Moontide Riverside Lodge

This is a pleasantly quirky hotel with rooms that are almost ‘Tree houses’. The rooms are compact, but also very comfortable and the amenities are very good. The location is superb and is where a river flows into the sea adjacent to the lovely town of ‘Wilderness’. Canoes are available to use on the river and a couple of miles upstream is a lovely walk to a beautiful waterfall.

Moontide - Unique, mystical, magical, uplifting with fabulous facilities catering for every need imaginable. Built on loving foundations and surroundings. An experience which will never be forgotten. Attention to detail, superb customer service, and care is at the very heart of Moontide. Our sincere thanks and appreciation to Maureen and her staff for making our stay enjoyable. We will never forget Moontide and will recommend this to all our friends and family. Long may Moontide continue to give joy and happiness to all. Denise & David Rossiter.

We had heard of Moontide from friends. Bookings were done on their Website without any problems. We were welcomed as old friends and made comfortable Everything about the establishment was awesome We arrived as clients, welcomed as friends and we left after three days as family.

This was a second stay at Moontide Riverside Lodge and again we enjoyed the wonderful hospitality and peace at this well-appointed establishment. The location could not better with easy access to restaurants, superb beaches, Wilderness Village, George and Knysna. The river frontage provide access to swimming, canoeing and beautiful walks on the doorstep thus offering something for everyone in a peaceful and relaxing setting. The staff are extremely knowledgeable with regards activities offered in the area and they were helpful in planning and maximizing our holiday / sightseeing experience whenever needed. Thank you for a superb "break away" - we will be back again.

The setting is just lovely and the team can’t be faulted. Breakfast was also extremely good. Our room however was dark, cluttered and with a musty smell. The owner needs to recognise that their possessions, while interesting, don’t make for great interior furnishings - limited surface spaces, cramped room, no hanging or shelf space for clothing (despite an abundance of knee level chests, cupboards filled with stuff, etc). The garden is also a mess. While I appreciate the natural setting, the low branches and many potted plants just drown out light and warmth. Just declutter, cut back in the garden and embrace “less is more”.

Moontide is a serene, boutique guesthouse on the banks of the Touw River, which flows out into the sea. The higgledy piggledy rooms and units sprawl from the Boathouse, with its own platform and wood burner on the river to Treetops, literally in the boughs. It has been curated with love and heart. We stayed in Moonriver, a comfortable family apartment with a mezzanine twin platform for kids (which my son loved) and a kitchenette with fridge. Nice touches were the bottle of port and glasses, complimentary use of the Kayaks to use on the river and the excellent breakfast. Our room was really comfortable but a little on the dark side - it could use some additional lighting. The shower was hot and powerful and the river is glorious to swim in - shallow, clear and safe. Candi gave us absolutely excellent advice on activities and we made good use of it. Kayaking upriver to the waterfall - about 1 1/2 hours each way with a 45 minute ‘hike’ (on wooden boards) to the waterfall was a real highlight. The falls are beautiful but wear shoes with grip as rhe rocks and boulders there can be slippery. Also - take a picnic! Wilderness is a small, pleasant, boho town but it’s such a shame the beautiful beach with its powder white sand is divorced from the rest of the community by the highway. A lovely spot to rest a couple of days and chill on one of the platforms with sunbeds and watch the sunset.

Of all the places I stayed at during my 15 day trip to South Africa, this is one property I wish I had stayed longer. The location is perfect, beside the Touw River. Of the two rooms we rented - Kingfisher and Boathouse, the latter was the closest to the water's edge where the canoes were parked, free for us to use as we wished. The breakfast included vegetarian and vegan options, a change from the other places where it was mostly eggs and bread. Each room is secluded and provides a private seating area with a fantastic view. The staff was super friendly and helpful, specially Candy who gave us the best recommendation to stay put and enjoy the day at Moontide, although the ocean is a few minutes away by walk and the village offered many options for lunch and dinner. Every room is beautifully decorated with small touches that make it special. Highly recommend staying at this place which is truly special just like the owner Maureen who came over to talk to each guest and made them feel welcome.

A spectacular African style room in a gorgeous location right on the river. I only stayed one night as part of a tour, but I could have relaxed and enjoyed this quiet spot for much longer. The staff were really nice, it was a secure location, and breakfast was great as well

We only stayed one night, but would have chosen to stay longer if time permitted. So many good things to report. A secluded location right on the river bank, comfortable quixotic rooms which have each been individually furnished by Maureen the owner from her overseas travels, and a warm welcome from Candi and JP (and the two cats) to make you feel right at home. That breakfast on the deck under the milkwood trees - once experienced, never forgotten. I'm sure there are other excellent options in Wilderness but we have found our 'go to' spot. Their excellent website shows it off to perfection.