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4- and 5-star hotels in George
A shortlist of the 4- and 5-star hotels in George, Western Cape, drawn from the 364 places to stay listed for the town. It is for travellers who want a rated, quality-checked base for the Garden Route, the coast and the golf.
Staying in George
George sits in the Western Cape between the Outeniqua mountains and the coast, and the hotels on this list are spread from the town centre out to the beach and the N2. Oakhurst Hotel, Outeniqua en Route, Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George, Outeniqua Inn and Burrough Place are all within about 2 km of the centre, so they suit a short break built around the town. Guest ratings here run from 3.9 to 4.9 out of 5, so the list covers both the safest-reviewed small guesthouses and the large resorts. Couples and short-break visitors tend to do well in the centre or at the beach properties, while families have family rooms, playgrounds and games rooms at Baywater Village, Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa, ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route and Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George. Business travellers are served by business centres and 24-hour front desks at Fancourt Hotel, Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George and Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Escape to the Beach
69 Sands Road, George, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereEscape to the Beach sits right by the sand, with a private beach and a salt water pool for guests who want the sea on the doorstep. Breakfast is served on site and every room comes with a balcony, bathrobes and air conditioning. Couples or families who prefer a quieter coastal base will find it suits them well; the guest rating of 4.9 from 91 reviews reflects that. George centre is 11.4 km away, so a car is useful here.
See Escape to the BeachFancourt Hotel
1 Montagu Street, George, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereGolfers and families gravitate to Fancourt Hotel for its golf course and fitness centre, backed by a beauty salon and bike rental service. Rooms have air conditioning and many include a balcony or jacuzzi, and there is a games room and babysitting service for children. With 1694 reviews and a 4.6 guest rating, it is the best-established of the George 5-star addresses. It lies 4.8 km from the centre, with free car parking on site.
See Fancourt HotelBlue Whale Resort
Beach Road, George, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereBlue Whale Resort on Beach Road puts the sea in view, with a garden, terrace and patio for open-air evenings. Self-catering travellers appreciate the kitchen, microwave, oven and refrigerator in the units, while family rooms and free car parking make longer stays easy. Fishing is possible nearby. Its 4.6 guest rating comes from 124 reviews. The resort is 9.1 km from George centre, so guests here tend to come for the coast rather than the town.
See Blue Whale ResortViews Boutique Hotel & Spa
South Street, George, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereFor a spa-led break, Views Boutique Hotel & Spa offers massage, a jacuzzi and both an indoor and an outdoor pool. Guests who want to cook lightly can use the kitchenette, and the fitness centre and breakfast in room add convenience. It holds a 4.4 guest rating from 1045 reviews and sits 15.1 km from George centre. Couples and spa-focused guests are the natural fit, though the drive to town is the longest on this list.
See Views Boutique Hotel & SpaBurrough Place
80 Cj Langenhoven Road, George, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereBurrough Place is the closest of these hotels to central George at just 2.0 km, which suits travellers who want to walk into town. The 4-star guesthouse pairs a garden, terrace and patio with kitchen and kitchenette facilities, and breakfast is served on site. Golfers note the golf course nearby. A 4.8 guest rating from 116 reviews makes it one of the best-liked small addresses here, and free parking and wifi are included.
See Burrough PlaceOuteniqua en Route
51 Plover Street George, George, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereOuteniqua en Route is a 4-star option 1.4 km from the centre, handy for guests who want George's shops and restaurants close by. Family rooms, a kitchen and a garden with patio cover both short and longer stays, and breakfast is available. Golfers have a course nearby. Its 4.7 guest rating from 100 reviews suggests a well-run, small-scale property, and free wifi and parking come with the room.
See Outeniqua en RouteThe Ocean View
39 Die Duin, George, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereThe Ocean View looks out over the sea from Die Duin, with a swimming pool, garden and terrace for guests who plan to spend time outdoors. The apartments include a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, which suits families and longer self-catering stays, and family rooms are available. It scores 4.7 from 96 reviews. The trade-off is location: 12.9 km from George centre, so a car is needed for town errands.
See The Ocean ViewOuteniqua Inn
70 C J Langenhoven Road Heatherlands George Western Cape 6529, George, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereOuteniqua Inn is a small 4-star address 1.8 km from central George, with a garden, terrace and lounge for guests who want quiet common space. An outdoor pool and a fireplace add to the house-like feel, and there is a meeting room plus multilingual staff for working visitors. Free car parking and a 24-hour front desk are provided. Its 4.4 guest rating comes from 158 reviews.
See Outeniqua InnOubaai Hotel Golf & Spa
406 Herolds Bay Road, George, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOubaai Hotel Golf & Spa combines a golf course with a fitness centre and an outdoor pool, making it a draw for active guests. Family rooms, a kitchen and a dishwasher help longer stays, and a babysitting service is offered. It carries a 4.3 guest rating from 1952 reviews, the largest review base among the 4-star hotels here. The address on Herolds Bay Road is 10.4 km from George centre, so plan on driving.
See Oubaai Hotel Golf & SpaProtea Hotel by Marriott George King George
King George Drive King George Park, George, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereProtea Hotel by Marriott George King George sits 1.3 km from the centre and offers the widest activity range here, from golf and fishing to canoeing, diving and horse riding. An outdoor pool, games room and fitness facilities cover days off, and family rooms and a babysitting service suit parents. With 1298 reviews and a 4.2 guest rating, it is a dependable, full-service choice for travellers who want to be near town.
See Protea Hotel by Marriott George King GeorgeBaywater Village
N2 Swartvlei, George, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereBaywater Village is the family and watersports option, with an outdoor pool, playground, tennis court, mini golf and table tennis on site, plus canoeing, surfing and diving nearby. Units include a kitchen, microwave, oven and refrigerator, so self-catering works well. It holds a 4.2 guest rating from 959 reviews. At 26.6 km from George centre it is the furthest hotel on this list, best suited to guests who want a resort base rather than a town one.
See Baywater VillageANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route
George Road, George, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route is set up for families and active guests, with an outdoor pool, playground, games room, mini golf and badminton, plus a fitness centre and massage. Family rooms, a kitchen and a lounge make longer stays comfortable. Its 4.1 guest rating comes from 1568 reviews, and it lies 11.5 km from George centre. Free car parking and a 24-hour front desk are available.
See ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden RouteOakhurst Hotel
Cnr Meade & Cathedral Streets, George, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOakhurst Hotel has the shortest hop into town of any hotel here at 0.6 km, so guests can leave the car and walk. The 4-star property has an outdoor pool, garden and lounge, a restaurant on site and room service, with family rooms and a golf course nearby. Breakfast can be taken in the room. Its 3.9 guest rating from 370 reviews makes it a practical, central base rather than a luxury one.
See Oakhurst Hotel
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape to the Beach | ★★★★★ | 4.9 | 91 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 11.4 km |
| Fancourt Hotel | ★★★★★ | 4.6 | 1,694 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.8 km |
| Blue Whale Resort | ★★★★★ | 4.6 | 124 | Yes | – | – | 9.1 km |
| Views Boutique Hotel & Spa | ★★★★★ | 4.4 | 1,045 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15.1 km |
| Burrough Place | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 116 | Yes | Yes | – | 2.0 km |
| Outeniqua en Route | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 100 | Yes | Yes | – | 1.4 km |
| The Ocean View | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 96 | Yes | – | Yes | 12.9 km |
| Outeniqua Inn | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 158 | Yes | – | Yes | 1.8 km |
| Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 1,952 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 10.4 km |
| Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 1,298 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.3 km |
| Baywater Village | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 959 | Yes | – | Yes | 26.6 km |
| ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route | ★★★★ | 4.1 | 1,568 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 11.5 km |
| Oakhurst Hotel | ★★★★ | 3.9 | 370 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.6 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Burrough Place and Outeniqua en Route are small 4-star addresses with the highest guest scores in the list, at 4.8 and 4.7 from 116 and 100 reviews. Escape to the Beach scores 4.9 from 91 reviews and adds a private beach and salt water pool, while The Ocean View has sea views, a swimming pool and a rating of 4.7.
Burrough Place · Outeniqua en Route · Escape to the Beach · The Ocean View
For families
Baywater Village has a playground, games room, mini golf, tennis court and table tennis. Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa and ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route both list family rooms, playgrounds, games rooms and outdoor pools, and Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George offers family rooms, a games room and an outdoor pool close to the centre.
Baywater Village · Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa · ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route · Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George
For business
Fancourt Hotel, Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George and Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa all have business centres, 24-hour front desks, free wifi and free car parking. Fancourt Hotel and Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa add concierge and laundry services, and both are large properties with 1694 and 1952 reviews behind them.
Fancourt Hotel · Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George · Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa
For golf
Fancourt Hotel and Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa both list a golf course among their facilities. Burrough Place, Outeniqua en Route and Oakhurst Hotel also name a golf course, and all five have free car parking, which matters for reaching the courses around George.
Fancourt Hotel · Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa · Burrough Place · Outeniqua en Route · Oakhurst Hotel
Questions, answered
Which hotels on this list have free car parking?
Every hotel on this shortlist lists free car parking, including Oakhurst Hotel, Outeniqua en Route, Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George, Fancourt Hotel, Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa, ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route, Baywater Village and The Ocean View. Escape to the Beach also lists valet parking.
Which hotels are best for families?
Baywater Village lists a playground, games room, mini golf, tennis court and table tennis. Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa, ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route and Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George all list family rooms, games rooms and outdoor pools, and Outeniqua en Route, The Ocean View and Blue Whale Resort also have family rooms.
Which hotels have a pool or spa facilities?
Escape to the Beach has an outdoor pool and a salt water pool. Fancourt Hotel lists a jacuzzi, Views Boutique Hotel & Spa lists indoor and outdoor pools, a jacuzzi and massage, and Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa, ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route, Outeniqua Inn and Oakhurst Hotel all list an outdoor pool.
Which hotels are closest to the centre of George?
Oakhurst Hotel is 0.6 km from the centre, Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George 1.3 km, Outeniqua en Route 1.4 km, Outeniqua Inn 1.8 km and Burrough Place 2.0 km. Fancourt Hotel is 4.8 km from the centre.
Which hotel is best rated by guests?
Escape to the Beach has the highest guest score on this list at 4.9 out of 5 from 91 reviews. Burrough Place follows at 4.8 from 116 reviews, then Outeniqua en Route and The Ocean View at 4.7, and Fancourt Hotel and Blue Whale Resort at 4.6.
Do these hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Escape to the Beach, Fancourt Hotel, Views Boutique Hotel & Spa, Burrough Place, Outeniqua en Route and Oakhurst Hotel. Fancourt Hotel, Views Boutique Hotel & Spa, Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George, Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa and ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route also offer breakfast in room.
Which hotels suit guests who want the beach?
Escape to the Beach lists a beach nearby and a private beach. Blue Whale Resort, The Ocean View, Views Boutique Hotel & Spa, Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa and Baywater Village all list a beach nearby, and Blue Whale Resort and The Ocean View also list sea views.
Are pets allowed at these hotels?
None of the hotels on this shortlist lists pets among its facilities. Several do list non smoking rooms, including Escape to the Beach, Blue Whale Resort, Views Boutique Hotel & Spa, Burrough Place, Outeniqua en Route, Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George and Oakhurst Hotel.