When you stay at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in Barrydale, you'll be in a national park and steps from Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. .This luxury lodge is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Wilderbraam Berry Estate.
Luxury lodge with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
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.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments.
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 at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, 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.
All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
Satisfy your appetite at Gondwana Family Lodge Res, one of the lodge's 3 restaurants. 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
All-inclusive room rates at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (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.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
3 restaurants
Restaurants on site
Gondwana Family Lodge Res
Tilney Manor Restaurant
Dwyka Tented Lodge Rest
Things to do
Full-service spa
Game/wildlife drives
Game/wildlife viewing
Outdoor pool
Playground
Safari
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Library
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Spa
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Double-glazed windows
Fireplace in reception
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
TV in lobby
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Deep-soaking bath
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
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Desk
Electrical adapters/chargers
Laptop-friendly workspace
LED light bulbs
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Slippers
Turndown service
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September 01 to March 31
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale
bona Wildlife Reserve Barryda
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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I have never gone on a safari and Sanbona exceeded my expectations! The staff was very friendly and the rooms were gorgeous. I would recommend our safari guide Josh to anyone. He was very knowledgeable. I would definitely come back.
This was without doubt the best part of our two week stay in the Cape Area. We stayed in the Tilney Manor part of the reserve in one of the best rooms we have ever stayed in. There were only 6 couples in the Tilney Manor so it was very personalised service. The staff including the guides were excellent as was the food. We were only there two nights but packed in so much. We did four drives in the Game reserve and got very close to a host of animals. I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone.
An absolute amazing stay from beginning to end!! We stayed in one of the tents and it was absolutely gorgeous!! The service was top notch and a big thank you to Julio who took such good care of us in the dining room! The Safari's were incredible with Josh as our guide. He had such passion and was so interesting and knowledgeable. My only regret was that we were only there for one night. This was definitely one of the main highlights on our 3 week vacation in south Africa!
An amazing experience from start to finish, every aspect of the stay was special and the attention detail was superb. In addition, the safari itself was wonderful, Josh our guide/ranger was extremely knowledgeable and engaging.
This will be an experience that we will always remember.
Mike and Michelle
Staff was excellent. Cannot say enough about them. Everyone is friendly and goes above and beyond from the moment you get there. The guides are great and knowledgeable. The property and room/tent is beautiful.
We had just the best time at Sanbona we stayed in the Tilney part of which at the most is 12 people it feels very exclusive. Our rooms were just magnificent it was a shame we didn’t have more than one night. The reserve is huge but feels like a proper game reserve hunting for the animals is a true Safari experience. The staff were all very friendly and the game drives were fun. Keep up the good work can’t wait to come back.
This was an amazing experience, the beautiful tented lodge, the game drives with Josh, the landscape, the excellent service an attention to detail. Looking forward to returning in the not so distant future.
This was an excellent experience - authentic and unspoiled, but with all the creature comforts at the lodge. The accommodation was luxurious! We got a great amount of time 'in vehicle' and saw lots of animals in their natural habitat. Would hugely reccomend.
My husband and I had the most memorable experience at Sanbona. There are truly no words to describe how much we enjoyed our time at the reserve. The service at the lodge was impeccable, the room was gorgeous, and our guide on the game drives was extremely knowledgable. Even more, Sanbona is clearly committed to sustainability. I cannot recommend Sanbona enough!!
The Reserve is amazing! The rooms were gorgeous, the food excellent and the staff were all friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. Our guide, Chris, was incredible, extremely knowledgeable about all of the wildlife and he went out of his way to make sure we saw all of the animals. It was a wonderful experience!