Trails - Accommodation - Restaurant - Activities - Venue Hire

Trail’s End is a unique experience in Grabouw in the Overberg region of South Africa, less than an hour's drive from Cape Town International Airport. Listed as the country's first bike hotel, Trail’s End provides guests and visitors with direct access to world-class MTB, trail running and hiking trails. Surrounded by unsurpassed scenery, Trail’s End is the perfect base to relax, have fun and explore all the delights the Overberg has to offer. The 16-room hotel is serviced by a fully-licensed restaurant and wellness centre, with sports and beauty therapists. Added amenities include a swimming pool, triathlon training facilities, bike repair workshops and a bicycle museum Furthermore, Trail’s End offers venue hire for corporate, and team-building functions, and is a fairytale setting for weddings, with world-class facilities for up to 80 people.

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About

About

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“Our goal for Trail’s End Bike Hotel is to become a global destination for adventure enthusiasts, and beyond that, a place where local meets world, ideas are shared and solutions are found. As active members of the Grabouw community, we are fully aware of the challenges our town faces, and we are excited that Trail’s End Bike Hotel can play a significant part in uniting the local community through sport as well as providing much-needed jobs as it contributes to building the local tourism industry.”

Trail’s End Bike Hotel is the brainchild of MTB enthusiast Pieter Silberbauer and his business partner Johannes Matthewson. Inspired by bike hotels in Holland and Japan, this new venture was something that the Grabouw community desperately needed. To ensure a world-class experience that both pro and amateur athletes would expect Dr Chad Gordon, a successful trail runner and winner of many triathlons, joined the team.

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Awards and Affiliations
  • Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
  • Elgin Grabouw - Experience Our Magic
  • SATSA - The Voice of Inbound Tourism
  • Cape Town Tourism
  • Agri Tourism Africa
  • TBCSA - Tourism Business Council of South Africa
Trails

Trails

Trail’s End lies at the heart of some of South Africa’s top mountain biking, running and hiking trails.  Routes are conveniently plotted on the GPX App which can be downloaded onto your devices for easy navigation upon arrival. 

MTB Trails

Local wine farms Paul Cluver and Oak Valley have trails that often feature in the Cape Epic and Wines2Whales routes. 

Declan O’Malley Flow Trail - Bike Training Area

A professionally designed mini-pump track for pros, amateurs and beginners includes practice drop-offs, switchbacks and bridges. This training area is a safe environment to harness essential MTB skills before exploring the local trails. 

Bike Hire

No bike? No problem. Trails End will arrange the right wheels for you.

Running and Hiking

If cycling isn’t for you, then there are plenty of trails to explore on foot around Trail’s End and in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, which is a ten-minute drive away. 

Contact Trail’s End for more information about trails, trail requirements and the GPX App.

Trail’s End Hotel

Trail’s End Hotel

“Trail’s End is proud to be a part of the #SleepOut2HelpOut Campaign by Providence Hospitality. This means that every room booked helps the hospitality industry bring back a staff member who lost their livelihood during the pandemic.”.

Trail’s End offers a selection of 16 comfortable rooms decorated with functionality in mind. The rooms are split into eight bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and eight dormitory-style bedrooms with separate communal ablution facilities for men and women. There is an added wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

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Mezzanine Rooms - Private Ensuite

Five-Sleeper Family Room - Room 1 (sleeps five)

Room 1 has the option of five single beds, or a King-size bed and three single beds. The ensuite bathroom has a shower, a basin and a toilet.

Rates: 

  • from R1,550 per night for two guests
  • R350 for each additional guest per night
  • children under two stay for free
Triple Room - Rooms 10, 11, 12 and 16 (sleep three)

Rooms 10, 11, 12 and 16 have the option of a King-sized bed and a single bed or three single beds. Each ensuite bathroom has a shower, a basin and a toilet.

Rates: 

  • from R1,550 per night for two guests
  • R350 for each additional guest per night
  • children under two stay for free
Double Room - Room 13 (sleeps two)

Room 13 has a King-size bed or two single beds. The ensuite bathroom has a shower, a basin and a toilet.

Rates:

  • from R1,550 per night for two guests
  • R350 for each additional guest per night
  • children under two stay for free
Quad Room - Rooms 14 and 15 (sleep four)

Rooms 14 and 15 have a King-size bed and a double bunk or two single beds. The ensuite bathrooms each have a shower, a basin and a toilet.

Rates:

  • from R1,550 per night for two guests
  • R350 for each additional guest per night
  • children under two stay for free

Ground Floor Rooms - Dorms

Five-Sleeper Dorm - Room 1 (sleeps five)

Room 1 has two double bunks and one single bed and access to separate communal men’s and women’s bathrooms. The bathrooms have showers, basins and toilets. 

Rates:

  • from R950 per night for two guests
  • R300 for each additional guest per night
  • children under two stay for free
Six-Sleeper Dorm - Rooms 2,7 and 8 (sleep six)

Rooms 2, 7 and 8 have two double bunks and two single beds and access to separate communal men’s and women’s bathrooms. The bathrooms have showers, basins and toilets. 

Rates:

  • from R950 per night for two guests
  • R300 for each additional guest per night
  • children under two stay for free
Two-Sleeper Dorm - Rooms 3,4 and 5 (sleep two)

Rooms 3, 4 and 5 have two single beds or a King-size bed and access to separate communal men’s and women’s bathrooms. The bathrooms have showers, basins and toilets. 

Rates:

  • from R950 per night for two guests
  • R300 for each additional guest per night
  • children under two stay for free
Four-Sleeper Dorm - Room 6 (sleeps four)

Room 6 has two double bunks and access to separate communal men’s and women’s bathrooms. The bathrooms have showers, basins and toilets. 

Rates:

  • from R950 per night for two guests
  • R300 for each additional guest per night
  • children under two stay for free

Accommodation Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Dinner (by arrangement)
  • Access to Restaurant
  • Access to Communal Braai / Picnic Area (catering by arrangement)
  • Access to Communal Lounge / Bar (with fireplace)
  • Access to Gym and Yoga Studio
  • Access to Heated Swimming Pool
  • Children’s Play Area
  • Laundry Service (by arrangement)
  • Information Desk
  • Secure Parking

Contact Trail’s End for more information about rates, seasonal availability and to book your stay.

Trail’s End Amenities

Trail’s End Amenities

Trail’s End is a community hub for outdoor enthusiasts, mountain bikers, trail runners and families looking to enjoy some quality time in a natural setting. All amenities at Trail’s End are open to guests and the public. 

Swimming Pool
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The 20m two-lane pool in the courtyard is perfect for doing lengths or cooling off on a hot day. A resident swimming coach is on-hand for training and practice if needed. An open-water swimming experience is available at the local Country Club dam which is within walking distance!

Wellness Centre 
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The Wellness Centre with professional staff offers:

  • Yoga
  • Pilates 
  • Gym Classes 

An in-house chiropractor and sports physiotherapist are on-hand to assist with aches or pains.

Beauty Therapist

The resident beauty therapist is ready to pamper you with relaxing and rejuvenating treatment that includes everything from facials to hot stone massages, you’ll be sure to leave your appointment relaxed and rejuvenated!

Children’s Activities and Play Area
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The little ones have a lucky packet full of activities to choose from that include:

  • Small Bikes (with training wheels)
  • Slackline
  • Table Tennis
  • Swimming
  • Kiddie’s Corner (with puzzles and games)
  • Pony Rides (by arrangement)
  • Childcare (by arrangement)
Hiking
  • Wednesday
  • Saturday
  • Tailormade Hiking Packages

Hikes happen at Trails End and in the Elgin Valley. There are hiking trails for seasoned hikers, families and beginners. 

Contact Trail's End for more information.

Adventure Seekers Guided Activities

The Adventure Seekers is a professional team of outdoor enthusiasts that offers an array of guided activities that include:

  • Kloofing hiking
  • Paddling
  • SUP
  • Abseiling
  • Quad Biking

Find contact details for Adventure Seekers Guided Activities here.

Bike Museum
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Bike Museum

  • Entry Fee - R50 per person

The life-size model of the world’s first bicycle, penny farthings, wooden wheeled antique bikes and whimsical rides like the “bat glider” are all on show at Africa’s first bicycle museum.

The brainchild of Trail’s End Bike Hotel owner, Pieter Silberbauer, takes visitors on a journey of the history of the bicycle dating back hundreds of years. 

Wayne Harley of the Franschhoek Motor Museum and Professor Mike Bruton (retired CEO of the MTN Science Centre) gave invaluable input in the curating of the museum.

Trail’s End Restaurant

Trail’s End Restaurant

Trails End Restaurant is fully licensed and open seven days a week to guests and the general public. With a passion for providing healthy, performance-enhancing foods as well as wholesome meals, all meals are prepared with ingredients that are locally and sustainably sourced where possible. 

Restaurant Trading Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - open seven days a week
  • Coffee Bar - open seven days a week
  • Cocktail Bar - open seven days a week

Please Note:

  • Booking is essential to ensure the best restaurant experience
  • The kitchen closes between lunch and dinner
  • Group and individual dietary needs can be catered for, with prior arrangements
Events

Events

Trail’s End offers a range of training clinics throughout the year for cyclists of all levels of experience.

Bicycle Training Clinics

Beginner, intermediate and skilled courses with a focus on introducing more people to cycling and creating an all-around love for the sport. 

Live Music

Enjoy live music while you relax with lunch and sundowners on a Sunday afternoon. Call Trail’s End to find out about upcoming performances. 

Cecil Nurse Conference Centre

Cecil Nurse Conference Centre

Trail’s End welcomes you to the Cecil Nurse Conference Centre.

Only an hour’s drive from Cape Town, 40 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, and a 45-minute drive from Stellenbosch and Hermanus, Trail’s End conference facilities will allow your delegates to focus on your conference. 

Conference Packages
  • Basic Half-Day Package - R350 per delegate per day
  • Deluxe Half-Day Package - R480 per delegate per day
  • Premium Full-Day Package - R545 per delegate per day

Cecil Nurse Conference Centre Suitability
  • Seminars
  • Training Clinics
  • Talks
  • Corporate Functions
  • Team Building Events
  • Exhibitions
Conference Room Layouts & Capacities
  • Cinema Room - Maximum Capacity: 80
  • Class Room - Maximum Capacity: 50
  • Board Room - Maximum Capacity: 30
  • U-Shaped Room - Maximum Capacity: 25
  • Seminar Room - Maximum Capacity 30
  • Banquet Room / Hollow Rectangle - Maximum Capacity: 30

Conference Room Amenities
  • Wi-Fi
  • TV
  • Sound System
  • Overhead Screen 
  • Data Projector
  • DVD / VCR
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Stationary
  • Flip-Charts
  • White Board
  • Wheelchair Accessible 
  • Ample Secure Parking
  • Accommodation (by arrangement)
  • Restaurant and Catering (by arrangement)
  • Exclusive Use Package Deals (by arrangement)
  • Airport Shuttles (by arrangement)

Take a closer look at conference packages here.

Team Building Retreats

Team Building Retreats

Forward-thinking companies can host team-building events at Trail’s End, in a peaceful and healthy space to combine work with play. 

Team Building Retreats Amenities:

  • Accommodation
  • Catering
  • Activities
  • Secure Parking

Improve communication, spark creativity and improve morale while forming bonds and getting to know your team better while making the most of group activities offered at Trail’s End.

Weddings

Weddings

If you dream of a magical wedding surrounded by mountains, then Trail’s End provides a memorable setting for your special day. Say yes in a beautiful gazebo on the lawn, with the gentle sound of the river trickling in the background.

Weekend Wedding

Book the entire hotel for your two-night weekend wedding.

Venue Hire - R40,000

  • Use of Conference Centre, Courtyard, Pool Area, and Garden Gazebo
  • 80 Place Settings and Chairs
  • Ceremony Seating Area
  • Serving Staff
  • Bar Staff
  • Dance Floor
  • Cutlery and Crockery
  • Breakdown and Clean-Up
  • Parking

Accommodation for 60 Guests (two nights) - R75,000

  • Bridal Garden Cottage (two guests)
  • 8 Rooms with Communal bathrooms (33 guests)
  • 8 Rooms with Ensuite Bathrooms (27 guests)
  • Breakfast (every morning)
Midweek Wedding - Option 1

Book the entire hotel for two nights during the week (excludes the nights before a public or school holiday).

Venue Hire - R35,000

  • Use of Conference Centre, Courtyard, Pool Area, and Garden Gazebo
  • 80 Place Settings, Chairs and Linen
  • Ceremony Seating
  • Serving Staff
  • Bar Staff
  • Dance Floor
  • Breakdown and Clean-Up
  • Cutlery and Crockery
  • Exclusive Use of Fitness Area and Yoga Studio
  • Parking

Accommodation for 60 Guests (two nights) - R67,500

  • Bridal Garden Cottage (two guests)
  • 8 Rooms with Communal bathrooms (33 guests)
  • 8 Rooms with Ensuite Bathrooms (27 guests)
  • Breakfast (every morning)
Midweek Wedding - Option 2

Book the entire hotel for one night during the week (excludes the nights before a public or school holiday).

Venue Hire - R20,000

  • Use of Conference Centre, Courtyard, Pool Area, and Garden Gazebo
  • 80 Place Setting and Chairs
  • Ceremony Area
  • Serving Staff
  • Bar Staff
  • Dance Floor
  • Cutlery and Crockery
  • Breakdown and Clean-Up
  • Parking

Accommodation for 60 Guests (one night) - R37,500

  • Bridal Garden Cottage (two guests)
  • 8 Rooms with Communal bathrooms (33 guests)
  • 8 Rooms with Ensuite Bathrooms (27 guests)
  • Breakfast (every morning)

Take a closer look at the Wedding Packages here.

Packages

Packages

Trail’s End offers a selection of standard and tailored packages suited to your unique getaway needs.

Package Deal Examples

  • Cycle Packages
  • Corporate Functions
  • Team-Building Workshops
  • Family Reunions
  • Extended Family Stays
  • School Trips
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Reviews

Reviews

“I loved my stay at Trail’s End. The staff were all super helpful and always interacted with me each time I returned after a long day. The meals were wholesome and filling. I will be back for sure!”  Adrian Higgins
“Trail’s End is an awesome place for the outdoor enthusiast. Great food after a hectic MTB ride. Welcoming owner and staff! Be sure to visit the bicycle museum.”  Ryan Burger
“Well, what can one say about this amazing gem in Grabouw? Whether you are a mountain bike enthusiast or not, I highly recommend Trail’s End.”  Reginald Mundell
“What a fantastic find, especially for bike lovers and families with children! Trail’s End has an awesome 20-meter training pool for swimming enthusiasts, bike trails galore, a restaurant, bar, conference centre, cosy fireplaces and even a Bike Museum. We will be back with our mountain bikes.”  Luke Ziegenhardt
“Spent the day at Trail’s End and what a beautiful place. It is a haven for mountain bikers and gives you access to all the biking trails in the area. For those of us who don't get on a bike, they have a lovely restaurant and bar area with a library in the corner. There is a big swimming pool outside as well as a rock-climbing wall for the children and brave adults.”  Elmarie van Loggerenberg
“I ended up at Trail’s End after a seven-hour trail run and was pleasantly surprised by what I found. A one-stop hotel and eatery for cyclists and runners, in a prime location. The facility is very modern and clean with a nice big pool as well.”  Lukie Snyman

“This wonderful home away from home deserves the highest rating. You are greeted by greenery, horses and a true country feel when you arrive at Trail’s End The facilities are fantastic with so much on offer. Take a bike ride on one of the many trails or take an awesome walk. Return feeling energized and hot, cool down in the lap pool or rejuvenate your muscles with a massage treatment. Freshen up in the beautifully clean and spacious rooms before wolfing down a fantastic dinner. Grab a drink next to the bar or recline next to the fire. You can't ask for anything more. The parking is gravel so may prove slightly challenging for wheelchairs. The entrance is wheelchair accessible and there are wheelchair accessible bathroom facilities.”  Michell Macleod

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