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Moontide Guest Lodge

Lodge Wilderness · Western Cape
Moontide Guest Lodge
Moontide Guest Lodge

About

Moontide Guest Lodge is a historic riverside accommodation built in the 1920s and restored in 1984 on the tidal Touw River within the Garden Route National Park in Wilderness, South Africa.

Accommodation

Nine individually decorated rooms each with its own character are available. The Boathouse honeymoon suite on the water’s edge has a lounge with fireplace, king-size bed and en-suite bathroom. Milkwood is a stand-alone thatched cottage sleeping up to three. Stone Cottage is a two-bedroom thatched stone cottage with kitchenette.

Facilities

Private sun decks some floating on or overlooking the river are shaded by 400-year-old milkwood trees. Guests have use of canoes, SUP boards, pedalo and fishing tackle from the on-site jetty. Breakfast is served daily on the terrace overlooking the lagoon; picnics can be arranged.

Location & Surroundings

The property is set on the tidal Touw River within the Garden Route National Park in Wilderness, South Africa. Wilderness beach is four-minute walk away. Indigenous forests are 10 minutes by car or 20 minutes by canoe.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00

Rooms

Milkwood

Sleeps 5

A stand-alone thatched cottage with a king-size bed centred on a private patio, and an upstairs loft bedroom sleeping up to three in a Japanese-style double bed and a single bed. The en-suite bathroom has a bath tub and shower.

Double x 1 King x 1 Single x 1 Amenities

Moonshadow 1

Sleeps 2

One of our luxurious Garden Courtyard rooms, with king-size bed centred on the private courtyard. Al fresco daybed. En-suite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. Option to open interleading courtyard door to Moonshadow 2 to create a private unit.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R3,990

Stone Cottage

Sleeps 4

A two-bedroom thatched stone cottage, with shared bathroom (bath tub and shower), and kitchenette. Main bedroom with king-size bed centred on double doors opening onto private courtyard. Second bedroom can also be accessed from private courtyard.

King x 1 Twin x 2 Amenities

Moon River

Sleeps 4

The original master bedroom, under thatch, with king-size bed. Patio overlooks main deck and river. En-suite bathroom with bath tub and shower. Two single beds on the mezzanine-loft, able to accommodate two children under 12. Kitchenette with view.

King x 1 Single x 2 Amenities
From
R3,810

Moonshadow 2

Sleeps 4

Our largest suite, with a lounge area that can be made into two single beds (children under 12). Double doors onto a private courtyard. En-suite bathroom with bath tub, shower, separate toilet; walk-in cupboard. Can be combined with Moonshadow 1.

King x 1 Sofa x 1 Amenities
From
R3,990

Tree Tops

Sleeps 2

A romantic cabin, very private and perched above the milkwood canopy. Queen-size bed centred on a shaded balcony, with loungers and comfortable chairs to enjoy the views. En-suite bathroom with indoor bath tub and private outdoor shower.

Double x 1 Amenities
From
R3,810

The Boathouse

Sleeps 2

Located right on the water’s edge, our honeymoon suite, with wonderful river views. French door open onto riverside patio with loungers and table. Lounge with fireplace. Bedroom with king-size bed. En-suite bathroom with bath tub and walk-in shower.

Double x 1 Amenities
From
R4,800

Moondance

Sleeps 2

Part of the original homestead, with high thatched ceiling and king-size bed. French doors opening onto a furnished patio overlooking the main deck, offering easy access to the river. En-suite bathroom with corner bath tub and shower.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R3,810

The Nest

Sleeps 2

Tucked into the back of the garden, The Nest is one of our most private rooms – a real retreat, with king-size bed, desk, kitchenette and veranda with garden view. A compact en-suite bathroom with shower only.

Queen x 1 Amenities

Kingfisher

Sleeps 2

A neat, compact room perched above the guest house, with king-size bed. Doors open onto the elevated deck, offering lovely views of the milkwood trees and river. A quaint, well-equipped kitchenette. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower only.

Queen x 1 Amenities
From
R3,810

Location

Wilderness Guide →

Activities

Canoeing On The Touw River Forest Therapy Walks Self- Canoe Trips To Duiwe River Waterfall Cappuccino Canyon Adventures Beach Walks To Gericke’s Point Tidal Pool Visits Full-Moon Beach Meanders Fynbos Hikes Coastal Rambles River Safaris Into The National Park

Facilities

Terrace

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