Located in Wilderness, Interlaken guest house offers suites with a balcony overlooking Island Lake and Outeniqua Mountain. It features an outdoor pool, a sun terrace, a garden, and free Wi-Fi. Interlaken guest house has elegantly decorated rooms with wooden furniture and tiled floors. Each of the spacious rooms has a seating area with a satellite TV. Guests can start their day with a rich breakfast buffet before exploring the surrounding area. Special diet menus are available. Canoeing, swimming, surfing, sailing, cycling, horse riding, and paragliding are some of the activities guests can experience. They can also visit the un-spoilt beaches that are only minutes away. Interlaken is 22.4 km away from the George Airport and halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Free private parking is possible on site the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Wilderness

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jason
    South Africa South Africa
    The views of the lake were absolutely breathtaking! The staff were kind, attentive and just lovely people - special shoutout Ian and his lovely wife for the amazing hospitality!
  • Nikhil
    Botswana Botswana
    The view was absolutely amazing. The hosts were wonderful and lovely. All the amenities you need are available. Our stay was very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious.
  • Shelley
    South Africa South Africa
    Stunning view, gorgeous breakfasts! Very comfy room.
  • Petra
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms are comfortable, view amazing, breakfast delicious, pool great, location excellent, serving wonderful.
  • Sabelo
    South Africa South Africa
    The environment was homeky, Kevin and his wife--such friendly people-superp views.
  • Pablo
    Spain Spain
    We had an absolutely exceptional stay at Interlaken Guest house. It is perfectly located with stunning view towards the lake. The hosts were providing us with fantastic breakfast that was every day a bit different so you would never get bored....
  • S
    Siseko
    South Africa South Africa
    The views it offered, and its location right next to N2
  • Armin
    Sweden Sweden
    We loved our stay at Interlaken. The room was clean and fresh, with a wondeful view. We had our own balcony/garden where we were able to sit and enjoy Wilderness. We also enjoyed the pool-area with the wonderful view. Great breakfast and the best...
  • Mpho
    South Africa South Africa
    The room was clean, and great view from the balcony
  • Emileh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning views! Amazing hosts, and delicious breakfast.

Managed by Engelbrecht Family

Company review score: 9.9Based on 107 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Engelbrecht family has been living in the area for over 15 years, surrounded by the ocean!

Property information

Interlaken Guest House is owned and managed by the Engelbrecht family. Today we are very proud to offer what we believe is one of the top guest houses in Wilderness having won several excellence awards from Booking. com and various other organisations.

Neighbourhood information

Wilderness is a quiet Village with a lot of character and some excellent restaurants we also have one of the best beaches on this coastline. There are plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing, paragliding, kitesurfing to name but a few

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of Interlaken Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Water slide
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules
Interlaken Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

FAQs about Interlaken Guest House

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Interlaken Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Interlaken Guest House include:

    • Suite
    • Double

  • Interlaken Guest House is 3.1 miles from the centre of Wilderness. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Interlaken Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bike tours
    • Game drives

  • Check-in at Interlaken Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at Interlaken Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Interlaken Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.