Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

4.6 / 5.0

Outstanding(92 Ratings)

Nature lodge in Eastern Cape

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this nature lodge rental

Located in Port Alfred, Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve offers a large deck overlooking the Indian Ocean and bush. It features a private beach area, an Africa-shaped swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Eastern Cape

Nearby attractions

Hilton Methodist Church

93.6 mi

Kommandodrif-natuurreservaat

116.7 mi

Natuurreservaat Mpofu

68.7 mi

Our Heritage Museum

71.2 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Suite with Sea View

1 King • 710 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Suite with Sea View

1 King • 925 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Three-Bedroom House

1 King • 1 King • 1 King • 1 Sofa • 2884 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Executive Suite

1 Sofa • 1108 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

$$$$

4.6 / 5.0

Outstanding(92 Ratings)

Nature lodge in Eastern Cape

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this nature lodge rental

Located in Port Alfred, Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve offers a large deck overlooking the Indian Ocean and bush. It features a private beach area, an Africa-shaped swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Eastern Cape

Nearby attractions

Hilton Methodist Church

93.6 mi

Kommandodrif-natuurreservaat

116.7 mi

Natuurreservaat Mpofu

68.7 mi

Our Heritage Museum

71.2 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Suite with Sea View

1 King • 710 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Suite with Sea View

1 King • 925 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Three-Bedroom House

1 King • 1 King • 1 King • 1 Sofa • 2884 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Executive Suite

1 Sofa • 1108 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.6 / 5.0

Outstanding(92 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Fantastic! Definitely another stay coming up!

Oceana certainly exceeded our expectations from the time we arrived until the time we left. Friendly and accommodating staff, awesome food and a generally great environment to be in! Will definitely return for another holiday soon!

Nothing that I can think of.....

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Superb

location

none

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Amazing

Everything

Nothing

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

The stay was amazing , staff are exceptionally friendly and well trained

The food was superb, could have had a slightly varied breakfast menu though .

The gym needs a make over , it’s sun standard. The msin machine is difficult and cumbersome to use .

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Great hotel with amazing view over stunning sand dunes and beach

Great hotel, very kind and engaging staff, some of the best food we had in South Africa, beautiful views over the bay and the sand dunes and a lovely little game drive with the chance to see giraffes, many kind of antelope and much more. Amazing luxury ,picnic’ lunch right down by the ocean. Brilliant way to unwind and relax before travelling home.

3.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Good

Excellent location and beautiful lodge and rooms, stunning.

Did not realise there is very little game. Dinner, while very good, was exceptionally slow.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Staff were lovely and very welcoming . we tess as Lily enjoyed the experience but the soft furnishings really let down t

staff, views, size of room . drives. proximity to beach and easy transport there .

dining room and sitting room could easily be made so much better . the dining room is far too bright- lighting is not well thought out. Needs softer lighting , even decent size candles on tables would improve things if ambient lighting reduced. Shame not to create the right atmosphere if providing good food . Sitting room is a strange mix of clashing colours and fabrics . Not a welcoming space. wouldn’t be a massive outlay to improve it drastically and bring it up to the proper standard of a ‘luxury’ lodge.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

a small reserve and a leisurely pace. ( they don’t have any of the big 5 here)excellent staff and fabulous facilities

lovely large rooms, friendly helpful staff, excellent food, mini bar plus wine and nibbles in the room, picnic by the beach with transfers to and from, great views, great for a two night stay at the end of our holiday. Desmond the head ranger was very knowledgeable and served an excellent G&T midway through our game drive

everything was very good

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Home close to home 🏡

The while experience and the staff were so friendly and attentive to all our needs. They made my sisters birthday extra special.

Too short a stay! Just 1 night only but we will definitely be back

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Luxury resort if you want to be spoilt

Stunning room , spectacular views huge decking area, great all inclusive food and drink, well trained staff.Fantastic beach area to your self, you can opt food in you room

expensive, and wildlife drive is tame, we had strange sea mist i think common to this coast

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Superb

Wow, wow, wow. What an amazing place! We started with an amazing game drive on the private resort before we were enjoying our 7 course Christmas dinner. Breathtaking views, friendly staff and gorgeous rooms on top of that made our stay highly recommended.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

Exceptional! We stayed in an ocean room. The room is beautiful and spacious. Bathroom huge with a bath and double shower overlooking the ocean. The game drive was a pleasure and our guide, Desmond extremely knowledgeable. Food was outstanding and our all inclusive stay included great wine and other drinks in our bar fridge.

There is absolutely nothing not to like.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

amazing friendly staff! great food and amazing hospitality!

no complaints at all…

3.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Great room, but the rest of the experience did not live up to expectations.

Kitchen was not great. Food / coffee was cold on more than one occasion. Once the whole meal, which included salad leaves was heated in the micro - Very unprofessional for a 5-star facility. A facility like this could also do with some quality wine glasses, especially in the executive room. The beach is too far to really enjoy. Game reserve is also quite small.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Luxury and view to remember

Exceptional view of the Indian Ocean from the lodge. Suite very spacious, comfortable, private and ocean views from shower, bedroom and deck. Imaginative cuisine.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Stunning views and opulent rooms but disappointing food

Oceana has the perfect location for sea and bush lovers. We had exceptional views of the sea and some wildlife grazing from our room. The rooms are opulent and spacious. The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. The office staff always went an extra mile, and even printed personal documents for me upon request. The ranger, Desmond, was quite well-informed and kept us entertained during the game drive.

The food wasn’t great at all. At breakfast time the sausage was under-cooked and the omelette too dry. Even though there is a 3 course menu for dinner, the portion sizes are just too small. We also had a problem with housekeeping not cleaning our room until we asked at 15:30 on the second day. The games room also doesn’t have a variety in games.

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Par Excellence

Oceana was easily accessible from the R72 and on arrival, we had someone waiting to show us parking, carry our bags, and show us to our room. I traveled with my <6mo old baby and the staff was all so helpful in making my stay and eating experiences worthwhile, offering to hold the baby so I could find a comfortable way of eating etc... The place was cozy with fireplaces lit all over the lounges for dinner dining. The meals were all well prepared, barring one incident of a well-done lamb steak bcz it was a slow roast; but was quickly turned around as chef made cutlets from scratch. The lodge rooms were massive, typical Mantis style rooms, and a cot with baby linen was decked out in my room on arrival. They have an exquisite range of house wines complimentary during your stay. I loved the food, the room views, and the serenity of the area. We also had a custom game drive pf about an hour to accommodate the young kid. All staff is friendly and accommodative of the photo-life :-D . It was truly a serendipitous experience.

They should mark the deck area at the beach with a flag or anything to show it as a landmark. The few of us that did take the very stretchy walk down to the beach from the deck got lost coming back. We weren't able to see where we had come from. The pool area is a waterfall feature and not actually a pool you can swim from if you're in the lodges.

3.5 / 5.0

Jul 2022

not what you would expect for the price but overall a pleasant stay. good food and wine menu but average game drive and

breathtaking views and superb menu

lack of general maintenance and attention to finer detail.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Superb but, too short!

The service is excellent. Thulani was such a great host.

nothing to dislike

3.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Pleasant

The view and the staff are amazing! The suite was fantastic, barring below comments.

Couples massage not available, lunch substandard, only options for sparkling wine or champagne were obscenely expensive. Floor in room uneven and room not as clean as could be. Hairdryer not powerful enough.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Overall we had a fantastic experience

The picnic on the beach was lovely and we enjoyed the spa as well

Nothing we can think of.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

It was a wonderful honeymoon stay, we will always remember our stay here.

The staff were our favourite aspect of the stay. Tulani, Barry, Andre, Larry and the other staff members simply amazing to us. And we had a blast getting to know the other guests also. The plentiful food and wine was exceptional.

The gym was too small. The pool was too col.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

I wish I have booked more days .... wanna come back as in yesterday 😉😉

very clean and beautiful... staff so helpful and friendly 👏👏👏

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Luxurious, good for the soul!

We loved everything about the resort. The views are breathtaking. You have ocean wildlife and nature all in one. We spend hours exploring the most amazing sand dunes on the beach. The Staff go out of their way to ensure a lovely holiday and give a lot of personal attention. The food was amazing. The room was absolutely wow and very private.

Guests are not allowed to roam free on the property, even though there are no dangerous animals. You have to be accompanied by a guide.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

service was impeccable,food was great .I would come back here.

everything was perfect

nothing

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

our favourite place that we have stayed in.

Absolutely beautiful , we can’t wait to go back.. The staff and manager were attentive and so friendly, food excellent and stunning rooms. what more could one ask for,!

everything

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Eastern Cape?

The average price for a rental in Eastern Cape is $68 per night. This rental is $19 above the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve. Enjoy the water!

Is Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve?

We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

Nature lodge in Eastern Cape

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Eastern Cape

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Suite with Sea View

Deluxe Suite with Sea View

Three-Bedroom House

Executive Suite

Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

Nature lodge in Eastern Cape

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Eastern Cape

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Suite with Sea View

Deluxe Suite with Sea View

Three-Bedroom House

Executive Suite

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Eastern Cape?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve?

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