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9.2

95 reviews

Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

R72 Main Road, Riet River, Port Alfred, 6170, South Africa

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Private pool

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

Welcome to Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve, a luxurious 5-star hotel nestled in the heart of South Africa, just a short 6mi drive from the vibrant city center of Port Alfred. This exclusive retreat is located at R72 Main Road, Riet River, offering guests a serene escape surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.

Guests can indulge in the ultimate relaxation experience with a private pool, spa/wellness packages, and a complimentary private beach area. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi, and private parking for added convenience. With a range of premium amenities such as a steam room, spa, fitness center, and on-site restaurant, Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve ensures a truly unforgettable stay.

With rave reviews from 95 satisfied guests, Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve promises a lavish and tranquil retreat in an idyllic South African setting. Escape to this elegant paradise where every detail is crafted for the utmost comfort and enjoyment, ensuring a memorable stay for all travelers seeking a luxurious getaway. Prices start at a minimum, offering exceptional value for a premium experience.

Take your relaxation to the next level with a leisurely dip in one of our serene outdoor pools. Pool 1 is available all year round and boasts a shallow end, perfect for unwinding while still enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding beauty. Whether you're soaking up the sun or simply taking in the tranquil atmosphere, our pools offer a refreshing escape for every guest.

Satisfy your cravings with a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant, where family-friendly ambiances meet a diverse menu featuring seafood, local delicacies, international cuisines, European flavors, and delightful grill barbeque options. With something to tantalize every taste bud, our restaurant ensures a delightful dining experience that perfectly complements your luxurious stay at Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve.

For your convenience, we accept a range of payment methods to ensure a seamless and hassle-free experience. Leave your cash worries behind as we welcome Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. With these convenient payment options, you can focus on enjoying your stay and making the most of our premium amenities, stunning vistas, and unparalleled service at our lavish South African retreat.

Closest airports

East London Airport

60.7mi

Most popular amenities

Private pool

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Steam room

Spa tub

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Patio

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

Three-Bedroom House in Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

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House, 3 Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

2885 sqft

Private pool

Spa tub

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Located in the reserve, this private house offers free Wi-Fi and is decorated with handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artifacts. It has a private hot tub surrounded by a wooden deck that offers views of the bush and the ocean. There is a spacious lounge with a fireplace, and the private bathrooms are each fitted with a spa bath and shower and come with free toiletries.

Deluxe Suite with Sea View in Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

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Deluxe Suite, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

915 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Featuring a private wooden deck with panoramic views of the ocean and the bush, this suite is decorated with an animal theme and handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artifacts. The suite offers 2 bathrooms, 1 with a double shower and the other with a spa bath. There is a mini-bar and a living room with a flat-screen satellite TV.

Standard Suite with Sea View in Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

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Suite, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

710 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Featuring free Wi-Fi, this suite is decorated with an animal theme and handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artifacts. It offers a private wooden deck and a seating area with a flat-screen satellite TV. The spacious bathroom comes with a walk-in shower and a spa bath.

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House Standard, 3 Bedroom

2885 sqft

Spa tub

Kitchen

Balcony

Free wifi

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Located in the reserve, this private house offers free Wi-Fi and is decorated with handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artifacts. It has a private hot tub surrounded by a wooden deck that offers views of the bush and the ocean. There is a spacious lounge with a fireplace, and the private bathrooms are each fitted with a spa bath and shower and come with free toiletries.

Executive Suite in Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

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Executive Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1110 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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This suite has a balcony, flat-screen TV and air conditioning.

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Lodge Standard

1 King Size Bed

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LODGE standard includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

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3 Bedroom

Spa tub

Kitchen

Balcony

Free wifi

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Double Room, Ocean View

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Double ocean view

Room

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Standard Room

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House

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House Standard

Deluxe Suite

x8

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Suite Deluxe

Suite Luxury

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Suite Luxury

Guest reviews

9.2

95 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Anthony

8.2

March 2024

Location is stunning. Rooms were incredibly spacious and luxurious. Staff obviously very proud of the hotel and worked hard to make our stay enjoyable.

This is not a game reserve. Any pretence to this is misplaced. But the rangers are very dedicated and obviously take pride in their work. Main disappointment was the food. If you want to put beef Wellington on the menu you'd have thought the chef would know that it's not served with raw pastry for example. Dining room is too small to have much of an atmosphere so conversations are held in whispers. Apart from the obnoxious guests who felt it was acceptable to continue business calls during mealtimes at the top of their voices. Sadly the hotel can't do anything about people's manners.

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Janet

8.2

February 2023

staff, views, size of room . drives. proximity to beach and easy transport there .

dining room and sitting room could easily be made so much better . the dining room is far too bright- lighting is not well thought out. Needs softer lighting , even decent size candles on tables would improve things if ambient lighting reduced. Shame not to create the right atmosphere if providing good food . Sitting room is a strange mix of clashing colours and fabrics . Not a welcoming space. wouldn’t be a massive outlay to improve it drastically and bring it up to the proper standard of a ‘luxury’ lodge.

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1cwy

9.1

July 2022

Oceana was easily accessible from the R72 and on arrival, we had someone waiting to show us parking, carry our bags, and show us to our room. I traveled with my <6mo old baby and the staff was all so helpful in making my stay and eating experiences worthwhile, offering to hold the baby so I could find a comfortable way of eating etc... The place was cozy with fireplaces lit all over the lounges for dinner dining. The meals were all well prepared, barring one incident of a well-done lamb steak bcz it was a slow roast; but was quickly turned around as chef made cutlets from scratch. The lodge rooms were massive, typical Mantis style rooms, and a cot with baby linen was decked out in my room on arrival. They have an exquisite range of house wines complimentary during your stay. I loved the food, the room views, and the serenity of the area. We also had a custom game drive pf about an hour to accommodate the young kid. All staff is friendly and accommodative of the photo-life :-D . It was truly a serendipitous experience.

They should mark the deck area at the beach with a flag or anything to show it as a landmark. The few of us that did take the very stretchy walk down to the beach from the deck got lost coming back. We weren't able to see where we had come from. The pool area is a waterfall feature and not actually a pool you can swim from if you're in the lodges.

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Alutha

9.1

August 2022

Oceana has the perfect location for sea and bush lovers. We had exceptional views of the sea and some wildlife grazing from our room. The rooms are opulent and spacious. The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. The office staff always went an extra mile, and even printed personal documents for me upon request. The ranger, Desmond, was quite well-informed and kept us entertained during the game drive.

The food wasn’t great at all. At breakfast time the sausage was under-cooked and the omelette too dry. Even though there is a 3 course menu for dinner, the portion sizes are just too small. We also had a problem with housekeeping not cleaning our room until we asked at 15:30 on the second day. The games room also doesn’t have a variety in games.

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Takudzwa

10

December 2023

The tranquil & relaxed setting was absolutely refreshing & the ocean views from our suite were stunning. Kudos to the chefs for the amazing food and all the friendly and accommodating staff for being quite helpful. We enjoyed every bit of the game drive & lunch on the beach which was the highlight of our stay.

Nothing we can think of

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Sandy

10

July 2023

Oceana certainly exceeded our expectations from the time we arrived until the time we left. Friendly and accommodating staff, awesome food and a generally great environment to be in! Will definitely return for another holiday soon!

Nothing that I can think of.....

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Janine

10

April 2022

We loved everything about the resort. The views are breathtaking. You have ocean wildlife and nature all in one. We spend hours exploring the most amazing sand dunes on the beach. The Staff go out of their way to ensure a lovely holiday and give a lot of personal attention. The food was amazing. The room was absolutely wow and very private.

Guests are not allowed to roam free on the property, even though there are no dangerous animals. You have to be accompanied by a guide.

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Annabel

10

March 2023

Great hotel, very kind and engaging staff, some of the best food we had in South Africa, beautiful views over the bay and the sand dunes and a lovely little game drive with the chance to see giraffes, many kind of antelope and much more. Amazing luxury ,picnic’ lunch right down by the ocean. Brilliant way to unwind and relax before travelling home.

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Beverley

10

February 2023

lovely large rooms, friendly helpful staff, excellent food, mini bar plus wine and nibbles in the room, picnic by the beach with transfers to and from, great views, great for a two night stay at the end of our holiday. Desmond the head ranger was very knowledgeable and served an excellent G&T midway through our game drive

everything was very good

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Heather

9.1

April 2023

The food was superb, could have had a slightly varied breakfast menu though .

The gym needs a make over , it’s sun standard. The msin machine is difficult and cumbersome to use .

Points of Interest Around Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

Airports

East London Airport

60.7mi

Restaurants

Cuisines

  • Seafood
  • Local
  • International
  • European
  • GrillBbq
  • 0

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • With view

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

Private pool

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Steam room

Spa tub

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Patio

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property