Boardwalk Lodge - Wilderness

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about
Discover a peaceful retreat that blends the restorative power of an African marine conservancy with the warmth and comfort of Garden Route living.

Located at the heart of the world-famous Garden Route, on the Outeniqua mountainside, the Boardwalk Lodge is a distinctive self-catering and bed & breakfast leisure resort. Picture-perfect views and natural forest vegetation provide the setting for the ultimate in privacy and intimacy, and immerse the senses in tropical sights, sounds and aromas.

Set just above the sleepy town of Wilderness, the Boardwalk Lodge’s idyllic location offers the perfect spot from which to embark on an adventurous getaway or simply relax and soak up the region’s tranquillity from the luxury of your private deck.

  • 15 Minutes drive from George Airport – 25 km
  • 5 Minutes’ walk from the town of Wilderness and Milkwood Village’s shops
  • 40 – 50 Minutes’ drive from major tourism hubs of the Garden Route: Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Victoria Bay and Sedgefield.
  • Close to several Championship golf courses on the Garden Route such as Fancourt, George Golf Club, Oubaai Golf Resort, Pezula Golf and Country Club and many more.
  • Many activities in the area, such as fishing, hiking, sailing, abseiling, paragliding, bird watching, dolphin and whale watching, mountain biking, 4 x 4 trails, kloofing and many more.
  • Close to lots of tourist attractions: Map of Africa, Wilderness National Park, Monkeyland, Knysna Elephant Park and many more.

accommodation
The Boardwalk Lodge offers 4 luxury rooms and 2 luxury suites as Bed & Breakfast; with 3 duplex chalets and 2 simplex chalets as Self-Catering options.

Luxury Rooms B&B - Sea-Facing

(4 Rooms, Sleeps 2 persons maximum per room)

Afro-contemporary styled rooms facing the sea and the village of Wilderness, each has a private deck and private entrance.

Facilities:
2 Rooms with Twin beds and 2 Rooms with Double beds

  • Air-conditioning
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • Mini refrigerator
  • Satellite television
  • En-suite bathroom with massage bath and massage shower
  • Viewing deck with chairs & table, facing sea, village and lake
  • Telephone
  • Valuables safe in room
  • Access to the lodge swimming pool
  • Breakfast in the guesthouse dining room
  • Porterage service is provided
  • Secure outside parking

Luxury 1 Bedroom Suite B&B - Sea-Facing
(1 Suite, Sleeps 2 persons)
Own private entrance and situated in the main guesthouse building, facing the sea and the village of Wilderness.

Facilities:

  • Double bed
  • Air-conditioning
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • Equipped kitchenette
  • Satellite television
  • En-suite Bathroom with massage bath and massage shower
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gas BBQ Grill
  • Viewing deck with chairs & table, facing sea, village and lake
  • Telephone
  • Valuables safe in room
  • Access to the lodge swimming pool
  • Breakfast in the guesthouse dining room
  • Porterage service is provided
  • Secure outside parking

Luxury 2 Bedroom Suite B&B - Sea-Facing
(1 Suite, Sleeps 4 persons maximum)
Own private entrance and situated in the main guesthouse building with spectacular views of the sea and the village of Wilderness.

Facilities:

  • Both bedrooms with Double beds
  • Air-conditioning
  • Tea & coffee facilities
  • Mini refrigerator
  • Satellite television
  • En-suite bathrooms with bath and shower-over-bath
  • Large viewing deck with chairs & table, facing sea, village and lake
  • Telephone
  • Valuables safe in room
  • Access to the lodge swimming pool
  • Breakfast in the guesthouse dining room
  • Porterage service is provided
  • Secure outside parking

Superior Timber Simplex Chalets / Self-catering - Sea Facing
(2 Chalets, Sleeps 4 persons maximum)
Situated on the mountainside with spectacular views of the village, lake and ocean, very private and ideal for families or honeymoon couples. Due to the location of the suites, there are approximately 130 to 140 steps to climb up the boardwalk from the parking area. A Porterage service is provided and the view is worth the climb.

Facilities:

  • Both chalets with Double beds
  • En-suite bathrooms with bath & shower
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Sitting Room with a gas fireplace, satellite television, hi-fi radio and double sleeper couch
  • Large viewing deck with a gas BBQ grill
  • Telephone
  • Daily cleaning service
  • Secure outside parking
  • Optional breakfast at the guesthouse
  • Access to the lodge swimming pool
  • A Porterage service is provided
  • Secure outside parking

Superior Timber Duplex Chalets / Self-catering – Sea Facing
(2 Chalets, Sleeps between 4 and 6 persons maximum)
Situated on the mountainside with spectacular views of the village, lake and ocean, very private and ideal for families or honeymoon couples. Depending on the location of each suite, there may be between 10 to 120 steps to climb up the boardwalk from the parking area. Duplex suites may be taken as a 1- or 2-bedroom unit.

Facilities:
Two chalets with Twin beds and 1 Chalet with double beds, each room with a private deck

  • Two en-suite bathrooms with bath & shower
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Mezzanine sitting room with a gas fireplace
  • Main sitting room with satellite television, hi-fi radio and a double sleeper couch
  • Large viewing deck with a gas BBQ grill
  • Telephone
  • Daily cleaning service
  • Secure outside parking
  • Optional breakfast at the guesthouse
  • Access to the lodge swimming pool.

wining and dining
Breakfast can be enjoyed at the Boardwalk Lodge.
Although we do not serve lunch or dinner, we will gladly arrange your lunch or dinner requirements at one of the top restaurants in the area.

facilities
Key advantages of the Boardwalk Lodge:

  • Very accessible – a mere 15 minutes’ drive from George Airport (25km)
  • No more than 40 to 50 minutes’ drive the major tourism hubs of Garden Route, namely Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Victoria Bay and Sedgefield.
  • Situated in the heart of Wilderness, 5 minutes’ walk from the Milkwood Village. Friday Night village festivals offer guests the opportunity to experience true authenticity of the area. The Village also has the necessary shops to make your stay comfortable. Guest are able to explore the village safely day and night.
  • ALL rooms have their own private deck with a breathtaking sea view!
  • Personal spa treatments on your own private deck.
  • Privacy and exclusivity at very competitive prices.
  • In close proximity to several Championship Golf Courses on the Garden Route (Fancourt, George Golf Club, Kingswood Golf Estate, Le Grand Golf Course, Oubaai Golf Resort, Pinnacle Point Golf Resort, Pezula Golf and Country Club, Simola Golf Club and Estate, Plettenberg Bay Golf Club, Goose Valley Golf Club)
  • Abundant activities to engage in while visiting the Boardwalk Lodge (Fishing, hiking, sailing, abseiling, paragliding, bird watching, dolphin and whale watching, mountain biking, 4 x 4 trails, kloofing, game drives, wineing and dining, swimming, boat trips, surfing, shopping, horse riding, scuba diving, snorkelling, canoeing, team building).
  • And even if all this isn’t enough, The Boardwalk Lodge is close to various tourist attractions, including The Map of Africa, Victoria Bay, Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, Wilderness National Park, Knysna Elephant Park, Monkeyland, Raptors for Africa, Oudsthoorn, Mossel Bay and the George Railway Museum.

The Boardwalk Lodge also has exclusive boardroom facilities which can be used or up to 14 delegates. Please enquire directly.

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  • In close proximity to several Championship Golf Courses on the Garden Route (Fancourt, George Golf Club, Kingswood Golf Estate, Le Grand Golf Course, Oubaai Golf Resort, Pinnacle Point Golf Resort, Pezula Golf and Country Club, Simola Golf Club and Estate, Plettenberg Bay Golf Club, Goose Valley Golf Club)
  • Abundant activities to engage in while visiting the Boardwalk Lodge (Fishing, hiking, sailing, abseiling, paragliding, bird watching, dolphin and whale watching, mountain biking, 4 x 4 trails, kloofing, game drives, wineing and dining, swimming, boat trips, surfing, shopping, horse riding, scuba diving, snorkelling, canoeing, team building).
  • And even if all this isn’t enough, The Boardwalk Lodge is close to various tourist attractions, including The Map of Africa, Victoria Bay, Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, Wilderness National Park, Knysna Elephant Park, Monkeyland, Raptors for Africa, Oudsthoorn, Mossel Bay and the George Railway Museum.
  • General

    Child Policy:Children Welcome
    Check in Time:13h00 to 17h00
    Check out Time:10h30
    Credit Cards Accepted:    
    Cancellation Policy:Cancellation Penalties Apply
    Languages Spoken: English Afrikaans
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  • Rate 1

    Description of Rate:Simplex 1 Bedroom Timber Chalet
    Rate includes: Accommodation Only
    (Ref20)
    Pricing:Per Unit
    Period Start:01 June 2009
    Period End:14 December 2009
    Cost Sharing:ZAR 990.00 per unit per night
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    Rate 2

    Description of Rate:Simplex 1 Bedroom Timber Chalet
    Rate includes: Accommodation Only
    (Ref20) - Minimum 5 night stay
    Period Start:15 December 2009
    Period End:14 January 2010
    Cost Sharing:ZAR 1 430.00 per unit per night
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    Rate 3

    Description of Rate:Duplex 1 Bedroom Timber Chalet
    Rate includes: Accommodation Only
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    Period Start:01 June 2009
    Period End:14 December 2009
    Cost Sharing:ZAR 1 260.00 per unit per night
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    Rate 4

    Description of Rate:Duplex 1 Bedroom Timber Chalet
    Rate includes: Accommodation Only
    (Ref20) - Minimum 5 night stay
    Period Start:15 December 2009
    Period End:14 January 2010
    Cost Sharing:ZAR 2 090.00 per unit per night
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    Rate 5

    Description of Rate:Duplex 2 Bedroom Timber Chalet
    Rate includes: Accommodation Only
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    Period Start:01 June 2009
    Period End:14 December 2009
    Cost Sharing:ZAR 1 540.00 per unit per night
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    Rate 6

    Description of Rate:Duplex 2 Bedroom Timber Chalet
    Rate includes: Accommodation Only
    (Ref20) - Minimum 5 night stay
    Period Start:15 December 2009
    Period End:14 January 2010
    Cost Sharing:ZAR 2 090.00 per unit per night
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    Rate 7

    Description of Rate:Luxury 1 Bedroom Suite
    Rate includes: Accommodation & Breakfast
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    Period Start:01 June 2009
    Period End:14 December 2010
    Cost Sharing:ZAR 1 140.00 per room per night
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    Rate 8

    Description of Rate:Luxury 1 Bedroom Suite
    Rate includes: Accommodation & Breakfast
    (Ref20) - Minimum 5 night stay
    Period Start:15 December 2009
    Period End:14 December 2010
    Cost Sharing:ZAR 1 580.00 per room per night
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    Rate 9

    Description of Rate:Luxury 2 Bedroom Suite
    Rate includes: Accommodation & Breakfast
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    Period Start:01 June 2009
    Period End:14 December 2009
    Cost Sharing:ZAR 1 560.00 per room per night
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  • Directions

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    from George Airport
    • Upon exiting the George Airport, take a right turn at the T-junction and follow the directional signs that lead to the N2 Highway.
    • Turn left onto the N2 Highway towards Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. The N2 Highway passes the city of George on your left hand-side, and after the Sandkraal Road turnoff, it joins up with the Knysna Road from the George City Centre. Keep following the N2 as it winds its way through the Wilderness Pass. An indicator of the start of Wilderness Pass is the Far Hills Hotel entrance on your left. Please be especially careful to follow the speed limits on the pass, as there are at least two speed cameras as you travel into Wilderness.
    • As you enter the town of Wilderness, you’ll spot a Caltex Fueling Station on your left. Turn left into George Road at the Caltex Station. Continue along George Road as it passes through the village and the Protea Resort Hotel on your left.
    • At the T-Junction with Waterside Road, turn left. Then take the second road right, into Constantia Kloof Road. A short distance up the road, you’ll see a large Boardwalk Lodge sign on your right. Turn right into Young Terrace at the sign. Follow the driveway up, past the yellow house on your right. Continue up the driveway until you see a sign that indicates the Boardwalk Lodge Reception. Welcome to the Boardwalk Lodge.
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    from Cape Town
    • Follow the N2 National Highway out of Cape Town. The drive to Wilderness should take you approximately 4½ to 5 hours. The speed limit between major towns is 120km per hour, but be aware of speed cameras and traffic enforcement on the borders of most towns.
    • En-route to Wilderness, you will pass major towns such as Somerset West, Riviersonderend, Swellendam, Riversdale, Mossel Bay and George. Ideal petrol stops, if required, are at Mossel Bay or Great Brak.
    • The N2 Highway passes the city of George on your left hand-side, and after the Sandkraal Road turnoff, it joins up with the Knysna Road from the George City Centre. Follow the N2 as it winds its way through the Wilderness Pass. An indicator of the start of Wilderness Pass is the Far Hills Hotel entrance on your left. Please be especially careful to follow the speed limits on the pass as there are at least two speed cameras as you travel into Wilderness.
    • As you enter Wilderness, you’ll spot a Caltex Gas/Petrol Station on your left. Turn left into George Road at the Caltex Station. Continue along George Road as it passes through the village and past the Protea Hotel on your left. At the T-Junction with Waterside Road, turn left. Then turn right into Constantia Kloof Road. A short distance up the road, you’ll see a large Boardwalk Lodge sign on your right. Turn right into Young Terrace at the sign. Follow the driveway up, past the yellow house on your right. Continue up the driveway until you see a sign that indicates the Boardwalk Lodge Reception. Welcome to the Boardwalk Lodge.
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    from Port Elizabeth
    • Follow the N2 National Highway out of Port Elizabeth. The drive to Wilderness should take you approximately 4 to 4½ hours. The speed limit between major towns is 120km per hour, but be aware of speed cameras and traffic enforcement on the borders of most towns.
    • En-route to Wilderness, you will pass major towns such as Humansdorp, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna and Sedgfield. An ideal petrol stop, if required, is at Plettenberg Bay.
    • The N2 Highway passes through the towns of Knsyna and Sedgefield. Follow the N2 as it winds its way from Sedgefield to Wilderness. An indicator of the start of Wilderness is the Wilderness Beach Hotel on your right. Please be especially careful to follow the speed limits on the pass as there is at least one speed camera as you travel through Wilderness.
    • As you travel through Wilderness, you’ll spot a Caltex Gas/Petrol Station on your right hand-side. Turn right into George Road at the Caltex Station. Continue along George Road as it passes through the village and past the Protea Hotel on your left. At the T-Junction with Waterside Road, turn left. Then turn right into Constantia Kloof Road. A short distance up the road, you’ll see a large Boardwalk Lodge sign on your right. Turn right into Young Terrace at the sign. Follow the driveway up, past the yellow house on your right. Continue up the driveway until you see a sign that indicates the Boardwalk Lodge Reception. Welcome to the Boardwalk Lodge.
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