Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort
Grootfonteinberg 561KT Lydenburg Road, 1290 Pilgrimʼs Rest, South Africa – Great location - show map
Friendly staff, clean and cosy rooms! Delicious food! Perfect for a couples get away! We’ll be back!
South Africa
Mount Sheba is located 30 minutes' drive from the historical town of Pilgrim's Rest. Surrounded by rain forest, the hotel offers a variety of leisure activities. The thatched rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, cosy fireplace, tea-and-coffee making facilities and a patio. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Hackett's Restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch while dinner can be enjoyed at The Chandelier Restaurant, followed by drinks at the bar. Activities offered at Mount Sheba Lodge include tennis, billiard, boule, crouquet, dart and outdoor chess. There is a swimming pool, hiking trails through the forest and trout fishing opportunities. The hotel offers conference facilities and a wedding venue. Mac Mac Falls and God's Window are nearby attractions and Blyde River Canyon is within 3 hours' drive. The famous Kruger National Park is only 90 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- 2 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Bar
Availability
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See what guests loved the most:
- Chanel
South Africa“Friendly staff, clean and cosy rooms! Delicious food! Perfect for a couples get away! We’ll be back!” 
Heino South Africa“Staff are friendly and efficient. Some of the facilities show signs of wear and tear but everything works! Fireplace in the room is a great feature. Breakfast was enjoyable and there is something for everybody.”
Noko South Africa“The only downside of this place is the road towards the place”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- Chandelier Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegan
- Hacketts Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegan
Facilities of Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & ResortGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- 2 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Garden view
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Walking tours
- Tennis equipmentAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- Darts
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- FishingAdditional charge
- Tennis court
- Seating Area
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/shrine
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Afrikaans
- English
- Xhosa
- Zulu
Property practices
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 21. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Bankcard
Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO LOUD MUSIC, PARTYING, AND NOISE ARE ALLOWED AFTER 21H00. PLEASE ABIDE BY THESE RULES!
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A 7 KM ROCKY GRAVEL GOVERNMENT ROAD THAT LEADS TO THE PROPERTY'S TURN-OFF AND THEN A FURTHER 3 KM NARROW TAR ROAD BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT THE GATE. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY AND WITH CAUTION. HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort
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Check-in at Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The prices at Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort is 3.1 miles from the centre of Pilgrimʼs Rest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Billiards
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Darts
- Walking tours
- Tennis equipment
- Swimming Pool
- Horse riding
- Spa facilities
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Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort has 2 restaurants:
- Hacketts Restaurant
- Chandelier Restaurant
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Guests staying at Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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Room options at Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort include:
- Double
- Family
- Suite
- Chalet
- Holiday Home
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Yes, Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
