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ArendsRus Country Lodge

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Comfort Twin Room | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine, garden views
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Comfort Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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Geelhoutboom, George, Western Cape, 6529
  • Place, Fancourt Golf Estate
  • Place, Kingswood Golf Estate
  • Place, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
  • Airport, George (GRJ)

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Honeymoon Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Weavers Cottage | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Weavers Cottage

  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Cabin | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Cabin

  • 116 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Tent

  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

ArendsRus Country Lodge

Country house in George with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
This country house features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area.
ArendsRus Country Lodge offers 7 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. This George country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the country house include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at ArendsRus Country Lodge, you'll be close to Redberry Farm. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy African cuisine at ArendsRus BarnYard, a theme restaurant with garden views
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a golf driving range, bicycles to rent and a playground
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at ArendsRus Country Lodge. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star George country house.

The country house hosts a free manager's reception daily.
ArendsRus BarnYard – Overlooking the garden, this theme restaurant specialises in African cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
ArendsRus Restaurant – This poolside restaurant specialises in African cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 60 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ArendsRus BarnYard
  • ArendsRus Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: ZAR 100

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 150.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 for adults and from ZAR 60 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 100
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 150.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
ArendsRus Country Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

ArendsRus Country Lodge George
ArendsRus Country George
ArendsRus Country
ArendsRus Country Lodge George
ArendsRus Country Lodge Country House
ArendsRus Country Lodge Country House George

ArendsRus Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I came to ArendsRus to unwind after a hectic work trip, and it was truly what I needed. Charne and her team are friendly, welcoming and so helpful. The room I had overlooked the forest and I saw so many birds and monkeys. I really hope to come back again for a longer stay in future.
The view from my room at sunset.
A view on one of the lodge’s hiking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our two night stay, staff worked hard to please us. Rooms are comfortable and bathrooms nice. Well supplied with coffee, tea and milk etc complimentary sherry and rusks. Fridge, kettle etc provided. Good WiFi There are items in the mini bar to purchase Restaurant has a good menu but during our stay, meals had to be preordered before 2 pm. I expect this was not normally required. Gardens and flora are spacious and very well taken care of, tv and microwave etc are available in the main building and a bar is also located there. It took us about 20 minutes to drive to town where one can find everything you may need . No ac and tv in the rooms which was not an issue for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

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

Family Friendly Fun!

We had a lovely stay at Arendsrus Country Lodge. The staff were so friendly and helpful, especially with our kids. We would love to be back soon! The peace & quiet & beautiful scenery is unrivaled.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with extremely friendly and helpful staff- they could not do enough to be helpful and welcoming. The monkeys visiting the balcony each morning were lovely too heheh. Evening meals were of good quality homely style, in big portions. Loved the little touches like the complimentary truffles and sweet wine - plus I have never encountered rose petals in the loo before. There are 2 rooms per cottage unit but I was never conscious of the people in the adjacent room. This is a lovely place - don’t hesitate to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vijaylutchmee

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

Great Stay.

Excellent location views service welcoming cleanliness staff etc. My wife and I enjoyed every minute of our stay at Arendsrus. We will recommend Arendsrus to eveybody we know. Definitely be back on next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Delightful!

Delightful setting, delightful staff, delightful room. Amazing value. Couldn’t fault it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

KIM

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

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

great location

wow thank you for service and friendliness, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is lovely but it was too far out of George. When I booked it I thought it was in George. But it is a lively place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

A breath of serenity.

The lodge is a long way out of town and not suitable as a destination if you are wanting to do business in George. It is however an amazing location for a peaceful, country break that has beautiful moments of serenity and beauty. The bathroom was under construction and so breakfast was a little noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Phenomenal

Phenomenal!!!!!!! My range of vocabulary can not do this place justice. The lodge itself is set in a beautiful picturesque location at the foot of a mountain. The staff were so accommodating as I made an error of booking 2 single beds by mistake but the host gave us the honeymoon suite for no extra charge as well as carrying my suitcase to the room. The room it self is beautifully decorated throughout with wood and the bathroom has a separate shower and bath. It has the added bonus of some complementary sherry and chocolates. Breakfast was cooked perfectly and there is a large choice of fresh and cooked products. This room is easily 5 star and such good value for money that I would gladly have paid more and would thoroughly recommend to anyone with anyone without hesitation. My only regret is only staying 1 night

8/10 Good

Rory

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

8/10 Good

Beryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Super break along the Garden Route

I travelled from PE to CT with my mother and daughter. We broke the journey at Arendsrus and were pleasantly surprised by the facilities. My daughter (under 2 yrs) loved the play area and feeding the horses. Had it been warmer she would have been in the pool too! The accommodation was cosy but comfortable and the breakfast was enormous and varied... fruit juice, coffee, cold meats, cheeses, various breads, figs, yoghurt, jams and a cooked breakfast in addition.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Magesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place if you are looking for a quiet relaxing place

10/10 Excellent

colin

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

10/10 Excellent

Marina

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

Very good value for money

Atmosphere was relaxed. We felt safe and at home. The environment is beautiful,secluded, quiet but not too far from shops and the sea

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ein Paradies auf Erden

Diese außergewöhnliche Unterkunft ist zwar "somewhere in the middle of nowhere", aber ein schönes Paradies. Wunderbares freundliches Personal, Charné hat großartig gekocht und ich habe mich wie ein König gefühlt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr nette kleine Lodge im Hinterland von George - schöner Garten
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ruhig gelegene Lodge mir traumhaftem Ausblick

Wer Ruhe sucht ist hier absolut richtig! Etwas außerhalb von George am Berg gelegen, kommt man über einen Schotterweg zu einem traumhaftem Anwesen mit Rosengarten, Brunnen und kleinen Holzcottages. Von deren Balkon hat man einen atemberaubenden Ausblick auf das Tal. Die Mitarbeiter sind nett und erfüllen auch schon mal einen Sonderwunsch (zum Frühstück bereiteten sie ein selbst mitgebrachtes Straußenei). Ohne Einschränkungen weiter zu empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

nena , deutschland

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

Wunderschöne Lodge in ruhiger Lage

Wer es gemütlich mag, ist hier genau richtig. Top Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Wir hatten eine geschmackvoll eingerichtete gemütliche Holzhütte mit Balkon. Das war eine der schönsten Unterkünfte auf unserer 3-wöchigen Reise. Hier würden wir sofort wieder übernachten und gern länger als nur eine Nacht ! Hier passt einfach alles.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017