White irises framed by trees with the Gabareja Royal Gardens lodge beyond

Royal Gardens Estate

Where the day slowsand the evening glows

A garden estate for restful stays, generous tables and celebrations worth travelling for.

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The Estate

An elegant and tranquil property featuring a private, enclosed garden thoughtfully designed as living work of art.

Set among wide lawns and old trees, Gabareja Royal Gardens is a place to arrive slowly. Days move between quiet corners of the garden, slow afternoons and the golden hour on the terrace.

Whether you come for a weekend of rest, a wedding, or a celebration of family and heritage, everything here is built around the same idea — being together, beautifully.

12

Rooms

3

Garden cottages

10

Min drive — Midrand & Centurion

Garden pathway leading to the thatched lodge at GabarejaTerrace seating and planters outside the lodgeOld shade trees over the estate lawn

Activities

Activities in the area

Set at the corner of Summit Road and London Lane in Centurion West — close to the Blue Valley shopping centres and Steyn City, and easily reached from Lanseria and OR Tambo international airports.

Accommodation

Rooms to rest in

Twelve garden rooms across two categories, three garden cottages and two private homes — choose a room or take a whole house.

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Standard Rooms

Standard Rooms

8 rooms

Quietly elegant rooms opening onto the garden, with a private entrance and a shower en-suite.

  • Comfortable room
  • Shower only
  • Sleeps 2

Weekday

R1,600

Weekend

R1,800

per night
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Deluxe Rooms

Deluxe Rooms

4 rooms

Our largest, most light-filled rooms — woven Tonga baskets and portrait art framing warm neutral walls, with both a bath and a shower.

  • Large room
  • Bath & shower
  • Sleeps 2

Weekday

R1,900

Weekend

R2,100

per night
Reserve

Private Homes

Occupy full house

Gabareja Farmhouse

Private Home

Gabareja Farmhouse

Not just a house — a private farmhouse experience. The privacy of an entire home for families, wedding groups, business teams, church retreats and weekend getaways.

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Main lounge
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Shared bathroom
  • Private garden

At R4,500 a family of six pays around R750 per person — the privacy of an entire home.

Weekday

R3,800

Weekend

R4,500

per night
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Garden Cottage

Private Home

Garden Cottage

A compact, private retreat for small families, couples travelling together, business travellers and long-stay guests.

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Open-plan lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom

Weekday

R2,500

Weekend

R2,800

per night
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Brick pathway winding between the garden beds towards the cottages

Cottages

Three garden cottages

Three standalone cottages set among the garden beds, each sleeping two — a little more distance from the main lodge for couples and long-stay guests.

  • 3 cottages on the estate
  • 2 beds per cottage
  • Private entrance and garden outlook
  • Rates confirmed by reception — contact us
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Weddings & Events

Made for milestones and celebrations

From intimate ceremonies to full-day family celebrations, our team handles the setting, the setup and the small details in between.

Garden Banquets

Garden Banquets

Long timber tables, open doors and endless country light for gatherings that linger.

Cultural Celebrations

Cultural Celebrations

Traditional ceremonies, drums and colour — hosted with reverence and ease.

Garden Venues With Wide Open Views 

Garden Venues With Wide Open Views 

Lawns wide enough for a whole community, shaded and set for the day.

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Walking along the Estate

Lawns, gardens and thatched lodges — take the tour before you arrive.

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Thatched estate buildings across the open lawn at Gabareja Royal Gardens

Virtual Tour

Step inside the gardens

Walk the lawns, peek at the thatched lodges and trace the lanes before you arrive. Our interactive tour lets you pan, zoom and switch between map and street views of the estate.

  • Garden paths

    Garden paths

  • Terrace

    Terrace

  • Celebrations

    Celebrations

Guests celebrating on the estate lawn

Reservations

Plan your escape

Choose a room or a whole home, pick your dates and send a booking request — no payment until we confirm your stay.

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Location

Finding us

Gabareja Royal Gardens sits behind quiet gates, a short drive from the main road with easy access and secure parking on the estate.

Address
157 London Lane, Gauteng, South Africa
Reception
Open daily, 07h00 – 21h00
Call us
Reception: 068 417 1060
Bookings & WhatsApp: 082 800 4399
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