55 Josefsdal Barberton, 1300 Barberton, South Africa
#2 of 12 hotels in Barberton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 44 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.4
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Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Stanislav
Czech RepublicAmazing experience. Great location, the best ever view out of your bed to the green highlands. Quiet, peaceful, hidden location. The owner is a very nice, helpful and friendly guy who really knows the meaning of the word "hospitality". Though we arrived much later than agreed, he waited patiently and welcomed us with a wide smile. We stayed for one night only, this place is definitely worth spending more time here.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
R
South AfricaExcellent product with amazing potential, so not much to fault. Electricity issues with weather so no power during our stay. But staff provided a generator for some lighting during dinner. Maybe travel with matches, a torch and candles when heading here.
Location, setting, accommodation, and friendly staff. Lovely, quiet setting far from the madding crowd and a good stop-over spot if you are heading for eSwatini or experiencing the World Heritage Geological journey on the Makhonjwa Mountains from Barberton.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Matimu
South AfricaNothing.
The ower is very friendly and kind.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Wouter
BelgiumActually nothing
A beautiful hidden mountain place near the border of eSwatini. Mamsie is a lovely host. She put all her love to comfort you. And more than enough delicious food. A place with a heart.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Samucan
South AfricaThe fact that I had to leave 😄
The peace & quite The privacy & comfort.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Jiri
Czech RepublicNo WiFi No breakfast. No restaurant / shop for next 40 km to Barberton. Road from Swaziland side is really dreadful.
Amazing quality of accomodation. Nice view in the area. We ordered dinner in advance and food was really tasty. Great road from Barberton.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Catrien
NetherlandsVery friendly staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Lindie
South AfricaNothing
The stunning mountains of Swaziland, right by the border.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2022
Xolile
South AfricaNothing
Everything was just perfect. The hospitality sums it all, we did not bring food as we had initially thought the place was closer to the shops and they provided food for us which they didn't have to (even started a fire for us to braai the meat). The rooms were all super clean and you didn't have to cringe when thinking of taking a shower/bath. The place is just a gem for someone who likes the countryside, the scenery is to die for.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 25 November 2022
Diana
Netherlandsnothing
lovely place high on the mountain! the room is comfortable with a nice outside shower and a magnificent view from your ‘patio’. We loved the food and Mamsie and her husband are very friendly and helpful
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 4 November 2022
Melina
Germanythere is no Wi-Fi and bad mobile data.
It was a really exciting stay on top of the mountain. especially the fog was mysteriously and it gives the place a kind of magic. the house was beautiful and comfy and the owner is super friendly, helpful and funny. we enjoyed the little chat with him. Thank you for this amazing stay.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 23 October 2022
Magdalena
United KingdomThere are no restaurants or cafes nearby, but there are facilities to cook at the place.
It’s a remotely situated groups of traditionally looking (well equipped to modern standards though) huts close to the border with Swaziland. The owner was delightful and we had a fantastic stay. The area is stunningly beautiful and the geotrail nearby - fascinating.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 24 September 2022
Sly
South AfricaThe drive up to the lodge is 40kms away from Barberton.. Narrow, winding mountain pass
Loved the renote location.. No cellular signal.. Pure Peace!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 2 September 2022
Wendy
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn't like!
The location was stunning, the accommodation was really comfortable and well appointed with an amazing private outdoor shower. The hosts were extremely welcoming and accommodating and cooked us a delicious evening meal at very short notice as we had no food with us!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 4 June 2022
Richard
MozambiqueNeeds bedside lights
Great host, pleasant place
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 12 May 2022
Conradie
South AfricaBraai facilities
Excellent location
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 21 April 2022
Miah
South AfricaLocation from barberton was too far and the roads were misty and very curvey. The was no TV in my room
The room was clean and cozy and the bed was comfortable 😊😊
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 5 April 2022
Marc
FranceBeautiful and quiet location in the mountains. The drive up to the chalets is exceptionally beautiful. Nicely decorated chalets. Excellent view. Dinner and breakfast are entirely homemade and very delicious. Hiking trail (don’t forget to reserve your guide for long hikes).
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 28 March 2022
Christoph
GermanyExtraordinary view. A quiet paradise within the mountains close to the estawatine border. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 25 March 2022
Mnisi
South AfricaNothing
The peace of mind
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 14 February 2022
Hendrik
NetherlandsThere is no restaurtant or shop nearby.
The beautiful view to the mountains from our bungalow. The bungalow and bed was very comfortable with common kitchen facilities.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 19 December 2021
Tarini
South AfricaThe view was amazing and the host Mamsie went out of her way to help us with anything we needed
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 30 November 2021
Jasper
NetherlandsNothing, it was perfect. Be sure to bring your own food & beverages for lunch/dinner.
The view from the house is truly amazing!! A really good place to calm your senses. We also went for a little hike up the hill, which we can really recommend as well. Even more stunning views from up there. The breakfast was also very nice (and a lot!)
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 15 October 2021
Elize
South AfricaEverything was great. The was exeptional. Everything was clean. O posted some pictures on a travelling site on fb
All was in order
Stayed in October 2021
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