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Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

3.0 star property
Dramatic mountain views set the stage for relaxation at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge, where guests enjoy hearty meals at the restaurant and unwind at the bar.

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Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge maximizes its mountain setting with a welcoming breakfast buffet and cozy bar. Travelers appreciate the area shuttle, self parking, and TV-equipped lobby. Meeting rooms and stunning natural surroundings earn consistent praise for this lodge.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

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

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Desk, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Maluti a Phofung, Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge is in the mountains and in a regional park. All Out Adventures and Amphitheatre Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Royal Natal National Park. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, hiking/biking trails, and mountain climbing. Visit our Phuthaditjhaba travel guide
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Maluti, Drakensberg, Maluti a Phofung, Free State

What's nearby

  • Royal Natal National Park with a view of the Amphitheatre. UKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. KwaZulu Natal. South Africa.
    Royal Natal National Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital
    47 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Mandela Park Shopping Centre
    50 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Thabo Mofutsanyana Municipality
    51 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • University of The Free State Qwaqwa Campus
    59 min drive - 21.4 miles

Restaurants

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

About this property

Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

Lodge in the mountains
At Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge offer comforts such as pillow menus.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 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 elevator
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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; 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge located?

Situated in a regional park, this lodge is within a 5-minute walk of Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Royal Natal National Park. Mandela Park Shopping Centre and Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

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

8/10 Good

Abdallah

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna Therese

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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