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The Old Trading Post - Guest House

4.0 star property
Lakefront Wilderness B&B with outdoor pool

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Located by the lake, The Old Trading Post - Guest House offers a serene retreat. Relax in the garden or unwind with a book from the library. Enjoy high-speed WiFi and take advantage of laundry facilities, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, bike rentals and barbecue grills.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$58 nightly
The total price is $58
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Victorian charm by the lake
Discover timeless elegance at this lakeside hotel with Victorian architecture. Gardens add natural beauty to the tranquil waterfront setting.
Morning breakfast treats
This bed & breakfast offers a full breakfast to help jump-start each day. Morning sustenance delivered with care and quality.
Dream sleep experience
Drift off on premium Tempur-Pedic mattresses with luxurious bedding. Each guestroom features a minibar and a furnished patio for outdoor relaxation.

Room options

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The Tin Room - (Twin Room) | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe

The Tin Room - (Twin Room)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Lara's Room - (Double bedroom) | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe

Lara's Room - (Double bedroom)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Cribs/infant beds
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Strelitzia Cottage (self-catering) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Strelitzia Cottage (self-catering)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Cribs/infant beds
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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The Garden Room - Double (+kitchenette) | Terrace/patio

The Garden Room - Double (+kitchenette)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Tent

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Die Vleie / The Lakes Road Off N2, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560

What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Map of Africa View Point - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 22 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Fancourt Golf Estate - 35 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 28 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Girls - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪ilali Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Olive - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Naughty Monkey Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Old Trading Post - Guest House

When visiting Wilderness, The Old Trading Post - Guest House is a great choice to consider. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with onsite rowing/canoeing. Other highlights at this Victorian bed & breakfast include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle during limited hours*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Canoeing
  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1920
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 110 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 200 per vehicle

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

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

Also known as

Old Trading Post Guest House
Old Trading Post Guest House B&B
Old Trading Post Guest House B&B Wilderness
Old Trading Post Guest House Wilderness
The Old Trading Post Guest House
The Old Trading Post
The Old Trading Post - Guest House Wilderness
The Old Trading Post - Guest House Bed & breakfast
The Old Trading Post - Guest House Bed & breakfast Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Old Trading Post - Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free.

Is parking offered on site at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 200 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Old Trading Post - Guest House and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as rowing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the bed & breakfast's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

What's the area around The Old Trading Post - Guest House like?

The Old Trading Post - Guest House is located by the river, a short 17-minute walk from Garden Route National Park.

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Reviews

The Old Trading Post - Guest House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I arrived after a long tiring 5 hr drive and immediately relaxed with the warm friendly obliging welcome. Mike the owner was very helpful and patient about my enquiries for the area. His wife is a tremendous cook and equally amenable..Highly recommended is the offer of a pizza in the evening totally delicious. The lodging has utmost rustic charm. Such a great relaxing cheery vibe - go for it
Charlie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The ideal place to stay on the Garden Route as approximately halfway.However more importantly The Trading Place exudes a beautiful calm rustic charm, exemplifed by the host. The most delicious breakfast awaits you at a time of your choce, the bread is homemade. Highly recommended is their preordered pizza in the evening. The host is coincidentally the guide for the river trips, so has exceptional knowledge on the nature of the area. If all this attracts you if you are considering being based in the Wilderness area I would urge you to stay here.
Charlie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely
william, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

On our way from Cape Town to the wonderful Pure Nature Lodge in Paterson we stopped twice at The Old Trading Post for one night stop-over. We really enjoyed it and on the way back to Cape Town it felt already like coming home :-) And the pizza dinner was really outstanding - really the best pizza we ever had!!!
Ulrich, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the quiet and convenient location and the character of the property. The hosts were very helpful with questions we had about the area, and they were so fun to talk with!
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quiet place

This was a nice quiet place but difficult to find and a ways out of the way from the town. Nice hiking and things to do

8/10 Very good

Conveinient and clean hotel.

Nice location, good walk nearby. About 8km cycle ride to the centre of Wilderness. I was able to hire a good mountain bike. Very good breakfast. Friendly and helpful owners

8/10 Very good

En lille perle for naturelskere

Vi havde et ønske om at besøge Wilderness National Park. Da The Old Trading Post Guest House ligger ideelt tæt på National Parken, valgte vi stedet som udgangspunkt for vores besøg. Stedets værtspar og deres 2 søde hunde var en glædelig oplevelse i sig selv. Vil du bo på landet i Sydafrika i rolige omgivelser og et hyggeligt miljø, skal du lægge vejen forbi netop dette sted. Vi var så heldige, at værten havde en bådfart i Wilderness National Park, som vi benyttede os af og fik en stor oplevelse om parkens fauna og fugleliv på sejlturen.

10/10 Exceptional

Rustic, Tranquil Stay!

We LOVED staying at The Old Trading Post. There's a lot of history to the place, which my mom really enjoyed. The properly is beautiful and surrounded by nature. We enjoyed watching many species of birds while staying on the property. The dogs on the property were friendly and sweet and not overly loud. We enjoyed only one night here but which we could have stayed longer...and plan to return on our next Garden Route adventure. The property is truly peaceful and tranquil. We enjoyed sitting by the pool reading books and resting, the beds and room are comfortable and clean. We stayed in the Tin Room. The only thing we did not like about our room was the floor boards create SO much, it was very noisy to walk around one side of the room. We felt terrible being so loud on our way out the door in the early morning because the room shares a wall with another suite. Mike and Renee were great hosts and even woke up to prepare a breakfast for us, ready at 6:30am so we could get on the road on time! Great food and lovely people who gave us our space but were also very friendly and helpful.

8/10 Very good

Good Night.

Helpful host, lovely breakfast. Bathroom a bit of a museum.

8/10 Very good

Private but average

Great breakfast and private, but that is it. No wifi in our room. The bathroom did not have a proper door. The lake near by dos not feel accessible. Good hiking near by though. The service was good.

8/10 Very good

Comfortable B&B just outside Wilderness

We stayed in a twin room. It was clean & comfortable. Couldn't get wifi in our room & had to be in the main house to use it. The breakfast was delicious & plentiful with a good selection of both continental & hot options. The owner was very friendly.

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful lodge in wilderness

We only stayed one night but wished we could have stayed for longer. The house itself was beautiful with a big front porch. We spent a few hours outside, reading and staring at the beautiful scenery. We were there in winter, but were cozy warm with a heated blanket and after taking warm baths in the tub. Breakfast was big, with both cold and warm options. We'll definitely be planning to come back someday.

10/10 Exceptional

A delightful place with a great host.

A tucked away place that is very peaceful. Breakfast good, and facilities adequate. Mine host is friendly and informative. For bird watchers one of the lakes' hides is about 5 km away.

10/10 Exceptional

Absolut empfehlenswert!

Ein wunderschön gepflegtes Anwesen mitten in der Natur, nahe diversen Wanderwegen und nur einige Autominuten in die Stadt. Die Eigentümer sind sehr herzlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

10/10 Exceptional

peaceful setting

We arrived a little later than we expected but it was easy to find even after dark. The staff were helpful. the setting lovely and the rooms top rate.

6/10 Good

Nice

Good place and good breakfast. But location is far and bathroom door is weird.

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place to Stay

Sent my parents here for their Christmas , they loved it and said the owners couldnt help enough , best part of their trip to SA

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hosts

The proprietors were fantastically hospitable to some slightly changed plans. Breakfast was good, the pool clean, everything was nice and pleasant and lovely. The gardens themselves are quite nice.

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr persönlich und herzlich

Harja und Mike sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Hotel ist ein echtes Bijoux in einer herrlich ruhigen Umgebung.

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable night followed by an amazing breakfast definately a place to be recomended

8/10 Very good

Empfehlenswertes Gästehaus

Jederzeit zu empfehlen. Das Hotel liegt etwas abseits und man braucht auf jeden Fall ein Auto um ein Restaurant zu erreichen. Im Zentrum von Wilderness gibt es einige Restaurants. Das Frühstück war super und die Inhaber sehr freundlich.

8/10 Very good

Empfehlenswert

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 1-night trip