Lakeside Lodge & Spa is all about luxury laid-back living in a beautiful and tranquil location set directly on Swartvlei Lake. The lodge has 9 luxury bedroom suites all with direct lake views, a truly beautiful location set in lush greenery.  Lakeside Lodge has a 5-star rating, the highest award by the TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa). The TGCSA star grading is an independent quality assessment and official ranking system recognised around the world for the standard of service and facilities which hotel guests can expect. Our small luxury hotel  offers cocooning of the highest order.

Price @ from R 2 850 per Night

Accommodation

Honeymoon Suite - Magnificent Lake Views: 

The ultimate in decadent luxury. Our Honeymoon Suite has been meticulously designed with no expense spared. The perfect love nest for newlyweds or a special break away. Our special suite consists of a four poster bed and is draped with lavish soft furnishings and lovely fabrics.
There is a spacious gorgeous adjoining bathroom with a jacuzzi spa bath and a walk-in shower. The room opens up directly onto Swartvlei Lake and where to celebrate with bubbles and fine food.

Our Honeymoon Suite benefits include:

• Choice of continental or full South African breakfast
• Bottles of mineral water replenished daily throughout your stay
• Complimentary wifi
• A complimentary wine tasting

Luxury Bedroom Suites with Lake Views: 

These bedroom suites offers direct lake views, and beautiful contemporary styling. This suite has a large bathroom with freestanding bath and a shower.

The room has the following facilities:

• A king size extra-length bed
• Beautiful soft linen with extra large king size pillows
• Fluffy gowns
• Air conditioning and fans
• Flat screen digital TV
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Digital radio and ipod dock
• A laptop safe
• A minibar and Nespresso coffee maker
• Complimentary mineral water replenished daily
• Room service menu

Superior Suites:

All of our Superior Bedroom Suites have sweeping Lakeside views. The ultimate in furnishings and comfort, beautiful linen, extra large king size pillows and carpets that your feet simply sink into. Each of the these rooms has chandeliers and other glamorous touches to make you feel pampered.

The Superior Suites have the added benefit of linking via adjoining doors, making them perfect for families or friends a like.

The rooms all benefit from:

• Air conditioning and fans
• Flat screen TVs
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Digital radio and ipod dock
• A laptop safe
• A minibar, Nespresso coffee maker
• Complimentary mineral water

Two of the rooms have jacuzzi baths and showers and two have freestanding baths and showers, the bathrooms are all modern and exceptionally large.

Dining:

Benguela Brasserie where you can get the Sunken African Boma experience. The Brasserie is open 7 days a week from 8am for breakfast right the way through the day until 9.30pm. Serving a delicious local menu and wines at cellar door prices from The Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate. Lakeside Lodge & Spa is fully licensed for your enjoyment.

Additional Activities & Facilities
 
• The Lake Spa
• Swimming Pool
• Benguela Brasserie and eatery
• Benguela Cove wines at cellar door prices
• The Lady Giselle Pontoon Boat
• Complimentary Mountain Bikes
• Complimentary Kayaks
• Complimentary Canoes
• Fishing
• Speed Boat for skiing and wake boarding
• Our own jetty and shallow water launch facilities
• Deep water launch facilities available 5 minutes away
• Boat storage
• Croquet
• Wireless internet throughout the lodge
• Lodge shuttle for airports visits, restaurant outings (additional charge)
• Free boat moorings, secure car and boat parking, bike storage
• Generator - we are situated within a national park, therefore electricity can sometimes be intermittent. The Lodge however is generator powered to minimize any guest disruption.

Contact Details

Phone +27 44 343 1844

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Website: www.lakesidelodge.co.za

3 Lakeside drive, Swartvlei, Sedgefield

One of Knysna’s most elegant and sophisticated accommodation offerings, The Rex Hotel promises its guests superior service and exceptional comfort. Located on the world famous Garden Route, The Rex Hotel is one of the most exhilarating getaways in its class.With an eclectic mix of modern and classic comforts and capturing the essence of four star luxury, the impeccably appointed Rex Hotel offers travellers a gateway to world-class restaurants, blossoming forests and the shores of the serene lagoon. The Rose Cafe restaurant is inviting with a menu to match the contemporary setting...

Price @ from R 1920 per Unit per Night

Accommodation

The Rex Hotel offers 30 luxurious and spacious en-suite rooms, a sophisticated mix of contemporary and classic comfort with cool colours and rich fabrics featuring kitchenettes, air-conditioning, remote controlled LCD televisions with selected DStv channels and wireless internet.

Accommodation consists of standard rooms, 1 bedroom luxury apartments or 2 bedroom luxury apartments. All rooms are equipped with a Digital Safe, Satellite Television & DVD Players, Internet access, Mini Bar / Bar Fridge (stocked on request), Tea/Coffee making facilities, Hairdryers and kitchenette (excluding the standard rooms).

Facilities

• A gym
• 24 hour security
• Secure open parking
• Internet access

Dining

The Rose Café is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from as early as 06h30, seven days a week. The menu changes seasonally as only the freshest local, free range and organic (where possible) products are used to make the most delectable food.

Activities

The Rex Hotel offers countless leisure activities in the vicinity such as the Knysna Elephant Park with seven elephants roaming the small reserve and the Outeniqua Transport Museum with an excellent collection of trains reminiscent of yesteryear.

Contact Details

Tel: +27 (0) 44 302 5900

Fax: +27 (0) 44 302 5910

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Website: www.therexhotel.co.za

8 Gray Street, Knysna, South Africa, 6571

The Garden Route, a panoramic region idyllically placed between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains, is home to Lake Pleasant Living Exclusive Holiday Suites in the Knysna district. This charming property, built on the edge of one of the few natural freshwater lakes in the southern hemisphere, is a serene retreat set in the picturesque Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve.Welcome to Lake Pleasant Living where the discerning traveler will find superb facilities in tranquil surrounds. Enjoy Lake Pleasant as a holiday destination to stay or a lifestyle investment to buy.

Price @ from R 1380 per Unit per Night

More than a hotel room, our spacious suites & villas are equipped with all the modern conveniences. Experience ‘lifestyle living’ and not merely just a room to overnight.

Accommodation

Luxury Suites

Spacious, well-appointed one and two bedroom suites overlook the lake and landscaped garden and are surrounded by natural splendour.

Open-plan living areas and en-suite bedrooms lead to private patios and balconies. Classic, up-market furnishings and finishes with original artwork define Lake Pleasant Living’s exclusivity.

More than just a room, our suites are equipped with all the modern conveniences.

Luxury Duplex Villas

Luxury Duplex Villas offer guests comfort & luxury in a relaxed environment. All duplex Villas are free-standing and consist of two en-suite bedrooms.

Villas have a sleeper couch and can sleep a maximum of four (4) adults sharing with two (2) children each. Suites are serviced daily.

Expect comfort & luxury in a relaxed environment when visiting us.

Suite Features

Standard Suite Features

• Equipped kitchenettes include microwave oven, hob, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
• Air-conditioning in all rooms
• Televisions and DVD player with access to DVD library
• Drinks cabinet with bar fridge
• Electronic safe
• Intercom system
• Bathroom amenities

Standard Villa Features

• Air conditioning in each bedroom and living areas
• En-suite bathrooms with separate shower in each bedroom
• Separate guest toilet
• Sleeper couch
• Bathroom amenities
• Open-plan living (kitchen, lounge and dining area)
• Open onto private furnished patio and balcony
• Original artwork, complemented by quality furnishings and finishes
• Televisions with local channels in each room
• DVD player
• DSTV modem (bring own card)
• Flue-less fireplace in living room
• Drinks cabinet and bar fridge (not stocked)
• Tea and coffee making facility
• Well-equipped kitchen
• Separate laundry with washing machine and tumble drier
• Built-in barbeque
• Private plunge pool
• Lock-up garage

Facilities at Lake Pleasant

• Undercover parking
• Jetty
• Rim-flow pool
• Kiddies pool and play area
• 24-Hour security

Kids at lake pleasant

Lake Pleasant Living is ideally placed for families to explore the Garden Route or enjoy the comfort & luxury of upmarket living in an incomparable, natural environment.

Facilities for Children

• Kiddies pool with water slide
• A play area, which includes a jungle gym and volleyball court.
• Child minders (by prior arrangement)

Activities

Tranquility and relaxation await you on the edge of Groenvlei freshwater lake, adjacent to the Goukamma Nature & Marine Reserve. Fill your days with swimming and sunbathing, fishing, bird-watching, boating, wining & dining, hiking and visits to the nearby pristine beaches. Lake Pleasant Living is surrounded by endless activities for the entire family, including many world-class golf courses. Whether it is eco & nature, culture & heritage, outdoor adventure, gourmet delights or spirit, mind & soul experiences you are after, our establishment is the ideal setting from where to explore all that the beautiful Garden Route has to offer!

Contact Details

Tel: +27 44 349 2400

Fax: 086 600 1937

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Website: www.lakepleasantliving.com

Groenvlei Road, Sedgefield, 5673