and have the same experiences - with much less of a cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorian, Nacogdoches

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

sharon

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge with exquisite views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Wonderful

A peace of heaven, wonderful staff and class facilities. We back ASAP
Reflection of a wonderful stay
Day facility for tourists
Bird life dream.
Swimming pool with a view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colin&Chris, England

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived far too early for room check-in, but they took our suitcases and stored them until later. After filling out the various registration forms, we signed up for an afternoon safari and had some lunch whilst we waited. The safari was excellent, with the guide asking what we'd most like to see, and then drove round the reserve until we could find the various animals on our wish list. The Guide was excellent, obviously knowledgeable and quite witty - all of which making for a great afternoon out. When we got back, out cases had been put into our room/tent. Our meals were first class and the whole experience something to treasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, the views are incredible. The food was really good and all the staff were all great. Our tent was lovely and as we were travelling on our honeymoon we received a welcome gift on arrival. During our stay we did the game drive 2 times and saw all the animals, the game rangers have fantastic knowledge about all the animals. Hopefully we’ll be back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing experience. Beds are very firm but other than that, everything was superb!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff caring and privacy of tent .. Room cleaning..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

Just fantastic

Incredible place with fantastic views, wildlife, food, service and luxury tents. Just perfect. I could have spent a week there easily. Staff were really friendly and helpful and the game guides extremely knowledgeable about their animals.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great overall, not the best game drives or b'fast

It was a great stay, they offer a lot of activities. We did a game drive, back horse riding, tennis, and a massages. However, their safari is small compared to Kruger where I stayed previously. Only saw 2 of the big 5, elephants and lions. It would have been nice to see all. They do not have leopards in their reserve. Aside from that, the stay was great, fantastic pools and dinners at the restaurant as well as a great service. I did not like their breakfast as it lacked the choices, a lot of pork choices, but for someone who does not eat pork, there was not much to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was just lovely in the valley amidst nature............
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Best of the garden route private reserves

Absolutely fantastic place, wonderful staff. Difficult to find the words to express how good it is. Their commitment to their customers, staff and the animals they look after is exemplary. A memory my wife will never forget is sitting on our veranda watching a wildebeest giving birth 30m away!! I can't recommend it highly enough, 5*****
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tidhar

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

8/10 Good

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Linn

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

Hidden paradise

We loved this little hidden paradise so much that we are considering it to be the venue for our wedding! That should say quite a lot! The property and setting is a "must see". The staff and their service is not only friendly but also knowledgeable and at all times helpful. The activities offered are multiple and in our view world class! Although the bar is set high, you can't possibly be other than amazed if you choose to stay here. We rate it 10/10 and can't wait to get back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

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

Awesome

Fantastic place which I would definitely recommend. Very friendly staff. We saw 4 of the big 5. Loved the charming decor and cosy feel of the place. Indoor and outdoor fires. The manor house suite was luxurious and the heated infinity pool had stunning views, the food was delicious (including the crocodile!) Unfortunately the spa massage was very average - that being the only negative.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Botlierskop Game Reserve and Cat Walk

Botlierskop Game Reserve was a memorable experience, from the moment we arrived, we were treated impeccably. The service throughout was faultless. Our two Game Drives were informative and led by Loundice who did really well in both finding the animals, driving and imparting a great deal of knowledge. Lunch, dinner and breakfast were all of a very high standard and variety. We fitted so much into our 24 hour stay, even a swim in the pool. The luxury tent was set in a tranquil setting, across a stream we pulled ourselves over by punt. On our way to the punt for our 0600 game drive, a family of 3 giraffes, ambled close by us. We opted to do the Cat Walk as an extra, the afternoon we left. This is a walk with lions, no touching allowed, but walking is close In close proximity, under the instruction of guides, a great experience.