Ilita Lodge

Set on a hilltop above Great Brak River on the Garden Route, this four-star lodge looks out over the river mouth and the ocean while staying a short drive from the beaches. Guests choose between lodge rooms with private sea-view balconies and self-catering units with braai areas, and there is a pool, a coffee shop and restaurant, a playground and secure parking. Pets are accepted in designated units, and some self-catering units have enclosed gardens, which makes the place practical for travelling dogs.