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Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Property class: 4

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A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and mini golf are just a few of the amenities provided at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial or a body treatment at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy local cuisine at the on-site buffet restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$722
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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A thatched-roof structure with wicker furniture and a tiled floor.

Standard Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A stone building with a thatched roof and multiple chimneys.

Family Luxury Cottage 4 Sleeper (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A stone building with a thatched roof and multiple chimneys.

Family Luxury Cottage 8 Sleeper (6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A rustic stone house with a thatched roof, wooden deck, and a chimney.

Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a view of a desert landscape through large windows.

Luxury Premier Cottages King and Twin (10)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table with fruit and wine, and a view of a mountainous landscape through a glass door.

Premier Lodge Rooms (12)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small seating area, a brick wall, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Lodge Rooms (13)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a stone wall, and a desk with a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hallway with two mirrored doors, each labeled with room numbers 3001 and 3003. A metal vase with flowers is placed on the floor in the center.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a bench, a fireplace, and a stone wall.

Deluxe Safari Cottage

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Touws River is home to Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. While the natural beauty of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Hex Valley Golf Club. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Touws River travel guide
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off the R46, Touws River, Western Cape

What's nearby

  • Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hex Valley Golf Club
    37 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Veldskoen Padstal
    41 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    123 min drive

Restaurants

  • Level Up Lounge & Bar
    1 min walk
  • Patriot Coffee
    7 min drive
  • Steers
    8 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 free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and mini golf at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial or a body treatment 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 a playground and an arcade/games room.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
    • Barbecues, newspapers in the reception and a lift
  • Room features
  • All 77 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rainfall showers, bidets and baths or showers
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers

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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Wine tasting 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

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

Accessibility

  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa on 23 Aug 2026 start from NZ$722, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

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