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Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

Property class: 3

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A mountainous landscape with a prominent rock formation and a wooden fence in the foreground.
A residential area with houses on rolling hills, surrounded by mountains.
A dining table set for two with a view of the sunset through large windows.
A bar with a wooden counter, various bottles, and a wall decorated with beer labels.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$240
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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Maluti, Drakensberg, Maluti a Phofung, Free State
  • Place, Royal Natal National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, University of The Free State Qwaqwa Campus
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Mountain View (Sentinel)

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, and a view of mountains through the windows.

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of mountains.

Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Phuthaditjhaba

Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge places you steps from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Royal Natal National Park. Highlights at this lodge include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Other amenities include a television in a common area and a banquet hall. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Maluti a Phofung lodge, you'll be 24 km (14.9 mi) from Mandela Park Shopping Centre and 24.7 km (15.3 mi) from Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Natal National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital - 47 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Mandela Park Shopping Centre - 50 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Thabo Mofutsanyana Municipality - 51 min drive - 29.4 km
  • University of The Free State Qwaqwa Campus - 59 min drive - 34.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪cave bar - ‬111 min drive
  • ‪Wietsieshoek Mountain Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪'T Verdriet 2.0 - ‬107 min drive

About this property

Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Maluti a Phofung lodge.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge offers 44 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. A pillow menu is available. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

MastercardVisa

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. 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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?

Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?

As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge on 23 Sept 2026 start from AU$240, 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.

Is parking available at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?

Yep, Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?

No, Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, good food, but you cannot beat the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms - restaurant dinner menu needs some work - gud breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Abdallah

Liked: Staff & service
location is great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hardy

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

Top location, very friendly staff

Great Location and Lodge with an unbelievable view
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to do the Tugela falls hike . Such a great location with stunning views of the mountains . Great bed and linen slept so well. Staff were also so lovely and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crister

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

Hiking experience

Fantastic place for hiking in the area such as Tugela falls
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place to stay if you are hiking in the area. Our stay was very brief, arriving on one night and checking out and hiking the next day. The staff was great, assisting with transportation and packing a lunch since we would be missing breakfast. The room was very comfortable sized. Would recommend a side with a view of the mountains if you are staying a bit!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alison

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

Overall good experience

The hotel is in a great place for walking and has a beautiful aspect. The rooms are fairly standard with a good bathroom but fridge or tv. The hotel provides a good breakfast and food throughout the day and it is very good value. There are options to hire guides for mountain walking if you’re new to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. We stayed in Sentinel Rm. 4, which was large and comfortable. The views from the lodge are fantastic. We ate breakfast and supper each night at the lodge restaurant and were happy with our meals. Like most visitors here, we were here to hike to the top of Tugela Falls via the chain ladders. The hotel handled the logistics for us--the transport to the trailhead and packed lunch. The next day, we had a massage at the spa located on the property, which was also amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hanspeter

Liked: Amenities
A good starting point for walks. The Sentinel room was nice with a good outlook to the mountains. The food in the restaurant was not really special. We wifi in the Sentinel room was very poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my second stay here and the staff made the stay perfect. They were, pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable and so accommodating. The room floors could do with a scrub as well as washing and tidying up the curtains. Other than that everything else was perfect. Washroom facilities were spot on but shower floor corners need a clean. What we took away...the beautiful staff. They are your best assets there. Then comes the views. Thank you Emma and Team
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed had bugs. The sheets were not clean. The bathroom floor had tufts of hair everywhere. The restaurant hardly had food. Each time we chose a meal we were told that it wasn't available.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views, and the best place to start the hike to Tugela Falls. Very quiet. The only sounds at night were the sounds of the horses eating grass. Excellent breakfast. The road to the property is paved, but the road from there to Sentinel Carpark is definitely a rock crawl and best left to a transfer by the lodge. Note that there’s a fee to get to the property (save your receipt for the way out as they ask for it). There is also the transfer fee and hiking fee. Also, the queen size bed is German style (2 mattresses shoved together, each with separate bedding).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna Therese

Utsikten var fantastisk. Fanns flera trail med olika svårighetsgrad direkt från hotellet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clément

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Les plats proposés au restaurant sont bons et à un prix très raisonnable, mais le service peut être lent et plusieurs plats ont été servis froids. Le petit déjeuner est aussi de bonne qualité et varié. La salle de restaurant du style chalet de montagne est chaleureuse et offre une très belle vue. Le personnel est sympathique. La vue des chambres Sentinel est splendide, surtout au lever et coucher de soleil. La literie est confortable. En revanche, la chambre est très mal isolée, on sent le vent rentrer par la porte et les fenêtres, ce qui en plus de refroidir la pièce est très bruyant... Le coffre-fort et une des couvertures chauffantes ne fonctionnaient pas. Le prix de la nuit est élevé, mais il n'y a pas d'autre alternative pour faire la randonnée aux Tugela falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Bel endroit pour départ de randonnée

Un joli hôtel bien situé pour effectuer la randonnée de Sentinel Peak. Le personnel est accueillant gentil et les restaurant est bon. Les bungalows sont confortables. Si nous devions revenir dans le drakensberg nous re ferions un stop ici.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Akihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tugela Fallsへの登山目的で利用しました。 宿泊前からメッセージにて丁寧なご案内があり、相談にも乗って下さりました。また当日も、当方は片言の英語でしたがレセプションの方には熱心に相談に乗っていただけたのがとても助かりました。ロケーションは山の尾根上にあるため周囲には絶景が広がっていて抜群。その絶景を眺めながらの夕食も美味しく素晴らしかったです。朝一のシャトルを予約してであげるTugela Fallへと向かいましたが、登山用のお弁当セットも用意して下さり、滝を眺めながら食べたサンドイッチが格別でした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

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

Hébergement bien situé et agréable

Chambre avec vue panoramique sur la montagne. Hébergement dans un site naturel. Le restaurant est correct Lieu de rendez-vous pour prendre les 4x4 qui amènent au départ du Trail : le Sentinel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carolin

Liked: Cleanliness
Zimmer war gut mit einem schönen Ausblick. Essen war nicht gut, aber wir hatten keine Erwartungen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud

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

Court séjour pour randonner

Excellent emplacement pour réaliser le sentier vers sentinelle Peak. Personnel très accueillant et site grandiose. Nombreuses autres randonnées dans la région du Royal Natal Nat Park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschön gelegen, Sonnenaufgang direkt vor der Tür. Frühstück war sehr abwechslungsreich und das Highlight war die Wanderung mit 4x4 Anfahrt zum Amphietheater.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jutta

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

Großartig zum Wandern und Abschalten

Die Lage der Witsieshoek Lodge ist einfach fantastisch!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaajal

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

Absolutely fabulous place

Agnes at check-in was kind and friendly. Another staff member came through and gave us some advice on our hike. The 4 x 4 trip return was with kind , informative drivers, Mr. Goodwin, I don't recall the gentleman that drove us back. He taught us things about the Drakensburg and Maluti Mountains that we didn't know. Eddie at the Sentinel parking was a gem. I absolutely loved our stay. Clean rooms, bedding and toilet/shower facilities. Thank you and all the best to you all always
Stayed 1 night in May 2022