Why go
- Served by Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ).
History
George (Western Cape), South Africa is a city in South Africa. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Cake Brunch Lunch, Cafe · Coffee Cake Brunch Lunch Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00; Sa 07:30-13:00 · 1 Witfontein Road
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · George, 6529 · locations.fishaways.co.za
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-22:00; Su 09:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · George, 6530 · location.steers.co.za
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · hussargrill.co.za
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · locations.debonairspizza.co.za
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:45; Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 26 Courtenay Street, George, 6530 · order.kfc.co.za
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 07:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 74 Knysna, George, 6530 · plato.coffee
Spanish, Sushi, Fish, Restaurant · Spanish/Sushi restaurant · salinas.co.za
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · thefatfish.co.za
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · trailkiosk.co.za
Restaurant · restaurant · 72 Knysna Street, George, 6530 · panarottis.com
Sandwich, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
German, Fast Food · German fast food
Pie, Fast Food · Pie fast food · Discovery
Breakfast, Burger, Coffee Shop, French, Local, Restaurant · Breakfast/Burger restaurant
Bagel, Restaurant · Bagel restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 08:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · locations.wimpy.co.za
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-21:30, Su 08:30-21:00 · 118 York Street, George, 6529 · spursteakranches.com
Pizza, Coffee Shop, Burger, Mexican, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-02:00, Su 09:00-23:00 · Building 8, Milkwood Village, Beacon Road,…
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Chicken/Portuguese restaurant
Coffee Shop, Roaster, Eatery, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:30-14:00 · 103 Meade Street, George Central, 6530 · caloroso.co.za
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 19:30-16:00, Sa 07:30-12:00
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Courtenay Street, George
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-21:00; Su 08:30-18:00 · George · spursteakranches.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 362 Waterside Road, Wilderness, 6560 · thecommonage.co.za
Italian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Features: vegetarian options
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Burger, Pizza, Restaurant · Burger/Pizza restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Italian, Pizza, Burger, Regional, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant
40 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
George Airport (GRJ) 8.6 km to the centre
George, Western Cape, South Africa — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (South African Airways, Comair, Mango) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- South African Airways SA (ER3, 737-300, 737-800, CRJ-200, AR8) · 3 routes: Cape Town*, Durban*, Johannesburg
- Comair MN (737-800) · 1 route: Johannesburg
- Mango JE (737-300, 737-800) · 1 route: Johannesburg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) 81 km to the centre
Plettenberg Bay, WC, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (VivaColombia) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Cape Town, Johannesburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- VivaColombia 5Z (BEH) · 2 routes: Cape Town, Johannesburg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Oudtshoorn Airport (OUH) 48 km to the centre
Oudtshoorn, WC, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) 43 km to the centre
Mossel Bay, WC, ZA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Prince Albert Airport 94 km to the centre
Prince Albert, WC, ZA
Leppan Airfield 19 km to the centre
George, WC, ZA
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Where to stay
Lagoon View Dr, Sparrebosch, Knysna, 6571, South Africa · pezulanatureretreat.com
9 Barnard St, Bodorp, George, 6529, South Africa · bethelselfcatering.co.za
23 Morning Glory Ln, Heatherlands, George, 6529, South Africa · hawthorn.co.za
17 Wellington St, Bodorp, George, 6529, South Africa · 17onwellington.co.za
13 Aandblom Ave, Bergsig, George, 6530, South Africa · primrose-accomodation.webnode.page
70 C. J. Langenhoven Rd, Heatherlands, George, 6529, South Africa · outeniquainn.co.za
Knysna Rd, George, 6529, South Africa · citylodgehotels.com
123 York St, George Central, George, 6529, South Africa · premierhotels.co.za
15 Edward Ln, King George Park, George, 1685, South Africa · breatheinn.co.za
119 Meade St, George Central, George, 6530, South Africa · oakhursthotel.co.za
9 Hammerkop St, Eden George, George, 6530, South Africa · edenwood.co.za
King George Dr, King George Park, George, 6529, South Africa · marriott.com
29 Plane Rd, Heatherlands, George, 6529, South Africa
4 Sandy McGregor Rd, Campher's Drift, George, 6529, South Africa · atello.co.za
23 Caledon St, Campher's Drift, George, 6529, South Africa · guesthousegeorge.co.za
18 Caledon St, Bodorp, George, 6529, South Africa · whisperingoaks.co.za
24 Aspeling St, Bodorp, George, 6529, South Africa · antiqua.co.za
10 Caledon St, Bodorp, George, 6529, South Africa · book.nightsbridge.com
4 Kerk St, Bodorp, George, 6529, South Africa · acornguesthouse.co.za
40 Stockenstrom St, Bodorp, George, 6530, South Africa · loreleirest.co.za
86 Davidson Rd, Campher's Drift, George, 6529, South Africa · georgelodge.co.za
51 Plover Rd, Heatherlands, George, 6529, South Africa · outeniquaenroute.co.za
5A Wright St, Campher's Drift, George, 6529, South Africa · azizaguesthouse.co.za
Indoor
35 Caledon St, Fernridge, George, 6530, South Africa · lordcaledon.co.za
23 Dassie St, Denneoord, George, 6529, South Africa
30 Barrie Rd, Glen Barrie, George, 6529, South Africa
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GRJ has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for George (Western Cape), South Africa. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, FBO · Managed fleet · Charter and FBOs at Johannesburg and Cape Town.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
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