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In Toto Retreat - Garden Route

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In Toto Retreat - Garden Route

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: In Toto Retreat - Garden Route in Sedgefield offers family rooms with private bathrooms, featuring parquet floors and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and free WiFi. Outdoor Leisure: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and water sports facilities. The property provides free bicycles and offers activities such as fishing, canoeing, cycling, and snorkelling. Delicious Breakfast: A highly rated breakfast is served daily, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast features warm dishes, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 43 km from George Airport, the guest house is near attractions like Lakes Area National Park (12 km) and Knysna Heads (36 km). Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Fair Trade Tourism
    Fair Trade Tourism

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Schaefer
    South Africa South Africa
    “Breakfast was great. Roland was an exceptional host. The venue was fantastic and the location perfect. Thank you Roland for making my wife's birthday memorable. She loved every moment of our stay with you.”
  • Carla
    South Africa South Africa
    “The hosts, the space, location, decor, attention to detail. Everything great!”
  • Allen
    South Africa South Africa
    “In Toto is a perfect get-away spot. The rooms are perfectly and tastefully decorated to cater for your every need and comfort. Beautiful view from my balcony. Breakfast was to order and delicious. Host Roland was wonderful!”
  • Ana
    Brazil Brazil
    “This place is like a dream. Really beautiful and cozy. Roland made us feel really welcomed. We can’t wait to go back. If you are going to Sedgefield, this is the place to stay.”
  • Alan
    South Africa South Africa
    “Charming host. Beautiful location and accomodation. Will certainly be returning for a longer stay”
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was superb - exceeded expectations location is wonderful - right by the estuary, tranquil”
  • Carolin
    Germany Germany
    “Lovely stay along the garden route. Roland was a super friendly host with lots of local recommendations! Excellent breakfast is provided :-)”
  • Dennis
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very helpful and friendly host made you feel at home from the outset. Lovely view and well appointed room. Good linen.”
  • Carien
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Excellent - so well taken care of with many personal touches. Roland even prepared a breakfastbox for us + fresh coffee as we had to leave very early”
  • Fred
    South Africa South Africa
    “Personal touch of the owner and the surrounding area was very peaceful.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by In Toto Retreat

Company review score: 9.9Based on 174 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Speak to us about making In Toto exclusively yours to reconnect with friends and family. Make a “braai” or a home made pizza while spending time around the large round table under the vines of our courtyard verandah. We strive to leave footprints that positively impact on the Garden Route for future visitors and generations. Our supplies are bought from local businesses, we use eco-detergents and products. We support local organisations actively working to improve our environment and local communities.

Property information

Enjoy an all-encompassing In Toto Stay in the Heart of the Garden Route. Located on the shores of the Swartvlei Lagoon in Sedgefield, our contemporary 6-room guest house is an ideal base to slow down, explore natural wonders, discover community markets or sign up for active adventures.

Neighbourhood information

In Toto Retreat is located on the Island, Sedgefield, a quiet neighbourhood in the heart of the Garden Route on the banks of the Swartvlei Lagoon. Slow down next to our pool, soak up the sun and splash in the waves at the Swartvlei (6kms), Myoli (6kms), Cola (7kms) or Platbank beaches. Enjoy a sunset meal on the beach at Buffalo Bay (26 kms). Be immersed in nature and enjoy a hike in indigenous forests, through the Goukamma Nature Reserve. Take a leisurely bike ride around Rondevlei stopping at the three bird hides located in the Wilderness National Park. Form a friendship circle and give the 800-year-old Big Yellowwood Tree, just north of Hoekville, a friendship hug Meet local artists, artisans, farmers, chefs, crafters and storytellers at the popular Saturday Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, the Scarab Village Craft Market, Mosaic Village and Outdoor Market and Timberlake Village. For the more active enjoy the more challenging mountain bike routes in the area or get a thrill at the bike park in Karatara. Paraglide from Cloud 9. Surf or kite surf off our famous beaches.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

In Toto Retreat - Garden Route takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 06:00 and 22:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform In Toto Retreat - Garden Route in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 06:00:00 and 22:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

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