Fairy Knowe Hotel - Wilderness

3-star hotel on the banks of the Touws River within Wilderness National Park

Location & Setting

Fairy Knowe Hotel Wilderness sits directly on the banks of the Touws River, which forms part of the Wilderness National Park. The hotel's spacious grounds include a riverfront garden with outdoor benches and braai facilities along the water's edge. Guests are within a 15-minute walk of Wilderness Beach and a short drive to attractions like Sedge Links Golf Course and Kingswood Golf Estate.

Activities & Nature

The hotel offers free canoe usage on the Touws River, as well as paddle boats available for guests to explore the waterways. On-site activities include hiking trails that connect to the Half-Collared Kingfisher trail leading to a waterfall, plus fishing, table tennis, and darts. Birdwatchers can observe over 280 species from the property's bird hide, while the hotel's location within the greater Wilderness Nature Reserve provides direct access to nature walks.

Dining & Breakfast

A 5-star buffet breakfast is served daily in the Amare Vita restaurant, featuring made-to-order omelettes, fresh scones, and muffins, and a variety of cooked and continental options. The on-site Amare Vita restaurant also offers lunch and dinner with a menu that includes dishes like oxtail, pizza, and grilled fish. The hotel bar provides a selection of wines, champagne, and affordable drinks, with outdoor seating overlooking the river and vegetable garden.

Rooms & Accommodations

Accommodations at Fairy Knowe include deluxe double or twin rooms with river views, family rooms with separate sleeping areas for children, and spacious cottages with garden views. All rooms have private bathrooms with bath and shower, air conditioning, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, and daily housekeeping. Recently renovated units feature fresh furnishings and modern decor, with some rooms offering private balconies overlooking the river.

Family & Wellness

Fairy Knowe Hotel Wilderness offers a children's playground, a separate kids' pool, and a shallow end in the main outdoor swimming pool, making it suitable for families. The TLC Therapy Spa on-site provides back, foot, full body, hand, head, and neck massages, plus yoga classes. Additional facilities include a outdoor pool with sun loungers, BBQ areas in the gardens, and board games available at reception.

• Location: On the Touws River within Wilderness National Park
• Activities: Free canoeing, hiking trails, fishing, bird hide
• Dining: 5-star buffet breakfast & Amare Vita restaurant
• Wellness: Massage therapy and yoga classes at TLC Spa
• Family: Kids' pool, playground, family rooms
• History: Welcoming guests since 1924