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Kwantu Private Game Reserve

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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1 Daniel Street, Sidbury, Eastern Cape, 6131
  • Place, Lalibela Game Reserve
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About this property

Kwantu Private Game Reserve

Victorian lodge with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Along with 2 outdoor pools, this lodge has a restaurant and a business center. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, conference space, a children's pool, and concierge services are onsite.
Kwantu Private Game Reserve offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.

This Sidbury lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a children's pool. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

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

At Kwantu Private Game Reserve, you'll find features like free breakfast, WiFi in public areas, and self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine while dining at Pollards Inn
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from Addo Elephant National Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Kwantu Private Game Reserve offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this lodge measures 1615 square feet (150 square meters) and includes conference space. The family-friendly Kwantu Private Game Reserve also features gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and concierge services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Sidbury lodge.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Pollards Inn - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pollards Inn

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Safari
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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 path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 325 (up to 11 years old)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Kwantu Private Game Reserve offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Kwantu Private Game Reserve.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kwantu
Kwantu Game
Kwantu Game Reserve
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Lodge
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Hotel
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Hotel Sidbury
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Sidbury
Kwantu Private Reserve
Kwantu Reserve
Kwantu Private Game Reserve South Africa/Sidbury
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Lodge Sidbury
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Sidbury
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Kwantu Private Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ahmad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaazia

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

unforgettable weekend

Amazing weekend, staff go out of their way to ensure you are happy and they will try their upmost best to ensure you get game sightings during the stay. food is amazing, benefit if you are Muslim it is 100% halal accommodation is very luxurious and comfortable. Definitely a 5 star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant game drive plenty to see - the rooms were fabulous backing onto the lion park! Enjoyed the game drive slight mix up with the early morning drive so that was annoying - but overall saw most of the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Eric, horsham

Liked: Room comfort

Fawlty Towers in Africa including wildebeest !!

Two sides to this place The game reserve and rangers Superb and all you could wish for really excellent. The Hotel We knew the hotel was Islamic and so alcohol free and had therefore expected and excellent choice of fruit based drinks . Still water and appletiser were all that was offered we requested fizzy water Not stocked I asked for a cheese omelette at breakfast no cheese available ,same next morning third morning a small amount of grated cheese had been found I wished I had given it a miss No Menus at meal times because you get what you are given it was O K but all meat based None of the staff had identification badges so you never knew who to ask for what The infrastructure of this place is creaking loose stair carpet on main stairs broken tiles and so on it needs updating with a proper maintanance plan We had stayed at the Wistin in Dubai On the way out The owner of Kwantu needs to send his management team to stay in a 5 star hotel in Cape town for a couple of days so they can see what a real 5 star hotel offers and how to do it properly. Basil would be proud of this place his dream lives on

10/10 Excellent

Tricia, Washington DC

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

Beautiful place.

We stayed at the hotel/Pollards Inn. It is a beautiful place but maybe we will try the Lodges next time as they are actually inside the game area, although they are VERY quiet. This could be made clearer in the bookings. So if you want a bit more activity then stay at the Inn. But if you want less activity and more direct viewing of animals then stay in the Lodges. Both are beautifully decorated, luxurious, and clean. The animal experience was unforgettable. There were excellent and well organized activities such as game drives, predator rehabilitation center, and elephant sanctuary with very knowledgeable and personable guides. The most significant drawback was that the WiFi/Internet access was very poor and should be upgraded. Guests should also be forewarned to keep their sliding doors to the balconies closed to keep the Vervet Monkeys out of the rooms. We did not have any issue but know of several guests who did leave the doors open and had their rooms messed up by the monkeys looking for food/sugar packets. Food was plentiful and great tasting but maybe not the highest quality- average overall, though the seafood curries were outstanding. Also maybe make clearer in the bookings that no alcohol (wine/beer) is served or available since the place is owned by and caters to the Muslim population. It wasn't a problem really but was unexpected. Great experience overall.

2/10 Terrible

J.B.J., maastricht

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

Kwantu game reserve een absolute afrader

Mijn eerdere beoordeling is afgewezen. waarschijnlijk was de beoordeling te vervelend voor u en Kwantu. ik had dit al verwacht, als een beoordeling te kritisch is en de waarheid te dicht in de buurt komt; in China en Rusland bv. werkt dit ook zo.Dat heet censuur. ik wens in de toekomst niets meer met hotels.com te maken te hebben.