A Weekend Celebration of Love, Nature & Elegance near Jeffreys Bay & Gqeberha
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Host an unforgettable wedding weekend at Intle Boutique Hotel in Thornhill, perched between Jeffreys Bay and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Panoramic reserve views, ceremony decks, fine dining and relaxed luxury suites make planning simple and spectacular.
View Jeffreys Bay wedding venue photo spots • Celebrate with fine dining and sunset cocktails • Book a site visit
Think of Intle as your private Eastern Cape wedding venue for the whole weekend. Arrive on Friday to welcome your entourage with deck sundowners, share vows on Saturday with giraffe grazing in the valley below, and linger over a Sunday brunch before farewells.
Our team partners with your planner to curate intimate elopements, relaxed game-lodge celebrations and grand receptions for up to 100 guests. Plan a weekend wedding with on-site accommodation and give every guest a luxury retreat.
Check into your exclusive-use game lodge wedding venue and exhale. Greet close family with artisan platters on the deck, add optional spa pampering, then enjoy a relaxed boma dinner beneath the stars.
Begin with breakfast-in-suite and glam sessions in natural light. Say “I do” on the ceremony lawn, move to the deck for cocktails, then dine and dance under the night sky. Explore our wedding venue in the Eastern Cape to choose your dream location.
Ease into a farewell brunch before late checkout. Capture final portraits with giraffe and sweeping ocean views before you depart on cloud nine.
From intimate elopements to 100-guest celebrations, you have multiple ceremony settings:
Your planner can transform each space while our team manages logistics. Book a site visit to experience each location in person.
We partner exclusively with professional planners who understand the nuance of staging a weekend celebration in our reserve. They coordinate décor, florals, timelines and supplier teams while we deliver seamless hospitality and on-site expertise.
Need a recommendation? Ask us for planners celebrated for intimate weddings in the Eastern Cape or luxury events in Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay.
Celebrate with fine dining prepared by Intle’s executive chef team. Curate a plated menu, shared-table feast or relaxed braai dinner to match your story. Signature cocktails and South African wine pairings shine as the sun sets over the reserve.
We provide all catering and bar service on-site so your guests enjoy consistent quality from welcome to brunch.
We welcome families with thoughtful touches: curated kids’ menus, child-friendly activity corners, nanny options and sleepover treats. Parents can relax knowing little guests are entertained and cared for.
Prefer an adults-only celebration? Your planner can arrange off-site childcare in nearby Jeffreys Bay or Gqeberha.
Weekend weddings secure exclusive use of Intle Boutique Hotel from Friday to Sunday. Contact our events team or your planner to confirm available dates and arrange a guided site visit.
We’re a short drive from Jeffreys Bay and just under an hour from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), making travel easy for guests flying into the Eastern Cape.
We’re in Thornhill on a 700-hectare private reserve, near Jeffreys Bay and about an hour from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
We host weddings of up to around 100 guests, though most couples find the sweet spot to be about 60 for the most relaxed and intimate experience. While not all guests can stay on-site, our team helps coordinate nearby accommodation so everyone enjoys a seamless weekend.
Yes—most couples make it a Friday to Sunday celebration with welcome dinners, ceremony & reception, and a relaxed send-off brunch.
Absolutely—panoramic viewpoints, fynbos, decks and unique wildlife moments (including giraffe) make magical photos.
Intle’s reserve is home to giraffe, zebra, impala, kudu and other free-roaming wildlife. Guests can walk, cycle or take photos among them—there are no dangerous predators, so it feels wild yet tranquil.
Yes. We offer luxury accommodation for up to 20 guests on-site, plus nearby overflow options. Couples book the entire lodge for exclusive use across the weekend.
Absolutely. Exchange vows on our panoramic viewing deck overlooking the Eastern Cape hills, beneath acacia trees surrounded by nature, or inside our elegant modern interior—perfect for any season or weather. Each space delivers a timeless backdrop tailored to your style.
Our in-house culinary team designs bespoke menus, from canapé evenings to multi-course dinners. The bar and wine selection are curated to match your style with standout local wines.
Couples rave about the “magical views,” “incredible staff,” and “world-class hospitality.” We’re rated 4.8/5 on TripAdvisor for unforgettable, stress-free celebrations.
Absolutely — we consider it essential. Schedule a private tour any day of the week and our management team will guide you through ceremony decks, dining spaces, guest suites and photo spots so you can feel the atmosphere first-hand.
Seeing the reserve in person reveals the views, privacy and flow of a wedding weekend at Intle. It’s the best way to imagine how each moment can be relaxed, elegant and uniquely yours.
Yes, and it’s a favourite. Our therapists can arrange massages, couples’ massages or a bespoke spa package across any of the three-day stay.
Intle Boutique Hotel is open to the public for dining, spa and sunset visits, but when you book your wedding, we reserve the entire lodge exclusively for you and your guests for two nights. This ensures complete privacy, uninterrupted service, and a truly VIP atmosphere — from welcome drinks on arrival to your farewell brunch. It transforms your celebration into a private wedding weekend, not just a one-day event.
Let's create an unforgettable weekend at Intle