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Gondwana Lodge 1
614 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Tilney Manor
Room with view
646 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Dwyka Tented Lodge 1
Room with view
700 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury lodge with 3 restaurants and full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

When you stay at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in Barrydale, you'll be in a national park and steps from Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. This luxury lodge is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Wilderbraam Berry Estate.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool. This Colonial lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Satisfy your appetite at Gondwana Family Lodge Res, one of the lodge's 3 restaurants. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

  • All à la carte meals and snacks included

Not included

  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
  • Minibar
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Gratuities

  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • A la carte dining included
  • All onsite activities, and facilities and equipment included
  • Gratuities not included
  • All meals included
  • Minibar not included

Hotel Amenities

Some rates at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the lodge's 3 restaurants. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Colonial lodge also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve has designated areas for smoking.

  • Library
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Full-service spa
  • Firepit
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Free breakfast
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2001
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Vegetable garden
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Terrace
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Free full breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Total number of rooms - 27
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fireplace in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Balcony or patio
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 3
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Gondwana Family Lodge Res - Overlooking the pool, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Tilney Manor Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Dwyka Tented Lodge Rest - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Nearby Things to Do

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site
  • Game viewing on site

Spa Services

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments.

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Humane animal treatment

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Comprehensive food waste policy

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee (May 01 - April 30): ZAR 175 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
  • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale
  • bona Wildlife Reserve Barryda
  • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge
  • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
  • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale
  • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge
  • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
  • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from September 01 to March 31.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

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

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