Experience Carmel Coastal Retreat

Nestled in the heart of the Garden Route, George, amongst some of the world’s finest scenery. Break away to enjoy a time of physical, emotional and spiritual recreation.

It will be our privilege as a Christian community to welcome you to Carmel Coastal Retreat.

Groups Retreats

Weddings

Special Events

Conferences

Carmel is a place of choice through our large variety venues and accommodation options and the numbers of people we can host to serve a wide variety of group retreats, conferences, weddings and events.
 

Experience the breathtaking views of Victoria Bay and our beautiful gardens and venues to make your group visit an experience to remember.

Leisure & School Holidays

Leisure & School Holidays

Leisure & School Holidays

If you are looking for a break away from the busyness of life and the opportunity to rest and restore within our quiet places and magnificent views, then Carmel is the place for you. 

 

Additionally the School Holidays are an incredible time for kids of all ages and parents to come together for fun and daily activities run by the Carmel Team.

Ministry Programmes

Our Ministry Programmes bring together individuals, couples, & groups into a temporary community where we offer spiritual enrichment, growth, and rediscovery through co-ordinated ministry.

Programmes offer an opportunity to connect with others in the same situation, and to support and encourage one another as God enables.

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Carmel Ministry Programmes

All are welcome to our Ministry programmes, it would be our privilege as a Christian community to welcome you to Carmel. 

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Hello Carmel November 2025

“Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing”
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Carmel Guest Testimonials

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Monique Van As
6 April 2026
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Amazing place. We camped, and it is my new favourite campsite. Perfect location, peaceful, shaded, safe, clean ablutions.
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Janine Milton
13 March 2026
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Attended an 80th birthday celebration there. Venue awesome and service outstanding. The views spectacular
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Martin Koch
28 December 2025
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The Christian camp site is fantastic! The atmosphere is peaceful and we could really relax and recharge our bodies, spirits and souls. And on top, we got encouraged to grow further in our faith journey. There is programmes for children and adults and it is easy to make new friends. The staff is helpful and friendly and will assist with anything and answers any questions promptly. For us it starts forming a tradition, our second time up here, and for sure not our last.
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Paul Swart
31 October 2025
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An invaluable gem ... a little bit of heaven on earth ... an acquired taste ... the more you enjoy the peace and beauty, the more addictive being there becomes... our 27th consecutive year-end holiday at Carmel is drawing near...
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Philip Boshoff
14 January 2024
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We camped in the caravan park, so quiet and peaceful. So much to do there for kids, pool , jungle gym, tennis and netball, croquet, tractor rides . Games room with board games and pool and table tennis. The Table coffee shop , with delicious drinks , a new deck that overlooks Victoria Bay gorge .
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Raaitjie
30 November 2023
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It's a beautiful place people must go and visit really you won't regret it
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elmi de beer
6 July 2023
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Would really recommend this gem. Also take time to take the prayer walk - such a blessing. Also a small playpark for kids.
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Liz Davids
30 December 2022
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Very friendly and helpful staff.We immediately felt at home.Rondawel was neat and comfortable but we would have loved a tv in the room. Specatular views..beautiful gardens .The Peace of the Lord is present in Carmel.Will definately be back.
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