George Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

George Airport is 7-10 km and 10-15 minutes from the city centre, a far more convenient starting point for the Garden Route than Cape Town Airport, more than four hours away by car. Those basing themselves in town find lodging a few minutes from the terminal; those instead continuing straight along the coast can stop directly in Wilderness, already in the heart of the Garden Route, about twenty minutes away.

Near the airport

Airport area · A few minutes by car from the terminal, in the Groeneweide Park neighbourhood.

Best for: Those arriving late or leaving early who want to stay a few minutes from the terminal without paying for a higher-category hotel.

Pros

Low prices, useful for those staying just one night before renting a car for the Garden Route
Self-catering accommodation with its own kitchen, handy for a late arrival without having had dinner

Cons

Residential neighbourhood with no restaurants nearby
No round-the-clock reception as in a traditional hotel

Recommended hotels in this area

York-R102 Airport Road - Modern Comfort: Independent studio on the host's property, in Groeneweide Park, a few minutes from the terminal; reviews often mention the proximity to the airport.

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George

City centre · 7.8 km and about 10 minutes from the airport.

Best for: Those who want to stay in town, close to the golf course and the centre, with a short transfer from the airport.

Pros

A short walk from the George golf course and King George Park
A convenient starting point for renting a car and continuing along the Garden Route

Cons

George is a stopover town, with little to do in the evening besides the hotel restaurant
Some recent reviews flag rooms and breakfast in need of updating

Recommended hotels in this area

Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George: At the foot of the Outeniqua mountains, overlooking the George golf course; 109 rooms with mountain views.

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Wilderness

Nearby town · About 25 minutes and 25 km from the airport, along the N2 heading east.

Best for: Those continuing straight along the Garden Route who prefer to sleep right away among the lagoons and beaches of Wilderness, about twenty minutes from the airport.

Pros

You skip a night in town and start the Garden Route straight away among beaches and lagoons
An adults-only property with pools and valley views, far from the N2 traffic

Cons