Dinner was mediocre. facilities could do with a bit of TLC.

Convenient location, good value for money if you have a limited budget. Nice pool. Friendly staff

Stayed in March 2024

The showers warm water just ran out a little fast. The parking lot is a bit small for the amount of people the facilities can handle

Everything was clean and tidy. The staff were verry friendly

Stayed in March 2024

Not much, this is a backpackers and lodge so not a hotel, but great value and well worth a visit to both the lodge and to the area.

The staff are fantastic at the lodge and the food was excellent. There is a craft shop on site and you can buy indigenous plants. The rooms are rustic but everything works and you are provided with fresh milk in the fridge (cottage type room) as well as tea/ coffee. We took a day trip up Sani Pass into Lesotho (booked through the lodge) and did a hike up Hodgsons Peak which was a great adventure. The guide was exceptional and SA border post staff are friendly and helpful. All in all, a great experience and we will definitely be back! Was great to meet other local and foreign tourists on our stay and it seems to be a popular choice.

Stayed in February 2024

The location is beautiful, amazing views. Relaxed atmosphere.

Stayed in December 2023

not applicable

very good location. the food was very delicios and stuff was very friendly

Stayed in November 2023

It was very cold, which is not the lodges fault (Bad luck...but snow at Sani pass was worth it)

Beautiful, basic but very unique facilities, nice staff, good, home made food, clean room. Tour to sani pass was the highlight!

Stayed in September 2023

The Wi-Fi wasn’t that good and the pool wasn’t that clean. Even though we really liked our stay in the lodge!!

The staff was really nice and helpful. The room had heating and it nice. The kitchen was clean and fully equipped. The title environment was great!

Stayed in August 2023

It would help to separate the toilets from the showers. Currently they are in the same small room

The place is nicely located along Sani Pass. Staying there means after breakfast you can just continue with your journey up to Lesotho. The also tend to have a lot of other tourists there so you can socialize with others easily if you are traveling alone. The views are really good and they also have a nice swimming pool.

Stayed in July 2023

No complaints really. It's a backpackers place, not a upmarket lodge, so don't expect luxury.

Sani Lodge Backpackers has everything you need for exploring the Sani Pass and Drakensberg mountains. Staff are helpful and with the information they provide you can keep yourself busy for several days of excellent hiking. The common areas are spacious and well kept while there are options for rooms on all budgets. I stayed in a small rondavel that was very affordable but slightly cold for the season.

Stayed in May 2023

Breakfast was disappointing. People were very noisy between 10pm and 5am.

Rooms, bathrooms, Cost.

Stayed in April 2023

Amazing views and scenery

Stayed in March 2023

wifi is only good in restaurant, in common room available but weak. the restaurant serves only set menus (vegetarian available), which is delicious but a bit much. absolutely no light at load shedding, maybe you guys could get little solar lamps for the rooms?

lovely place with a nice garden, very calm and a restaurant/cafe in walking distance. common room with kitchen, fire place and lounge with book exchange shelf. organise trips, like to sani pass.

Stayed in February 2023

Average breakfast but Dissappointing no coffee included

Beautiful location,accommodation layout,shared ablution spotless,friendly & welcoming staff and relaxing pool & fire pit ambiance

Stayed in January 2023

From Bookings.com I did not get a room with a bathroom, so I booked one without it's own bathroom. But luckily when we checked in we upgraded to a better room with a bathroom which was available. This wasn't a big issue. From the lodge, it would be nice if they sold beers and ciders since I started supplying beers to the new people we met. Especially with the very hot weather we had, it is better enjoyed with an Ice Cold Beer.

Amazing area and our stay at Sani Lodge Backpackers were great. We met a few new people and the atmosphere was great. The breakfast and dinners we had was very enjoyable and the kitchen staff was very friendly.

Stayed in January 2023

wifi very fast and the restaurant closes at 8pm or earlier

the view gaz to cook in the kitchen so possible during load shedding

Stayed in January 2023

The parking was about 100m walk from the bungalow which normally isn’t a problem - except when it’s raining cats & dogs when you’re leaving :-)

Set in beautiful surroundings, nice bungalow, good on-site restaurant (set menu)

Stayed in November 2022

Very cozy and beautiful environment

Stayed in November 2022

Partly difficult to reach by phone but very good communication via WhatsApp and email

Lovely place! Staff is very friendly and helpful. Kitchen is well equipped. Dorm rooms are basic and quite small but clean and beds were in good condition. I can definitely recommend this Backpackers and will visit again!

Stayed in November 2022

Rooms are very small, no proper place to unpack our big suitcases. Mattresses and pillows need a replacement, not very comfortable. Also no A/C or fan in the room, it was quite warm but couldn’t open the windows as of mosquito’s (no mosquito screen for the window) in the double / twin rooms with shared bathroom.

Really nice and calm location, nice garden and lots of places to chill. Also the tour to Sani Pass & Lesotho was definitely worth it!

Stayed in November 2022

Really cool place for backpackers. Great value for money. Russel and all of the stuff are really nice and helpful, always cared we enjoy and we have everything we need. The room are basic but clean and satisfying. The common room equipped with all you need to make food. We also really liked the restaurant they have wonderful homemade cheese. And the food is simple and tasty. All the surroundings of the lodge are so beautiful, and it nice even just seat reflex and enjoy the views.

Stayed in April 2022

A very special place in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg! A relaxed, neat and cosy backpackers, surrounded by majestic hills and beautiful hiking trails. The perfect spot to rest and catch your breath. I can't wait to be back!

Stayed in February 2022

It would've been nice if people wore masks inside

Great location for hikes, nice small pool and great braai area

Stayed in December 2021

Especially the location (you can start hiking from the lodge and let your car) , the room and the kitchen equipment. A good place to stay after a hiking of 5 days

Stayed in December 2021

It’s a little rustic, which we really liked but might not be to everyone’s taste.

Such a beautiful location! And lovely friendly staff who were very knowledgeable and helpful. Super clean, too.

Stayed in January 2022