An absolutely lovely experience, probably the highlight of our trip. Our hosts could not have been more welcoming, their house is beautifully furnishedas our the bedrooms with stunning views over the Lagoon. Complimentary drinks pre and post dinner in the gorgeous lounge. Definitely one to return to.

What a gem of a place this is. Stunning views all day from the floor balcony - could almost touch the water and the scenery behind of mountains was breathtaking. Gerald anxious to give us a great welcome and he succeeded with such a interest in making sure my husband and I enjoyed the South Africa experienced. Staff were so... More

Dear Gerald and JD - what a gorgeous place you have!! Thank you so much for looking after us, unfortunately we only had one night to spare, we would have loved to stay longer. We appreciated your personal attention to detail - booking our dinner reservation for us, recommending the sites and the chats. Our room had everything we could... More

My wife and I stayed for one night at Wilderness Manor in mid-February. This was my second visit and the first time for my wife. She loved her stay and found Gerald and JD utterly charming, as I promised she would. Their guest house is immaculate and the breakfasts superb. Wilderness is a small, attractive coastal town and staying at... More

Our first night on a road trip on the Garden Route in South Africa was a stay at the Wilderness Manor. We had a brilliant time there and were made to feel like family from the moment we arrived. A glass of wine was presented to us on arrival and we were given a gentle introduction to the area, where... More

My teenage daughter and I stayed at WM for three nights (our home base for touring the Garden Route) - everything was perfect and exceeded expectations! The guest house and grounds are beautifully decorated and impeccably maintained! The location -- quiet and peaceful. Our room was lovely, tastefully decorated and very large, and had a wonderful view of the lagoon.... More

My husband and I stayed with Gerald and JD for three nights. The atmosphere was very welcoming and we were given alot of helpful information about the area. The breakfasts are prepared with so much care and only the best ingredients wew used. Overall the feel about the guesthouse is very elegant and luxurious yet one feels so welcome and... More

We stayed with Gerald and JD last year and enjoyed their warm, first class hospitality so much that we were determined to return. In March we spent three nights with them and it was like returning to the home of friends. We had requested room number 4, which was the room we were in on the first visit. It is... More

We stayed in the Wilderness Manor for 2 nights. This was a very good experience. Gerald and JD are the perfect hosts. The breakfast was just excellent. Their restaurant recommendations were excellent. (our best restaurant experience in RSA was the girls restaurant in Wilderness). We can recommend very much this location.