SpionKop Lodge

Location: Off R600, Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, 3370, Ladysmith, ZA

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Amenities & Facilities

• Meeting rooms
• Boat on site
• Boat tours on site
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Garden
• Wheelchair accessible
• Picnic area
• Free airport transportation
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Library
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Mountain biking nearby
• Meeting rooms
• Smoke-free property
• Pool umbrellas
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Conference center
• Motor boating on site
• Playground on site
• Free self parking
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Boat tours on site
• Game viewing nearby
• Game drive nearby
• Ziplining nearby
• 24-hour pool access
• Banquet hall
• Boat on site
• Bicycle parking available
• Change of towels (on request)
• Well-lit path to entrance
• Stair-free path to entrance

Rooms Available

• Twin Room

  2 Twin Beds

  194-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee

  Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a separate bathtub and shower

  Practical - Free newspaper and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), daily housekeeping, and heating

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Cottage (Acacia)

  1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

  431-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Layout - 3 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area

  Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave

  Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a separate bathtub and shower

  Practical - Desk, free newspaper, and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), daily housekeeping, and heating

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate dining area
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Smart TV
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Lodge Rooms

  1 Double Bed

  194-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee

  Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a separate bathtub and shower

  Practical - Free newspaper and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), daily housekeeping, and heating

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Cottage (Aloe)

  1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

  377-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area

  Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave

  Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a separate bathtub and shower

  Practical - Desk, free newspaper, and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), daily housekeeping, and heating

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate dining area
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Smart TV
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)

Guest Reviews

• Gerda M (10/5): - Our stay at Spioenkop was excellent, the staff so friendly and helpful. Food was on time and delicious. Well done to a great team. We will be back
• John (10/5): - Room clean and comfortable. Wonderful, efficient and accommodating staff. Well worth the overnight stay.
• Huw (10/5): - Fantastic stay here while visiting the Boer war sites in the area with Raymond. The premises is a renovated historic farm from the war era, retaining as much of the original detail as possible. The bar is cosy and reeks of history while the dining area is a modern addition. I stayed in the old house, which has been converted into a number of en-suite bedrooms. Nature surrounds you in the beautiful grounds and the staff were friendly and attentive. Meals were simple but filling and fantastic. Raymond is incredibly knowledgeable and the tours he gives are full of expert detail. Although I had read a number of books about the war, actually visiting the sites on and around this property really brought home the tragedy and futility of the events. Thanks to Raymond and the staff for looking after me and showing me around!
• Gunnar (10/5): great stay - Great stay in a lodge in beautifull nature, and with a friendly staff, and a great manager
• Luke (8/5): - It was quiet and just what we wanted. Food options were good. Great service from the staff.
• Arlene (6/5): - The accommodation was pretty average and I would rate them 3 stars, definitely not 4 stars. Info from Alistair and Lynette was extremely helpful, thank you
• Fred (10/5): - Excellent food and service. Raymond galvez us a fantastic account of the battle of spionkop
• Tim (10/5): Wonderful stay in a place steeped in History - I stayed one night at Spion Kop Lodge en route to Isandlwana. The staff were very welcoming, I was the only diner that evening in the restaurant and got excellent service. I loved the many historical artifacts and pictures decorating the lodge.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Very difficult to find if you have no internet in the car The GPS doesn t know the place. Had to ask people in petrol stations. But nice place!
• Rabea (10/5): Sehr schöne und gepflegte Anlage. - Wir können die Anlage nur weiter empfehlen!
• S (10/5): Nice hotel and restoraunt with beautiful view - Great place! Had slight problem with the cabin we were going to stay in, but the management handled it very gracefully and without a problem. Overall great environment, beautiful view, friendly people, comfortable spaces.
• Mmeli (8/5): A History Class - A visit to Spionkop Lodge is so enlightening because of the history buried in the area delivered so enchantingly by the hosts. It's a true oasis bang in the middle of an African bush. The cottages however are a bit secluded for my liking, and after dark you really wonder if you are completely safe. But my fears proved unfounded because the surroundings are as tranquil as they come.
• Michael (8/5): Lodge in den Bergen mit interessantem Umfeld - Lodge war nur als Zwischenstopp gedacht. Ist jedoch wert, wiederzukommen. Freundlich, aufmerksam, unterschiedliche Zimmertypen, Frühstück OK, Abendessen möglich, zwei Hauptgerichte zur Auswahl; für Selbstversorger Küche in den Cabanas. Netter kleiner Pool.
• Verified traveler (6/5): 何もせずのんびり静かに過ごしたい方へ - まず言いたいのは、夕食が大変おいしかったということです。スープ、メイン、デザート。食後にチーズが出てきました。その辺のレストランでは食べられないレベルのおいしさでした。 もともとセルフケータリングの部屋を予定していたのですが、ダブルブッキングでキッチンのない部屋へ急遽変更となり、その対応として食事をお願いしたわけですが、それが思いの外おいしくてびっくりしました。不幸中の幸いでした。 ロッジの周りは緑が多く、敷地はよく整備された芝生が広がっていました。小さいプールがあるくらいで、何があるわけではないので、とにかくゆっくりしたい方にはよいと思います。 立地としては、１番近いのは、カテドラルピークで約１時間、ロイヤルナタールが約１．５時間、ジャイアントキャッスルとゴールデンハイランドは約２時間かかるような場所です。 部屋については、鍵が使えないところや、茶色いお湯や水が出てきたりと、気持ちよく使えたかというとそうではなかったかなという感じです。だいぶ年期があるので多少不具合も出てきている感じです。（私が泊まった部屋に関してですが） サービスについては、本当はよいのかもしれません。しかし、私が泊まったのがクリスマスだったことで、オーナーさん方もお休みしていたのかなという感じです。２６日になると従業員の方が増えていたので、南アフリカでクリスマスにサービスを求めてもいけないのかもしれません。ということで、サービスについてはよい印象はありません。実際のところは分かりません。
• Annemarie (8/5): In the middle of nowhere - A very comfortable place despite the temps in the mid to upper 90's(no A/C in the bedroom. but very dry humidity and a gentle wind kept us comfortable.
• maria van dommelen (8/5): uitstekend eten, mooi uitzicht - heerlijke locatie, echter het verblijf is erg verouderd, slechte douche, koud in de winterperiode. Eten in het restaurant is super.
• Colleen (10/5): Delightful location, close to the mountains - We spent two nights at SpionKop Lodge during the midst of a two week trip to South Africa. Unfortunately our flight was delayed by several hours coming into Durban which resulted in our getting to SpionKop Lodge quite late. We kept in contact via phone and there were people waiting for us even with our late arrival. All of the staff was very helpful. The cottage we were assigned was quite large - well beyond our expectations. The beds should be replaced - we could feel the springs in several of the beds. Our breakfast was quite nice, but was not included - that would have definitely been our preference. We did a Battle site tour our last morning through the lodge and that was excellent! We spent a day hiking in Royal Natal National Park - it was about an hour drive from the lodge. A beautiful location, but it is necessary to have a car when staying here if you want to do anything besides sit.
• Flochrane (10/5): Great location in a family run lodge. - A wonderful peaceful location in a family run lodge. Plenty to see and do in the surrounding area, just wish we could have stayed longer
• Chranel (10/5): Friendly service - Peace and quiet for city people. Lovely surroundings, friendly hosts and roomy accommodation. The children enjoyed the pool and we also had a nice dinner.
• R.H. (8/5): 4 point 5 out of 5 overall and quite worth it! - Familiar atmosphere, very helpful and assisting hosts, convenient location to visit Drakensberge's scenic points and quite a good value for the money. Worth to go there again.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Wonderful retreat rear the Drakensburgs - A fabulous place to stay near the Drakensburgs. The bird life in the gardens is amazing. Be sure you like dogs before booking. The resident dogs are a delight

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