The Old Trading Post
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Old Trading Post
17 Die Vleie Rd, Wilderness, Western Cape 6560, South Africa
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Free parking
Pets welcome
Lots to doAmenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Surfing
Hiking
Private parkingFree
Airport pick-up
Luggage Storage
Airport drop-off
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Property Description
With a stay at The Old Trading Post - Guest House in Wilderness, you'll be on a river, just steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and a 3-minute drive from Garden Route National Park. This bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Wilderness National Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Acrobranch Wildwoods.
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8.1/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.1
Amenities8.1
Location8.1
Service8.1
All 18 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: George Airport
(32.8 km)
Train: Goukamma Railway Station
(30.0 km)
Landmarks: Brownhooded Kingfisher Trail
(640m)
Landmarks: George Lakes Yacht Club
(1.5 km)
Landmarks: Island Lake
(1.5 km)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
1
The Garden Room-Double (+Kitchenette)
1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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2
Strelitzia Cottage (Self-Catering)
1 bunk bed and 1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Comfort Tent
1 double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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3
Lara's Room- (Double Bedroom)
1 double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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3
The Tin Room-(Twin Room)
2 single beds
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Guest Reviews
8.1/10
Very Good
18 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.1
- Amenities8.1
- Location8.1
- Service8.1
Average for similar properties in Wilderness
AI Summary
The rooms are cozy, aesthetically pleasing, and very clean. The hosts offer fantastic, hospitable service and excellent food. Guests highly recommend the delicious breakfast. The location provides easy access to explore the area.
kporte761170
April 14, 2025
Nice tented accommodation with a double bed and an outside shower / bathroom area, so more a warm weather spot. Only stayed one night, on a road trip, last minute booking. The only downside is the path/steps to the tent, very uneven and quite treacherous to walk up and down. The owner needs to sort these out asap as it is a bad accident waiting to happen.
audreyhellen1
March 23, 2025
Mike and Renee are excellent friendly hosts. Their accom is not chic stainless steel and glass but it is historical personal clean comfortable and well equipped. The old trading post is in a lovely quiet walking area but near to Wilderness and Knysna. It is literally an away from it all spot with all the home comforts you would expect. Breakfast is freshly cooked to order with all the usual array of fruit , coffee, meats, cheese , toast cereal etc. Peace and quiet were the name of the day. Loved it. Thank you both
Guest User
February 8, 2025
Staying locally and went for the much recommended pizza, we can say with confidence the pizza was fantastic. The hosts made us feel so welcome. The highlight was the desert which was a cheesecake on that particular evening, it was absolutely superb. Highly, highly recommended.
Guest User
January 21, 2025
A beautiful and well kept glamping tent with everything you need! It feels so relaxing and I love that it is so accessible and not far from anything in Wilderness. I would 100% recommend staying here and will definitely be back again.
Guest User
January 9, 2025
We really enjoyed our stay at the Old Trading Post in Die Vleie Road in Wilderness. The guest house is located in the countryside of Wilderness. The hosts Mike and Rene made us feel welcome and at home during our stay. I highly recommend the experience!
Guest User
November 28, 2024
Lovely breakfast and supper. Great value for money. Hosts pleasant. Dogs no problem. Peaceful place to stop over.
Guest User
November 17, 2024
This stay was a real highlight, the hosts Mike and Renee (and their 4 legged friends) were so friendly and accommodating. We wish we'd have stayed longer than 1 night. They gave us excellent hiking and birdwatching recommendations, turned around some laundry, and we paid for dinner, which was a real highlight. Served in the main house, Renee cooked us a delicious lamb curry, dessert and a bottle of locally sourced wine. Beeakfast was equally delicious and very plentiful. We really enjoyed our time here. The room was furnished in a rustic comfortable style and the beds were exceptionally comfortable. The location is great for exploring the local areas' beautiful surroundings.
Guest User
February 27, 2023
On our way from Cape Town to the Pure Nature Lodge in Paterson we stopped twice at The Old Trading Post for a one-night stop-over. We really enjoyed it and on the way back to Cape Town it felt already like coming home :-) And the pizza dinner was really outstanding - really the best pizza we ever had!!! Next time we try to stay longer for some more activities in Wilderness...
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Surfing
Off-site
Hiking
Private parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage Storage
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Shuttle Bus Service
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Languages Spoken
English
Afrikaans
Health & Wellness
Hiking
Kayaking
Off-site
Mountain Biking
Off-site
Parasailing
Off-site
Sailing
Off-site
Surfing
Off-site
Activities
Fishing
Public Areas
Barbecue
No Smoking in Public Areas
Vending Machine
Picnic Area
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Clothes Dryer
Business Services
Fax/Copying Service
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–20:00
Check-out: 06:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleSet menu
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Set menu:ZAR 110.00 (approx. NZD 10.25) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowedFree
Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1920
- Renovated: 2010
- Number of Rooms: 6
With a stay at The Old Trading Post - Guest House in Wilderness, you'll be on a river, just steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and a 3-minute drive from Garden Route National Park. This bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Wilderness National Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Acrobranch Wildwoods.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Victorian bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Victorian bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.