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Cradle Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, surrounded by trees and a sunset.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a ceiling with wooden beams and a thatched roof.
An outdoor dining area with tables and benches, surrounded by trees and a house in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$355
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

Explore the area

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R540 Kroomdraai Road, Muldersdrift, Gauteng, 1746
  • Place, Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve
    ā€Ŗ1 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Cradle of Humankind
    ā€Ŗ28 min driveā€¬
  • Place, Montecasino
    ā€Ŗ36 min driveā€¬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria)
    ā€Ŗ11 min driveā€¬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a desk, and an air conditioning unit.

Executive Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

A cozy bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Room

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a view, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Luxury Room

  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a ceiling with wooden beams and a thatched roof.

Suite

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Suite

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a TV.

Premium Suite

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a lush landscape.

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Classic Villa

A two-story house with a balcony, a patio, and a view of the night sky.

Classic Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Muldersdrift

At Cradle Boutique Hotel, you'll be 12.6 km (7.8 mi) from Wonder Caves. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Cradle, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 4-property class Muldersdrift hotel, you'll find Kromdraai.

What's nearby

  • Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cradle of Humankind - 28 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Montecasino - 36 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 54 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 56 min drive - 55.8 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 29 min drive
  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖMoon & Sixpence - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖThatch Cafe Restaurant - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖMaggies Farm, Home of the Chicken Pie - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖBidon Bistro - ā€¬11 min drive
  • ā€ŖNeck & Deck Cafe - ā€¬6 min drive

About this property

Cradle Boutique Hotel

Some rates at Cradle Boutique Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Cradle Boutique Hotel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Cradle Boutique Hotel. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Muldersdrift hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2000
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cradle Boutique Hotel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to patios. This Muldersdrift hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cradle

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 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

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11 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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard 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

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Cradle Boutique Hotel Lanseria
Cradle Boutique Lanseria
Cradle Boutique
Urban Hip Hotels Cradle Boutique
Cradle Boutique Hotel Hotel
Cradle Boutique Hotel Muldersdrift
Cradle Boutique Hotel Hotel Muldersdrift

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cradle Boutique Hotel?

Cradle Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cradle Boutique Hotel?

As of 5 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cradle Boutique Hotel on 27 Aug 2026 start from AU$355, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cradle Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Cradle Boutique Hotel has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Cradle Boutique Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cradle Boutique Hotel.

Is Cradle Boutique Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, 2 outdoor pools and a deli, it's no surprise that Cradle Boutique Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cradle Boutique Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cradle Boutique Hotel?

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 Cradle Boutique Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Cradle Boutique Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cradle Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 71 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly the stay was amazing, beautiful area, staff were so amazing and friendly! Great tours!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Otsile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part of our staff was the staff - so warm friendly and welcoming - nothing was too much! The location is fabulous and our nature walk was brilliant! Highly recommend for a few days switch off. Rooms were stunning also!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FCI

The service and staff were exceptional and made our stay that much more special
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kabelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room itself, layout and asthetics. Peaceful and tranquil with great location. Staff amazingly friendlyā€¦ from reception/ restaurant. What a pleasant stay šŸ˜Š
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Friendly and Helpful Staff

Great night at Hotel. Great and friendly staff that went out of their way to make the stay enjoyable. I travel often and the staff at this hotel are the most friendly ever encountered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael Gene

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

Nice place to stay

The hot tub in our room didnā€™t seem the cleanest and we had trouble heating it the first night. We are very familiar with heating hot tubs with a fire/logs so this wasnā€™t the issue. Just didnā€™t seem very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lekker weekend at the Cradle Boutique Hotel.

This was a complete surprise, only half an hour from home nestled in the Cradle of Humankind it's really easily accessible and just waiting to be discovered. Service Levels were top notch, food was pretty good and the beer cold. Overall a really great weekend away with my better half, its recommended without a second thought.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

So close to the city but felt like the bush

Very pretty location, the rooms are in the bush and it felt like we were much further out of the city than we were, we saw some wildebeest right next to our room. Service and food was very very good. And the rooms were fantastic. Thought they needed a wellness center to complete the picture, because there isnt much to do, other than lie around, if you arent game driving or at the nearby caves.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Disliked: Staff & service
Repeatedly told that dinner was not included and constant insistence that we understood this and that breakfast did not include cappuccino - no idea why the staff were so determined to go on and on aboit these things, and it spoilt the romance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

P A

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

Clean and an ok stay

The service by restaurant staff was wonderful and the food was good. Our dinner however was impacted by a very rowdy group which spoilt what was intended to be a romantic dinner to celebrate my husbands birthday. The place is clean. Lights leading from room to restaurant would be helpful - very dark for a walk if you choose not to call for a cart. Our stay was ok but I don't feel that there I got real value for money and i certainly didn't feel that I got the special experience I was hoping for
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

Rough around the edges

First impressions are great but a but lacks finesse along the edges when you look deeper. * Taking into account the costnper night: * Room trimmings are cheap and sometimes cheaply repaired. * We had no water in our room for a day. * Lack of tranquility as our room overlooked the service road with golf carts and staff noisily moving past our unit all the time. * Food was excellent but service was shocking. On two occasions out waiter did not present wine with tasting first. He just started pouring and filled the red wine glass to the brim. Our orders were taken down incorrectly all the time. Some food was presented without the main ingredient as they had run out but no communication. Menus were left on the table during the meal. We had to ask for rolls and salt and also service. One would not expect this lack of staff training and poor service from an establishment of this calibre and price range. Staff very friendly and we had a good time. Not good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

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

Perfect Detox and Reset.

Beautiful setting less than 30min drive from the heart of JHB and Sandton. Spent just a night with my wife. But its perfect for a quick weekend or midweek away, right around the corner for Joburgers. Tranquil setting, easily accessible. Friendly, attentive and helpful staff throughout the property. Rooms with stunning peaceful view. The rooms are eco friendly built, need a bit of a refresh but still comfortable and enjoyable. Wish they had a better coffee in room like pods or french press.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mattie

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

delightful

when ready to go down to dinner had problems contacting hotel reception to fetch us, it may have been load shedding, difficulties locating switches for lamps in the evening and not enough light at make-up table. food very good but had to wait rather long considering there were very few guests.lovely chalet, wonderful views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A place called home

Luxurious. Comfortable. Great service. Impeccable views. I would come back over and over again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

On point

Incredibly friendly staff with the most amazing views. Private. Quiet. Thoughtful with the electric blankets in winter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

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

Great escape

Enjoy my stay and looking forward to going back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, food was great and nit cheaply served and worth it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff is the only bad thing about this place, the rest is beautiful. Met a few decent staff but was treated disrespectfully by a miss in the office which ruined a lot of the experience. The staff needs to work on service and then the place will really just be great !šŸ™
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a great getaway in close proximity to Johannesburg. It felt like a retreat... rest, relax and lounge. The food at the restaurant wasn't so great at least dinner was to be desired. I made my concerns known and I'm hopeful they will do better. Otherwise, a nice, comfortable and quiet stay with a mind, body centering view of the African veld.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

Cradle getaway

Great getaway close to JHB. Good service, heritage tour and walking tours very professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

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

Romantic bush stay just 30 min outside of Joburg

Lovely location just 30 min away from Johannesburg, my wife and I decided to go after the Covid reopening and had an amazing weekend at this beautiful hotel. Very romantic, lovely staff, and relaxing atmosphere and good food. Will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thulani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent facility with great service and personal touch.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dimitri

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

Quiet slice of Heaven

Great stay and unwind. Highly recommend it. The restaurant is amazing and the food out of this world. Solid wine list with options for all
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019