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Far Hills Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Wilderness with free breakfast and lazy river
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Outdoor pool
Sports facility
Sports facility
Garden
Standard Room

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
N2 National Highway, George, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6530
  • Victoria Bay Beach
    6 min drive
  • Dolphin's Point
    6 min drive
  • Milkwood Village Shopping Centre
    6 min drive
  • George (GRJ)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room (Single)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Wilderness

At Far Hills Hotel you'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from Victoria Bay Beach and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Dolphin's Point. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, CIAO, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. 3 meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a lazy river and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Wilderness hotel include Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Milkwood Village Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Victoria Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wilderness National Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kingswood Golf Estate - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Map of Africa View Point - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Fancourt Golf Estate - 16 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Shed Coffee Roastery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Girls - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Far Hills Hotel

Hotel in Wilderness with free breakfast and lazy river
Far Hills Hotel offers its guests a lazy river and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Far Hills Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Wilderness hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 1965
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Far Hills Hotel offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and blackout curtains. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes sofa beds and desks. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • CIAO

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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 parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1965
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
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, Discover and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Far Hills Hotel
Far Hills Hotel Wilderness
Far Hills Wilderness
Hotel Far Hills
Far Hills Hotel Hotel
Far Hills Hotel Wilderness
Far Hills Hotel Hotel Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Far Hills Hotel?

Far Hills Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Far Hills Hotel?

Yep, Far Hills Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Far Hills Hotel?

The closest beach to Far Hills Hotel is Victoria Bay Beach (2.1 km).

Does Far Hills Hotel have a pool?

Far Hills Hotel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8 AM to 5 PM.

Does Far Hills Hotel have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What makes Far Hills Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Far Hills Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Far Hills Hotel?

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

Does Far Hills Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary English breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Far Hills Hotel?

No, Far Hills Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Far Hills Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Far Hills Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Far Hills Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at Far Hills Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Far Hills Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 83 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a little tricky getting to the rooms as the paving is uneven.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly awesome surroundings in a picturesque part of Western Cape. Very lush greenery, quiet retreat not far from shopping malls, mountains, the sea and even reptile park! Bedroom and bathroom sizes are the biggest I have ever seen. Lots of sockets for gadgets, thoughtful torch in case of power cuts, swimming pool and space to play around at the back! I hope to return for longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swimming pool was great exvellent room with lovely view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
Reception poor...staff incompetent. .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute choice but very nice hotel. Very secluded, had all the necessary amenities and very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Joelene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Far hills is far from a great lodge. Outdated
The hotel has so much potential yet it misses the mark. The main room door looks like someone tried to break in . The patio door didn't lock. Outdated decor. Very poor tv signal. Paint drippings on the bath and toilet. Carpets need a good clean. Not worth the spend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Angela, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Far Hills Hotel
Huge comfortable suite room with balcony and view. Large bathroom with bath and shower. Room has fridge, coffee facilities, tv with choice of channels. Rooms feel private and safe. Bar Restaurant sold excellent bottle of wine at give-away price. Our included breakfast had massive choice. We had the full cooked farmhouse, and then I also had the fruit and yogurt etc because it looked delicious. Hotel easy to find (well sign-posted). Highly recommended. It's great to book something at a good price on ebookers, and arrive and find such a great hotel. Exceeded our expectations.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed...
I cannot believe that this hotel was advertised as a 4 star hotel with very deseptive photos. Ratings agency should do their jobs properly.

6/10 Okay

Sigmund

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice. Very quite. Spacious room. Only dissapointment was the condition of the pool and limited restaurant menu.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No wifi in rooms, hotel very run down, dinner left much to be desired. The staff were lovely though & very helpful. It could be such a great place as it is perfectly situated for exploring the garden route, but unfortunately it needs a serious revamp.

2/10 Terrible

Craig, Cape Town

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid at all cost
Far Hills "Hotel" (I have stayed in better school boarding houses) is an absolute dump and I cannot recommend, strongly enough, that everybody that calls themselves human beings, AVOIDS this place at all costs. The room was dark (only 1 light at the entrance) and the television did not work and there wasn't even a TV remote control. The toilet was leaking and the underside of the seat was "caked" with old dirt (and who knows what else). There were loose, open wires hanging out of the wall and several different wires were connected to 1 plug. This is not safe and this place should be shut down as it is a fire hazard. I asked for another room, but was told they were full and that they would refund my money. The "management" were not very accommodating or understanding that we had just driven all the way from Cape Town and were tired.I took my refund, my wife, and drove as fast as I could to the Town Lodge at George Mall, where we had the most amazing experience. On a scale of 1 - 10, I would rate this place (I hesitate to call it an hotel) a NEGATIVE 10 (-10)

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid - much better choices out there for the cost
Big plus of this hotel are the fabulous views. The rest, unfortunately, is decidedly average. The scarcely functional TV, the very limited wifi, the dated decor, the stained carpets, the non-existent room facilities of any kind (no fridge, no cutlery, not even any tea) and the rubbishy food that doesn't match the menu descriptions was topped off during our stay by waking up to no running water and no toilet facilities. It turned out the whole hotel had no water - and there followed an odd stand off between the local municipality water providers and hotel managers. Over a bemused hour I watched as hotel managers claimed one minute there were engineers on the way to fix the problem, while others denied this; one manager even walked passed me muttering that the water providers had cut off the water supply because of unpaid bills (!), a situation I would not normally believe but the shabbiness of the rest of the hotel made it quite believable. While the majority of staff tried their best to calm and show understanding towards understandably unhappy guests, I also watched with amazement as one hotel manager unbelievably rounded on one guest for complaining as it was, apparently, not the hotel's fault but the water company. Avoid, like the plague. There are far better options out there.

2/10 Terrible

Gavin, cape town

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not great
not good. tv not working. menu was poor.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beat up
Beat up motel. Nice folks, but low quality operation.

8/10 Good

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Melkbos, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breath Taking
We went for a 3 day business trip to George, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hotel. Rooms were clean comfortable. The setting breath taking and the staff friendly and helpful. I can definitely recommend.

6/10 Okay

William, Oudtshoorn

Peaceful Stay
Had a peaceful stay. No hot water in shower, no keys for the safe in the room, no remote for the TV and it needs to be clearly stated that there are no fridges in the standard rooms. Breakfast on Saturday was good but on Sunday it was poor.

6/10 Okay

cassim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Johan, P.E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location.
Stayed for one night only. Friendly service.

8/10 Good

Hans, Johannesburg RSA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
H.Weber
We have stayed at Farhills Hotel before and there is a vast improvement in the staff to customer relation. The food is also very much improved.Our only complaint is the television reception is poor.