Garden Route · George

Self-Catering George Accommodation

Self-catering apartments and holiday homes in George — central Garden Route location, closest town to the airport and the Fancourt courses.

133 self-catering properties · Rated 9.2/10 on average · 108 Apartments · 18 Holiday homes · 6 Villas · 1 Country house · Sleeps 2–10
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About George

Self-catering in George, Western Cape

Self-catering accommodation in George splits between the town bowl (suburban houses and apartments within walking distance of shops and restaurants) and the Outeniqua mountain foothills (properties among pine plantations with views toward the sea). Fewer beachfront listings than Plett or Wilderness.

George is the Garden Route's arrival point — the airport handles most of the region's incoming traffic. The town also sits within 30 minutes of Mossel Bay (west) and 10 minutes of Wilderness (east), which makes it a logical base for a road-trip itinerary.

The Fancourt golf estate, Oubaai, and George Golf Club are all within reach. Self-catering stock catering to golfers tends to sit closer to Fancourt on the western side of town.

The neighbourhood

What these George listings are near

Aggregated across every property in the listings above. The more properties that name a place, the more central it is to this town.

  • 01
    Airport George Airport
    ≈ 24 min walk listed by 100 properties
  • 02
    Beach Herolds Bay Beach
    ≈ 9 min walk listed by 4 properties
When to book

Best time to visit George

March–May and September–November for mild weather and fewer crowds. December–February warm but busy; the golf courses fill up.

Common questions

George self-catering FAQs

Why book George over Plett or Knysna?
If you're flying in for 3–4 nights and want to see multiple Garden Route towns, George's central location saves driving. If you want to stay in one place the whole trip, Plett or Knysna have more atmosphere. George suits road-trip bases and golf-focused stays.
Which are the notable George golf courses?
Fancourt (3 courses including the Links, frequently ranked top in the country), Oubaai, and George Golf Club. Fancourt's Links requires member introduction but the Montagu and Outeniqua courses are open to visitors.
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