Nature lodge in Western Cape
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this nature lodge rental
Located within a 2-hour drive of Cape Town, Aquila Private Game Reserve offers a safari experience with mountains and landscape views. The reserve features an outdoor swimming pool and an on-site spa.
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
Spa
WiFi/Internet
Sauna
Accessible Parking
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Childcare services
Toilet with grab rails
Accessible by lift
Key access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2026
The location was ideal. Very well maintained
It was under renovation. Noisy and busy. Contractor and staff were around with their drilling equipments. The strong wind made it worst
7 / 10Good·Oct 2026
Beautiful setting that’s conveniently located not too far from Cape Town. Our premium room was spacious with an extremely comfortable king-size bed, offering lovely views of the farm and dam. We were even lucky enough to spot quite a few animals right from our balcony!
The game drives were a highlight - our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining. We were thrilled to see four of the Big 5 (missing only the leopard) and captured some fantastic photos.
The buffet selection for lunch, dinner, and breakfast was great - delicious, high quality, and with plenty of variety. The bar staff at the pool were also very friendly and provided excellent service.
Reception was welcoming and efficient, and the restaurant staff were attentive and lovely throughout our stay.
Unfortunately, overall, our stay felt like a mass-tourist resort rather than an authentic African game farm, which was disappointing given the high price point.
The rooms are not soundproof. You can clearly hear neighbors in the hallway or adjacent rooms.
Our sofa was stained, worn, and tired - definitely in need of an upgrade for what we paid.
The bathroom could have been cleaner.
During the day, day visitors and buses of noisy school children filled the pool and lounge areas across from the accommodation while waiting for game drives. Loud music was blaring across the property from the pool - again, not what we expected for a wilderness experience (though perhaps we should have researched this more thoroughly).
Stargazing was canceled due to cloud cover, which is understandable and out of anyone’s control. However, the guide simply said, "Sorry, it's canceled," and walked off. It would have been great if they had engaged the group with a campfire story or shared some insights about the local environment instead.
We paid extra for the spa since it wasn't included in our package. While the cold plunge pool was under repair (requiring us to go outside without any offer of a reduced rate), the biggest issues were staff attitude and guest policy. The spa staff made us feel like an inconvenience. Furthermore and by far the worst, tour bus drivers were using the spa - lying on the loungers by the heated pool, talking loudly, drinking guest beverages, and staring at us in the pool. A paid spa facility should be restricted to paying guests to ensure a comfortable environment.
In summary the resort was adequate for basic needs and seeing the wildlife, but it fell far short of our expectations relative to the high price charged.
7 / 10Good·Oct 2026
Beautiful setting. Clean. Staff excellent. Food great.
When all the building work is completed it will be heavenly. I understand it needs doing to grow but at no point was it ever mentioned or acknowledged. The rooms themselves had work done in them whilst staying in them 😂
6 / 10Average·Oct 2026
Love the game rides and the safari hosts. Food was great. Drinks are not included, even water. Front desk manager was awesome to work through our issues.
We were accosted by the restaurant staff at 9:15pm at night over an unsettled bill that wasn’t even ours. They woke us up, and wouldn’t leave us alone despite me telling them to go away. The bed had a blood stain on it, the table was broken and leaning over and the walls are so thin you can here everything. Finally, no tv, and internet didn’t reach our room though we were in a sweet.
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8.1Excellent
(2,981 Ratings)
"We were initially a little hesitant about Aquila after reading some mixed reviews, but we were pleasantly surprised and had a wonderful stay!
The location and accommodation was beautiful, the buffet ..."
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