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Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments, facials
Lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
off the R46, Touws River, Western Cape
  • Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center
    5 min walk
  • Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve
    18 min drive
  • Montagu Hot Springs
    62 min drive

Room options

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Standard Cottage

Standard Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Luxury Cottage 4 Sleeper (5)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Luxury Cottage 8 Sleeper (6)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 3 Single Beds

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Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Premier Cottages King and Twin (10)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 57 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Lodge Rooms (12)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Lodge Rooms (13)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Touws River

A family-friendly stay in Touws River awaits you at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. You'll be 16.8 km (10.4 mi) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 19.2 km (11.9 mi) from Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve. Highlights at this lodge include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and body treatments along with access to the sauna and steam room. The lodge's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, free kids' club, sauna and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Touws River lodge include Hex Valley Golf Club and Veldskoen Padstal.
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What's nearby

  • Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Hex Valley Golf Club - 26 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Willow Creek Olive Estate - 56 min drive - 77.5 km
  • Montagu Hot Springs - 62 min drive - 91.8 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poolside restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Patriot Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Loganda Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Komkyk Restaurant & Take Aways - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A complimentary children's club, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1998
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with outdoor private hot tubs and fireplaces. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee

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, 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Aquila Private Game
Aquila Private Game Reserve Lodge Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve Touws River
Aquila Private Reserve
Aquila Private Game Reserve &
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge Touws River

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Yep, Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa on 8 Dec 2024 start from AU$503.30, 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.

Is there a spa on site at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a pool?

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa has 2 outdoor swimming pools and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with Hot tubs and fireplaces.

What makes Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as Hot tubs and rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa.

Is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 135 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Maemu

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
What a disappointment
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic safari experience
Basic safari hotel. Institutional catering. Unfortunately, the Safari vehicles were worn out and very uncomfortable. They had not replaced the shock absorber which made the drive very uncomfortable. Convenient to Cape Town, but clearly not the right bush for giraffes which had their heads permanently bowed due to lack of any trees.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaswinder Sonia, Brampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best experiences of my life. The property is beautiful with amazing views. The booking includes the lunch, dinner, Breakfast and 2 game drives. Be sure to get to the property by noon and enjoy the views and Spa treatments (affordable and very relaxing) the sunset game drive was beautiful and we saw Giraffe, lions, elephants, hippos and zebras. The staff is helpful and do their best to make our experience very entertaining and exciting. Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was absolutely nothing we liked about this property. It has no African feel, it felt like we were at an attraction park. They literally have 3 giraffes, 4 elephants, 4 lions, some zebra’s, ostriches, elands and springboks. If you looking for the African feel and a decent Safari this is not it. We had 2 have drives included in our package, we did not even bother with the morning drive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was superb. However, our room was at the back of the property with no view of the amazing park. The spa treatments were excellent. The safari rides were extreemly bumpy and the animals all seemed to be found in the same areas and appeared to be being fed just before each drive. Our shower and drains were disgusting ...lots of black mould. I found the buffet options limiting and had quite an upset tummy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a magical way to bond with nature. Quad and horse back riding through the reserve was beautiful and a special treat that will always be remembered...It was the perfect ending to our cruise in the indian ocean. Two thumbs up!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

L N

Travelled with family
slippery floors
The floors in the spa near the swimming pools were ridiculously slippery and liable to cause injury Same goes for floor in room shower
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our time - but food disappointing
Lovely setting and easy access from Cape Town. We very much enjoyed being able to swap out two safaris to go out on horse back and the ATVs. On one day there was a lot of day visitors around the pool but we just retreated to the private pool by the spa. Overall we had a good stay but the one real let down was the food! Every meal was bland and just not good, and one guest got sick from one meal. It is a real shame as the whole set up is very nice so we were quite shocked about the poor quality of the food.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property had opportunity to see some of the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic from beginning to end
Well organised from the beginning when we were relieved of our bags as soon as we got out of the shuttle and offered complimentary wine. We were given a daily activity programme which included 2 game drives a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The drives were excellent as we managed to get up close to lions, giraffes, zebras and rhinos. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Rooms are small but well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadeem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
Amazing experience. Wonderful to be so close to the animals. Electric fencing behind our Karoo Cottage should have warning signs not to touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

FAHAD, SHUHADA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing more
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at the Aquila Game Reserve, loved the people there, the facility, the food, the rooms, everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Way too expensive for little value..
For this high price per night, I would expect at least a decent room,amenities, and food.. room was decent, but most furniture was outdated.. doors were a nightmare, bathroom sliding door wouldn’t budge.. and the buffet was just terrible! For the amount paid this is a unbelievable honestly, rice for both lunch and dinner.. a sad salad consisting of lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes.. lets not forget the olives too.. If I knew this I would not stay overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great safari
Great service accommodation and food only down side was I have to have gluten free and not much choice dessert was only fresh fruit would have been ice to have one dessert or even ice cream to go over the fruit best meal was the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Below par food.
Very poor quality mass produce food for the price of the accommodation. Rooms were comfortable. Game reserve is a glorified zoo but I guess there doing some conservation too. Only Zebras were in abundance but rest of the animals can be counted in one hand.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022