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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

5.0 star property
Mountain lodge in Barrydale with spa and safari

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Gondwana Lodge 1 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
Feel at home
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $1,201
includes taxes & fees
$1,042 per night
Nov 29 - Nov 30

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Gondwana Lodge 1 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Gondwana Lodge 1

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 614 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Tilney Manor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Dwyka Tented Lodge 1 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Dwyka Tented Lodge 1

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 700 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
R62 between Montagu and Barrydale, Barrydale, Western Cape, 6720

What's nearby

  • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 65 min drive - 71.1 km
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 69 min drive - 72.9 km
  • Marloth Nature Reserve - 72 min drive - 73.2 km
  • Bontebok National Park - 96 min drive - 74.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 111 miles/178.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Joubert-Tradauw - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Karoo Saloon - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is a great choice for a stay in Barrydale. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or body scrubs, and Gondwana Family Lodge Res, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include an outdoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

All inclusive

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

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 27 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2001
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

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

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee (May 01 - April 30): ZAR 190 per person, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from September 01 to March 31
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve also has a seasonal outdoor pool and spa services, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring African cuisine and garden views.
Does Sanbona Wildlife Reserve have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does Sanbona Wildlife Reserve have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Sanbona Wildlife Reserve like?
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is located a short 2-minute walk from Sanbona Wildlife Reserve.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lesley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great two night stay at Sabona.
We had a great 2 night stay at Sabona Wildlife Reserve. Especially our game tour guide Nicole gave us three fantastic game drives. She was able to answer any question re. the animals and the plants in the park. Luckely we saw the BIG FIVE. The rooms had comfortable beds, a large balcony with perfect wievs of the surrounding area. Overall the staff was helpful and friendly. The restaurant offered a perfect breakfast and the dinner on the first evening had a good choice of meals. 2.nd evening dinner unfortunately gave us no choice. Overall we had a very good stay at Sabona Wildlife Reserve. Nels Kristian Denmark
Nels Kristian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Unforgettable experience
Stayed in Tilney Manor which was adult only. Very well organised - food excellent with a different choice every lunch and evening meal. Room was large with bath, shower and outdoor shower. Very comfy bed. Alarm call each morning to be ready for the morning game drive at 6.30am. Excellent all round - can not fault them.
Carol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I have never gone on a safari and Sanbona exceeded my expectations! The staff was very friendly and the rooms were gorgeous. I would recommend our safari guide Josh to anyone. He was very knowledgeable. I would definitely come back.
Amy, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fiona, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Experience !
wang fung, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highlight of our trip
This was without doubt the best part of our two week stay in the Cape Area. We stayed in the Tilney Manor part of the reserve in one of the best rooms we have ever stayed in. There were only 6 couples in the Tilney Manor so it was very personalised service. The staff including the guides were excellent as was the food. We were only there two nights but packed in so much. We did four drives in the Game reserve and got very close to a host of animals. I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone.
Kim, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Food not 5 star
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay here....you won't be disappointed!!
An absolute amazing stay from beginning to end!! We stayed in one of the tents and it was absolutely gorgeous!! The service was top notch and a big thank you to Julio who took such good care of us in the dining room! The Safari's were incredible with Josh as our guide. He had such passion and was so interesting and knowledgeable. My only regret was that we were only there for one night. This was definitely one of the main highlights on our 3 week vacation in south Africa!
Ellen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Saroj, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gerald, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An amazing experience from start to finish, every aspect of the stay was special and the attention detail was superb. In addition, the safari itself was wonderful, Josh our guide/ranger was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. This will be an experience that we will always remember. Mike and Michelle
Mike, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Accommodation was fabulous and the whole experience great
Darren, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An exceptional safari experience.
Ann, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Erik, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent. Cannot say enough about them. Everyone is friendly and goes above and beyond from the moment you get there. The guides are great and knowledgeable. The property and room/tent is beautiful.
Carl, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing game reserve
We had just the best time at Sanbona we stayed in the Tilney part of which at the most is 12 people it feels very exclusive. Our rooms were just magnificent it was a shame we didn’t have more than one night. The reserve is huge but feels like a proper game reserve hunting for the animals is a true Safari experience. The staff were all very friendly and the game drives were fun. Keep up the good work can’t wait to come back.
Julie, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous experience. Accommodation 1st class. Staff exceptional.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was an amazing experience, the beautiful tented lodge, the game drives with Josh, the landscape, the excellent service an attention to detail. Looking forward to returning in the not so distant future.
Jose, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was an excellent experience - authentic and unspoiled, but with all the creature comforts at the lodge. The accommodation was luxurious! We got a great amount of time 'in vehicle' and saw lots of animals in their natural habitat. Would hugely reccomend.
Neil, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is amazing. Did not want to leave!!
Oliver, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My husband and I had the most memorable experience at Sanbona. There are truly no words to describe how much we enjoyed our time at the reserve. The service at the lodge was impeccable, the room was gorgeous, and our guide on the game drives was extremely knowledgable. Even more, Sanbona is clearly committed to sustainability. I cannot recommend Sanbona enough!!
Meredith, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were fantastic, accommodation was excellent and the guide of the game drives was incredible.
Stan, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location and unique and private tented lodges.
Keith, 2-night romance trip
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