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Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Property class: 4
Family-friendly 4-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a view of a desert landscape through large windows.
A bar area with multiple hanging wicker chandeliers, a bar counter with stools, and a view of the desert through large windows.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, hanging spherical light fixtures, and large windows offering views of greenery.
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a restaurant with a thatched roof.
A rustic cabin with a thatched roof, wooden deck, and stone walls.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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off the R46, Touws River, Western Cape
  • Place, Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hex Valley Golf Club
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Veldskoen Padstal
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Cottage

A thatched-roof structure with wicker furniture and a tiled floor.

Standard Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Luxury Cottage 4 Sleeper (5)

A stone building with a thatched roof and multiple chimneys.

Family Luxury Cottage 4 Sleeper (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Luxury Cottage 8 Sleeper (6)

A stone building with a thatched roof and multiple chimneys.

Family Luxury Cottage 8 Sleeper (6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

A rustic stone house with a thatched roof, wooden deck, and a chimney.

Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Premier Cottages King and Twin (10)

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a view of a desert landscape through large windows.

Luxury Premier Cottages King and Twin (10)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Lodge Rooms (12)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table with fruit and wine, and a view of a mountainous landscape through a glass door.

Premier Lodge Rooms (12)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Lodge Rooms (13)

A hotel room with two beds, a small seating area, a brick wall, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Lodge Rooms (13)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a stone wall, and a desk with a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View

A hallway with two mirrored doors, each labeled with room numbers 3001 and 3003. A metal vase with flowers is placed on the floor in the center.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

CHALET STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

HOUSE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Safari Cottage

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a bench, a fireplace, and a stone wall.

Deluxe Safari Cottage

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Touws River

Touws River retreat .Within 12 miles (20 km) of this lodge, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve. Hex Valley Golf Club and Veldskoen Padstal are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hex Valley Golf Club - 37 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Veldskoen Padstal - 41 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Level Up Lounge & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Patriot Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Komkyk Restaurant & Take Aways - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Family-friendly 4-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A complimentary children's club, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Touws River lodge.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1998
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The onsite spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Aquila Private Game
Aquila Private Game Reserve Lodge Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve Touws River
Aquila Private Reserve
Aquila Private Game Reserve &
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge Touws River

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa to the airport?

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa is 109.1 mi (123-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

As of Aug 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa on Sept 5, 2026 start from CA $513, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers an airport shuttle.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offer free breakfast?

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a pool?

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa features 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features massages, facials, and body treatments.

How close is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa to downtown Touws River?

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa is 5.7 mi away from Touws River.

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 205 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The housekeeping were wonderful & had fun teaching me a few Africans. The Dining staff were always there. The tour guides we friendly with great senses of humor. The food was a very good quality and tasty. As someone who is dairy free they had good variety of non-dairy milks, but a lot of food had dairy and as far as gluten-free my options were very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Such an amazing time wished we stayed an extra day. Staff was amazing, amenities were great room was clean and the game drive was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safari was incredible. Beautiful grounds of hotel and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Chenbo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's a all in resort, The food is not very good overall, the first day at lunch time, before i even sat down, i saw a mouse went through the restaurant, it was quite alerting. also food choice was quite limited and low quality. we had the villa room, it's very basic and very cold. The game drive was awesome, and the driver was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most amazing 24 hours we Har spent anywhere. The safaris were incredible and our beautiful family room was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family-friendly lodge with plentiful food options and activities for kids. An excellent safari option if you have limited time in the Cape Town area and are interested in seeing the Big 5.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The game drives were excellent and we saw lots of animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel with game drive and full board included
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at the Aquila Game Reserve, loved the people there, the facility, the food, the rooms, everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome safari experience, conveniently located near Cape Town. Very well managed operation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round excellent experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They went out of their way to make our stay and the game drives as amazing as possible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property had opportunity to see some of the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faheemah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic getaway

We went for our anniversary and we absolutely enjoyed our stay at Aquila the staff is friendly and the food was lovely the animals are beautiful and the view from our room was spectacular we will definitely recommend this place for a romantic getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. Well organised from arrival to departure. Room overlooked the safari and could see Elephant's from the balcony with a coffee. Pool was nice and refreshing. Food was quick and plentiful. Safari was better than expected and guides informative.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed one night with our children ages 8 and 10. Our children thought Aquila was magical and thoroughly enjoyed the facilities and their time with the animals. Food was good with plenty of variety and very friendly waiting and serving staff. All in all a great experience however a few improvements can be made: 1) There were a lot of flies at the lunchtime buffet which were enjoying the uncovered cakes and puddings. Please cover the food to minimise this. 2) Blankets should be provided on the morning safaris. 3) Safari guests should be requested to turn off/disable bleeping/shutter noises on their camera and electronic equipment. There are lots of senses used to enjoy the African bush including listening to birds, animals communicating with one another and the sounds of elephants treading the earth. Electronic sounds completely ruin this! 4) The pool water is extremely cold! Any chance of getting some heating?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic for quick and easy safaris
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rupak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great way to do a safari close to Cape Town. You get to see many animals in a short space of time. The stargazing at night was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did an overnight trip with our 4 year old so she could experience her first « safari ». The room was great, spotless, the kids club is UNREAL- really recommend for families with kids. Our guide was fantastic. The food was average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aquila Game reserve Oct 2 night stay

We had a medical issue - nothing to do with the hotel and their support and assistance was excellent. We also had to lose part of our stay but they were very accommodating and Mckenzie the Manager was a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Crister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good safari with bellow average food

Experiencing safari close to Cape Town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food is incredible, star gazing is fantastic, and the animals are amazing. We saw four of the BIg 5 many others. The white rhinos are so cute!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tomitra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food although plentiful was meh. Lodging was dark but loft was a neat addition. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. We went on safari 3 times including in one time in the morning which was incredible. This is a reserve that rescues animals at risk; perhaps that explains how few animals were present
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Fese

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms are nothing as displayed on the website. The front desk staff are not transparent on their policies- we were not told that ATV rides were at a cost and only charged at checkout. For the prices they barely have any toiletries in the shower- not even and iron. The only reason reason I didn’t give them 1 star is cos the restaurant staff and the baggage personnel’s were nice and friendly. To the rooms, they are dirty you could literally see hair all over from the previous guests and rats running around the dining- MULTIPLE.
Rats were roaming around all 6 times we were in the dining area
The bathrooms had splash of remnants from the lady guest and picked up hair in multiple places
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026