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Premier Resort Sani Pass

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and a golf course

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Premier Resort Sani Pass near Underberg Studio welcomes families to a recreational paradise. Guests can play golf, mini golf, or try archery while others enjoy volleyball by the outdoor pool. The onsite spa provides perfect relaxation after a day of activities.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Sani Pass Road, Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal, 3256

What's nearby

  • Himeville Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Underberg Country Club - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Underberg Studio - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Reichenau Mission - 28 min drive - 17.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Lemon Tree Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Banam Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Premier Hotel Himeville Arms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Underberg Inn Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grind Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Premier Resort Sani Pass

Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2017 and located near Himeville Museum
Located close to Underberg Studio, Premier Resort Sani Pass provides a golf course, a terrace, and mini golf. Adventurous travelers may like the archery, volleyball, and hiking/biking at this hotel. Indulge in reflexology, a manicure/pedicure, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine family restaurant, Maluti, offers breakfast, dinner, and a poolside location. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding and fishing. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A porter/bellhop, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 120 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 225 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Maluti

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (5,167 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - May 2017

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 225 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Sani Pass Himeville
Sani Pass Hotel
Sani Pass Hotel Himeville
Sani Pass Hotel & Leisure Himeville
Sani Pass Hotel And Leisure Resort
Premier Hotel Sani Pass Himeville
Premier Hotel Sani Pass
Premier Sani Pass Himeville
Premier Resort Sani Pass Himeville
Premier Resort Sani Pass Hotel
Premier Resort Sani Pass Himeville
Premier Resort Sani Pass Hotel Himeville

Frequently asked questions

Does Premier Resort Sani Pass have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Premier Resort Sani Pass pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Premier Resort Sani Pass?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Premier Resort Sani Pass?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Premier Resort Sani Pass?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Premier Resort Sani Pass located?

This family-friendly Himeville hotel is located on a river, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Himeville Museum, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Underberg Studio and Mkhomazi Wilderness area. Reichenau Mission and Cobham State Forest are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Premier Resort Sani Pass Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly and efficient. Rooms very comfortable and spacious. Only downside, golf course In very poor condition if a golfer. Excellent relaxing 3 days
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
M6. 7j
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

n

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

Good quality Hotel for short stat at Sani Pass

hotel was friendly and well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family friendly

2nd visit to Premier Sani, the standard of accomodation is really good. Staff polite, friendly and helpful. Food is good, activities are great. It's a great family spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you get and you don't get upset...

Only dinner option on Sunday was the R255 buffet - nothing else! No a la carte, no room service, zero options! My 11yr old daughter just wanted a toasted sandwich - nope cant help! Eventually at a price of R125 she was allowed to enter the dining hall where she took 2 slices of (cold) kiddies pizza and we returned to our room. My Mrs and I didn't bother to eat for fear of being mistakenly swallowed in the eat-as-much-as-you-can frenzy up at the serving counter... The whole dining vibe was far from relaxed and so we opted to give our prepaid breakfast a skip the next morning and instead drove to a nearby lodge for a great country meal. I have some fond memories of this hotel in its day but sadly not an option for our family again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harsh

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

Sani Pass - Best location

Good location for the going to Lesotho and sani pass.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have been to this resort many times as a family. As always staff and the resort were great. We had a very bad experience with some very drunk guest who behaved disgustingly and kept us up until after 2 am. Management handled this very well. Even though it was not their fault they offered us another weekend on them. Well done for making a bad experience have a positive outcome. You guys never disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ironing service

Please keep iron and board in the rooms. Ironing room is too far
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Chasing the snow

Beautiful weekend away at Premier Resort Sani Pass.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

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

Great berg get away

Amazing location, friendly staff- absolute tranquility
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

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

A great stay under the Barrier of Spears

The rooms were large and well appointed. The service was personal and professional. The staff were happy to make special accomodations on a number of occassions which enhanced the entire experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

Had a Time of my life

The hotel location is out of this world. The rooms are very neat. The hotel staff excellent including the Manager. The hotel facilities are excellent. The food was delicious. Rooms are overlooking Drakensberg mountains. Views are amazing Hotel is 5km away from Sani Pass en route to Lesotho. Hotels is 4 star rated not 3 star as advertised. Will definitely come back
Views from hotel Car parking
Views from the Hotel Room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just too short.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Great place

Amazing place for the family a few things were not availble due to covid but overall an amazing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Edson

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

Alu

Everything was perfect accept that the resturant closes at 2 and open at 6 for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property is superb. The view to the Berg range is special. The day we arrived was beautiful so we made use of the swimming pool which was...cold! The following two days the weather was not good but this did not affect our stay.If you stay here and the weather is good take a trip up the Sani pass to Lesotho. We used a local company called 'Roof of Africa' who took us up in their 4x4 and gave a very knowledgeable commentary. We also made use of the Spa facilities at the hotel which were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zimmer waren hervorragend, mit sehr schönem Ausblick auf die Drakensberge. Das Personal war aufmerksam und sehr freundlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

SLM

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant Stay

We enjoyed our stay very much. Just two things which would have made it even better. In our room the hot water took too long before the water got hot. I showered before my wife and waited about 3 minutes before finishing with cold water thinking the hot water wasn't working. Only once my wife showered straight after me did the water get to a hot temperature. Second thing would be a small fridge where we could keep water bottles cold. When you go hiking to the waterfall and its 37'c outside, you would like cold water so we couldn't chill our water before heading out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Rikard

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

Nöjd familj på Resortet

Fint beläget resort vid bergen och runt strövområde och även golfbana för den intresserade. Hotellet var fräscht och rent, maten, service och personal var mycket bra. Dock så hängde de inte med i sitt underhåll, kranen till handfatet var lös samt toaletten stod och spolade hela tiden efter användning. Detta rättades inte till även efter att det var meddelat i receptionen. Gott helhets intryck!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing. Was very disappointed with our supper meals. Was not up to the standard we used to at Sani pass. On two occasions I ordered steak and it was not done the way I requested. The buffet had a variety but the roasts were very dry and not worth the cost. I don’t mind paying as long as I get value for my money. I am not complaining but being a good critic so you know where to change things. I eat out and travel a lot for business and I know what is expected at a good hotel. People will come back if the food is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Renee

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

Recommended

Very relaxing stay. Surrounded by amazing views and at the bottom of the Sany pas. Standards rooms are spacious comfortable and clean wit good quality finishes. The restaurant offers good quality food at very reasonable prices. Lots to do for kids, horse riding, mini golf, pools, etc...Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

AE

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall our accommodation was absolutely fabulous loved the Superior Room..spacious and very homely. The facilities were relaxing...my husband was disappointed with the Golf Course, it wasn’t maintained properly. The food was good. The location was perfect. The only thing that I was not happy with was housekeeping, we left early in the morning for a day trip out and get back late afternoon to an uncleaned room. We had to remind housekeeping about our room not being cleaned. Also had to ask for clean towels. Room for improvement on that issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing

Our stay was disappointing for several reasons. 1) heated pool was not available and the outdoor pool was slightly green. As well as the toilets by the pools having no soap or towels/hand drier. 2) customer service skills with the majority of staff was fair to poor. With poor communication on the telephone to simple requests like what is the theme for this evenings buffet... 3) the room was ok although the air con is so loud it sounds like it’s going to take off. Overall the lack of pool and poor services really ruined it despite this place having a lot of potential! One nice thing was the horse riding . Our instructor was great and really friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was clean and tidy and our rooms comfortable (except the one room had not been made into a twin bed as requested). The buffet breakfast was amazing. We were very dissapointed in the condition of the golf course! It was actually unplayable. We enjoyed our walk and the trip up Sani Pass which the hotel staff had arranged.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

good very close to being great

Hidden gem with plenty of activities. the only issue I encountered was a very loud aircon and a leaky shower
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

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