Sani Lodge and Backpackers Sani Pass South Africa is located in the Underberg district of the Southern Drakensberg, bordering directly on to the World Heritage Site. Facilities include a swimming pool with mountain views, a restaurant serving home-cooked meals, our dairy farm produce, a bar serving local craft beer and cocktails, a craft shop & art gallery selling local art and ceramics made on site, a Paint On Clay daily workshop, a games room with darts and table tennis, free Wi-Fi at the restaurant, and wellness massage therapy. Tours up Sani Pass into Lesotho offering hiking, culture and pony trekking start here. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy hiking directly from their room into the Drakensberg Park. Adventure activities include horse riding, hand milking of cows, trail running events, mountain biking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 3:
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 5:
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 6:
1 single bed
and
4 bunk beds
1 single bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 futon beds
1 single bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
4.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tiana
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was clean and tidy. The staff were verry friendly
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    didn't have a meal here plenty of opportunities to use the residents kitchen, fresh milk from the farm every morning. We took the opportunity to take a day tour to Sani pass an experience not to be missed.
  • Mark
    South Africa South Africa
    Good vibe and mix of people. Rooms and ablutions where clean and the staff where amazing.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Giant's' Cup Cafe
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Sani Lodge and Backpackers Sani Pass South Africa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the business centre and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Airport shuttle
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Zulu

    House rules

    Sani Lodge and Backpackers Sani Pass South Africa takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 19:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    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.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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 Sani Lodge and Backpackers Sani Pass South Africa 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.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Sani Lodge and Backpackers Sani Pass South Africa

    • The prices at Sani Lodge and Backpackers Sani Pass South Africa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Sani Lodge and Backpackers Sani Pass South Africa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Table tennis
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Foot massage
      • Bike tours
      • Back massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Full body massage
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Bicycle rental
      • Swimming Pool
      • Head massage
      • Happy hour
      • Neck massage
      • Walking tours
      • Horse riding

    • Sani Lodge and Backpackers Sani Pass South Africa is 0.9 miles from the centre of Sani Pass. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Sani Lodge and Backpackers Sani Pass South Africa include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Bungalow
      • Bed in Dormitory
      • Villa
      • Single
      • Chalet
      • Triple
      • Tent

    • Sani Lodge and Backpackers Sani Pass South Africa has 1 restaurant:

      • The Giant's' Cup Cafe

    • Check-in at Sani Lodge and Backpackers Sani Pass South Africa is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.