George, Garden Route
Lying in a fertile, rich valley, surrounded by the Outeniqua Mountains, forests, rivers and prosperous farmlands, George lies just 420 km from Cape Town and 320 km from Port Elizabeth, making it a perfect stopover from which to explore the Garden Route.
Regarded as the administrative capital of the Southern Cape, George is a rather big town with a sophisticated infrastructure. It has redressed its former image of an industrial town to that of a major tourist mecca - not hard to do when you have two of the top ten golf courses in South Africa, theatres, a wide expanse of forest, rivers and the Indian Ocean on your doorstep.
If history is to be believed, then this beautiful part of the world was only explored in 1688, well after Dias had landed in Mossel Bay in 1488, in the hope of finding meat and fresh water. To the Khoi people, who lived in this rich valley, the region was known as Outeniqualand - the ‘land of milk and honey’ - which aptly describes this lush and green paradise. A settlement was established here in 1811 and named George Town after the reigning monarch of England at the time.
George has always been an easy-going hamlet, with a laidback approach that allows one to easily enjoy the beauty of the natural setting. Hikes in and around George provide a number of wonderful views over George and the coast and expose one to the indigenous fynbos of the area. These include the three routes of the Groene Weide forest walks, starting at Saasveld College at the northern point of one of the golf courses and George Peak and Cradock’s Peak trails, difficult walks but worth it for the sheer magnetism of the views.
Fondly known as ‘cold and wet’, after their car registration - CAW - George is anything but. The moderate climate makes George ideal for outdoor adventure all year round and activities include: fishing, hang-gliding, diving, water skiing, cycling, canoeing, climbing, sailing, windsurfing and surfing.
Travellers' Reviews
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Verified review
What a nice place, I feel like directing the December Holiday Traffic to Kontrei Farmstall. The food is divine, the staff is friendly, and it is relaxing, homely and spacious. Just that special touch to the serving of tea/ coffee and a rusk, makes one feel at home. And then there are Lots and lots of affordable crafts. Its a good place for a break. Oh!! The play area for KIDS are 100 times better than the well-known franchises !!!! I am impressed and proud of a place like this in George. Well done! We will visit again and soon.
Hannetjie Gawler (Mosselbay)
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If you love to be active, then you will love george. I enjoy diving and being in the water and find George is a great place for this. There are also some awesome hikes to go on amongst the fynbos. What a great place, I look forward to my next visit!
Michelle (Cape Town)
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Hotels & other accommodation options

Shanzeley Guest House
Shanzeley Guest House offers comfortable accommodation in four separate units for up to 22 guests and is situated in Upper Langkloof, 64 kilomete...

Aziza Guest House
Aziza Guesthouse provides stylish bed and breakfast accommodation in George, the heart of the Garden Route. Situated in a quiet, up-market suburb...

Caledon23 Country House
Caledon23 Country House in the heart of the Garden Route is a wonderful home away from home. The Guesthouse accommodates up to 16 guests in eight...

Earth Wind & Ocean 8
Earth Wind & Ocean 8 is a luxurious property located in the quaint area of Victoria Bay on the Garden Route. Situated mere minutes from the city ...

Cherry Berry Lodge
Cherry Berry Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in George. We offer four lovely rooms at the lodge, one with its own private entrance and the...

The Garden Villa
A luxury place of tranquility, this graceful Cape-Dutch homestead is set in over 5000sqm of parklike garden right at the foot of the Outeniqua Mo...

Burrough Place
Burrough Place offers spectacular accommodation in George and is a wonderful place to base yourself while exploring the Garden Route. Each room o...

Loerie Guest Lodge
Situated in the picturesque town of George, Loerie Guest Lodge provides comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation for the most discerning trave...

The Noble Ant
The Noble Ant offers bed and breakfast accommodation in George for ten guests. Each room is tastefully decorated and equipped with tea / coffee f...

Pine Lodge Resort George
At Pine Lodge George you are spoilt for choice! Choose from a selection of fully equipped one, two or three bedroom free-standing self-catering g...

Hartsklop Guest Farm
HartsKlop Guest Farm offers comfortable accommodation in George. This is a wonderful place to enjoy a peaceful getaway while being ideally locate...

Vogel's Nest
Vogel's Nest offers accommodation in George, the central hub of the Garden Route. It is in a convenient location near to shops, restaurants and m...

Rozenhof Guest Cottages
Rozenhof Guest Cottages lie at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains in George and offers well appointed Garden Route self catering cottages. The p...

George Lodge International
The George Lodge International is a Garden Route secret that has found a way to cleverly combine big city luxury with small town hospitality. Off...



Outeniqua enRoute
Outeniqua enRoute Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation in George on South Africa's famous Garden Route. Each room has a TV with DStv, Wi-F...

Blue Whale Resort
Blue Whale Resort offers fully equipped self-catering luxury chalets, located on the seafront only 8km from George and George Airport. Dolphin an...

Apple Cottages
Apple Cottages in George offer self catering accommodation in three luxurious cottages, in the beautiful Garden Route. All of the cottages are mo...

Heriot Manor Holiday Home
Situated in the famous Garden Route of South Africa, Heriot Manor offers a full bed and breakfast service. You will find our rooms and living are...

Myrtle Manor
Situated at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains, Myrtle Manor offers three bedrooms with braai facilities. It is the perfect overnight venue for ...

Acorn Guest House
Acorn Guest House, in the heart of George, provides bed and breakfast accommodation in luxurious en-suite bedrooms, some of which are equipped wi...


Cosy-Corner Guest House
Situated in George, Cosy-Corner Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in non smoking rooms. The establishment is close to the airpor...

Green Pastures B&B
Green Pastures B&B is a friendly family run establishment catering for up to 10 guests in five fully carpeted rooms each with its own private ent...


Out of Bounds Self Catering Lodge
Out of Bounds Self Catering Lodge is situated in the heart of the Garden Route, on a large property bordering the world famous Fancourt Golf Cour...

Cherry Berry Guest House
Cherry Berry Guest house is well situated in a quiet up market suburb nestled below the Outeniqua Mountains in George , in the heart of the Garde...

George Backpackers
George Backpackers is centrally located in the CBD of George, the heart of the Garden Route. George Backpackers offers space for 20 travelers in ...

Groeneweide Farm
Groeneweide which means 'green pastures' is located just 10kms from the town of George. Enjoy luxury accommodation and a breathtaking landscape -...

Lollypop Cottage
A charming, self catering cottage situated in a delightful garden in George, in the heart of the Garden Route. Lollipop is a most delightful self...

21 Manor Kingswood
Located within the Kingswood Golf Estate, 21 Manor offers accommodation for four guests. The majestic Outeniqua Mountains are nearby and the town...

Two Fat Owls Guesthouse
Situated in the heart of George, the Two Fat Owls Guesthouse is the ideal base to really explore the beauty of the Garden Route. Rooms are offere...

Knoetzie Kama
This charming cottage is situated on a working farm 10 km outside George. Knoetze Kama offers a tranquil getaway in countryside. The cottage has ...

Outeniqua Travel Lodge
Outeniqua Travel Lodge is well-loved for it's affordable (never cheap!) accommodation. Clean, cosy and convivial, it has become a well known mee...

Fairview Historic Homestead
Whether on business or holiday, home comforts and privacy will ensure a memorable stay in this graciously restored home (circa 1864) with it’s ma...

Lorelei Guest House
Lorelei Guest House is a Karoo-style farmhouse that offers accommodation in the middle of George. Its title deed goes all the way back to 1835 an...

Maitland Meander
Maitland Meander is situated on a large property in the lush, leafy suburb of Blanco on the outskirts of George. All rooms are offered on a bed a...

Reheifo Lodge
Booking accommodation at Reheifo Lodge means you get to enjoy breathtaking mountain views from your bedroom and can also explore the beaches of t...

Oakhurst Hotel
Oakhurst Hotel offers accommodation in the beautiful town of George. We live up to our motto of being your 'home away from home', all the rooms a...

Redberry Farm
The Redberry Farm self catering cottage accommodation in George is ideally positioned to explore the Garden Route and offers a relaxed and fun fa...

Misty Orchards
Misty Orchards is a self-catering guest house and lies on the slopes of the Outeniqua Mountain. Situated on the Garden Route, less than 25 kilome...

Farmlands B&B
Farmlands Bed and Breakfast is a charming farm retreat with beautiful gardens. All rooms are en suite and have private entrances. Two rooms have...

Outeniqua Inn
Outeniqua Inn offers luxurious accommodation in George. Choose from a selection of comfortable rooms equipped with either a double bed, a king be...

AmaSun B&B
AmaSun offers up-market, comfortable, yet affordable accommodation in a home friendly landscape with family heirlooms and traditional décor which...

Earth Wind & Ocean 33
Earth Wind & Ocean 33 offers accommodation within the George Private Nature Reserve in Ballots Bay. Minutes away from the city of George, this tr...

10 Caledon Street Guest House
10 Caledon Street is situated in beautiful and tranquil surroundings. The guest rooms are spacious and tastefully furnished, opening onto balconi...

Soeteweide North B&B
Soeteweide North B&B offers accommodation in Fancourt Gardens, George. From here you are close to a variety of activities and plenty of things to...

Arabella Guest Farm
Arabella Guest Farm offers guests a choice of four thatched roof units; the Family Unit, the Assegaai Honeymoon Suite, the Ou Klubhuis and Geelho...

The Georgian Guest House
The Georgian Guest House is located in King George Park in George and offers accommodation for four guests. The guest house overlooks the George ...

George Executive Suites
George Executive Suites offer accommodation in the middle of George, which is in the heart of the Garden Route. The property is ideal for busines...


Avo&Oak Guesthouse
Avo&Oak Guesthouse offer found in the lovely green area of George. Situated alongside the forest and a golf course this is the ideal place to com...

Clementine Guesthouse
Clementine Guesthouse offers accommodation to the discerning client in a restored Victorian Home, furnished with a combination of modern and anti...

Mountain Dew Guest House
Mountain Dew Guest House can be found in the charming area of George and is the ideal base from which to explore the Garden Route and all it has ...

Malvern Manor Country Guest House
Malvern Manor (near Fancourt) is a luxury 4 star Guest House on a 50 acre country estate, which sits on the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains....

Mountain Trails B&B
Mountain Trails B&B offers four unique, nature-themed rooms, each with a private entrance as well as secure off-street parking available for gues...

Rustverseker
Rustverseker is centrally located in George and offers quality accommodation for business travelers, overnight guests and holidaymakers. It is cl...

Fancourt Hotel
Fancourt, Southern Africa\'s premier golfing and leisure destination, lies at the foot of the majestic Outeniqua mountains in the heart of the Ga...

Skyways Self Catering Cottage
Skyways Self Catering Cottage is ideal for families, travelers and business guests and offers comfortable self catering accommodation in George. ...

Amour Guest House
Amour Guest House provides accommodation in elegant private suites and a penthouse loft. The property is situated in a tranquil setting at the fo...

Die Waenhuis Guest House
Set in elegant Caledon Street under the shade of age-old oak trees in a landscaped park like garden, this historic 170-year-old residence awaits ...

Edenwood House
Edenwood Guest House, nestled at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains, provides up-market accommodation at reasonable rates, in a warm and friendl...

Whispering Pines
Whispering Pines is situated in a park-like garden with uninterrupted views. Here you will find privacy and tranquility as well as luxury George ...

77 on Erica
77 on Erica offers accommodation in George just 4.4km from the Outeniqua Pass. Here guests can enjoy a serene setting and relax in the beautiful ...

Tehillah Guest House
Tehillah Guest House offers accommodation in four separate units for eight guests. The guest house is located a 5 minute drive from the centre of...

Bethel Guesthouse
Bethel Guesthouse offers accommodation for fourteen guests in George which is in the heart of the Garden Route. Situated close to a Golf Course a...

Acorn Guest House
Acorn Guest House, in the heart of George, provides bed and breakfast accommodation in luxurious en-suite bedrooms, some of which are equipped wi...

Esperanza House
Experanza offers a beautiful countryside setting in the breathtaking Geelhoutboom area of George in the Garden Route. This fully equipped and ver...

Whispering Oaks Guest House
Whispering Oaks Guest House is a beautiful character home, centrally located in the town of George. Six rooms are available, two of the rooms can...

ArendsRus Country Lodge
Panoramic scenery, botanical wonder and old school charm; it all comes together at ArendsRus. Luxury accommodation, a scenic wedding venue and a ...

Caledon 31
Caledon 31 can be found in the lovely area of Camphersdrift, near George, at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains. The spacious unit can comfortab...

Farm & Fellow Guesthouse
Ideally situated between George Airport and Fancourt Golf Estate, Farm & Fellow Guesthouse offers luxury en-suite rooms and retro caravans, each ...

Fairview Historic Homestead
Whether on business or holiday, home comforts and privacy will ensure a memorable stay in this graciously restored home (circa 1864) with it’s ma...

Highlands Lodge Mountain Retreat
Highlands Lodge Mountain Retreat is a small mountain retreat on the Garden Route in the Outeniqua Mountains, comprising of 16 free-standing log c...


Ibis Place Guest House
Ibis Place offers a variety of accommodation options in a lovely farm setting in George with spectacular views of the Outeniqua Mountains. This i...

African Sun Guest House
African Sun Guest House is situated on the border of George, on the Outeniqua Country Hop Route offering you a farm experience without the gravel...

Buff and Fellow Eco Cabins
Buff and Fellow Eco Cabins offer Garden Route self catering conveniently situated 10km from the George Airport, close to Glentana Beach and local...

Wernich Landgoed
Wernich Landgoed is situated on a farm in Glentana, George. We offer our guests luxurious, tranquil and comfortable accommodation. Guests can enj...

28 on Caledon
Located in George, 28 On Caledon sits in the heart of the suburb of Camphersdrift and boasts breathtaking view of the Outeniqua Mountains. The gu...

Antiqua Guest House
Located in the Garden Route town of George, Antiqua Guest House provides accommodation in seven suites. The guesthouse is within close proximity ...

Jamaed Court Holiday Flats
At Jamaed Court we offer comfortable, efficient, self-catering accommodation in George in a secure, relaxed environment, at value-for-money price...

Froggy Pond
Froggy Pond Country Farmstay is a well-appointed self-catering Holiday Home situated on a private farm in Rondevlei Heights near Hoekwil, Wildern...

Lentelus Guesthouse
Lentelus Guesthouse provides accommodation in a number of comfortable rooms situated a few minutes’ drive from the world famous Fancourt Golf Est...

The Lion's Den
The Lion's Den in George is an open plan studio apartment that sleeps two guests. The living area has comfy seating and a flat screen TV with DSt...

17onWellington Suite Hotel
Located in the center of George and the Garden Route, 17onWellington Suite Hotel offers budget travelers, couples, golfers and family’s luxury ac...

Lavender Lane
Situated in the quiet suburb of Loerie Park in George, Lavender Lane is a newly renovated cottage offering self catering accommodation for four g...

George Country Resort
George Country Resort offers 10 comfortably appointed newly built two bedroom chalets which can sleep up to six and 6 spacious open plan chalets ...

Apple & Spice Guesthouse
Apple & Spice Guesthouse is centrally situated, close to Wilderness, Knysna, Victoria Bay, Herold's Bay and Mosselbay. The guesthouse is 4km from...

10 Caledon Street Guest House
10 Caledon Street is situated in beautiful and tranquil surroundings. The guest rooms are spacious and tastefully furnished, opening onto balconi...
Things to do in the area

Shweshwe Stop Shop
Only minutes away from many of the Garden Route accommodation spots is the Fragrance Route in Friemersheim. Here, the flora, culture and heritage...

The Fragrance Route
Much of the Garden Route accommodation is perfectly located to showcase the utter beauty and to celebrate the variety of this magnificent part of...

Friemersheim DIY Walk
Right on the doorstep of the vast variety of accommodation on the Garden Route, there are fantastic things to do and see. These attractions and a...

Outeniqua Transport Museum
Visit the Outeniqua Transport Museum in George to view a variety of steam locomotives including a narrow gauge, the Emil Kessler (Johannesburg’s ...

Pick Strawberries at Redberry Farm
Pick your own strawberries at Redberry Farm in George! You can pick strawberries, eat them, drink them all day long, while enjoying the wonderful...

Quad Biking in the Garden Route
Only five minutes from George in the Garden Route you can experience the thrill of driving your own quad through beautiful scenery while having t...

Redberry Farm Bubble Ball
Redberry Farm is the first beacon that greets tourists along the beautiful Outeniqua Hop Route, where one is lured in by the sweet aroma of ripe ...

Kafe Serefé
Situated at 60 Courtenay Street in George, Kafe Serefé offers delicious food with touches of Turkish traditions. On the menu are delicious South ...

Mini Train Ride at Redberry Farm
Mini train ride for all ages winding its way through strawberry fields on 700m of track. A unique train experience for both young and old at Redb...
Noteworthy attractions

The Links at Fancourt
Gary Player, who has been a part of the design team since the original courses at Fancourt, came on board to add the Links in 2000 and has gone o...

Montagu Golf Course at Fancourt
The course is typical parklands and one of three Gary Player designed courses offered at Fancourt. Montagu is highly acclaimed and has in recent ...

Outeniqua Golf Course at Fancourt
Named after the Mountain that overlooks this magnificent Garden Route golfing gem, the Outeniqua Course at Fancourt is one that barely needs intr...

George Golf Club
Nestled in the foothills of the magnificent Outeniqua mountains, George Golf Club is among the oldest courses in the country. George country club...

Goose Valley Golf Club
Originally a 9 hole course set at the heart of a real estate development, The Gary Player Design Company has created an 18 hole layout of note on...

Knysna Golf Club
The Knysna Golf course is probably the only golf course in South Africa which can boast holes that are below sea level. The Knysna Golf Club is s...

Mossel Bay Golf Club
The 18-hole links course has recently been remodeled and upgraded and is getting rave reviews. The golf club is situated above a peninsula that j...

Oubaai Golf Club
Situated only 8 kilometres from George, in the design of the Oubaai 18-hole Championship Golf Course and Driving Range, Ernie Els and his team ha...

Pezula Golf Course
Situated in the very heart of the Garden Route, on sweeping coastal cliffs, east of the charming town of Knysna, Pezula encompasses a world-class...
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