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The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in George, South Africa, hosting 120 at dinner.

The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

GeorgeWestern Cape, South Africa

Set in a historic building in George with mountain views, The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel hosts weddings across gardens, a pool terrace and an indoor meeting and banquet space.

Guests
120 at dinner
Rooms
39 rooms
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
GRJabout 12 min by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Set in a historic building in George with mountain views, The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel hosts weddings across gardens, a pool terrace and an indoor meeting and banquet space.

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony and dine seated for up to 120 guests, with indoor backup if the Garden Route weather turns.

The hotel has 39 rooms across ten room types, from Standard Double Rooms to Executive Suites and a Standard Apartment sleeping three, plus in-house catering, an on-site bar, parking, accessible facilities and an on-site coordinator to run the day.

George Airport (GRJ) is the nearest airport, and we estimate transfers take around 12 minutes.

  • Seated dining for up to 120 guests
  • 39 rooms across 10 room types, including Superior Suites and a Standard Apartment for 3
  • Historic building with mountain views, gardens and a pool
  • Outdoor ceremony and reception options with indoor backup

Short answers

How many guests does The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel hold?
The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel holds 120 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel?
Yes. 39 rooms.
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How do guests get to The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel?
Fly into GRJ, about 12 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
120 guests

Staying over

Rooms
39 rooms
Room types
10 listed

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
GRJ, 12 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can be seated for the reception?
The venue seats up to 120 guests for dining, in a meeting and banquet space that works for indoor receptions.
Can we marry outdoors?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies and outdoor receptions are both possible in the gardens, and indoor backup is available if the weather changes.
Is accommodation available on site?
Yes, the hotel has 39 rooms, including Superior King Rooms, Studios with Pool View, Deluxe Rooms, Executive Suites and a Standard Apartment that sleeps up to three.
Is catering provided by the venue?
Yes, catering is in-house, and there is a bar on site.
How do we get pricing and make contact?
Email events@hawthorn.co.za or call +27 44 023 0070. Pricing is quoted in South African Rand, and the 2026 events e-book is available at hawthorn.co.za.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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  • Seated dinner: 120 guests

    “Total guests: Up to 120 guests”
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  • Rooms: 39 rooms

    “The hotel boasts with 39 beautifully decorated rooms.”
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  • Room types: 10 listed

    “Superior King Room”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “We offer a variety of enchanting spaces, from a grand ballroom to intimate gardens, providing versatile settings for wedding ceremonies and receptions.”
    Read the source for outdoor ceremony

  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “We offer a variety of enchanting spaces, from a grand ballroom to intimate gardens, providing versatile settings for wedding ceremonies and receptions.”
    Read the source for indoor option if it rains

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “In-house catering services present diverse menu options for rehearsal dinners, receptions, and other wedding-related events.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “There is a whiskey and wine tasting room, lounges and a bar all in keeping with the historic style of the hotel.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “SECURE PARKING WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “SECURE PARKING WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “We offer a variety of enchanting spaces, from a grand ballroom to intimate gardens, providing versatile settings for wedding ceremonies and receptions.”
    Read the source for reception indoors

  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “We offer a variety of enchanting spaces, from a grand ballroom to intimate gardens, providing versatile settings for wedding ceremonies and receptions.”
    Read the source for reception outdoors

  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “The hotel has a swimming pool, several conference rooms catering for large groups as well as a smaller executive-style boardroom.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “We offer a variety of enchanting spaces, from a grand ballroom to intimate gardens, providing versatile settings for wedding ceremonies and receptions.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “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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  • Historic building: Yes

    “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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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “We have a dedicated event coordinators to assist organizers in planning and executing events.”
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