Accommodation in George
Looking for George Accommodation?
There's a lot about this growing and thriving city that many South Africans are not aware of, especially when you're just after the most affordable accommodation in George through AirBnB. But 28 on Caledon has it all for you.
Did you know that George is the second largest city in the Western Cape?
It's not only a popular holiday and conference centre, but the business and commercial trade makes it the capital city of the Garden Route. If you're looking for a place to stay, you have a wide variety of options, from bed and breakfasts to guesthouses and hotels, there's no shortage of accommodation specials in George. Our city lies halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, backed by the northern Outeniqua Mountains and bordered by the southern Indian Ocean, giving it a diverse landscape to explore and discover.
Things to Do in George
Below is a brief list of things to do in George, but there is much more to explore in the Garden Route.
Golf
George has five International standard golf courses.
Beach
Visit the long, white Wilderness beach, or the cosy and safe Victoria Bay.
Redberry Farm
Pick juicy strawberries, take the kids for a pony ride, explore the maze and enjoy a cup of tea here (+27 44 870 7123).
The Railway
Relax on a trip through the Outeniqua Mountains in the railway's power van (+27 82 490 5627).
Museums
George Museum (+27 44 873 5343)
Railway Museum (+27 44 801 8289)
Markets
Sedgefield Market on Saturdays between 7.30am and 2pm.
George Market on Saturdays between 7.30am and 2pm.
Breweries & Wine Estates
Misty Meadows Brewery (+27 82 775 5209)
Robertson Brewery (+27 44 874 3412)
Herold Wines (+27 72 833 8223)
The Botanical Gardens
Take a casual stroll through the Garden Route Botanical Gardens. Be sure to visit the Herbrarium and Medicinal mound, if you like that kind of thing.
Bird Watching
Rondevlei Bird Hide between Wilderness and Sedgefield.
Malachite Bird Hide at Langvlei between Wilderness and Sedgefield.
George Golf Clubs
There are a lot of golf clubs in George, widely regarded as the mecca of golf in South Africa. Below you can find a list of golf clubs available to play in George, all within a short drive from 28 on Caledon guesthouse.
Kingswood Golf Estate
Fancourt Country Club
George Golf Club
Golfers Club
The Links
Glenwood Short Golf Course
Oubaai Golf Course
Dolphin's Creek Golf Estate
Pinnacle Point Golf Club
Pezula Championship Golf Course
Sedge Links Golf Course
Albertinia Golf Club
Average Weather in George, South Africa
George has an oceanic climate, with warm summers, and mild to chilly winters. It is one of the highest rainfall regions in South Africa. Most rain falls in the winter and spring months, brought by the humid sea winds from the Indian Ocean.