Tenikwa Wildlife Centre & Spa

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Single Room with Private Bathroom
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US$47 per night
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Price US$362
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1 × Double or Twin Room with Lake View
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Beds: 2 single beds
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US$74 per night
Price US$221

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Tenikwa Wildlife Centre & Spa in Plettenberg Bay offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, a balcony, and a private entrance. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a swimming pool with a view, a terrace, and a bar. The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and free WiFi throughout. Dining Experience: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Nearby Attractions: Located 29 km from Plettenberg Bay Airport, the farm stay is close to Goose Valley Golf Club (19 km), Bloukrans Bridge (21 km), Robberg Nature Reserve (29 km), and Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve (32 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

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  • Garden view

  • Lake view

  • Pool view

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Single Room with Private Bathroom
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Full English breakfast included
  • 1 single bed
US$140 for 3 nights
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Double or Twin Room with Lake View
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  • 2 single beds
Room
291 feet²
Lake view
Garden view
Pool view
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 2
US$97 per night
Price US$290
Excluded: 14 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$66 per night
Price US$198
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  • Very good breakfast included
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Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$74 per night
Price US$221
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  • Very good breakfast included
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Double Room with Balcony
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  • 1 double bed
Room
388 feet²
Private kitchenette
Private bathroom
Balcony
Garden view
Mountain view
Air conditioning
Barbecue
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$119 per night
Price US$357
Excluded: 14 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$82 per night
Price US$247
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Superior Bungalow
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  • 1 large double bed
Entire bungalow
388 feet²
Private kitchenette
Ensuite bathroom
Garden view
Mountain view
Air conditioning
Patio
Barbecue
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$132 per night
Price US$397
Excluded: 14 % VAT
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$92 per night
Price US$275
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Single Room with Private Bathroom
  • 1 single bed
Room
215 feet²
Lake view
Garden view
Pool view
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$47 per night
Price US$140
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Guests who stayed here loved

Bernice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely experience with a relaxed atmosphere. Knowledge is outstanding”
Shirley
New Zealand New Zealand
“The accommodation was bigger than we expected which was great. Clean and well presented. The beds were comfortable and I loved that they supplied hot water bottles as it was a bit chilly in the evenings. We did the hour tour of the Cats which was...”
Marjolyn
Australia Australia
“Wonderful staff who are so friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife. Thank you for two special days”
Sharon
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was good and room great. To be able to stay at the centre with the peace and quiet was very special. Loved seeing the cats”
Gerrit
Netherlands Netherlands
“This is a Rehabilitation centre. They combine this with welcoming guests and providing them very nice houses. There was food cooked and served. The place is really interesting and it is good to understand that your stay serves a cause.”
Jan
Australia Australia
“Very nice rooms and breakfast area. Staff was very friendly.”
Juliane
Germany Germany
“The accomondation is on the property of the wildlife rehab center, so your bed is close to the cheetahs, lions and leopards. You can hear the lion roar throughout the day. The breakfast was great and right next to the cheetah area! There is a...”
Tomáš
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“The accommodation was absolutely fantastic, right in the heart of the zoo. In the morning, we'd come for breakfast by the pond and watch the cheetahs playing around. On the way to the reception, a leopard would come to scare you and then show its...”
Bristow
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved how close you get to the animals, and how comfy the rooms are. The food was delicious !”
Jacobus
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice staff, good food and nice to hear the lions and see all of the other animals”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation and Awareness Centre

Company review score: 9.5Based on 223 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Tenikwa has been in operation since 2007 and is one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation centres in the Western Cape of South Africa. It runs as a non profit organization. When you arrive at Tenikwa, you will feel very welcomed by the dedicated staff and you will notice how they will go out of their way to ensure that you have a wonderful time, and you fully understand the conservation projects that we are involved in.

Property information

Tenikwa is located in The Crags and situated on a magnificent 46 hectare property of pristine indigenous Tsitsikamma forest and Cape Floral Fynbos overlooking the majestic Tsitsikamma Mountain Range. Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation and Awareness Centre is run from the property and during your stay, you will see many of the wild animals situated close to the accommodation. If you stay in our Lion Cabins, you can literally lie in bed and watch the lions! Our family suites are suitable for families and rooms in our Homestead are reserved for those adults wishing a bit more privacy. During your stay you can book a tour to see the indigenous wild cats of South Africa and other wildlife, with a discounted rate for overnight guests.

Neighbourhood information

The Garden Route is a very popular tourist mecca for nature lovers and tourists who are after eco-adventure. Tenikwa is situated close to well known animal sanctuaries such as Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Birds of Eden, Crags Elephant Sanctuary. There are also lively eco-adventures close by like the award winning Afri-Canyon and Stormsriver Adventures. We are also 20 minutes drive from the very popular Robberg Penninsular, and Tsitsikamma National Park.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 250 is required on arrival. That's about US$14. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests can check in between 14:00 and 18:00. Late check ins between 18:00 and 21:00 are possible by prior arrangement, and will incur a R500 surcharge.

Please inform Tenikwa Wildlife Centre & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of ZAR 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.