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Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Lounge
Exterior
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments, facials

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £213
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun

Room options

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Standard Cottage | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Luxury Cottage 4 Sleeper (5)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Luxury Cottage 8 Sleeper (6)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 3 Single Beds

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Luxury Premier Cottages King (9) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Premier Cottages King and Twin (10)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Lodge Rooms (12)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Lodge Rooms (13)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
off the R46, Touws River, Western Cape

What's nearby

  • Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve - 18 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Hex Valley Golf Club - 26 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Matroosberg Nature Reserve - 51 min drive - 34.7 miles
  • Montagu Hot Springs - 62 min drive - 57.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poolside restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Patriot Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Loganda Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Komkyk Restaurant & Take Aways - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Upscale family-friendly lodge
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and mini golf at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure or a facial at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site local cuisine buffet restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/games room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A gift shop, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 77 rooms include comforts, such as private outdoor hot tubs and fireplaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Aquila Private Game
Aquila Private Game Reserve Lodge Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve Touws River
Aquila Private Reserve
Aquila Private Game Reserve &
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge Touws River

Frequently asked questions

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

As of 21 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa on 7 Jun 2025 start from £213.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa located?

Set in Touws River, this family-friendly lodge is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve. Veldskoen Padstal and Hex Valley Golf Club are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 152 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

All round excellent experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Awesome safari experience, conveniently located near Cape Town. Very well managed operation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Really enjoyed my stay. Well organised from arrival to departure. Room overlooked the safari and could see Elephant's from the balcony with a coffee. Pool was nice and refreshing. Food was quick and plentiful. Safari was better than expected and guides informative.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

A great way to do a safari close to Cape Town. You get to see many animals in a short space of time. The stargazing at night was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Loved our stay at Aquila! We stayed in the family room which was very spacious & had a patio area outside. All the food was lovely with a big selection from the buffet. We had African wood massages in the spa and used their facilities which were lovely. The grounds are big and spacious and you can sometimes see animals from your windows But of course the best bit were the safaris, we loved the drives seeing all the animals in the reserve my mum also swapped one of the drives for a horse riding safari which she enjoyed. Would definitely recommend staying here for atleast 2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

We did an overnight trip with our 4 year old so she could experience her first « safari ». The room was great, spotless, the kids club is UNREAL- really recommend for families with kids. Our guide was fantastic. The food was average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Fantastic for quick and easy safaris
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Fantastic stay at the Aquila Game Reserve, loved the people there, the facility, the food, the rooms, everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

We went for our anniversary and we absolutely enjoyed our stay at Aquila the staff is friendly and the food was lovely the animals are beautiful and the view from our room was spectacular we will definitely recommend this place for a romantic getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We had a medical issue - nothing to do with the hotel and their support and assistance was excellent. We also had to lose part of our stay but they were very accommodating and Mckenzie the Manager was a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

The hotel and spa was fantastic. Lacks a gym which would have made the downtime better but the overall experience was brilliant. The junior ranger session offered for children was fun and the kids loved it. Only thing id say was to add additional things such as a gym and extra acrivity options for kids (even chargable) such as quad bike safari etc. Really good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Excellent facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Nice property had opportunity to see some of the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Food is incredible, star gazing is fantastic, and the animals are amazing. We saw four of the BIg 5 many others. The white rhinos are so cute!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

Pros: We really enjoyed the game drives. The drivers were quite knowledgeable. Stargazing as well was a nice touch. Cons: Outdoor shower was not practicable as it was quite cold in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

Overall this property is great for families. That’s it. We were a couple in our 50’s and this did not measure up to our expectations for a 4 star resort. The best aspects were the spa with adult only small secluded pool and the spectacular views of the Karoo. Most of the staff including and especially the manager were unfriendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed in a lovely little chalet with a terrace with a view over the park itself. Just the thing for a sundowner. Very comfy bed and an outdoor shower. Loved that! Sae a lot of wild animals close up during the tours. The buffet is somewhat overrum when everybody wants to eat at the same time. Too few sunloungers by the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Experiencing safari close to Cape Town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Great service accommodation and food only down side was I have to have gluten free and not much choice dessert was only fresh fruit would have been ice to have one dessert or even ice cream to go over the fruit best meal was the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

One of the best experiences of my life. The property is beautiful with amazing views. The booking includes the lunch, dinner, Breakfast and 2 game drives. Be sure to get to the property by noon and enjoy the views and Spa treatments (affordable and very relaxing) the sunset game drive was beautiful and we saw Giraffe, lions, elephants, hippos and zebras. The staff is helpful and do their best to make our experience very entertaining and exciting. Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Amazing experience. Wonderful to be so close to the animals. Electric fencing behind our Karoo Cottage should have warning signs not to touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

It was a magical way to bond with nature. Quad and horse back riding through the reserve was beautiful and a special treat that will always be remembered...It was the perfect ending to our cruise in the indian ocean. Two thumbs up!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10

The game drive was great but the food was not as I remembered it from 12 yrs ago.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Well organised from the beginning when we were relieved of our bags as soon as we got out of the shuttle and offered complimentary wine. We were given a daily activity programme which included 2 game drives a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The drives were excellent as we managed to get up close to lions, giraffes, zebras and rhinos. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Rooms are small but well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023