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Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale lodge with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Standard Cottage
Local cuisine
Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Map
off the R46, Touws River, Western Cape
  • Popular LocationAquila Safari Animal Rescue Center5 min walk
  • Popular LocationBokkeriviere Nature Reserve18 min drive
  • Popular LocationMontagu Hot Springs62 min drive
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Room options

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Standard Cottage

Standard Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Luxury Cottage 4 Sleeper (5)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Luxury Cottage 8 Sleeper (6)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Premier Cottages King and Twin (10)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Lodge Rooms (12)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Lodge Rooms (13)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Touws River

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa is located in Touws River. While the natural beauty of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hex Valley Golf Club. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center - 5 min walk
  • Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve - 18 min drive
  • Hex Valley Golf Club - 26 min drive
  • Matroosberg Nature Reserve - 51 min drive
  • Montagu Hot Springs - 62 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • Poolside restaurant - 5 min walk
  • Steers - 8 min drive
  • Patriot Coffee - 7 min drive
  • Loganda Hotel - 7 min drive
  • Komkyk Restaurant & Take Aways - 7 min drive

About this property

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Upscale family-friendly lodge
You can look forward to a poolside bar, mini golf, and a playground at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment, or a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site local cuisine buffet restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and game drive on site
Room features
All 77 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Mini fridges, free infant beds, and ceiling fans

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 13 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Aquila Private Game
Aquila Private Game Reserve Lodge Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve Touws River
Aquila Private Reserve
Aquila Private Game Reserve &
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge Touws River

Frequently asked questions

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

As of May 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa on May 20, 2024 start from CA $232.49, 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 Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa located?

Set in Touws River, this family-friendly lodge is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve. Veldskoen Padstal and Hex Valley Golf Club are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 122 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaswinder Sonia, Brampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best experiences of my life. The property is beautiful with amazing views. The booking includes the lunch, dinner, Breakfast and 2 game drives. Be sure to get to the property by noon and enjoy the views and Spa treatments (affordable and very relaxing) the sunset game drive was beautiful and we saw Giraffe, lions, elephants, hippos and zebras. The staff is helpful and do their best to make our experience very entertaining and exciting. Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was absolutely nothing we liked about this property. It has no African feel, it felt like we were at an attraction park. They literally have 3 giraffes, 4 elephants, 4 lions, some zebra’s, ostriches, elands and springboks. If you looking for the African feel and a decent Safari this is not it. We had 2 have drives included in our package, we did not even bother with the morning drive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was superb. However, our room was at the back of the property with no view of the amazing park. The spa treatments were excellent. The safari rides were extreemly bumpy and the animals all seemed to be found in the same areas and appeared to be being fed just before each drive. Our shower and drains were disgusting ...lots of black mould. I found the buffet options limiting and had quite an upset tummy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a magical way to bond with nature. Quad and horse back riding through the reserve was beautiful and a special treat that will always be remembered...It was the perfect ending to our cruise in the indian ocean. Two thumbs up!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

L N

Travelled with family
slippery floors
The floors in the spa near the swimming pools were ridiculously slippery and liable to cause injury Same goes for floor in room shower
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our time - but food disappointing
Lovely setting and easy access from Cape Town. We very much enjoyed being able to swap out two safaris to go out on horse back and the ATVs. On one day there was a lot of day visitors around the pool but we just retreated to the private pool by the spa. Overall we had a good stay but the one real let down was the food! Every meal was bland and just not good, and one guest got sick from one meal. It is a real shame as the whole set up is very nice so we were quite shocked about the poor quality of the food.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property had opportunity to see some of the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic from beginning to end
Well organised from the beginning when we were relieved of our bags as soon as we got out of the shuttle and offered complimentary wine. We were given a daily activity programme which included 2 game drives a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The drives were excellent as we managed to get up close to lions, giraffes, zebras and rhinos. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Rooms are small but well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadeem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
Amazing experience. Wonderful to be so close to the animals. Electric fencing behind our Karoo Cottage should have warning signs not to touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Address
off the R46, Touws River, Western Cape
Location
Touws River