Title: Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa (Lodge) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6277659&destination=Touws+River%2C+Western+Cape%2C+South+Africa&selected=6347327&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Families create lasting memories at this natural retreat where safari adventures and outdoor BBQ gatherings bring everyone closer together ## Photo gallery for Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi - Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa (Touws River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/07f47550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa (Touws River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/aed4eee0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa (Touws River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/8d99bd1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa (Touws River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/c29f31f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, sun loungers - Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa (Touws River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/7f6ae327.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Escape to the Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa, where you can unwind at the poolside bar or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment. Enjoy family-friendly fun with mini golf and a playground, plus delicious local cuisine at the on-site buffet restaurant. With free WiFi, an arcade/game room, and helpful staff praised by guests. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar. 22 - Mar. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=6347327&PinnedHotelID=6347327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=6347327&PinnedHotelID=6347327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar. 23 - Mar. 24](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=6347327&PinnedHotelID=6347327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=6347327&PinnedHotelID=6347327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar. 27 - Mar. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=6347327&PinnedHotelID=6347327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=6347327&PinnedHotelID=6347327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr. 3 - Apr. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=6347327&PinnedHotelID=6347327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=6347327&PinnedHotelID=6347327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 9 of 9 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Cottage ![Standard Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/48e7e520.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Cottage - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Family Luxury Cottage 4 Sleeper (5) ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/6d1f78be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Luxury Cottage 4 Sleeper (5) 8.0 Very good 1 review - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Family Luxury Cottage 8 Sleeper (6) ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/6d1f78be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Luxury Cottage 8 Sleeper (6) 8.0 Very good 1 review - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 8 - 2 King Beds OR 3 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Luxury Premier Cottages King (9) ![Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/3a7ecd34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Premier Cottages King (9) 7.0 Good 2 reviews - Mountain view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Premier Cottages King and Twin (10) ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/07f47550.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Premier Cottages King and Twin (10) - Mountain view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Premier Lodge Rooms (12) ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/d49391d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premier Lodge Rooms (12) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Standard Lodge Rooms (13) ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/399cf1e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Lodge Rooms (13) 8.0 Very good 1 review - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/7837f6d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room - Mountain view - 614 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View ![Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6347400/6347327/15efe11c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View 8.0 Very good 1 review - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Touws River travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Touws-River.dx6277659) [View more Lodges in Touws River](https://www.expedia.ca/Touws-River-Lodges.d6277659-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.35152%2C19.93575&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CIE0e2xAY7rC2OjhYSPzN2bd1SM=) off the R46, Touws River, Western Cape ### What's nearby - Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Hex Valley Golf Club 31 min drive \- 50.2 km - Veldskoen Padstal 32 min drive \- 52.6 km - Montagu Hot Springs 58 min drive \- 116.5 km - Nuy Winery 58 min drive \- 91.5 km ### Getting around - Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) 123 min drive ### Restaurants - Poolside restaurant 5 min walk - Level Up Lounge & Bar 1 min walk - karoo chicken kitchen 7 min drive - Steers 8 min drive - Patriot Coffee 7 min drive ## About this property ### Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Upscale family-friendly lodge You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and mini golf 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 a playground and an arcade/game room. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along 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 newspapers in the lobby Room features All 77 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Rainfall showers, bidets, and tubs or showers - Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers ### 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. ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3131700/3131643/12c8c730.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve Breede River - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 48 reviews CA $674 CA $775 total includes taxes & fees Mar 24 - Mar 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=3131643&PinnedHotelID=3131643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2920000/2917200/2917158/4c5a598b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Garden Route Game Lodge Albertinia - 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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 ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM - 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 - Horseback riding/rentals - Indoor pool - Mini golf - Playground - Safari - Sauna - Steam room - Wine tasting room ### Family friendly - 2 outdoor pools - Arcade/game room - Babysitting (surcharge) - Free children's club - 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 - 10 treatment rooms - Couples treatment rooms - Facials - Manicures/pedicures - Massage - Sauna - Spa open daily - Steam room ### Accessibility - Elevator (35 inch wide door) ### More - 3 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1998 - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Rainfall showerhead - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water - Mini-fridge ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Laptop workspace - 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 at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa? ### Is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa? ### What time is check-out at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa? ### Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 80 8 - Good 57 6 - Okay 24 4 - Poor 14 2 - Terrible 6 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henry Dec 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Such an amazing time wished we stayed an extra day. Staff was amazing, amenities were great room was clean and the game drive was incredible. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dbef6c2d-916a-4be3-acf8-5c9561c31ba8-1764650450112.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7d895bf7-10e3-48e8-ba65-feb7445fd0b9-1764650512495.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/db1771a8-6870-4208-aa20-acbcb4b9fcd7-1764650511193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/be018886-7fa8-4ec3-81f1-fef86f335b77-1764650512126.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Henry Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Oct 18, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Safari was incredible. Beautiful grounds of hotel and amenities. ##### Thomas Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Family-friendly lodge with plentiful food options and activities for kids. An excellent safari option if you have limited time in the Cape Town area and are interested in seeing the Big 5\. ##### Lauren Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger Dec 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice property had opportunity to see some of the animals. ##### Roger Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Faheemah Sep 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Romantic getaway We went for our anniversary and we absolutely enjoyed our stay at Aquila the staff is friendly and the food was lovely the animals are beautiful and the view from our room was spectacular we will definitely recommend this place for a romantic getaway ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7EF2CBE48B4E2BFBE77F372187CCAEE9090B39E71726415906808.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F0AA5954F6C59B369CF9C58FD50F89EFF3B5F1E41726415891978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1C26D43CFF81563799368D5F6F018DF80E40DBF61726415873146.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D698BD7EB2919297A848C1606013E9F0BC09F4C41726415886218.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Faheemah Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen Feb 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really enjoyed my stay. Well organised from arrival to departure. Room overlooked the safari and could see Elephant's from the balcony with a coffee. Pool was nice and refreshing. Food was quick and plentiful. Safari was better than expected and guides informative. ##### Stephen Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rupak Feb 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A great way to do a safari close to Cape Town. You get to see many animals in a short space of time. The stargazing at night was an added bonus. ##### Rupak Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Marion Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We did an overnight trip with our 4 year old so she could experience her first « safari ». The room was great, spotless, the kids club is UNREAL- really recommend for families with kids. Our guide was fantastic. The food was average. ##### Marion Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Tomitra Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The food although plentiful was meh. Lodging was dark but loft was a neat addition. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. We went on safari 3 times including in one time in the morning which was incredible. This is a reserve that rescues animals at risk; perhaps that explains how few animals were present ##### Tomitra Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### barry Sep 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Food is incredible, star gazing is fantastic, and the animals are amazing. We saw four of the BIg 5 many others. The white rhinos are so cute!!! ##### barry Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### First safari for my family and was brilliant The hotel and spa was fantastic. Lacks a gym which would have made the downtime better but the overall experience was brilliant. The junior ranger session offered for children was fun and the kids loved it. Only thing id say was to add additional things such as a gym and extra acrivity options for kids (even chargable) such as quad bike safari etc. Really good experience! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellie Mar 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Loved our stay at Aquila! We stayed in the family room which was very spacious & had a patio area outside. All the food was lovely with a big selection from the buffet. We had African wood massages in the spa and used their facilities which were lovely. The grounds are big and spacious and you can sometimes see animals from your windows But of course the best bit were the safaris, we loved the drives seeing all the animals in the reserve my mum also swapped one of the drives for a horse riding safari which she enjoyed. Would definitely recommend staying here for atleast 2 nights ##### Ellie Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 5, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort Pros: We really enjoyed the game drives. The drivers were quite knowledgeable. Stargazing as well was a nice touch. Cons: Outdoor shower was not practicable as it was quite cold in the evening. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadeem Oct 8, 2023 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. ##### Nadeem Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaswinder Sonia Apr 17, 2024 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! ##### Jaswinder Sonia Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terese Oct 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed in a lovely little chalet with a terrace with a view over the park itself. Just the thing for a sundowner. Very comfy bed and an outdoor shower. Loved that! Sae a lot of wild animals close up during the tours. The buffet is somewhat overrum when everybody wants to eat at the same time. Too few sunloungers by the pool. ##### Terese Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisa Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Amenities Overall this property is great for families. That’s it. We were a couple in our 50’s and this did not measure up to our expectations for a 4 star resort. The best aspects were the spa with adult only small secluded pool and the spectacular views of the Karoo. Most of the staff including and especially the manager were unfriendly. ##### Lisa Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### carol Nov 3, 2023 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/C78E2A9CDBD73E4DA03AE571B82DF0A92C341B451698994915969.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### carol Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Christine Mar 24, 2024 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. ##### Christine Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 17, 2024 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Fese Feb 14, 2026 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities The rooms are nothing as displayed on the website. The front desk staff are not transparent on their policies- we were not told that ATV rides were at a cost and only charged at checkout. For the prices they barely have any toiletries in the shower- not even and iron. The only reason reason I didn’t give them 1 star is cos the restaurant staff and the baggage personnel’s were nice and friendly. To the rooms, they are dirty you could literally see hair all over from the previous guests and rats running around the dining- MULTIPLE. ![Rats were roaming around all 6 times we were in the dining area](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/580eb44e-74d5-4eea-94c8-85997150eebe-1771030339049.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The bathrooms had splash of remnants from the lady guest and picked up hair in multiple places ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fb2bba0c-e885-4f83-8748-2d154393bc1f-1771030343128.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Fese Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katelyn Nov 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The most amazing 24 hours we Har spent anywhere. The safaris were incredible and our beautiful family room was the icing on the cake. ##### Katelyn Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna Jul 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The game drives were excellent and we saw lots of animals. ##### Anna Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juan May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing hotel with game drive and full board included ##### Juan Stayed 1 night in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Aug 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic stay at the Aquila Game Reserve, loved the people there, the facility, the food, the rooms, everything. ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Bon Accord Farm Cottages](https://www.expedia.ca/Montagu-Hotels-Bon-Accord-Farm-Cottages.h44815240.Hotel-Information) > - [The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Palace-Of-The-Lost-City-At-Sun-City-Resort.h392096.Hotel-Information) > - [Moon Shine on Whiskey Creek](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Crags-Hotels-Moon-Shine-On-Whiskey-Creek.h15216841.Hotel-Information) > - [Mermaid Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Struisbaai-Hotels-Mermaid-Guest-House.h34928484.Hotel-Information) > - [Crags Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Crags-Hotels-Crags-Country-Lodge.h102504751.Hotel-Information) > - [Jock Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Jock-Safari-Lodge.h1197267.Hotel-Information) > - [Sky Villa Boutique Hotel ](https://www.expedia.ca/Plettenberg-Bay-Hotels-Sky-Villa-Boutique-Hotel.h21440957.Hotel-Information) > - [The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Riebeek-Kasteel-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h13309978.Hotel-Information) > - [Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Hotels-Thorn-Feather.h61102048.Hotel-Information) > - [The Doolhof Country House](https://www.expedia.ca/Wellington-Hotels-Doolhof-Boutique-Hotel.h99973484.Hotel-Information) > - [The Farmhouse Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Langebaan-Hotels-The-Farmhouse-Hotel.h2483665.Hotel-Information) > - [Jan Harmsgat Country House](https://www.expedia.ca/Boesmanspad-Hotels-Jan-Harmsgat-Country-House.h3595471.Hotel-Information) > - [Chateau de Marine](https://www.expedia.ca/Struisbaai-Hotels-Chateau-De-Marine.h55086700.Hotel-Information) > - [The Shark Bay Boutique Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Langebaan-Hotels-Shark-Bay-Hotel-Spa.h48397505.Hotel-Information) > - [The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information) > - [Villa Chad Luxury Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.ca/Kleinmond-Hotels-Villa-Chad.h13128610.Hotel-Information) > - [Livingstone Villa](https://www.expedia.ca/Wilderness-Hotels-Livingstone-Villa.h5300101.Hotel-Information) > - [The Tops](https://www.expedia.ca/Wilderness-Hotels-The-Tops.h42283698.Hotel-Information) > - [aha The Rex Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Knysna-Hotels-Aha-The-Rex-Hotel.h2667751.Hotel-Information) > - [The Beach Cottage Betty's Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Bettys-Bay-Hotels-The-Beach-Cottage-Bettys-Bay.h44540317.Hotel-Information) > - [Sandpiper Guest Cottages](https://www.expedia.ca/Boggoms-Bay-Hotels-Sandpiper-Guest-Cottages.h10437635.Hotel-Information) > - [Nkambeni Safari Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Nkambeni-Safari-Camp.h2202798.Hotel-Information) > - [Mafigeni Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravelotte-Hotels-Mafigeni-Safari-Lodge.h3954755.Hotel-Information) > - [Santini Village 103](https://www.expedia.ca/Plettenberg-Bay-Hotels-Santini-Village-103.h37647244.Hotel-Information) > - [Sea Star Cliff](https://www.expedia.ca/De-Kelders-Hotels-Sea-Star-Cliff.h3011883.Hotel-Information) > - [Hog Hollow Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Crags-Hotels-Hog-Hollow-Country-Lodge.h1366446.Hotel-Information) > - [10 Elf Beach House](https://www.expedia.ca/Glentana-Hotels-10-Elf-Beach-House.h19397397.Hotel-Information) > - [Kogman and Keisie Guest Farm](https://www.expedia.ca/Montagu-Hotels-Kogman-And-Keisie-Guest-Farm.h15538127.Hotel-Information) > - [Gonana Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.ca/Paternoster-Hotels-Gonana-Guesthouse.h44806063.Hotel-Information)