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About this property
Perched on a hill, The Tops is a 5-minute walk from the beach and offers panoramic views over the Wilderness and Indian Ocean. It features a lush garden and barbecue facilities. The bright rooms feature large windows and come fitted with a fan, electric blankets and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Towels and linen are provided and each room has a private bathroom. Breakfast at The Tops can be served in the privacy of your room upon request. A number of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines can be found within 1.2 mi. The Wilderness and Garden Route area features a variety of activities ranging from canoeing, hiking and paragliding. For golfing, the Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate and Dolphin Creek Golf Estate are within 30 minutes’ drive. George Airport is 15 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mareike
Germany
“Amazing location right by the town but high on a hill overlooking the beautiful Wilderness beach. Tom was really friendly and made me feel so comfortable. Sleeping with the sound of the ocean was really relaxing. I had an unforgettable stay here.” - Shelley
Canada
“Amazing service. Can walk to all the restaurants. And the beach. Located high above the street so good for birds and nature viewing” - Ashwell
South Africa
“The view is amazing… Tom and the stuff were great hosts. The breakfast was delicious” - Daliusd
United States
“There is nothing not to like. The views from your balcony, friendly owners and staff, and WiFi excellent.” - Roger
United Kingdom
“We had a characterful room with a four-poster bed and its own section of the terrace with beautiful views due to its elevated position. The breakfast was delicious and generous. The host was caring and helpful and the staff very friendly. We loved...” - David
United Kingdom
“A really warm welcome from the manager, Tom, who told us all about the area and thi gs to do. Breakfast was very good. Lots of steps though - but that was mentioned on the booking page. The payback for all the steps was the magnificent view!” - Zulu
South Africa
“The staff is friendly and welcoming. Breakfast is fresh” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location with stunning views. Friendly and attentive host. Lovely rooms with character.” - Paul
Canada
“Tom our host was so gracious, friendly and helpful. The views from our balcony were stunning, the common area’s were all so inviting and decorated beautifully. Our breakfast was delicious and plentiful I have many dietary needs that Tom made...” - Valerie
South Africa
“Our host Tom was exceptional. We had a fabulous stay. I will recommend The Tops, any day.”
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Company info
Property info
Languages Spoken
Afrikaans,EnglishArea info
Restaurants
- Quite a few in the Wilderness Village
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Amenities of The Tops
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- River view
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Lake view
- Sea view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)Off-site
- Live music/PerformanceOff-site
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- Beach
- Tennis equipmentAdditional charge
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Mini golfAdditional charge
- SnorkelingOff-site
- RacquetballOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingOff-site
- BowlingOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingOff-site
- WindsurfingOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- TV
Food & Drink
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Hair/Beauty salon
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
General
- Electric blankets
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
- Fitness
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness centerAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please inform The Tops of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.