Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments, facials
Exterior
Local cuisine
Escape to the Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa, where you can unwind at the poolside bar or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment. Enjoy family-friendly fun with mini golf and a playground, plus delicious local cuisine at the on-site buffet restaurant. With free WiFi, an arcade/game room, and helpful staff praised by guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$542
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Luxury Cottage 4 Sleeper (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Luxury Cottage 8 Sleeper (6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 3 Twin Beds

Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Premier Cottages King and Twin (10)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • 57 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Lodge Rooms (12)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Lodge Rooms (13)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!

About the area

Map
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 - 33 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Veldskoen Padstal - 34 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Poolside restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Level Up Lounge & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪karoo chicken kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Patriot Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬8 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 air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and baths or showers
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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.

Similar properties

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

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
  • 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

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
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)

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

Aquila Private Game
Aquila Private Game Reserve Lodge Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve Touws River
Aquila Private Reserve
Aquila Private Game Reserve &
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge Touws River

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 28 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa on 25 Oct 2025 start from NZ$542.48, 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).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.