Views Boutique Hotel could not be more aptly named: the outlook from its hilltop setting are simply breathtaking. And the service here is as elevated as the location – pure luxury, with a dash of glamour. The hotel lies just outside Wilderness, a quiet, pretty town on the Garden Route, South Africa's best-loved road-trip destination. The property is enormous, with several tiers and balconies and a design that combines contemporary style with an emphasis on privacy. Book here to spend some time on this beautiful stretch of pristine coastline, where you'll find plenty of natural treasures, good eateries, and markets.
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The dining room's wall-to-wall windows make for the greatest lunches and dinners with a view. The bar's distinct under-the-sea feel has been created with turquoise tones (cocktails here are more-ish), and the reading lounge's clutch of soft chairs and natural light make it perfect for settling back with a book. There's a rooftop deck with a heated pool and plenty of cushioned sofas. And, true to its reputation for good concoctions, there's a cocktail deck with the best views around.
The 26 suites, some facing the sea and others the mountain, dunes and town, are beautifully decorated in ocean shades. Sea-facing rooms and suites (these are larger, and feature deep bathtubs) have balconies overlooking all that blue. Rooms with partial sea/dune views are spacious; suites overlooking the forested dune and town (an outlook that's really charming) are similar in size to their sea-facing relatives. Rooms facing the Outeniquas have no balcony, but are lovely nevertheless. There''s also a self-catering unit.
The town of Wilderness is located some five hours by road from Cape Town,making it an ideal first-night stopover for your Garden Route adventure. This lovely area offers a fulsome bounty: marine life, sailing excursions and all manner of water sports, quaint beachside hamlets, indigenous forests (with wild elephants), gourmet farmers' markets – the list goes on. Explore pristine beaches, rivers and protected parks with trails for hiking and biking. Golfers will enjoy the gold-star courses within striking distance.
A stunning stretch of coastline and pretty town where nature reigns supreme
