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Reviews of Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

R 57 Witsieshoek, 9870 Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa

#2 of 12 hotels in Phuthaditjhaba

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Review score

Based on 576 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room's door needed some maintenance. Generally, it felt a bit like the facilities are starting to get a bit run-down.

    The location gives great access to the mountain. The beds are warm, clean and comfortable.The staff are friendly and the restaurant makes delicious meals at very reasonable prices.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is perfect if you want to hike, climb, mountain bike or trail bike. All three meals were very good and very well priced. The staff are super friendly and accommodating. The view is amazing.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    9.0
    The place is peaceful and clean, gives great accommodation for kids as well, my daughter felt home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If we could have a carpet and dustbin for the bathroom, the carpet we had was used for the shower door only.

    The view of the mountains was breath taking, the facility is very clean. Loved the food and the staff was friendly. Big thanks to Tumi for her friendly and helpful customer service, hope you enjoyed the chocolate. The security that walked us to our place, thank you for making us feel safe and welcomed. We will be coming back soon

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    7.0
    Our stay was okay despite that we were charged full price for the night we cancelled.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Initially we booked for two nights but the next morning during the hike, we realized we will be back in time to drive back; so we called to cancel the one night. To our shock, we were told we will forfeit the 90% of what we paid despite the fact that it was for 10AM when we called. Because of that I won’t go back to sleep, will just book the shuttle service and rather sleep over at the mountain

    We enjoyed the property and service from staff.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

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

    Ok clean Expensiv

    Perfekt location Good food

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay at Witsiehoek
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The food at the restaurant sometimes took an inexplicably long time to come out and was incorrect on a couple of occasions. The reception kindly took breakfast off our bill when it did not arrive for over 45 minutes in an empty restaurant, and then was incorrect. I did have a fantastic steak there though, would recommend. The price of the packed lunch was expensive, UK prices, but generous.

    The room was in an amazing location with stunning views, and it was very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. A real bonus to have the shuttle up to sentinel peak car park and the packed lunch. Amazing walks just from the hotel.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The menue for dinner and lunch was very simple, but still ok.

    The bed had an electric blanket, thus it was super warm especially during the cold temperatures at night. :-)!!!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    7.0
    good location, fine atmosphere, but could be better food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the quality of food, limited breakfast and poor lunch box

    location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    7.0
    Perfect location but lack of advise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found that reception was not really welcoming and did not give info on the trails. If you don't question them you don't get info. It's a bit disappointing considering that we go there almost exclusively to hike so they should try to help us at best.

    The location is perfect to explore the Drakensberg from the sentinel car park which is only 7kms away. Nevertheless you'll need shuttle to access or a 4x4 with off-road driving experience. The lodge is nice and restaurant very good. Waiters and guides are very friendly.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    8.0
    Perfect Mountain Lodge with stunning viewws
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The accommodation was to our expectation

    Excellent mountain retreat with very comfortable rooms and stunning views. Perfect location to start hiking into the beautiful Drakensberg. The Tagula Falls are reachable within a days hike.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    9.0
    Nice and cosy place for hikers
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are comfortable but need a bit of maintenance.

    It's the place for the hikers. Everything is well organized. The restaurant is good, the breakfast with a lot of choices and we can also order for picnics. Many hikes start from the Lodge and we can also book a driver to go to the Tugela falls and get the permits here. The view is beautiful obviously.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    8.0
    Awsome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road to the venue through the township is not all in good condition and clean from debris.

    View from venue is breathtaking and the are is secluded.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    9.0
    Best place to stay for the Sentinel Peak hike
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect location for those looking to do the Sentinel Peak hike. You can pay for shuttle service to the start of the hike and they offer packed lunches for your hike. Nice comfortable rooms with everything you need and a restaurant on site to have dinner.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    8.0
    great base for some unbelievable walks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    n/a

    stunning location - excellent staff - we were here for the hikes and it was worth every penny - clean room

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floor in our room had stains that need scrubbing.

    The mountains, the view, breakfast was wonderful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    8.0
    The starting point of an amazing weekend at the Drakensberg!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sentinel Rooms
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beds were two singles and not a double, for couples sometimes that's a bit annoying.

    Amazing location at the foot of the mountains with access to nice little trails and waterfalls!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2023

    8.0
    a cozy and welcoming base for exploring the mountians
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A wonderful, cozy base for exploring the mountains. staff were friendly and helpful. the rooms were simply but nicely decorated. food was tasty.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    8.0
    Excellent stay for our large family group of ten adults at the mountain lodge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Fantastic location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    8.0
    Although a little modernising would be lovely, it certainly doesn’t take away from the incredible setting, homely feel a
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could use a little “facelift” but very comfortable and clean.

    The views are spectacular, the staff beyond helpful and so friendly and the food was great.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sentinel Rooms
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Small technical issues like hanging door locks should be repaired.

    My second stay there, this time in a chalet. Witsieshoek is always a great experience. Very nice restaurant, good breakfast and very friendly staff. The view as well as the surroundings are amazing.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

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

    transfer to the chain ladder should be better organized (especially for the way back where we had to wait 1 hour before getting pick up)

    great place to hike , especially for the chain ladder hike. food is really good

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom had an awful smell and the bedclothes had quite a few stains on them. Quite expensive for what it was.

    Best location for the Tugela Falls hike. They provide a shuttle service to the start of the hike. Nice restaurant.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Sentinel Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is very convenient for hikes in the area

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2023

    7.0
    perfect location to start your Drakensberg adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sentinel Rooms
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beds are laid through (you are sleeping in a hole) and no stable wifi in room

    location and on-site restaurant

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    7.0
    good start location for your Drakensberg adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    beds were laid through as in you laid in a hole, wifi only in the restaurant/lounge

    stunning views and perfect to start your Drakensberg adventure

    Stayed in February 2023

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