Amelia's by the Sea

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Amelia's by the Sea in Groot Brak Rivier offers a 4-star guest house experience with a beautiful garden and terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi, outdoor seating areas, and family rooms. Comfortable Amenities: The property features private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, garden views, and soundproofed rooms. Additional amenities include a barbecue area, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located 12 mi from George Airport, Amelia's by the Sea is a 7-minute walk from Outeniqua Beach. Nearby attractions include Dolphin's Creek Golf Estate (2.5 mi) and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (13 mi). Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the friendly host, beautiful garden, and scenic location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Lindsay
South Africa South Africa
“We always stay here whenever we're in the Mossel Bay / Glentana area. Speaks for itself :)”
Josephine
South Africa South Africa
“So much thought was put into every little detail from toiletries to the tea and coffee tray and items provided in the room. The room was well appointed and very clean. Stunning accommodation located in a safe and beautiful area.”
Wiechert
New Zealand New Zealand
“Breakfast very nice, croissants with jam and cheese with rusks. We were spoiled with 2 delicious cappuccinos. Beautiful location with a sea view, private and secure.”
Vanessa
South Africa South Africa
“We liked EVERYTHING!!! The hosts were fabulous. The facilities exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail was truly exceptional. The garden was in full bloom, beautiful and attracted many birds. The sea views and the sunsets were stunning....”
De
South Africa South Africa
“We had a wonderful stay. Jeanne and Tony were exceptional hosts, we felt welcomed and will definitely be returning!”
Johann
South Africa South Africa
“We were received with a very warm welcome, and we immediately felt at home. From the personalized welcome bord in the room and the amazing view, our stay was perfect, and we would definitely visit again.”
Gabriel
South Africa South Africa
“Everything was great . The best quest house we ever stayed at”
Karen
South Africa South Africa
“Everything!! Jeanne and Tony are the perfect hosts. The room was spotless, beautifully decorated and it is clear careful attention was paid to every detail in order to make their guests’ stay as comfortable as possible. The welcoming gifts were a...”
John
United States United States
“Incredibly accommodating. Kind people. Attention to detail. We got in late and they couldn’t have been kinder about it. Perfect for a quick or extended stay!”
Diana
Canada Canada
“This room is truly luxurious and we enjoyed our stay. From the beautiful sea views high quality of beddings & towels, and the cleanliness of the whole suite, we were so spoilt. We stayed as a family but it would also be a great honeymoon suite as...”

Managed by Tony my hubby & Jeanne

Company review score: 10Based on 177 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

My Hubby & I are very sociable, outgoing, and love meeting new people. Our guest home boasts our passion for gardening and nature. We have traveled a bit, and sharing life and travel experiences. With the passion for entertaining and the love of our home we decided to start hosting, and set up a unique Guest Lodge. My hubby Tony recently retired, and I myself am a qualified hairstylist. We adore nature, and love visiting our National Parks. from time to time. We have 3 fur children of our own. A cheeky Yorkshire Terrier, by the name of Buttons, & a real ball of fluff, our gorgeous Pomeranian, Baloo, We are both very creative, & enjoy working with our hands, gardening is a passion of ours & I absolutely love scrap booking, we spend a lot of time in our home & appreciate the stunning ocean view & surroundings of our area. We thoroughly enjoy taking long walks on the beach with our fur children, and often go fishing for some relaxation therapy.

Property info

WELCOME to Amelia's by the Sea, Where HOSTING is our PASSION. Our luxury 4 star self-catering/BnB accommodation is situated in the heart of the beautiful garden route of the Western Cape, George/Groot Brak region. Our Private luxury en-suite bedrooms are Beautifully decorated with a personal touch, luxury furnishings & finishes, for a unique & personal home away from home experience. Uninterrupted 180 degree ocean views, and set in a beautiful, lush & well manicured garden. Situated midway between George & Mossel Bay & only a short 10 min drive from George Airport. Watch the Dolphins surfing the waves & Whales during the migration months from June to August. Pack a picnic basket, a fishing rod & your favorite bottle of wine, and take a short walk down to the beautiful pearly white beaches & enjoy the unforgettable sunsets, While staying in this beautiful & heavenly paradise you will be creating everlasting memories & have unforgettable experiences. We want our guests to feel WELCOME & to feel right at home, & to enjoy the beautiful area we live in. When hosting our guests we want you to feel special & want you to return again & again, Pet friendly to small lap dogs only.

Neighborhood info

We are situated in such a beautiful part of the Garden Route, midway between George & Mossel Bay. Close to many of the well known Golf Estates, and some private wine farms. Only 20 minutes to George and 25 minutes to Mossel Bay. Sedgefield & Knysna are to the East of George & Hartenbos & Mossel Bay to the West. Inland from George is the historical town of Oudshoorn. here you can visit the Cango Caves, a private Game Reserve called Buffelsdrift. interact with the elephants for an unforgettable experience, don't forget to book. They serve delicious meals out on a deck which over looks the dam where the animals come down to drink. Visit the Crocodile & Cheetah Park, the Safari Ostrich farm, where you can ride an Ostrich. George & Sedgefield have wonderful weekend markets, with loads of food stalls, arts & crafts, Visit the Knysna Heads, a stunning view and a photographers dream. Drive West towards Mossel Bay, visit the farm stall and enjoy some Brandy, Wine and Gin tasting at Boplaas. it's REAL good. Mossel Bay is a town with a great little town, pop in to the museum if you enjoy a bit of history, do some Surfing, Shark cage diving, a trip to Seal Island, visit the Light house.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Amelia's by the Sea

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Amelia's by the Sea takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about $30. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out as long as there's been no damage to the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the suites is accessed via 15 steps.

Please note that no babies are allowed

Please inform Amelia's by the Sea of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

A security deposit of ZAR 500.0 is required upon arrival for incidental charges. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.

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