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Reviews of Spion Kop Lodge

Woodlands Farm on the R600 between Ladysmith and Winterton, 3370 Winterton, South Africa

#19 of 30 hotels in Winterton

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Review score

Based on 257 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    6.4

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  • Reviewed: 10 June 2021

    9.0
    A little haven of history , definitely worth a longer stay next time.23
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast and dinner were excellent.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2021

    8.0
    The purpose of my visit was to relax and that is what I got
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Provide TV 's in the rooms

    They can improve their menu by making at least three options to choose from, location is perfect

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As a lodge, it's not that child friendly, as it doesn't have much faciliies to entertain small children. If u a family with children, and u decide not to go anywhere during the day and u just wanna relax at the lodge, u would struggle to keep your kids busy and entertained.

    Since we only thought of this trip at last moment, we were happy to find that it still has accommodation for us. We were mainly there to explore the Drakensberg area - so we slept, had breakfast, drove out the whole day and only come back late to have dinner. So it suited our needs in that regard. The food (especially dinner) was delicious. On our first night, we had the best steak ever (cooked medium and crusted with just salt & pepper)👌👌

    Stayed in April 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Excellent Guesthouse with fascinating history
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    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 battle field tour with Richard. We would highly recommend a stay if you want to experience an authentic and peaceful stay in this beautiful part of South Africa.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    enjoyed it very much
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Food was excellent,

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Wonderful getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be useful to have a small soap and shampoo in the shower. Depending on what you prefer, the bed in our room was hard.

    A magnificent and peaceful setting with incredible staff and hosts. The room was very clean and comfortable and the meals were excellent. The highlight of the stay was the half-day "Battlefields" trip to Spioen Kop and Mount Alice provided by our host/guide, Raymond Herron. Incredible! For bird enthusiasts, the bird life is prolific. All in all Spioen Kop Lodge is highly recommended and we look forward to a return trip. Our thanks to all.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    4.0
    fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The receptionist or was so unwelcoming she was angry for no reason . she was not helpfull at all. its like we were owing something

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    10
    great stay in lovely lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    everything great

    great breakfast with good food and good choice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Scraped the underneath of car on the drive, perhaps for non 4x4 drivers could park inside gate and be picked up

    Great ambience

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    It was very good!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We wanted to book for some activities which are happening there but we were told by the receptionist that the driver wasn’t there 💔😳 You need to make it easy to come out from the gate not to wait and then call the receptionist to open the gate for you, please!!

    The food was very nice but too small!!!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tv in room, no fridge, beds were uncomfortable, the breakfast included was poor and smallest portions. No menus, and the evening meals had no taste, steak was fried in a pan? No sauces given with meals. No milkshakes for kids. No other activities for kids. Not even a pooltable at the bar area. You have to drive 30km to nearest place for activities for kids. It is not what was presented, and we left 4days earlier.

    The views.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The unit had a funny odour, not sure if it was from smoking or not. Also it was not probably cleaned. I would recommend that the no smoking policy be enforced and penalties for those that breaks them.

    The area, landscape

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    5.0
    Lovely venue albeit a bit boring without activities, the food was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The receptionist leaves a lot to be desired. Her correspondence created confusion about our booking and then still offers us to consider additional activities which she also knew were not available. The most disappointing part about our stay were the uncomfortable mattress and pillows which should be a high priority for a guest house. Avg price of R1500 pppn should cater for a comfortable sleep.

    The property is situated near a very historical location of Spion kop battle ground and run by a very well informed Ray Heron. It would have been nice to have a conversation with him but we visited during a religious holiday and so none of the additional activities were available during our stay. The food was good and generally friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    10
    The stay was perfect, friendly staff, i would go back again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing honestly

    I liked how its surrounded by the greens/ nature and the views all around

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    3.0
    Bad value for money. Area beautiful.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    R250 pp for dinner.. very expensive! My bookings.com booking said bed and breakfeast. But they said breakfast wasnt included, after we already ate. R150pp. Pool was dirty, furniture outdated and very ugly scrap backyard... Overall bad communication between manager and guests.

    The nature reserve is beautiful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Beautiful place with the possibility of free movement in the surrounding nature. Very nicely maintained surroundings of the accommodation. Excellent restaurant and delicious meals. Swimming pool. The staff is pleasant and friendly. I can highly recommend.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loadshedding

    Beautiful place, peace and quiet. Meals are excellent. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The game drive with Allister was a beautiful educational experience. Patricia and Nonhlanhla and the rest of the staff made me feel at home. The serenity of the lodge was outstanding. Quiet night with crickets and mornings with birds chirping The food was exceptionall and yet very homely

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    6.0
    Only stayed overnight but have stayed a much nicer places for that price. However, the staff are super friendly, helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1.5km gravel road. Mattress far too hard and pillows thin & floppy. No tv in the room. Rooms need a little updating. No plug by the dressing table. Only a view of the garden from our room.

    Staff were superb. Nice home cooked meals. Lovely view from the pool & patio area.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    10
    Wonderful stay and will surely return. I WILL BE BACK!!!!!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    there is nothing I did not like.

    The place is very neat, the staff was very friendly, the rooms were clean, the place is a very quiet, beautiful surroundings with lots of trees, birds singing. I have found a home away from home just to chill and be quiet.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    10
    Beautiful peaceful location, I recommend a 2+ night stay to relax and unwind
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We cannot complain about anything1

    Super friendly staff, beautiful location and the battlefield tour was the highlight of our stay

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a very tranquil place more intimate and very welcoming.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    10
    pleasant and beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    load-shedding impact as we could not bath, the water is pumped

    clean, friendly staff and beautiful well maintained property

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Their hospitality and they served the delicious food. Compliments to the chef and waiters.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. There was literally nothing to complain about but if you have to force me to think about something perhaps the beds need an upgrade

    Location, peace and quiet, service, friendliness, food and old fashioned quality

    Stayed in October 2023

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