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Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm

3.0 star property
Lodge in Mkhondo with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Exterior
Lake
Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Located in the countryside, Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm offers a quiet getaway with a spa tub and outdoor pool. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace or explore the garden while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, Garden View (Rhino)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (Hippo)

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment (Elephant) | In-room dining

Apartment (Elephant)

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment (Buffalo) | Living area | TV

Apartment (Buffalo)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Butterfly Unit | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Butterfly Unit

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Chameleon Unit | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Chameleon Unit

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Sofa bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Fish Unit | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Fish Unit

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Flower Unit | Terrace/patio

Romantic Flower Unit

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Giraffe Unit

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Mkhondo, Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm is in a rural area. Local points of interest include Park Crescent, Piet Retief Dutch Reformed Church, and Spar Shopping Center. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Houdkop K19, Mkhondo, Mpumalanga, 2380

What's nearby

  • Park Crescent - 31 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Piet Retief Dutch Reformed Church - 32 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Spar Shopping Center - 33 min drive - 17.4 miles

About this property

Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm

Lodge in a rural location
Consider a stay at Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 65 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 65 for children

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Emahlathini Guest Farm Lodge Piet Retief
Emahlathini Guest Farm Lodge
Emahlathini Guest Farm Piet Retief
Emahlathini Guest Farm
Emahlathini & Monkey Farm
Emahlathini Guest Monkey Farm
Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm Lodge
Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm Mkhondo
Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm Lodge Mkhondo

Frequently asked questions

Does Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is within 16 mi (25 km) of Park Crescent, Piet Retief Dutch Reformed Church, and Spar Shopping Center.

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Reviews

Emahlathini Guest & Monkey Farm Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

We were rather disappointed, the images from the website was obviously taken when the establishment first opened which was MANY years ago & it has deteriorated much since then e.g the Lapa on the water, we thought we would spend our new years there fishing, but there were no floor planks.The bedding in the room had stains on it, the roof was leaking so the one single bed was soaking.We love animals, but there was a huge dog & cat that were jumping on the table where were had a braai after having to thoroughly clean & burn whatever was left on from previous braai. No one introduced us to the animals, yes they were friendly but anything could of happened especially when it comes to food... The road, there is no road, it was so bad, we were lucky we arrived in a bakkie... The shower drain was obviously blocked, one of our friends tried to have a shower which ended up a leg soak as the water wasn't draining... The rest of us decided to wait until we got back to the comfort & cleanliness of our own home. We asked for keys for the room, as there is a front & back door as there were other guests on the property & unfortunately this is South Africa, he told us that we are near the border and the police drive up and down every now & again, I was rather irritated as that is not what we asked for & he never gave us keys, thankfully there was a set just hanging in the door parallel to our room & I tried them & those worked but meaning all keys open all doors. Not worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nasho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Piet Retief

The resort is on a farm 30km from Piet Retief. The road is not pleasant. The accommodation is pleasant enough and if we stayed longer we may have used some of the amenities. The farm is a monkey rehabilitation center
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

No title

It was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

M

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

Great great great!

It was a fantastic house, close to the mandala house and main shopping street!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Tobias

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

do not trust the photos - we didn't stay there

Everything is a bit dull, starting with the crumbling lanterns at the entrance. We can't drive directly to the room, because the way was impassable for an normal verhicle. In front of the apartment some people tried to move an old lorry or something else. From the terrace you have only a look on an rusty shack. The rooms themselves smelled like a shed and are not very comfortable furnished. The bathrooms are in need of renovation, one of them had no light. The location where we should take the Braai was a backyard where the lawn needs a cut and with an rusty rim as an fireplace. I couldn't image, how we could have an nice Braai at this place in the dark. In summary my wife an i decided not to stay at your accomodation. We traveled 12 days trough your beautiful country but this was the worst accomodation we had ever seen. I describe all these things, because i feel a little cheated. The situation that offered us on site was completely different from the pictures of your accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martina, Wien

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

Unterkunft im Grünen an einem kleinen Teich

Sehr schön gelegen, sehr freundliche Gastgeberin, sehr gute Ausstattung und Comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Super plek

We zijn opeen hele leuke, warme manier ontvangen door Elsie. Het is een superleuke plek. De kinderen gebben genoten van alle dieren die er waren. Apen weeshuis. Het ontbijt asn het water is fantastisch en ook het avondeten was heel lekker. Van de braai.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Ramona, Amsterdam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hele aardige mensen en ze maken heerlijke braai!

Wij werden heel hartelijk ontvangen. S avonds hebben ze een heerlijke braai voor ons gemaakt. Je hebt hele mooie plekjes op het terrein en zo kun je ontbijten aan het water. Iedere kamer heeft ook eigen braai faciliteiten. Wij vonden de honden ook heel erg gezellig! Het enige grote verbeterpunt is de weg er naar toe. Maarliefst 20 km moet je over een hele slechte weg, met heel veel grote gaten in de weg.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zufahrtsweg zur Gastfarm ein wenig beschwerlich, dafür wurden wir von der Gastgeberin sehr herzlich empfangen. Sehr schöne Farm mit vielen verschiedenen Tieren die auch sehr zahm sind. Für Tierliebhaber absolut empfehlenswert. Sehr reichhaltiges Frühstück und Dinner.

8/10 Good

Daniel, france

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

Une belle découverte en pleine nature

Très agréable endroit bien planqué sur une petite départementale à 3O kms de Piet Retief;Accueil chaleureux des propriétaires communiquant facilement sur leur passion pour ce lieu bordant le Swaziland ,sur les animaux qu'ils élèvent également en dehors de ceux de la ferme tels que singes,autruches et paons ,et la secrète envie de pouvoir un jour faire découvrir à leurs hôtes ,le Swaziland en Mongolfière!!!Vraiment un très bel endroit où nous repasserions volontiers 2 à 3 jours

10/10 Excellent

laurent, la Côte d'azur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
after driving on a bumpy road, we arrived on a mavelous place for a quiet stay. A lot of aniaml are on site and Elsie is very friendly. Fantastic stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place away from people and towns but property needs work.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha, Johannesburg

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

WOW what an awesome place

Thank you to Elsie and Pieter what awesome people. Thank you for assisting me with changing my dates at NO extra charge. My room was stunning.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Ulf, Köln

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

Idyllische Anlage in wünderschöner Landschaft

Sehr freundliche Begrüßung bei der Ankunft. Unkomplizierter und schneller Check-in Prozess. Alle Leistungen wie gebucht vorgefunden. Darüber hinaus eine sehr freundliche Atmosphäre. Die Inhaber waren jederzeit darauf bedacht unsere Wünsche zu erfüllen.

10/10 Excellent

Eugenie, Cape Town

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

Comfortable, relaxing and peaceful stay!

Its was a very relaxing and peaceful stay. Very friendly owner, who makes you feel at home. We also had a great breakfast on the wooden deck at the dam which was great. I recommend this farm to all, for a comfortable stay, will return there!

10/10 Excellent

KARINE, Maisons-Alfort, France

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

Excellente étape à la campagne

Nous avons passé la dernière nuit de nos vacances en Afrique du Sud à la campagne à Emahlathini Guest Farm. Nous avons été accueillis très chaleureusement par Elsie. Les chambres décorées avec goût, la literie excellente, des jeux sont disponibles pour les enfants. La vue est magnifique et le petit déjeuner plus que copieux.

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine, Genève

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

SUPER

Très joli hôtel, dans un cadre reposant et magnifique. Personnel très accueillant. Hôtel un peu éloigné, mais pas dérangeant

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