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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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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$1,014
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

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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)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Tent

Deluxe Tent

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Klein Brak River

At Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, you'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and 10.3 km (6.4 mi) from Diaz Beach. Highlights at this lodge include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A relaxing visit to Bush Spa @ Botlierskop can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The Fire Place is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court, sauna and pool loungers as well as access to a safari. Plus you'll find laundry facilities, a business centre and concierge services. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Klein Brak River lodge include Great Brak River Museum and Hartenbos Seefront.
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What's nearby

  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 2 min walk
  • Diaz Beach - 15 min drive
  • Hartenbos Seefront - 17 min drive
  • Santos Beach - 22 min drive
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 23 min drive

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 its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

There's an onsite business centre. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Klein Brak River lodge.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2003
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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

Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • No pets 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Is parking available at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

Yep, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

As of 7 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve on 9 Feb 2025 start from AU$969.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

The closest beach to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve is Santos Beach (16.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

Yep, Bush Spa @ Botlierskop is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Botlierskop Private Game Reserve have a pool?

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs and premium bedding.

What makes Botlierskop Private Game Reserve a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Botlierskop Private Game Reserve serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

There is a golf course next to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve.

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 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