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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
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments, facials
Exterior
Lounge
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Cottage

Standard Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 57 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Lodge Rooms (12)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
  • Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve - 18 min drive
  • Hex Valley Golf Club - 26 min drive
  • Veldskoen Padstal - 28 min drive
  • Montagu Hot Springs - 62 min drive

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 poolside bar, mini golf and a playground at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a facial or a massage 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 an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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)
  • Game drive on-site, luggage storage and concierge services
Room features
All 77 rooms include comforts, such as private outdoor hot tubs and fireplaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
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

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

  • 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
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • 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

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

Optional extras

  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 13 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.

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).

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 144 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marion, New York

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
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 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round excellent experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They went out of their way to make our stay and the game drives as amazing as possible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic for quick and easy safaris
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faheemah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic getaway
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 Excellent

barry, Fort Lauderdale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

Maemu

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
What a disappointment
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic safari experience
Basic safari hotel. Institutional catering. Unfortunately, the Safari vehicles were worn out and very uncomfortable. They had not replaced the shock absorber which made the drive very uncomfortable. Convenient to Cape Town, but clearly not the right bush for giraffes which had their heads permanently bowed due to lack of any trees.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaswinder Sonia, Brampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was absolutely nothing we liked about this property. It has no African feel, it felt like we were at an attraction park. They literally have 3 giraffes, 4 elephants, 4 lions, some zebra’s, ostriches, elands and springboks. If you looking for the African feel and a decent Safari this is not it. We had 2 have drives included in our package, we did not even bother with the morning drive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was superb. However, our room was at the back of the property with no view of the amazing park. The spa treatments were excellent. The safari rides were extreemly bumpy and the animals all seemed to be found in the same areas and appeared to be being fed just before each drive. Our shower and drains were disgusting ...lots of black mould. I found the buffet options limiting and had quite an upset tummy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

L N

Travelled with family
slippery floors
The floors in the spa near the swimming pools were ridiculously slippery and liable to cause injury Same goes for floor in room shower
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our time - but food disappointing
Lovely setting and easy access from Cape Town. We very much enjoyed being able to swap out two safaris to go out on horse back and the ATVs. On one day there was a lot of day visitors around the pool but we just retreated to the private pool by the spa. Overall we had a good stay but the one real let down was the food! Every meal was bland and just not good, and one guest got sick from one meal. It is a real shame as the whole set up is very nice so we were quite shocked about the poor quality of the food.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property had opportunity to see some of the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic from beginning to end
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

10/10 Excellent

Nadeem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
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

8/10 Good

FAHAD, SHUHADA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing more
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023