Located just one hour’s drive from the city of East London, Miarestate Hotel & Spa is a 5-star luxury family resort set upon 740 hectares of pristine wildlife estate.
Here, at the gateway to the spectacular Wild Coast, guests are beckoned by the rugged beauty of surroundings and the promise of adventure in an unspoiled wilderness.
Miarestate Hotel & Spa offers a variety of 5-star luxury accommodation, designed around the needs of active, adventure-seeking families.
Facilities include the highly popular Miarestate Restaurant, spa, fitness centre, pool – and a host of activities for all ages.
Couples, families and children of all ages are welcome to relax, have fun, and discover a world blessed by the spirit of Africa.
In this magical place, where rolling green hills meet the deep blue sea, your family adventure awaits.
Miarestate has a variety of child-friendly deluxe boutique hotel suites. All combine traditional styling with contemporary elements, and feature works by local artist Mark Whyte.
The 9 double suites include: 3 Deluxe Suites, 4 Superior Suites and 2 Executive Suites. Additional beds or cots may be pre-arranged for children.
Enjoy stunning views of the rolling green hills and garden, as you dream up your next adventure from your Deluxe Suite.
The Suite sleeps 2, but an additional cot may be pre-arranged.
Guests of spacious Executive Suites have use of a private heated plunge pool, garden, outdoor shower and patio.
The Suite sleeps 2, but an additional sleeper stretcher or cot may be pre-arranged.
Superior Suites offer comfort and luxury, designed for families, with patio, private garden and outdoor shower.
Whether you want a light snack or a lavish meal, the restaurant at Miarestate is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can also enjoy a casual meal on a deck, poolside, or in the privacy of your room.
Dinner menu changes daily, according to seasonality and availability.
Guests are treated to the finest and freshest locally sourced ingredients, such as seafood from local fishermen and vegetables from growers in the area.
For connoisseurs, the award-winning wine list offers the best from the Cape Wine Region.
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The Spa Miarestate invites you to enter a world of grace and beauty, with an enticing range of wellness treatments available to hotel guests and day visitors.
From full body massages and hot stone manicures and pedicures, to deep-cleansing facials and luxurious bubble baths.
The Spa Miarestate offers a heavenly assortment of treatments to soothe and relax body, mind and soul, provided by qualified spa care specialists.
Fitness gym is dedicated to those in pursuit of good health. Keep up your fitness regime and kick off your day with a session in the gym, equipped with all the essentials for a decent workout.
Refresh yourself in outdoor swimming pool.
Miarestate has established a wide array of on-site activities and adventures to keep you and your family active and entertained throughout your stay.
You can discuss and book your activities with any of the front office staff or activities facilitators.
Morgans Bay in East London is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing.
The view from Dolphin Point is breath-taking and catch sightings of dolphins at play.
East London has own mini game reserve. Lions are not the only animals to be seen, there are Tigers, Cheetah, Giraffe, Crocodile, White Camel, Zebra, Antelope and bunches of Birds in the park.
For some time out, or family bonding time, Miarestate has some excellent bass fishing on the property. The coastline also offers unique experiences for catching, amongst others, White and Black Mussel Crackers, Bluefish and Cob.
The 720 hectare property boasts outstanding natural beauty, with over 390 bird species. Enjoy an unforgettable up-close experience with the majestic giraffe and learn more about the history and the areas surrounding Haga-Haga.
Experience the rugged beauty of the Wild Coast from a truly unique perspective. Take to the skies for a helicopter tour and prepare yourself for an absolutely breath-taking ride.
For the romantics and the adventurers, there’s nothing quite like riding one of the magnificent Miarestate horses over the rolling hills and to the beach.
Take in the fresh air and stunning scenery with an energising mountain bike ride. Try magnificent 35km bike trail or simply explore the property at your preferred pace and distance.
Miarestate has a number of opportunities for unique beach picnics and barbeques. Very popular with honeymooners, as well as parents.
Sea kayaking is a great way to get close to marine life without disturbing the environment.
Searching for beautiful or unusual sea life and shells along the coastline is a wonderfully relaxing hobby.
The intensely beautiful sunsets at Miarestate are some of the most spectacular in the country – not to be missed!
Every year between July – December, the East London coastline is visited by Humpback whales and Southern Right Whales, migrating from their freezing feeding grounds off Antarctica to the warmer waters of the East Coast of South Africa.
Dedicated Zebra Zone children’s centre and activity programmes have been specifically designed to ensure that you can indulge in guilt-free pampering and relaxation, knowing that your children are safe.
Miarestate is specially geared for active families travelling with children.
The Zebra Zone is a supervised clubhouse and play centre for kids, with activity programmes that cater for all ages and interests. All programmes have been carefully designed by a qualified foundation phase teacher, to include developmental play as part of a fun-filled holiday programme.
The Zebra Zone offers an array of themed activities that range from learning traditional Xhosa games and crafts, such as beadwork and making clay animals, to exciting nature drives, guided bush walks, survival skills and an outdoor obstacle course.
Making use of its glorious location, it also offers seaside activities such as beachcombing, and collecting seashells and other treasures.
On cooler days, the hotel lounge and library offer hours of entertainment with a variety of board games and puzzles.
Families are invited to relax in the warmth of the open fireplace and take in the magnificent views.
After-hours child minding services are available by arrangement.
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Bosbokstrand RoadHaga HagaEast LondonEastern CapeSouth Africa