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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

4.0 star property
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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Little Brak River District, Mossel Bay, Klein Brak River, Western Cape, 6503
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    2 min walk
  • Diaz Beach
    15 min drive
  • Hartenbos Seefront
    17 min drive
  • Mossel Bay Aerodrome (MZY)
    40 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

  • 40 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Tent

Deluxe Tent

  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Klein Brak River

Located in Klein Brak River, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and Diaz Beach. .This golf lodge is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Seeplaas Gallery and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Hartenbos Seefront.
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What's nearby

  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Diaz Beach - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Hartenbos Seefront - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Santos Beach - 22 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 23 min drive - 23.5 km

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
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy a soak in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this lodge include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at one of the lodge's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: ZAR 230.00 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Fire Place

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Safari
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

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 (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Down duvet
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

More

  • In-room massage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 6 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin&Chris, England

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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.

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amaizong and close up wild life.
It was an amazing drive, we did 2 drives and the catwalk in the neighbor state. We had an amaizong time. Very small group, personalized, felt like private. Guides are very knowledgeable. Food was splendid. Will do it again!

10/10 Excellent

Kim, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional staff
From the moment we arrived we felt like valued guests. Chris organised complimentary drinks and nibbles then left us to relax and complete the obligatory check-in paperwork. We were then shown to our lovely room in the Manor House. To look out of our bedroom window and see a herd of wildebeest wandering past was amazing. Later in the afternoon we were sitting on the terrace and three giraffe appeared in the valley below. It was truly magical. Dinner was part set courses and part buffet and one of the best meals we had during our 9 day trip to SA. Delanie, our waitress, was delightful. When we went back to our room, we found the electric blanket had been switched on which was most welcome as it had turned quite chilly. The next day we joined an early morning game drive. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience thanks to our guide, Duan. We were well aware that there are a limited number of animals living on the reserve and found that we enjoyed seeing the fabulous scenery as much as we did game spotting.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay
This was our second visit. We love everything about it. The staff could not be more friendly and helpful. You are made to feel special from the moment you arrive until you leave. The activities can be booked when you arrive we loved the Game Drive horse riding safari and walking with lions. The food is amazing . We stayed in the Manor House with fantastic views and a beautiful pool area. The only problem was the water in the bathroom did not flow well and was not always warm. We will be back x