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Reviews of Wilderness Manor

397 Waterside Road, 6560 Wilderness, South Africa

#12 of 54 B&Bs and Inns in Wilderness

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 41 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    10
    Perfect place to explore the beach section of the garden route and yet keep some peace and quiet too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was perfect.

    From the moment you arrive you feel relaxed. Gerald and JD are the perfect hosts. Wonderful rooms with great views and a fabulous breakfast. Attention to detail is second to none. Also full of ideas and tips to help you make the most of your stay. Lovely restaurants within walking distance. Our tip - book for longer as once you arrive you will wish you had!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    10
    One of the best
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Gerald and JD were the perfect hosts who did everything to make our stay perfect. This was one of the best places we have stayed in South Africa. The breakfast was delicious with everything you could possibly want. We just want to go back. Thank you guys.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extraordinary location & wonderful hosts.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    10
    Superb place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I really cannot think of anything that was missing during our stay.

    We really liked everything about this property with fantastic hosts! They were very pleasant and sharing a lot of excellent knowledge. Good location on the river, yet not too far from shopping and restaurants. Could do a lot of sightseeing without having to cross the busy N2 highway. The room we stayed in was nice and big and had everything needed with a little, very special private garden. A superb breakfast was served every morning!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    10
    Best stay we’ve had in a long time. JD and Gerald are the absolute best hosts very caring and professional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Magnificent accommodation Beautiful Peaceful area

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    10
    A great place to stay in Wilderness, possibly the best place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Everything ... room was most comfortable, spacious and catered for all one's needs. Breakfast was superduper, really top-notch. Wilderness manor is a wonderful property, with a great view of the river. Gerald goes out of his way to make sure that your stay is most pleasant.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    J.D. hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nada

    After long drive received by JD offering a cup of tea and great friendliness & local knowledge. Breakfests were generous and the rooms were lovely, one of the best B& B experiences anywhere.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A wonderful, relaxing place to stay. Superb breakfasts. Great guidance on local walks, and where to eat & drink.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Very caring hosts, big and comfortable rooms, walking distance to restaurants, safe environment

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    Really super hosts. Kind and extremely helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was large and comfortable with lovely views

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Nice Hosts and Rooms, close to town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    The breakfast was superb, a choice of cereals and fresh fruit with yogurts, selection of cold meats and cheese and fresh pastries and bread, followed by a freshly well cooked and presented hot breakfast. We had to be out by 8am one morning for a trip and they prepared an early breakfast for us that was the same as normal. The ground floor room was large and gave out to a delightful shaded garden, the bathroom with all the normal amenities was massive with large shower and bath. The hosts were attentive and had information to hand. The public rooms on the 1st Floor opened onto balconies that gave lovely views over the lagoon. A nice walk along the lagoon into Wilderness of 1km led to numerous places to eat and the other way to several walks into the park. Parking was off road and ample.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    10
    A short but fantastic stay, with warm and friendly hosts and we will definitely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was nothing which we felt required any improving, our stay was great and we were extremely happy with everything.

    The room was fantastic, very large and spacious and finished with everything we needed. The hosts were extremely friendly, informative and helpful offering us a lot of insight into the area and ensuring we felt at home.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    10
    A diamond in the Wilderness
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing. This is a 5+ star gem!

    Wilderness Manor is a 5+ star B+B. Gerald and JD are truly amazing hosts. The property has been remodeled and the en-suite rooms are huge with elevated views of the intercoastal lagoon. The interior has been immaculately decorated and offers 2 large lounges for relaxing whilst enjoying the expansive views. The breakfast was simply amazing with a combination buffet style and a la carte full English breakfast cooked to your personal choice. When traveling to the George/Wilderness area, this is definitely the place to stay. It is located in Wilderness only 20 mins from George.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Perfect stay in Wilderness! We would definitely come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had the perfect stay at Wilderness Manor! Gerald and JD are wonderful hosts, their hospitality is exceptional, and they did their best to help us with useful recommendations. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a beautiful view over the river. The breakfast was just perfect.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    10
    Best stay I've ever experienced! Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Cannot think of anything at all. Any requests for change were immediately looked into. Breakfast was also adjusted and extra Bircher was made for us. Fantastic service I've never experienced anywhere else before.

    Everything exceeded our expectations and the hosts were incredibly kind and attentive. Location, breakfast and service was better than anyone could wish for. Even special requests were immediately fulfilled. Rooms were perfectly clean, extremely spacious and comfortable with beautiful views.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    10
    A gem in wilderness
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    JD and Gerald are excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome. They had a ton of information and recommendations on what to do or where to eat in the area and they were very helpful. The garden room was very spacious and has a good connection to the garden, the bathroom is spacious, very clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was lovely and as they said.. you will not starve 😀

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Would highly recommend. Very welcoming hosts with great attention to detail.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Spacious bedroom, bathroom and lounge area. Spotless and luxurious. Great view of the lagoon from our lounge area. Modern bathroom. Excellent service from the hosts who helped us with advice on excursions and updates on available routes (there had been heavy rain falls so some routes were closed). Tasty breakfast with good variety.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing!

    Hosts Gerald and JD paid an exquisite level of detail to ensuring every second of our stay in Wilderness was well spent. The know everything there is to know about the area and restaurants and things to do. The property is impeccably clean and although not self-catering is very well equipped. Our room was very spacious with a stunning view over the Touws River from the balcony.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was exceptional. The room was spacious and very comfortable. An all over wonderful stay.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2023

    9.0
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unfortunately in this day and age something like a UPS is required for load shedding

    Fabulous from the hospitality received from the hosts to the silver service breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    10
    lovely home in a lovely area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the hosts were very warm friendly and helpful really went above and beyond for us

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2022

    10
    Great location, beautiful room, lovely breakfast and exceptional hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A - it was excellent!

    Wilderness Manor was beautiful - our room was very spacious, nicely decorated and with a lovely view and lots of natural light. The breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice. Our hosts were exceptional - very friendly, welcoming and full of helpful advice!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    JD and Gerald were exceptional hosts. They are very intent on making your stay as comfortable as possible. We enjoyed our time in the area and had everything we needed at the Manor.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great service, great breakfast. Extremely clear.

    Stayed in October 2022

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