Magoebaskloof Hotel

Great location and beautiful scenery! Great service and a really comfortable stay!

1. We were a large party which accommodated about 6 units. I made a payment of R2289.00 on 1 February 2023. 2. I had the following experience: Claimed that I didn't pay. 3. No towels, no self-catering utensils, pillowcases were worn out & dirty.

We specially went to the hotel the day before to book a table for two for the Sunday carvery. On arrival we were seated at a table for 6 that was not set. Was told someone would come set the table shortly. The waitress said there was no wine menu and they don't have white wine . On enquiring at the bar we ordered white wine which after 20 min hadn't arrived. At this point we decided to leave. Spoke to the ladies at reception about our booking and received a shrug. Won't go back

The hotel is in a tremendous location with sensational views and a wonderful 1930s ambience. Our roomy was big and the shower jetted out a tonne of hot water which was delicious. There's lots of room for children to blow off steam in the gardens and swimming pool, plus food and drink available from early to late. We think its a great place to stay on our way home from Kruger and have done so three times. But you can from other reviews that the old place is not everyone's cup of tea. If your style is modern luxury then this may not be the place for you.

Nothing short of shocking. The hotel is in dire need of a revamp in every sense. We were promised a refund, which we never received. The manager tried his hardest to make our stay more pleasant, but I cannot stress enough what terrible condition this hotel is in currently. It's a shame, because in the past it was known as THE place to stay when travelling though the area on the way to Kruger. Never again.

Service and food were amazing but their were power outages. Very good hikes and view of the mountains. The pool was cool. The best part was the restaurant, the waiters were kind and food was delicious. A lot of attractions nearby and I really suggest goin.

Very good stay wit a maginficient view into the kloof but in an older hotel - food was good, choice due to the season low - very freindly people - amazing view - loud music i. The restuarant - room ok , but old bathroom , but overal clean Nice hike close to the hotel into the kloof - great walk up/down , 5,5 km , withint eh woods…

Rooms were very run down, towels were dirty, went in winter and the wall heaters weren't working. Booked individual rooms and ended up stayin in a combined room 7 and 8 which share a common living room and kitchen which is not explained or expected. Ended up leaving the pub/restaurant early due to them running out of fire wood for the fire and it was extremely cold. In my opinion it needs a major upgrade for its position.

Apart from having the most awe-inspiring view anywhere on "the Mountain", the hotel definitely places itself in the upper-end of it's 3-star rating. Rooms are exactly what you'd expect and staff are more than willing to assist with any extra's you may need. Given the unpredictable nature of the weather system in the mountain, pack for all-seasons. It can go from sunny to rain and back to full sunshine in a matter of hours. The Phoenix & Fireman Bar is a treat, with plenty to drink and eat, warm and friendly staff with a few locals dropping by for a cold one or three. The coffee shop is generally open when the guest count is low, do do not expect the full dining-hall experience every evening. The same applies for breakfasts: The hotel is known for its immense breakfast spread, but is also subject to the number of guests staying. The Menu has been considerably reduced and does not offer a wide variety of choice, even compared to local eateries. Long-stay guests will quickly get tired of the menu. Unless you're a bookworm, long-stay guests will need to find something to do outside of the hotel. Rooms are neat and cleaned daily, and relatively large. Double-suites are exceptional and offer a full kitchen, full lounge and wash-up area: A Home-away-from-home for families. All Hotel amenities are also room-deliverable, so the recluse can enjoy some peace and quiet. Power does seem to be an issue as it is an isolated part of the mountain, however a full generator is on-premise. Parking is mostly under-tree, but more than sufficient for even the largest groups. The staff are what make the Hotel, and this should not be discounted. They will bend over backwards to accommodate even the toughest or most whimsical guest. No request is off limits! The gardens are all well-maintained without going overboard with neatness (this is after all, a Mountain hotel) . The Red Postbox is a historical pub with a bit of a dark history and is recommended that, should you arrive, take your first drink within it. Be advised that the Hotel is located within a Samango Monkey sanctuary as well as being home to a number of critically endangered butterflies and moths. Bird watchers can expect a treat as there is plenty going on in the expansive Hotel gardens! The waterfall-hike is considered a medium-to-advanced hike and should not be taken lightly.