Grootfonteinberg 561KT Lydenburg Road, 1290 Pilgrimʼs Rest, South Africa
#2 of 3 hotels in Pilgrimʼs Rest
Guests' ChoiceBased on 648 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
7.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 June 2024
Rulph
South AfricaN/a
Exceptional place to rest with beautiful scenery and walking trails.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Vidya
South AfricaThe food was really not great, both breakfast and dinner. And the accomodation has all the amenities but is in desperate need of an upgrade/modernisation.
The property and nature is beautiful. Playground for kids is great. The hikes are out is this world.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Yvonne
South AfricaLoved the indigenous forest and walks
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Danie
South AfricaShower was terrible and the food was medium
Views and room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Andisiwe
South AfricaBooked for 3 adults. And we were traveling with a baby. When we arrived there was only 1 bed, which could only fit the 2 adults and baby. I had to sleep on the couch because the mattress they provided was extremely thin and narrow. Not at all for sleeping. The location is a bit hard to get, and the road leading up to the resort is gravel. They did call me the day before arrival to give me a heads-up about the 7 km long gravel. There was nothing I could change to prepare for that at that point. So preferably be driving an SUV, but my private car did make it with careful driving.
The views! It is a beautiful and peaceful resort. Perfect for a complete getaway for that occasionally needed serenity. There is a fire place for which they provide wood, so absolutely perfect for our colder days travel. The wood burns quickly and so the fire didn’t last. This was helpful, along with the hot water bottles which they provided. An electric blanket and slow burning wood(or more wood) would’ve been much better because the houses get extremely cold. However, I would definitely go back.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Kate
South AfricaWe found every staff member very friendly and helpful. Our chalet was very comfortable and cosy. We had a lovely walk in the forest in the early morning and the Map from reception of all the trails was very clear and accurate. The tree list and bird list to download are a super idea. All round excellent experience and look forward to going back again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Marais
South AfricaThe road.
Myself and the family felt very comfortable!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Renee
South AfricaTV bad signal
View
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Sandra
South AfricaAbsolutely nothing
The friendly staff comfortable bed....the location the absolute wonderful food.....
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Willem
South AfricaThe weekend was way too short
The friendly made our stay wonderful, I will recommend Mount Sheba for people that want to escape from the world. Our stay was the best that we experienced that we had in a long time. Thanks to all the staff and management
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Paballo
South AfricaThe smell of the mats on arrival in the room was terrible. The breakfast and lunch chef is just not good at all. They may practise by watching food content creators on instagram and YouTube. It’s a little disappointing when someone gives guests dry food (the bacon). When I arrived, I ordered the meat lovers pizza and it was just horrendous, I could not finish it. It was topped beef sausage grilled, cheese griller russian, and the toughest bacon from that earlier breakfast perhaps?it almost hurt my teeth and I had to take it out from my mouth)..no rump on the pizza, no ham..just expired beef sausage was all I could taste). At breakfast the next day we ordered well done eggs scrambled eggs, we instead got the runniest scrambled eggs and again the toughest bacon (they just need to learn to cook soft bacon, on YouTube).. the area also smells of some frying oil (no proper fresh air circulation). They also put cucumber in our chicken burger for lunch the next day, the menu had ‘gherkins’ written. Cucumbers don’t go in burgers, it was not a good substitute. The only food we enjoyed was dinner. Presentation, taste were perfect at dinner. The lunch chef needs to learn how to make food look delicious too.. no color.. also a wet omelette was served to us. please train chef better
The scenery. The peace and quiet. The friendly staff. The great service.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Nhlanhla
South AfricaI loved everything, i wish i can stay there forever.
I loved everything about the place, the breakfast was very delicious the place is very nice and quiet and most clean place ive ever been.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Khadijha-
South AfricaThe staff were very kind and helpful, the rooms were really clean, the view and aesthetic of the whole place , the food was really good! Warning For about 7-8km the road is not great so go slow and you will even make some good memories on the gravel road
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Nonkululeko
South AfricaGravel road driving in. But it was worth it when we arrived at Sheba
Rooms were amazing and and view very peaceful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Cleopas
South Africanothing
The accomodation was perfect
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Liezl
South AfricaWe loved everything except the road to and from the resort. We can see you are trying to keep it maintained, tar or even a brick road would be super awesome, please🙏
Always a fabulous stay. Will definitly be back..
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Ben
South AfricaThe national road to the venue reflects the governments lack expenditure in maintaining it .Take time and you will reach the venue safely.
Sitting next to the swimming pool overlooking the mountains early in the morning with a hearty English breakfast and hot coffee is just the way any day must start.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Chanel
South AfricaNothing, it was really great!
Friendly staff, clean and cosy rooms! Delicious food! Perfect for a couples get away! We’ll be back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Heino
South AfricaA more detailed map of the walks and indication of how difficult or easy they are should be provided as a standard. Possibly advise visitors that TV reception is a bit "sketchy", but WiFi is good and you can stream on your own device.
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.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Noko
South AfricaNothing
The only downside of this place is the road towards the place
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Thakalehana
South AfricaNothing
It’s cool there is no noise
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Vadim
United Arab EmiratesThe great location to explore Pilgrimʼs Rest and Blyde River Canyon. Good dinner was provided.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Dr
South AfricaGood environment, staff and facilities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Marike
South Africamonkeys
Great breakfast. Beautiful location. We had misty and rainy weather. Will have to return when the sun is shining!
Stayed in March 2024
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