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Budmarsh Country Lodge

5.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Garden
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception hall

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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T1 Magalies Meander Road, Magaliesberg, Gauteng
  • Place, Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cradle of Humankind
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Montecasino
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Magaliesberg

A luxury stay in Magaliesberg awaits you at Budmarsh Country Lodge. You'll be steps from Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Mother of Mercy Shrine. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages along with body scrubs, facials and mani/pedis. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 5-property class Magaliesberg hotel, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Bekker High School and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Bekker Primary School.

What's nearby

  • Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cradle of Humankind - 28 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Lion & Safari Park - 47 min drive - 69.4 km
  • Montecasino - 56 min drive - 86.1 km
  • Hartebeespoort Dam - 59 min drive - 55.8 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Horse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Twist Restaurant - Mount Grace Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paganini’s - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Barton's Folly - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Magaliesburg Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Budmarsh Country Lodge

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and spa services
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Budmarsh Country Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Magaliesberg hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2003
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Budmarsh Country Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials and body scrubs.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2003
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Budmarsh Country Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Budmarsh Country Lodge?

Yep, Budmarsh Country Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Budmarsh Country Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Budmarsh Country Lodge have a pool?

Budmarsh Country Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Budmarsh Country Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Budmarsh Country Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Budmarsh Country Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Budmarsh Country Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, free full breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Budmarsh Country Lodge?

No, Budmarsh Country Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Budmarsh Country Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Budmarsh Country Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Budmarsh Country Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Budmarsh Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Budmarsh Country Lodge

Clean, beautiful and out of this world service . 100% would recommend this stunning getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

S

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

DOREEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we had a wonderful two day break.... I found the bedroom to be a bit disappointing... no where to put valuables very little wardrobe space even if it was for two days... the shower in the bathroom was a death trap...plastic floor with no where to hold onto...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Lovely weekend getaway

Lovely place - really excellent meal and great value for money - outside shower rooms were lovely too. Only suggestion would be to put a mosquito pad in the rooms - aerosol was provided but there was a lot of mosquitoes. In general a lovely place with a very good chef.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Tsepo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall wonderful experience and great place. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

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

The best holiday we have had

It was a very relaxing few days. The food was outstanding. The room was very comfortable and the cleanliness was great. The service was top class. We will definitely come again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Albert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

LIORA

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

LUXURY WEEKEND GETAWAY

What a lovely weekend getaway just one hour from Johannesburg. We felt totally pampered and relaxed. The food was amazing and the staff were absolutely outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

It was OK at the reduced rate. I would certainly not pay the full rate. The place is a bit dated. Good food. Pleasant but not 5 star service.

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Divine meal and service

The dinner menu was incredible - fine dining at its best. The service was excellent and all the staff are very friendly. It was my 4th anniversary and I requested a romantic turndown with truffles which I paid R85 for. The result was a plate of truffles ontop of the mini bar. No romance what so ever. I raised this when I checked out and no comment was made. I felt like rose petals , candles could have gone a long way and would not pay the R85 again for the experience as there was none.

8/10 Good

Franziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018