Affordable
Travel Lodge in George on the Garden Route in South Africa
Outeniqua
Travel Lodge
70
CJ Langenhoven Road
Heatherlands,
George
Garden
Route, Western Cape
South
Africa
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Outeniqua
Travel Lodge is well-loved for it's affordable (never cheap!) accommodation.
Clean, cosy and convivial it has become a well known meeting place for
independent travellers from all over the world.
The style
is like spotting your professor in his t-shirt. You will encounter professionalism
and taste where it matters, but in a very gentle and laid-back atmosphere.
Be
warned, they are unashamedly snobbish. They won't ask you for a lot of
money but will require a lot of attitude, values and intellect! Ignore
the grumpy owner (who is capable of faking a friendly smile now and again)
and rather mix with the adventurous young guests. |
Of
course it is a huge risk to be the most affordable accommodation in George.
Instead of interesting (No! They do not find weed smoking drunks interesting),
adventurous, articulate, intelligent, civilized, well educated, responsible,
well read, eccentric, soft spoken, budget travellers that they try to attract
they might end up with the 'cheap-accommodation-seekers-squad' (people
throwing empty coke tins from their car windows).
Since
the focus in a travel lodge is on the communal areas (TV room, kitchen
and braai) where all the guests can meet, socialise and philosophise about
sophisticated topics the 'cheap-squad' will hopefully soon feel out of
touch. Outeniqua Travel Lodge is meant for people who are willing to lose
the chocolate on the bed and rather spend money on a bottle of quality
wine and happy laughter.
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Activities
& Tours
At
Outeniqua Travel Lodge they offer daytrips to the Cango Caves, ostrich
farms and all other gems of the Klein Karoo. You are free to make up your
own itinerary for the day. Dawie, the owner, will drive you around in safety
and air-conditioned comfort. They also provide travellers transport to
the most romantic little bay and surfing beach in the world, Victoria Bay.
Victoria Bay is only a 10 minute drive from Outeniqua Travel Lodge. Enjoy
the scenic beauty of the Outeniqua Mountains on a bicycle. Cycle down the
historic Montagu Pass (completed in 1844) back to Outeniqua Travel Lodge.
It is a 15km trip of which 95% is downhill.
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On
a warm day go for a paddle on the Kaaimans River. An 80m paddle with the
canoe brings you to a beautiful waterfall or a 500m paddle takes you to
the famous Kaaimans bridge where the river flows into the Indian ocean.
They
offer advice and bookings for a wide range of adventure activities.
Free
pick-up from the George Airport. Free wireless internet. Complimentary
coffee and tea is available 24/7 in the communal kitchen. All bedding is
provided.
Check-In
03:00 PM - Check-Out 10:00 AM
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Nearby Attractions
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Transport museum 3.0 km
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Victoria Bay
10.0 km
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Montagu Pass
2.0 km
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Herold's Bay
18.0 km
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Cango Caves
80.0 km
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Ostrich farms
60.0 km
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Botanical gardens 2.0 km
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Outeniqua Power Van 3.0 km
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Paragliding
10.0 km
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Kaaimans Canoes
8.0 km
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Facilities and Services
Internet Access, Airport
Shuttle Service, Parking Available, Laundry Service, Pets Permitted by
Arrangement, Garden, Braai / Barbecue, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool,
Communal MNet, VCR, Library, Off Street Parking, Fireplace on the Premises,
Communal Television , Communal Satelite TV, WiFi, Internet, DVD, Credit
Card Facility, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Splash Pool
Facilities in Rooms/Units
No Smoking in Rooms, WiFi,
Bathroom (en-suite) |
Directions
From
the traffic circle at the mountain end of York Street, go towards Oudtshoorn.
At the next traffic circle, again go towards Oudtshoorn. 500m past this
traffic circle on the right is number 70.
gps
co-ordinates
33°
57' 9" S 22° 26' 30" E
CANCELLATION
POLICY
Guests
forfeit the full deposit on cancellation 1 month or less before the date
of arrival.
The
full deposit will be paid back on cancellation more than 1 month before
arrival
Free!!
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Airport pickup
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Internet
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Tea and coffee
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DSTV
Environment
Mountain,
Beach, Nature Reserve, Forest, Main Through Route, Dam, Malaria Free Zone
Memberships
and Legal
Backpacker
Tourism SA, George Tourism Bureau
Grading
AA
Recommended, 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
Garden
Route Accommodation
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Creation
date: November 4, 2008
Latest
update: November 8, 2016
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