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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

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 253 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    It was a short but very enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We did the battlefields tour and it was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great. Historical significance

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    7.0
    I had a good stay, the food was nice, the room was clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Is the fact that tv is at the bar not in the rooms.

    The place is clean, quiet, tranquility.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is beautiful with friendly stuff. They had homemade rusks and muesli which was absolutely delicious 😋

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

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

    Nothing really0

    Friendly staff and lovely broekie lace balconies. Great beds. Peaceful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    9.0
    Pleasant surprise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The condition of the roads towards Spion Kop is awful. Don't drive at night or in the rain.

    The place was immaculately clean. Loved the cosy cottage. The food was excellent.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Creepy crawlies

    Privacy of each cabin, spacious.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The odd smell in one bedroom

    The cottage was perfect for our group’s overnight stay

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room smelt of wet carpet and was very stuffy. At 30 degrees an aircon would have been great.

    Beautiful views and lovely staff. A short dirt road to the lodge but very well maintained and no problem for a normal car.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My friends and i enjoyed every moment we spent there, we will be definitely coming back.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The lodge is situated in the bush, friendly staff and good food.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    7.0
    A good night stop, but also great for Anglo Boer war boffs!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice character venue, meals were good, and interesting Anglo-Boer war history

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    7.0
    Friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a good farm stay

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Great

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    9.0
    An excellent mid week break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Leaving.

    Food in general was of a hi standard. Friendly and helpful staff and the birding was a bonus.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    8.0
    Naturally peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    Absolutely stunning views and very friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows

    The food

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay thoroughly and will not hesitate to use the lodge again in future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although 5 star accommodation was not expected ( nor required in my view ) and the bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and functional, the lounge furniture might need a little upgrade soon.

    The lodge is situated excellently. Close to historic site and very convenient for tourists visiting the area. The atmosphere created in the reception area and bar compliments the history of the area. Please go ahead developing the small museum (?) on the left hand side of the reception.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    7.0
    gravel driveway to the reception and cottages, but hatchback cars can be driven.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was too slow to drain out the water. On Friday there was no variety of food, it's either Chicken or steak. Thursday, Our cottage was too close to the cows that were roaming around. Rats/mouse inside the ceiling.

    The location was peaceful, the inside of our cottage nice and clean. The cleaning service was good Welcoming staff During loadshedding the fireplace kept us warm and led lights are available.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Fabulous place, we will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we arrived, there were a few staff members (cleaning staff it seemed) sitting and relaxing in the sun on the patio of the room next door to ours. They then proceeded to shout to one another in their mother tongue. It was a bit off-putting, but the place was so beautiful it made up for the situation. They were incredibly accommodating of our two toddler children and allowed us to share a room with the kids, which I am very grateful for. However, dinner for the kids which was a very simple chicken strips and chips, was charged at R140 per child which I thought was steep. To be fair, it included a soup starter and a dessert which neither of them wanted or ate (as most toddlers don’t) so I would recommend simply omitting the starter and dessert and charging less for the meal.

    Beautiful location, stunning and comfortable room, food was pleasant. Staff were always polite and friendly and went the extra mile to accommodate our children, sharing a room with them.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    9.0
    Exceeds expectations - lovely room, gorgeous views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Gorgeous room, fantastic staff - a very short overnight stay however the staff treated myself and travel buddy as if we were long lost friends. The meal served was simply divine. A three course meal, which was scrumptious. The views at the property are tranquil. A must stay! Exceeds expectations.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Travelling with disabled person, the floor was highly polished and slippery. The shower was not accessible for a disabled person at all.

    Lovely getway destination, not really for overnight travel. Beautiful well equipped self-catering unit. Charming. The restaurant food was delicious.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms need a bit of TLC Not too much to do.

    Friendly staff Meals were good.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No television in the room.

    Friendly staff, superb dinner and breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2023

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