Stay and play golf

Stay & Play at The Laughing Forest

Looking for the perfect golf getaway? The Laughing Forest is ideally located for couples and groups wanting to experience the best of the South Coast golf tours. Within just 40 minutes of our beachfront retreat, you’ll find six 18-hole golf courses—all in good condition and offering excellent value. Our closest courses—Selborne, Umdoni, Scottburgh, and Port Shepstone—are less than a 20-minute drive away

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On-Site Golf Facilities

  • A chip and putt area on a real paspalum green, with shots up to 120m
  • A soon-to-be-completed 200m² synthetic putting facility.
  • Our golf simulator setup is almost ready for play.
  • Plans for additional synthetic greens across our 6-acre property, including one on the coastal dune boundary overlooking the beach.

Accommodation Options

Whether you prefer self-catering or dinner, bed & breakfast, our flexible packages are designed to suit your needs.

A Venue with Character

  • Enjoy beachfront tranquility with a strong golf focus.
  • Elysium, fields of paradise in Greek Mythology, is where this facility is located. This is a hidden gem.
  • Our wine collection alone is worth the visit.
  • Your hosts, Phil and Debbie, can’t wait to share this gem with fellow golf enthusiasts from around the world.