Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

African Rest Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Barberton with 2 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for African Rest Lodge

2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Family Bungalow | View from room
Family Bungalow | Private kitchenette | Electric kettle
Daily continental breakfast (ZAR 185 per person)
Exterior
African Rest Lodge offers a peaceful escape with two outdoor pools and a bar. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning, laundry services, and a business center to stay productive while away from home.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
Check availability for tonight Sep 12 - Sep 13

Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 13 - Sep 14
Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Junior Twin Room

Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Junior Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Senior Twin Room

Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Senior Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Double Room

Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Bungalow

Family Bungalow | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Family Bungalow

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Senior Double Room

Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Senior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Barberton is home to African Rest Lodge. Nelspruit Golf Club and Matumi Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Barberton Museum and Lowveld National Botanical Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Visit our Barberton travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Lodges in BarbertonOpens in a new window
Map
Portion 6, Rouxville Farm, Caledonian Turnoff, Barberton, Mpumalanga, 1300

What's nearby

  • Nelspruit Private Nature Reserve - 46 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Mediclinic Nelspruit - 47 min drive - 25.5 miles
  • Busamed Lowveld Private Hospital - 49 min drive - 27.1 miles
  • Ilanga Mall - 50 min drive - 27.1 miles
  • Mbombela Stadium - 54 min drive - 29.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pappas Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Galito’s - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Tea Garden - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant JOSEPHINE'S - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Die kuier gat - ‬20 min drive

About this property

African Rest Lodge

Property highlights
At African Rest Lodge, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills
  • 2 meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at African Rest Lodge boast comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 185 for adults and ZAR 185 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 185 for adults and ZAR 185 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

African Rest Lodge Lodge
African Rest Lodge Barberton
African Rest Lodge Lodge Barberton

Frequently asked questions

Does African Rest Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is African Rest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at African Rest Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at African Rest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at African Rest Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is African Rest Lodge located?

Situated in Barberton, this lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Barberton Museum, Stimela Crossing, and Barberton Provincial Hospital. Stopforth House Museum and Lone Tree Hill are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

African Rest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

42 external reviews

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.