The Hawthorn

Boutique Hotel • George

Rooms

Garden Studios

Standard Rooms

Superior Rooms

Deluxe Rooms

Manor Suites

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Wine & Dine

Dining at The Forester Restaurant.

Enjoy hearty, thoughtfully prepared dishes in a warm and elegant restaurant setting. With garden views, inviting interiors, and boutique-hotel charm, The Forester Restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience for guests and visitors alike.

Our functions

Memorable events in exceptional spaces.

The Hawthorn offers elegant, adaptable spaces for corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, private lunches, dinners, birthdays, showers, and special celebrations. From intimate boardroom sessions to larger banquet-style events, each space can be arranged around your needs, guest count, and occasion. Learn more about our function spaces.

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Moments from around the hotel.

Follow along for the latest updates, seasonal specials, dining moments, events, celebrations, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from The Hawthorn.

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A landmark in george

A historic hotel, reimagined for modern stays.

Nestled in the leafy suburb of Heatherlands at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains, The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel is one of George's most storied addresses — a landmark property that has graced the Garden Route since the 1940s, lovingly restored to its former grandeur and reimagined for the modern traveller.

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Old-world charm meets contemporary luxury in every corner of this celebrated five-star retreat. Manicured gardens, a sparkling swimming pool, and beautifully considered interiors create a sense of arrival that lingers long after checkout. Linger over a long lunch at The Forester Restaurant with its sweeping garden views, unwind in our intimate whisky and wine tasting room, or raise a glass in the Pronk Bar as the Garden Route evening settles in.

For those seeking a venue as memorable as the occasion itself, The Hawthorn offers grand conference facilities, intimate executive boardrooms, and a wedding venue with a growing international reputation.

Warm hospitality. Timeless elegance. Unmistakably Hawthorn.

Guest Reviews

Loved by guests who have stayed, dined, and celebrated with us.

Read what guests have to say about their experience at The Hawthorn, from boutique accommodation and warm hospitality to memorable dining, functions, and special occasions.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A World-Class Stay! I had the pleasure of arranging accommodation at this wonderful hotel for two of Emery Soft Fruit’s directors visiting from the UK. The feedback and experience were exceptional, with world-class hospitality, beautiful surroundings, and outstanding comfort. One of the highlights was how lovely it was to wake up to peacocks right outside the windows — such a special and memorable touch that made their stay even more unique! Thank you for providing such excellent accommodation and making their visit so memorable. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for exceptional hospitality and a truly special experience. Five stars all the way!
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Kala Combrink
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Sunday breakfast cannot be beaten, serene location, great service and delicious food, excellent coffee, good value for money.
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Andreio Fick
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One of the hidden gems in George.
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Charles Meyer
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Great service and wonderful food. Rooms are exceptional.
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Jaco Verster
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Beautiful and very good food. Definitely a place to enjoy some private and good times with friends and family.
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Melinda was our waiter she was excellent. The hotel is very beautiful and the restaurant is great. Views are amazing.
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