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Spion Kop Lodge is set on a 700 hectare farm, just 15 km north of Winterton. It borders the Spion Kop Nature Reserve and is situated close to historic battlefields. The double rooms are situated at the original homestead, and each room comes with a patio and en-suite bathroom. The self-catering units are equipped with kitchen and BBQ facilities. The original barn has been converted into a reception area, dining room and a pub. Other facilities include a conference room and an outdoor pool. Guests can book guided tours to explore historic battlefields, Mount Alice and the campsite where Winston Churchill stayed during the Anglo-Boer War. Other activities offered include game drives, horseback riding and bird watching. Spion Kop Lodge is 30 minutes; drive away from Ladysmith.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
6.4
Low score for Winterton
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spion Kop lodge is set in immaculate grounds with a beautiful swimming pool. Our bedroom was spacious,clean, and comfortable. Food was excellent. Staff friendly and efficient. The lodge has so much history and we really enjoyed our half day...
  • Gary
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful setting Friendly and attentive staff especially Happy 😊 Relaxing atmosphere
  • Richmond
    South Africa South Africa
    We did the battlefields tour and it was excellent.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International • South African
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Spion Kop Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Spion Kop Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

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

Check-out

From 06:30 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 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Spion Kop Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

* Cardholder & ID/Passport must be present at check-in.

* Credit card used for the online payment must be present at check-in.

* We reserve the right to not refund bank costs upon cancellation for credit card bookings, as the bank does not credit initial deduction costs.

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 Spion Kop Lodge 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Spion Kop Lodge

  • Spion Kop Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Game drives
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Spion Kop Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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

  • Guests staying at Spion Kop Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

  • Spion Kop Lodge is 7.5 miles from the centre of Winterton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Spion Kop Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Twin

  • The prices at Spion Kop Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Spion Kop Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.