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Fairy Knowe Hotel

Dumbleton Road | PO Box 28, Wilderness 6560, South Africa
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Fairy Knowe Hotel
Ranked #5 of 7 hotels in Wilderness
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

Rooms comfortable neat and clean, Staff helpful and friendly. Breakfast out of this world. Thank you to Owner and Staff for another wonderful working breakaway. Beautiful location with so much to do and explore that you have to come back again and again. The hotels location is beautiful with magnificent views. Gardens are well maintained. We enjoyed visiting the bird-hide.... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

What a setting ....fun for the whole family , lots to do , great beaches river, paddling , sparkling pool & friendly staff BUT ... the hotel has had no investment in paint, furniture, decor or even a menu refresh since the 40's. Dinner is Buffet style and consisted of a choice of chicken or pork on the Friday and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

For the second time in two months we have visited Fairy Knowe and each and every time the experience was out of this world. Rooms impeccable, breakfast beautiful. Fairy Knowe Hotel staff are all gems to this company. The Fairy Knowe Hotel have so much to offer. We have to come back again because after two visits we still have... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

I would like to think that I’m well-travelled on a budget. Every second month my partner and I hit the road to explore our beautiful country and also our neighbouring countries. I’m very open minded and normally not picky especially if the price is right while supporting our local tourism industry however this is the worst place I have ever... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013 via mobile

An old hotel (opened in the 1940's) which has not lost the atmosphere and make you feel welcome the moment you arrive. Staff is friendly, rooms are impeccable and with the surrounding lagoons and rivers serenity is the first word that comes to mind. Food is good, hotel is affordable, what more could you ask for!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

We stayed here and enjoyed the food. The rooms are a bit out of date and the river activities are great. The place need a revamp for good holiday fun - new curtains and new furniture please. The river was clean and the canoes in good shape. I enjoyed the pool.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Our family undertook a road trip and stayed at the Fairy Knowe Hotel for two nights. The family unit we stayed in was spacious, with two seperate bedrooms, one with a double bed and a smaller room with a double bunk and single bed. The unit could have done with a thorough clean though and the furnishings were tatty and... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013 via mobile

We came here because the "Haus am Strand" B&B spoiled our reservation and gave our room away. So we arrived in Wilderness and had no Accommodation. Through serendipity we asked a very very nice Lady at "Wilderness Lagoon" B&B for a room but unfortunately they were full as well. She then called every B&B and Hotel in Wilderness to find... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

This was our 15th stay at this long standing Wilderness landmark. It's a comfortable, unpretentious hotel in a perfect location on a bend of the Touw River. Nothing fancy, and can sometimes appear a bit tired in spots, but always clean, with friendly staff, lots to do and excellent value.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

I don't know where to start! My boyfriend and I are stayed at the Hotel on 7 - 9 December! The stuff was so warm and friendly which made our stay even more special. The breakfast and supper was super tasty - we throughly enjoyed! I couldnt get the chef to spill the beans about his soup recipe :-). Its... More

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Address: Dumbleton Road | PO Box 28, Wilderness 6560, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Wilderness
Amenities:
Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
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Ranked #5 of 7 hotels in Wilderness
Price range (per night): INR3,277 - 7,276
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