Set in a spectacular and unique environment, Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve offers a luxurious boutique hotel experience in a wildlife reserve overlooking the Indian Ocean.
It is where heaven, earth and ocean meet.
Don't choose between beach and safari: you can have both. Oceana is perfectly set within a pristine 740 Hectare wildlife sanctuary, with easy access to a 7km stretch of private beach.
Spacious and airy, all of luxury accommodation options offer captivating views of the sand and sea, framed by indigenous shrubs and trees that create an easy island-living feeling.
Hotel's team believes it’s all in the details - true comfort, aesthetic appeal and of course, unsurpassed levels of service. Highly trained, discreet staff are standing by to provide you with a world-class, personalised experience ensuring that your stay is absolutely perfect, every day.
Each of the 4 Ocean Suites are comfortable and spacious. The large lounge area opens onto a considerable and private wooden deck, providing a 180° view of the ocean and the reserve.
The Suites also feature "his and hers" separate bathrooms with a "shower with a view" in "his" and a jet bath in "hers".
After a quick orientation of the lodge and facilities start your Ocean Suite experience with a leisurely lunch on the deck.
Take in the endless views of the ocean and Reserve, then head to your suite to freshen up for a game drive. Return to a freshly turned down room and sit down to a private dinner on your suite’s deck.
Enjoy a great night’s sleep and wake up refreshed to watch the Reserve animals walk past your windows. After wholesome breakfast, then take a trip to the beach to relax and unwind.
While you're there, why not enjoy a delicious beach picnic? Then head to the spa for a couple's massage, after which you can return to your suite for a luxury designer bubble bath.
Follow this with a 5 course gourmet meal, to be savoured while you think about your next day’s adventures.
Each of the 3 Lodge Suites are individually appointed, drawing inspiration from regional artefacts, as well as the indigenous animals that guests are likely to encounter within the reserve.
The Suites form part of the main lodge, with easy access to the games room.
After a quick orientation of the lodge and facilities your Lodge suite experience starts with a relaxing lunch on the deck.
Head straight to the spa for a heavenly couples massage, followed by a sundowner trip to the beach deck.
Arrive back at your suite to a freshly turned down room.
Enjoy a private dinner on your suite deck, as you watch wild animals walk past to the watering hole.
Upon waking the next morning, refreshed and revived, you can enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of your surrounds from the comfort of your bed.
After breakfast drive through the reserve by one of rangers, followed by a beach lunch picnic.
Return to your room for a decadent bubble bath, followed by a private dinner. Then rest amongst the finest linens and dream of your next day's activities.
Expect only the freshest, most beautifully crafted and mouth-watering meals.
Private Dining & Beach Picnics available.
Compact gym provides guests with endless and spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and the Reserve.
Escape to a place of deep relaxation, accompanied by the soft sounds of authentic birdsong and flowing water.
Enjoy a clear view of the ocean waves breaking from Africa shaped rock pool, situated at the lodge.
Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve is located on the malaria-free Sunshine Coast in the Eastern Cape, where more daylight hours than any other South African holiday destination.
This means more time to enjoy the many attractions, activities and facilities available to guests.
The oldest pub in South Africa, along with numerous galleries and curio shops, make this off-beat village a "must do".
Explore 7km of pristine unspoilt beach at your leisure, or simply lounge or picnic on the superbly located beach deck.
Experience the thrill of encounters with Africa’s famous Big 5. Visit any of the Big 5 reserves within an hours' drive.
Book half day or full day trips with an accredited guide, in diverse habitats that produce a good variety of birds.
Enjoy a leisurely cruise and take in the beauty of the Kowie River in Port Alfred or the Kariega River in Kenton-on-Sea.
Active outdoor enthusiasts can hire canoes from various operators, to view the river birds, vegetation and wildlife.
Cherish the memories of your stay, with selection of Africa-inspired gifts and Oceana branded clothing.
Launch from the Kowie River with licensed skippers. Species range from varieties of "red fish" to seasonal Kob.
Pool, shuffleboard, card and board games are available for some serious unwinding with family and friends.
Drive just 20 minutes to enjoy a leisurely round of 9 or 18 holes at either of the two top 100 golf courses in the area.
A historical and cultural icon, Grahamstown is home of the National Arts Festival and Rhodes University.
Calm walks or adrenaline-pumping gallops? Bush and beach rides are available to riders of all levels of experience.
Bustling little jewel of the Sunshine Coast. Visit the museums or soak up the sun at the two blue flag beaches.
Home to more than 220 bird and 30 animal species. Daily game drives offer sightings of giraffe, rhino and more.
Port Alfred offers spectacular and colourful offshore reef dives, ranging from beginner dives to advanced.
Intimate beach weddings on the beach deck overlooking the flowing dunes and breaking waves. With bigger weddings may be used a beautiful grassed area that overlooks the lodge, reserve and Indian Ocean.
Whales visit for about six months each year. Get up close to the 6th (and largest) unofficial member of the Big 5.
OCEANA BEACH AND WILDLIFE RESERVE
R72 Riet RiverPort AlfredEastern CapeSouth Africa