A romantic waterside getaway in the heart of the lush Garden Route
Moontide Riverside Lodge is a romantic retreat bannered by a 400-year-old milkwood tree garden and plunge pool that provides a tranquil ambience. The lodge is equipped with wooden decks and a floating deck, and is near beaches, restaurants and trails. A cosy lounge with a fireplace and a full traditional South African breakfast served on the patio overlooking the lagoon offer a memorable experience. Located in Wilderness, one hour from Oudtshoorn and Plettenberg Bay, Moontide is the perfect destination for exploring the area, which is also known for its fantastic birdlife. The lodge also has plenty of sustainable measures, including conserving resources like water and electricity, recycling, and uplifting local communities.
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Best time to go to Garden Route
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The best time to visit this region is in the warmer months of September to April. The Garden Route is rainy throughout the year and is a popular summer destination that can get busy over the Christmas holidays. You will soon understand why, as you feel the warm rays while kloofing, abseiling and paragliding or simply taking a dip in the azure Indian Ocean. The months of May to August are colder but will provide opportunities for whale watching (peaking in September) with more windless days to enjoy.
Rooms
Moon River
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Moon River features a king-size bed and offers a luxurious stay with a private patio and stunning river view. The loft space has 2 single beds, as well as an en-suite bathroom with both bath and shower facilities.
Moonshadow 1
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2
Moonshadow 1 is a spacious room that features a king-size bed, a private patio, an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, complimentary amenities, coffee and tea facilities, DStv, TV and Wi-Fi.
Moonshadow 2
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2
Moonshadow 2 features a king-sized bed and a spacious lounge with 2 sleeper couches. There’s also a bathroom with a bath large enough to accommodate 2 people, a shower and a private patio.
Milkwood
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4
The Milkwood room features an upstairs loft room with a double and single bed, as well as a downstairs lounge with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with both a bath and shower. Additionally, the room includes a private patio.
Tree Tops
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2
Tree Tops is a dreamy double-bedded room that overlooks the beautiful Touws River and its surroundings. The bedroom opens out onto a sunny patio, and it has an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor private deck with both hot and cold showers.
Stone Cottage
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4
Stone Cottage is fitted with a king-sized bed and an en-suite bathroom, featuring a bath and a shower. This unit also boasts a private verandah that overlooks the river.
The Boathouse
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2
The Boathouse is a double-bed suite with an en-suite bathroom that offers a stunning view of the river, with its prime location right on the edge of the water. It provides maximum privacy, making it the perfect spot for honeymooners.
Moondance
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2
Moondance is a cosy king-sized bedded room that features a seating area, a pull-out couch that can accommodate a third person, an en suite bathroom, a dressing room, and a patio with a stunning view of the river.
The Nest
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2
The Nest includes a double bed with a private bathroom with a shower, a kitchenette, and a sunny deck that overlooks the garden.
Kingfisher
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2
Kingfisher is a cosy one-bedroom apartment that has a private en-suite bathroom with a shower and a kitchenette. Step out onto the elevated deck, where you can sit and take in the beautiful vista of milkwoods, the estuary, and the forested riverbanks.