Self-Catering Apartment Stays in George
George has three self-catering stays on this page, and they suit different trips. Pine Lodge George is an aparthotel with kitchenettes, a barbecue in each unit, a tennis court and an outdoor pool. 17onWellington Apartments sits in the centre of George with a pool, a garden and fully equipped kitchenettes. Alpine Inn is a Cape Dutch style house in the Garden Route area that offers double rooms and self-catering apartments, with a pool, a spa and barbecue facilities. Below I explain how to choose between a central base and a quieter one for a stay of a week or longer.
George is the largest town on the Garden Route, set below the Outeniqua Mountains and known for its golf. It is a practical base for the coast and the forests, and its self-catering stays suit travellers who want to cook, drive and keep their own rhythm.
Where to stay
Kitchenettes, Barbecues and Pools in George
Self-catering in George means a kitchenette and your own pace, either close to the shops or close to the golf. I explain what each of the three offers, and what you should ask about before you book.
Pine Lodge George is the best equipped for cooking. Each unit has a kitchenette with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave, an electric kettle, a toaster and a barbecue, along with a private bathroom, a TV and free WiFi. There is a garden, a terrace, a tennis court and an outdoor swimming pool, with free private parking on site. It is rated 8.1 from 184 reviews. It stands 17 km from George Airport, 3.6 km from George Museum and 10 km from the Outeniqua Pass, so you will want a car for most of your days.
17onWellington Apartments is the central option, in the centre of George. Each elegant unit has a fully equipped kitchenette, a dining area and a flat-screen TV, with city or garden views, and the property has a swimming pool and a garden. Breakfast is available on request, which is useful if you would rather not cook every morning. Rated 8.4 from 132 reviews, it is described as ideal for honeymoons and golf enthusiasts as well as for self-catering guests. I would choose it for a stay based in the town itself rather than outside it.
Alpine Inn has the highest rating of the three, 9 from 196 reviews. It is a traditional Cape Dutch style house in the Garden Route area, with double rooms and self-catering apartments, free WiFi and secure parking. Guests can use the pool, the spa and the barbecue facilities, and golf and outdoor activities are nearby; its highlights place it opposite Fancourt Golf Estate. The setting is quieter than in town, and the mix of room types means that you can choose an apartment if you want to cook or a double room if you do not.
Ratings across the three properties run from 8.1 to 9 out of 10, so the decision is about location and equipment. Pine Lodge George is best for a family or a group that wants to cook properly, with a tennis court for something to do. 17onWellington Apartments is for a central base, and Alpine Inn is for a quiet stay with character close to the golf. None of the descriptions lists a supermarket nearby, so I would ask each host where to shop, and confirm whether linen, cooking basics and cleaning are included.
A traveller's takeI recommend Pine Lodge George for a family or a group that wants to cook, with full kitchenettes, a barbecue in each unit and a tennis court. For a short stay based in the centre of town I would choose 17onWellington Apartments. Our advice for a quieter stay with character is Alpine Inn, the best rated of the three at 9. Whichever you choose, ask what is included in terms of linen and cleaning.
9.0Self-cateringAlpine Inn
Cape Dutch charm with self-catering options and a pool near golf
The Alpine Inn is a Cape Dutch style house in the Garden Route area, opposite Fancourt Golf Estate. Families can choose double rooms or self-catering apartments, which helps with meals and children's routines, and the pool, spa and barbecue facilities give everyone something to do between outings. Free WiFi and secure parking are included. It is a tranquil place rather than a lively one. Guests give it a high 9.0 across 196 reviews.
8.4Self-catering17onWellington Apartments
Self-catering apartments with a pool, garden, and spa wellness in central George
17onWellington is a self-catering apartment property in central George, with a swimming pool and a garden to share. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchenette, a dining area and a flat-screen TV, and views look over the city or the garden. Breakfast is available on request. The 8.4 rating from 132 reviews suggests a comfortable stay, and families will appreciate having their own space for meals.
8.1Self-cateringPine Lodge George
Self-catering aparthotel with a pool, tennis court, and spa wellness
Pine Lodge suits families who want to cook and spread out. Each unit has a kitchenette with a barbecue, microwave, oven, stovetop, kettle and toaster, plus a private bathroom, TV and free WiFi. Children have the outdoor pool, the garden and a tennis court to share. George Museum is 3.6 km away, Outeniqua Pass 10 km and George Airport 17 km. Free private parking is on site. It is an independent stay rather than full hotel service.
Local tips
- For full meals, Pine Lodge George lists an oven, a stovetop, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster and a barbecue in each unit.
- Plan on a car: Pine Lodge George is 17 km from George Airport and 10 km from the Outeniqua Pass.
- Breakfast is available on request at 17onWellington Apartments, which helps on mornings when you do not want to cook.
- Alpine Inn offers both double rooms and self-catering apartments, so say which one you are booking.
- The pool, the spa and the barbecue facilities at Alpine Inn are listed, and its highlights place it opposite Fancourt Golf Estate.
- Ask each property what is included in terms of linen and cleaning, as the descriptions do not say.