Luxury Hotel · South Africa
Morukuru Beach Lodge
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At a glance
Available to be booked as a sprawling private residence or as a number of smaller suites, the Morukuru Beach Lodge is not only one of South Africa’s finest luxury properties but also a great place to get up close and personal with the country’s world-class wildlife.
Each of the individual suites at the Morukuru Beach Lodge has been thoughtfully designed to reflect the gorgeous beauty of the surrounding natural environment, and guests will enjoy panoramic views wherever they look.
The enviable location of the Morukuru Beach Lodge lends itself beautifully to a host of activities and outdoor pursuits. Besides enjoying relaxing spa treatments and exercise classes, guests staying at the property will also be able to take part in conservationist-led coastal walks and Big 5 game safaris.
Highlights
- All-inclusive
- Firepit
- Fully Staffed
- Hot Tub
- Rooftop Terrace
- Swimming Pool
Accommodation
Ocean View Suite
These double occupancy rooms offer stunning panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and its surrounding fynbos vegetation. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere from your private balcony, as you take in the exquisite natural beauty.
Ocean View Family Suite
The Ocean View Family Suites feature stunning views of the Indian Ocean, boasting breathtaking scenery and a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere. Each family suite offers a cozy balcony with additional seating so you can take in all the beauty that surrounds you.
The Honeymoon Suite
The Honeymoon Suite offers spectacular views of the surrounding fynbos, sand dunes and a glimpse of the Indian Ocean. The perfect romantic getaway, the suite features an expansive private deck with an outdoor bathtub and sun loungers. A maximum of two guests can occupy this room making it ideal for a romantic escape.
Further information
Dining
Meals at Morukuru Beach Lodge center on the open-plan restaurant, where South African menus built on local, seasonal produce are served beside a circular fire that turns the room into a lounge by night. A sheltered courtyard handles outdoor lunches. Down on the sand, Bites Beach Café pours drinks and casual plates through the day, with a front-row view of the whales between July and October.
Wellness
Spa treatments and wellness therapies come to your suite by arrangement, so the pampering happens in private with the ocean in view. Outdoors, a temperature-controlled pool and a hot tub fill the sheltered courtyard, a rooftop terrace catches the sun, and a sunken lounge with a fire pit looks over the dunes to the Indian Ocean. The off-grid calm of De Hoop carries the rest.
Activities
Stays include two guided activities a day across De Hoop Nature Reserve. On and by the water, low-tide marine walks turn up octopus and sea anemones, rock pools are open for snorkeling, and July to November brings land-based whale watching, with southern right whales close to shore. On land, open-vehicle nature drives track eland, bontebok, and Cape mountain zebra, with sandboarding, mountain biking, and fynbos walks among 1,500 flowering species.
South Africa
South Africa occupies the southern tip of the African continent, bordered by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and sharing land borders with Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini. The country spans eleven official languages and an extraordinary range of landscapes, from the winelands of the Western Cape to the bushveld of Limpopo and the dramatic coastline of the Garden Route. Most itineraries begin in Cape Town, one of the world’s great cities.
Our Experts
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The cosmopolitan hub of Cape Town is often overlooked as a fantastic travel destination. It has a palpably vibrant character and a flourishing food scene. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to experience something completely different.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ vacations?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalized itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
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