Garden Route Ilita Lodge

Wow! Wow! Wow! I have traveled extensively (49 countries) and think this is one of most beautiful properties I have visited. The views are sweeping and spectacular. The rooms are spacious and clean. The breakfasts were yummy. The employees are kind and professional. I am a travel agent and will recommend Ilita Lodge to all of my clients traveling the Garden Route in South Africe.

A combination of hotel rooms and self-catering accommodation in an idyllic setting in the hills overlooking the Great Brak River valley and the Indian Ocean seafront. The views are simply wonderful, the restaurant and coffee shop offer good food at reasonable prices (especially on Tasty Tuesday, when there is a 1 for 1 offer at the coffee shop). The self-catering accommodation comes equipped with all the mod cons. Only downside is that there is no public transport to speak of, so you will need a car to get to/from the Lodge. The town is a nice 10-15 minute downhill walk, but getting back is ALL UPHILL. The small local town has art shops and a few cafes, but do not miss the Grasshopper factory outlet, where quality locally-made shoes and bags can be had for a fraction of their high street or on-line prices. There are private game reserves within a 30-minute drive offering viewing of some of the "big 5", and the town of Mossel Bay is nearby. Staff and service was extremely warm, friendly and helpful.

One that will probably not stay a "hidden gem" for much longer! Beautiful views, great service and a good orientation to customer satisfaction. We made use of the guesthouse accommodation that included breakfast. For dinner, try the local spots in and around town or simply do self-catering. The lodge offers a lapa (BBQ/Braai area) free for all guests to use - a large area that caters for open air "campfire style" or inside with ample seating. The basic utensils are available and wood and cutlery can be arranged on request. There are two swimming pools for all guests and numerous spots to relax and enjoy the views. Guesthouse rooms come standard with coffee/tea facilities and a small fridge. The privacy of your own balcony offers a good afternoon relax opportunity!

Great venue, service and setting. Wonderful staff and great food! The views from the lodge are spectacular! The rooms are well equipped and comfortable. The Lapa area is a great team area and the conference hall worked very well for lectures and planning. It even worked well for showing a movie! Thank you for a great time! Rudi Steyn

We stayed here for 2 nights as part of an organised group trip. First of all the views from this hotel are amazing. Although windy at times we were blown away. We had a lovely cocktail on arrival. The room was very clean and had everything we needed. it was slightly smaller than some of the other places we had stayed however the bed was most definitely the comfiest. The shower pressure was great and super hot. Also a huge range of tv channels available as well as a torch with phone charging facilities in room for load shedding the wifi was was also plugged into this. Although the wifi was very slow and intermittent. The options of food within the buffet for both breakfast and dinner was a little limited and cold. however the best thing about this place was the staff. They were super friendly and were great at remember rooms and drinks orders. We had a lovely stay overall.

At best 2 stars is what I give this lodge! Floor tiles cracked- WORST MATTRESS EVER- cheapest hard sponge that droops in the centre mattress, bad quality linen, no matress protector, worst cheap lumpy pillows and really small bathroom with no proper mirror. Outdoor furniture dilapidated. Badly decorated and not very nice art with for sale stickers as decoration! Really not worth what we paid (R1400) for the 2 of us. Extremely dissapointed. Don’t be taken for a ride-stay far away!