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The Old Trading Post - Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian B&B with outdoor pool

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Lounge
Balcony
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The Tin Room - (Twin Room)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Die Vleie / The Lakes Road Off N2, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
  • Place, Wilderness National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wilderness Lagoon
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Victoria Bay Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, George (GRJ)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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The Tin Room - (Twin Room)

The Tin Room - (Twin Room)

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

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Lara's Room - (Double bedroom)

Lara's Room - (Double bedroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Strelitzia Cottage (self-catering) | Private kitchen

Strelitzia Cottage (self-catering)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

The Garden Room - Double (+kitchenette)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Tent

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Wilderness

On lake.Stay at this Wilderness B&B and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 2 miles (3 km) of Garden Route National Park. Wilderness National Park and Acrobranch Wildwoods are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Map of Africa View Point - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 50 min drive - 53.3 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Shed Coffee Roastery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Girls - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Royal Siam Thai Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Commonage - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Old Trading Post - Guest House

4-star Victorian B&B with outdoor pool
As a guest of The Old Trading Post - Guest House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Old Trading Post - Guest House. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1920
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
The Old Trading Post - Guest House offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 110 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 110 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per vehicle

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is 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

How close is The Old Trading Post - Guest House to the airport?

The Old Trading Post - Guest House is 20.1 mi (35-min drive) away from the George (GRJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Trading Post - Guest House on Jun 9, 2026 start from CA $74, 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 The Old Trading Post - Guest House have an airport shuttle?

The Old Trading Post - Guest House offers an airport shuttle during limited hours, for a charge of ZAR 200 per vehicle.

How close is The Old Trading Post - Guest House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 8.9 mi (15-min drive) from Sedgefield Beach and 10.8 mi (25-min drive) from Victoria Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Old Trading Post - Guest House, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 110 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

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

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House have a pool?

The Old Trading Post - Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Old Trading Post - Guest House to downtown Wilderness?

The Old Trading Post - Guest House is 0.4 mi away from Duiwerivier.

The Old Trading Post - Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely stay as always.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Birger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good Night.

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine

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

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jem

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

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claus

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

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will

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

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Astor

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

Nice

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sehr persönlich und herzlich

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable night followed by an amazing breakfast definately a place to be recomended
Verified

8/10 Good

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Empfehlenswert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023