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Reviews of Montusi Mountain Lodge 4 stars

Onverwacht Farm, District Road D119, 3350 Bonjaneni, South Africa

#1 of 3 hotels in Bonjaneni

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 143 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant stay, lovely food and staff, definitely recommended!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Views, food and staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Peaceful and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bed was quite hard and pillows a little soft. Not so keen on set menu but was still good

    Our garden suite was lovely, beautiful view and quiet.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Lovely lodge in the mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool area was lovely with lots of comfy beds and sunshades but there were a lots of children in the pool making a lot of noise and even though there were notices saying there had to be an adult with them there was no adult to be seen! It would have been nice to have an adult only quiet area.

    This is a beautiful lodge in a stunning location, the views are spectacular. We had a lovely individual cottage with parking outside our door, they had thought about every you need in the room. The meals were excellent and my husband still talks about the best steak he has ever eaten. Everything was very high quality.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Unforgettable - a highlight of our many travels
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Montusi Lodge will always be among the most special places we have ever visited. The grounds are gorgeous and location stunning - remote, with birdsong, epic views towards the Drakensberg amphitheatre and spectacular skies. The food is superb with a daily changing menu and we looked forward to 4 course dinners each evening (and the wine list!). We stayed 5 nights and hiked every day. Before we got there, Dumisani was super helpful with pre-organising transfers to the Royal Natal National Park (about 25km) which has fabulous hiking. Shorter self-guided trails can also be done on the Montusi estate, right from the lodge. A really impressive operation for such a remote location and hosts Lindsey & Mick and their lovely team are to be congratulated. Thanks for making us so welcome and accommodating our thirst for the great outdoors!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    10
    Highly recommend Montusi for a stay in the Drakensberg. Will be back! Loved everything about this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, service and activities.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All inclusive possible, morning hike with a guide lovely

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    9.0
    It was our 40th anniversary. A superb breakaway which we will remember. Hope to go back!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No complaints.

    A beautiful location with a wonderful view over the mountains. All meals were presented with care and beauty, followed with delicate taste. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We felt at home with the special attention by Lindsey and Michael - our hosts

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    Real gem of the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much not to like. It is a bit pricey, but it was high season

    Fantastic staff, great food, beautiful views

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Heaven on earth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Absolutely nothing at all. A live dream for both of us!

    God, what can you say about Montusi? We felt in love with this place. Our prefered moments in our journey to discover SA. We'd loved staying a few days more. Gorgeous place, exceptional facilities, people and food. We wish we could come back asap.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing!

    Amazing location, facilities, people and food. The effort made to cater for vegan dietary requirements was exceptional - the best we have had from any hotel ever. Perfectly located for the amazing hikes in the Royal Natal National Park.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay for the Sani Pass. Lovely rooms and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely large rooms in a beautiful property. Staff were very helpful and sorted out dinner reservations for us. Our breakfast was varied and very tasty. A great place to stay to tour the Sani Pass.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    It is a great location if you like hiking or other mountain activities. The owners and staff are very friendly. There are plenty excursions that you can attend, I went for a nice sunset trailrun with Lindsay, one of the owners. It is quite remote, but it is located in a beautiful environment. My partner did not feel well one day, and the owners and staff took good care of us, which felt really comforting. Nice and clean rooms and the quality of the food is really good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    9.0
    A short but restful breakaway. Wish we could have stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location, everything neat and well maintained. Staff were all friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    10
    Amazing and definitely going back
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Garden Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    The views and food is so amazing. The hiking trails are so beautiful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    10
    Great place to distress and unwind
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Quietness and clean.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place, good food, great for a peaceful getaway

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food in the restaurant can be improved.

    Good location, warm and comfortable room. Hotel has a power generator to combat almost daily load sheddings.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    10
    We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were so happy to see so many foreign visitors. We look forward to returning soon .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mountain Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needed more lighting in the bedroom .

    Comfortable warm rooms . Excellent food Friendly staff Beautiful surroundings Lots to do

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    10
    Fantastic trip. Beautiful accommodation and food to die for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mountain Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    Very nice breakfast. Good range and healthy options.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    9.0
    Montusi retreat this place is beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The curtains are old try blinds or something new

    Very peaceful and beautiful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    BEAUTIFUL LOCATION
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much variety on breakfast menu

    The location was anbsolutely beautiful Love the walking trails Rooms was lovely

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was really nice,clean and beautiful!Staff was very helpful!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Weird smelling shampoo in bathroom

    Excellent breakfast, excellent experience

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    10
    Fantastic, private comfortable place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked absolutely everything.

    Brilliant place to stay, extremely special place.

    Stayed in June 2023

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