Wilderness, South Africa

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Salt & Sand

Classic Lodge
Communal Pool
Honeymoon
Romantic
Waterfront Views
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Overview

COMFORT
AC
Bathtub
Fans
Pool
QUICK FACTS
5
Rooms
Cancellation POLICY
Moderate, typically 100% from 15 days
Kids POLICY
From 16
Nestled between the Indian Ocean and the Wilderness Lagoon, Salt & Sand is a new, intimate five-room boutique guesthouse perched above the dunes in one of the wildest stretches of the Garden Route. A short walk down a wooden staircase leads to an untouched beach made for long sunrise walks, reflective pauses, and dramatic sundowners rather than swimming. The house unfolds across two levels with a relaxed, open-plan living space and pool terrace below, and four expansive ocean-facing rooms above. Heated outdoor pool.
Access Type
Road Access Only
Transfer Time from Airstrip
25
mins
Baggage limit
kg
Soft-bag only
Wildlife Highlights
Dolphins
Birding
Great for birders

Location

Getting there

Fly into George Airport (GRJ) followed by a 25 minutes’ drive. Off-street parking available.

COMFORT
AC
Bathtub
Fans
Pool
Vehicle
WI-FI
Available in all areas
Medical
Low risk of Malaria & Yellow Fever
Insect protection
Standard coastal precautions. Repellent recommended in summer evenings.
Activities
Beach walks, lagoon exploration, village dining, coastal drives, photography, sundowners by the fire

Our Favorite Rooms

The upstairs ocean-view rooms are the clear standouts, offering uninterrupted sea views from elevated vantage points and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in Wilderness. Expect extra-large room sizes, king-size extra-length beds, ceiling fans, Nespresso machines, and either a spacious shower or bath-and-shower combination, all designed to maximise comfort and calm. The Pearl Suite works well for guests who prefer immediate access to the living areas and pool terrace.

Dining

Breakfast is served daily in the open-plan living area or on the pool terrace. Complimentary tea time with drinks and snacks is offered each afternoon. There is no dinner service, but Wilderness village, just a five-minute drive, offers excellent casual dining and sundowner spots.

Packing Tips

Windbreaker for coastal breezes, walking shoes for beach hikes, warm layers for evenings by the boma, and binoculars for dawn sea-watching.

Insider Tips

Arrive back at the house before sunset and linger at the boma fire with a drink in hand — it’s where the atmosphere truly comes alive. Early risers should take the beach walk at first light, when the sand is untouched and the coastline feels completely private. Abalone Room is the only room without a full ocean view, offering mountain views with a glimpse of sea

Reserve type
Conservation
Low-impact boutique stay set within a sensitive dune, ocean and lagoon ecosystem along the Wilderness coastline
Conservation fee
No Conservation Fee
per person per day

Conservation Efforts

Small-scale operations, minimal guest numbers, and thoughtful integration into the natural dune landscape

Per Room, Per Night from
2952
Per Room
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