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SpionKop Lodge

4.0 star property
Mountain lodge in Ladysmith with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Cottage (Aloe) | Terrace/patio
Cottage (Acacia) | Individually furnished, bed sheets
Twin Room | Garden view
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Immerse yourself in the charm of SpionKop Lodge, an upscale family-friendly lodge nestled in the historical district. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas or enjoy a drink at the poolside bar overlooking the garden and playground. With free WiFi, on-site dining at Dinning Area, a banquet hall for events, meeting rooms for productivity and bicycle tour information to explore your surroundings.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate sitting area
$79 nightly
The total price is $91
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Total includes taxes and fees

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Cottage (Acacia) | Terrace/patio

Cottage (Acacia)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Individually furnished, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage (Aloe) | Terrace/patio

Cottage (Aloe)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lodge Rooms | Individually furnished, bed sheets

Lodge Rooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Off R600, Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, 3370

What's nearby

  • Spioenkop Dam - 16 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Bergville Mosque - 32 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Emnambithi Cultural Centre - 37 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Spioenkop Battlefield - 41 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School - 55 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Saleyard Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive

About this property

SpionKop Lodge

Located near a train station, SpionKop Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Ladysmith. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Dinning Area, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, French, Zulu

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in 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
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1888
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Dinning Area - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 110.00 for adults and ZAR 80.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 4200.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24-hours

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

SpionKop Lodge Lodge
SpionKop Ladysmith
SpionKop Lodge
SpionKop Lodge Ladysmith
SpionKop Lodge Ladysmith
SpionKop Lodge Lodge Ladysmith

Frequently asked questions

Does SpionKop Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, SpionKop Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at SpionKop Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Are pets allowed at SpionKop Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at SpionKop Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by SpionKop Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 4200.00 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at SpionKop Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at SpionKop Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and motor boating. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives and game viewing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near SpionKop Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Dinning Area.

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SpionKop Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay in a lodge in beautifull nature, and with a friendly staff, and a great manager
2-night trip

10/10

Room clean and comfortable. Wonderful, efficient and accommodating staff. Well worth the overnight stay.
1-night trip

8/10

It was quiet and just what we wanted. Food options were good. Great service from the staff.
1-night trip

10/10

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!
3-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

6/10

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
3-night trip

10/10

Excellent food and service. Raymond galvez us a fantastic account of the battle of spionkop
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

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!

10/10

Wir können die Anlage nur weiter empfehlen!

10/10

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.

8/10

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.

8/10

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.

6/10

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。

8/10

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.

8/10

heerlijke locatie, echter het verblijf is erg verouderd, slechte douche, koud in de winterperiode. Eten in het restaurant is super.

10/10

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.

10/10

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

10/10

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.

8/10

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.

8/10

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