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The Highlander Hotel

5.0 star property

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TV
Breakfast and dinner served
Front of property – evening/night
Exterior
Lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Corner of Lyon Cachet & Bosman Streets, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga, 1110
  • Place, Wild About Whiskey
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dullstroom Nature Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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TV

Executive Double Room

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Room, 1 King Bed

Business Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Dullstroom

A luxury stay in the heart of Dullstroom awaits you at The Highlander Hotel. You'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Dullstroom Nature Reserve. Highlights at this country house include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include hot stone massages, facials and mani/pedis. The fine-dining restaurant, Chapter One restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the country house's own lounge bar. Enjoy the steam room and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 5-property class Dullstroom country house include Wild About Whiskey and Verlorenvlei.
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What's nearby

  • Wild About Whiskey - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Dullstroom Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Verlorenvlei - 32 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mrs Simpsons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Coachman Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Duck and trout - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Cottage - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Highlander Hotel

The Highlander Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and 4 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this country house measures 323 square feet (30 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The Highlander Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Dullstroom country house is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Highlander Hotel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 50 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Chapter One restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (323 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 50 for adults and from ZAR 50 for children
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Highlander Hotel?

Yep, The Highlander Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Highlander Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Highlander Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and hot stone massages.

Does The Highlander Hotel have a pool?

The Highlander Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes The Highlander Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Highlander Hotel.

Does The Highlander Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Highlander Hotel?

No, The Highlander Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Highlander Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Highlander Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Highlander Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Highlander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 72 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was superb and staff best ever i have encountered and i have travelled the world
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was incredible, the details make all the difference
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location, just overpriced restaurant

The location of the hotel is good. The stairs down the the rooms is built for somebody with long legs and the ramp - not sure if that is for a wheel chair which I will never use. The restaurant is very over priced and its really not great food. The food at Mrs Simpson is WAY better. The fire place, having a vent right on top, the room was always smelling of smoke. Rooms do all need a little TLC. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andries

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent for families

Excellent hotel for a family stop-over on the way back from Kruger. Friendly staff, excellent service, great facilities and an awesome restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hylke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent service and Hotel, stunning staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good trip

Was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
掲載された写真とはかなり異なり、古いホテルでした。また、部屋もかなり古く、水回りもあまり綺麗とは言えませんでした。ホテル内のレストランも小さく、ディナーしようとしたらフルブッキングだと宿泊者ですら冷たく断られました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AWESOME WEEKEND AWAY - GREAT BOUTIQUE TYPE HOTEL ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great place great time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Christmas Delight

Stayed in hotel 23rd December to 26th December 2019 with my partner and her mum.It was a beautiful experience. Both rooms where very good and met our expectations. The hotel grounds where beautiful and relaxing and felt very secure.The hotel staff where very professional and helpful. The food was of the highest standard and Christmas Day dinner at the hotel was a wonderful experience, sharing the day with the owners and their family friends and guests. I would recommend a stay at this hotel and experience the delights of the hotel and area. A big thank you to the owners and their family for being so welcoming and helpful to make our stay such a pleasure and being so kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely fireplace in the room. Room nice but a bit tired in places, broken blind, gaffer tape on the step up to the bathroom, and bathroom could do with a renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fumito

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Water was not clear but others were perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

In effective communication

I had a problem on my arrival as I was informed that my reservation was not in place! I was also made to sign the manual credit card printed slips, which I have never done before when booking through hotel.com! I am scared of a possible double charge!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Terblanche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good property with friendly staff

Check in a little slow, the hotel could not find our reservation. Other than that, staff very friendly and helpful, beautiful property and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highland hideaway.

Well worth spoiling yourself if you’re ever in Dullstroom with undoubtedly the best boutique hotel in the area. Fireplaces in rooms just add to that extra bit of comfort. A very special hideaway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly friendly hotel with very comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Lovely place for a Dullstroom getaway

Lovely spot, nice management and team
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Albert

Some work needed

Upon arrival we were disappointed in that many of the items / features that were published on the booking sites were in fact not offered. Contrary to what was advertised, there was no airconditioning, coffee maker, in-room telephone, Wi-Fi in rooms nor luxury bedding. In fact, the bedding was almost threadbare with a hostel-type blanket underneath the duvet to give some warmth. The mattress on our bed needed replacement. We highlighted this to the current managers. Their explanations made it clear why the features were not available and why the buildings were in need of urgent maintenance. Apparently the hotel group had been liquidated and was recently taken over by new owners. Efforts are underway to catch up with a two-year backlog of neglect. The rooms but especially the common areas have a luxurious and classy feel. Rooms are huge but as mentioned need some maintenance. The spirit of the managers who were apparently appointed two weeks prior to our stay, made our stay memorable one. The breakfast was outstanding and all staff offered service with a smile. I am confident that advertised quality and a 5 star rating might be achieved.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Was great and very comfortable. Rooms very nice and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerardus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hög klass!!

Utmärkt boende i många bemärkelse. Tyvärr blev det enbart en natt denna gången men skall säkerligen boka en längre vistelse när området besökes igen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic palace

This hotel is amazing. The staff couldn't do enough for you. We were made to feel like lord and lady. Drinks were very reasonable in price. Although we were the only guests in the hotel the staff were still as enthusiastic as if the place was full. We stayed in suite 1 it was amazing. Had a fire in the fireplace in the evening very romantic. Definitely would stay here again should we ever be in the area. We also went to a whiskey tasting just down the road .. well worth a couple of hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie Monique

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location for Dullstroom

The hotel was convenient for our overnight stay in Dullstroom. However the hotel room was looking tired and could do with a revamp. Staff member Simon was excellent and had great Public Relations skills. However the staff member on duty at Reception forgot our request for one teabag which was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful rooms and very accommodating people. Very good breakfast. Close to town we walked. Wild about whisky is worth a trip.
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stop over

Overnight stop over Really nice suite breakfast was excellent