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The Old Trading Post - Guest House

4.0 star property
Lakeside tranquility awaits at The Old Trading Post, where guests can unwind with books from the library or relax by the sun-drenched outdoor pool.

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The Old Trading Post - Guest House by the lake offers a peaceful retreat. Enjoy the garden, library, or lounge by the pool. Amenities include high-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, bicycle rentals, and barbecue grills for outdoor cooking.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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The Tin Room - (Twin Room)

The Tin Room - (Twin Room)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Lara's Room - (Double bedroom)

Lara's Room - (Double bedroom)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Strelitzia Cottage (self-catering) | Private kitchen

Strelitzia Cottage (self-catering)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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The Garden Room - Double (+kitchenette) | Terrace/patio

The Garden Room - Double (+kitchenette)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Tent

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Wilderness, The Old Trading Post - Guest House is in a rural area and on a river. Acrobranch Wildwoods and Garden Route Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Milkwood Village Shopping Centre and Wild Oats Community Farmers Market. Liquid Grace Adventures and Garden Route Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Wilderness travel guide
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Die Vleie / The Lakes Road Off N2, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560

What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park
    Wilderness National Park
    6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Wilderness which includes rainforest, tropical scenes and mountains
    Map of Africa View Point
    15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Victoria Bay Beach
    Victoria Bay Beach
    22 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Sunset at the waterfront in Knysna. The waterfront area is one of the best places to eat in Knysna, and our two favorite restaurants are Caffe Mario (Italian) and 34 South (little bit of everything and also great oysters!).
    Knysna Waterfront
    44 min drive - 52.3 km
  • Fancourt Golf Estate
    37 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Girls
    11 min drive
  • The Green Shed Coffee Roastery
    10 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean
    10 min drive
  • Pomodoro
    10 min drive
  • ilali Restaurant
    10 min drive

About this property

The Old Trading Post - Guest House

Upscale bed & breakfast by the lake
At The Old Trading Post - Guest House, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Trading Post - Guest House boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 110 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1920
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 110 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Old Trading Post Guest House
Old Trading Post Guest House B&B
Old Trading Post Guest House B&B Wilderness
Old Trading Post Guest House Wilderness
The Old Trading Post Guest House
The Old Trading Post
The Old Trading Post - Guest House Wilderness
The Old Trading Post - Guest House Bed & breakfast
The Old Trading Post - Guest House Bed & breakfast Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Trading Post - Guest House on Mar 13, 2026 start from CA $81, excluding 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 The Old Trading Post - Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Old Trading Post - Guest House located?

Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Garden Route National Park. Wilderness National Park and Acrobranch Wildwoods are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Old Trading Post - Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived after a long tiring 5 hr drive and immediately relaxed with the warm friendly obliging welcome. Mike the owner was very helpful and patient about my enquiries for the area. His wife is a tremendous cook and equally amenable..Highly recommended is the offer of a pizza in the evening totally delicious. The lodging has utmost rustic charm. Such a great relaxing cheery vibe - go for it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ideal place to stay on the Garden Route as approximately halfway.However more importantly The Trading Place exudes a beautiful calm rustic charm, exemplifed by the host. The most delicious breakfast awaits you at a time of your choce, the bread is homemade. Highly recommended is their preordered pizza in the evening. The host is coincidentally the guide for the river trips, so has exceptional knowledge on the nature of the area. If all this attracts you if you are considering being based in the Wilderness area I would urge you to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

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

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On our way from Cape Town to the wonderful Pure Nature Lodge in Paterson we stopped twice at The Old Trading Post for one night stop-over. We really enjoyed it and on the way back to Cape Town it felt already like coming home :-) And the pizza dinner was really outstanding - really the best pizza we ever had!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the quiet and convenient location and the character of the property. The hosts were very helpful with questions we had about the area, and they were so fun to talk with!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quiet place

This was a nice quiet place but difficult to find and a ways out of the way from the town. Nice hiking and things to do

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Conveinient and clean hotel.

Nice location, good walk nearby. About 8km cycle ride to the centre of Wilderness. I was able to hire a good mountain bike. Very good breakfast. Friendly and helpful owners

8/10 Good

Per, Danmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

En lille perle for naturelskere

Vi havde et ønske om at besøge Wilderness National Park. Da The Old Trading Post Guest House ligger ideelt tæt på National Parken, valgte vi stedet som udgangspunkt for vores besøg. Stedets værtspar og deres 2 søde hunde var en glædelig oplevelse i sig selv. Vil du bo på landet i Sydafrika i rolige omgivelser og et hyggeligt miljø, skal du lægge vejen forbi netop dette sted. Vi var så heldige, at værten havde en bådfart i Wilderness National Park, som vi benyttede os af og fik en stor oplevelse om parkens fauna og fugleliv på sejlturen.

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Rustic, Tranquil Stay!

We LOVED staying at The Old Trading Post. There's a lot of history to the place, which my mom really enjoyed. The properly is beautiful and surrounded by nature. We enjoyed watching many species of birds while staying on the property. The dogs on the property were friendly and sweet and not overly loud. We enjoyed only one night here but which we could have stayed longer...and plan to return on our next Garden Route adventure. The property is truly peaceful and tranquil. We enjoyed sitting by the pool reading books and resting, the beds and room are comfortable and clean. We stayed in the Tin Room. The only thing we did not like about our room was the floor boards create SO much, it was very noisy to walk around one side of the room. We felt terrible being so loud on our way out the door in the early morning because the room shares a wall with another suite. Mike and Renee were great hosts and even woke up to prepare a breakfast for us, ready at 6:30am so we could get on the road on time! Great food and lovely people who gave us our space but were also very friendly and helpful.

8/10 Good

Birger, Copenhagen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good Night.

Helpful host, lovely breakfast. Bathroom a bit of a museum.

8/10 Good

Robert, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Private but average

Great breakfast and private, but that is it. No wifi in our room. The bathroom did not have a proper door. The lake near by dos not feel accessible. Good hiking near by though. The service was good.

8/10 Good

Katherine, Brisbane

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

Comfortable B&B just outside Wilderness

We stayed in a twin room. It was clean & comfortable. Couldn't get wifi in our room & had to be in the main house to use it. The breakfast was delicious & plentiful with a good selection of both continental & hot options. The owner was very friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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

beautiful lodge in wilderness

We only stayed one night but wished we could have stayed for longer. The house itself was beautiful with a big front porch. We spent a few hours outside, reading and staring at the beautiful scenery. We were there in winter, but were cozy warm with a heated blanket and after taking warm baths in the tub. Breakfast was big, with both cold and warm options. We'll definitely be planning to come back someday.

10/10 Excellent

Jem, honiton Uk

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

A delightful place with a great host.

A tucked away place that is very peaceful. Breakfast good, and facilities adequate. Mine host is friendly and informative. For bird watchers one of the lakes' hides is about 5 km away.

10/10 Excellent

Claus

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

Absolut empfehlenswert!

Ein wunderschön gepflegtes Anwesen mitten in der Natur, nahe diversen Wanderwegen und nur einige Autominuten in die Stadt. Die Eigentümer sind sehr herzlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

10/10 Excellent

Will

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

peaceful setting

We arrived a little later than we expected but it was easy to find even after dark. The staff were helpful. the setting lovely and the rooms top rate.

6/10 Okay

Astor

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

Nice

Good place and good breakfast. But location is far and bathroom door is weird.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place to Stay

Sent my parents here for their Christmas , they loved it and said the owners couldnt help enough , best part of their trip to SA

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Wonderful hosts

The proprietors were fantastically hospitable to some slightly changed plans. Breakfast was good, the pool clean, everything was nice and pleasant and lovely. The gardens themselves are quite nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sehr persönlich und herzlich

Harja und Mike sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Hotel ist ein echtes Bijoux in einer herrlich ruhigen Umgebung.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable night followed by an amazing breakfast definately a place to be recomended

8/10 Good

Dirk, Kottenheim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Empfehlenswertes Gästehaus

Jederzeit zu empfehlen. Das Hotel liegt etwas abseits und man braucht auf jeden Fall ein Auto um ein Restaurant zu erreichen. Im Zentrum von Wilderness gibt es einige Restaurants. Das Frühstück war super und die Inhaber sehr freundlich.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Empfehlenswert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2021