LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

3.0 star property
Lodge in Bethlehem with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Bela Tiger (Female)
Gazebo
Reception
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

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Klein Bloemhof, Farm, Bethlehem, Free State, 9700
  • Basotho Cultural Village
  • Bethlehem Medical Centre
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Dihlabeng Mall
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

(Motan - ) LION

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

(Shri Khan) Tiger(MALE)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Simba LION

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Simona LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Nala LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Rafik Tiger(MALE)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Malika LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

(Jengo) LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Kolwezi LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Micca LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bakari Leopards (Male)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

(Jade) Tigress

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Laziz Tiger(MALE)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

(Motan) LION

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Tokkelos LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

(Mario) LION

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

(Shevar) Tiger(male)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Andi LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

(Samson) LION

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Tulani Leopard (Female)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bela Tiger (Female)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

(Mafalda) Tigress

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bethlehem

At LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary you'll be in the region of Clarens Brewery and Basotho Cultural Village. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to ecotours and hiking/biking trails. 2 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Bethlehem lodge, you'll be 19.9 km (12.4 mi) from Loch Lomond and 21.1 km (13.1 mi) from Dihlabeng Regional Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Bethlehem Medical Centre - 43 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Dihlabeng Regional Hospital - 43 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Dihlabeng Mall - 45 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Frontier Inn Casino - 45 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Goble Park - 45 min drive - 25.2 km

About this property

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Lodge in Bethlehem with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary was completed in November 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bethlehem lodge.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary offers 22 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Children's books
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - November 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 7500 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM
  • Laundry fee: ZAR 200 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 January and close on 31 December.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Lionsrock Bethlehem
Lionsrock Lodge
Lionsrock Lodge Bethlehem
Lionsrock
Lionsrock Lodge
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary Lodge
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary Bethlehem
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary Lodge Bethlehem

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary?

Yep, LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary has a free self car park.

Does LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary have a pool?

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from January 01 to December 31.

Is LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary is a hit with families.

Does LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.