Dunkeld Country Estate invites you to unwind in a serene atmosphere. Enjoy Swedish massages, body treatments, and facials at Serenity Spa. Discover an indoor pool, outdoor tennis court and playground for kids.
Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
Dullstroom Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
Verlorenvlei - 36 min drive - 23.0 km
Getting around
Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 143 min drive
Restaurants
Seattle Coffee Company Dullstroom - 7 min drive
Mayfly Restaurant - 7 min drive
Duck & Trout - 7 min drive
Harrie's Pancakes - 7 min drive
Wild about Whisky - 6 min drive
About this property
Dunkeld Country Estate
Enjoy your visit to Dullstroom with a stay at Dunkeld Country Estate. Guests can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or body treatments. Other highlights include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
37 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Babysitting*
DONE
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Playground
Babysitting (surcharge)
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
Archery
Hiking/biking trails
Horse riding/rentals
Pool table
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Wedding services
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Built in 1998
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Outdoor tennis court
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Towels
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Serenity Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Black Swan Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: ZAR 180 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 125 for children
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Also known as
Dunkeld Country
Dunkeld Country Estate
Dunkeld Country Estate Apartment
Dunkeld Country Estate Apartment Dullstroom
Dunkeld Country Estate Dullstroom
Dunkeld Estate
Dunkeld Country Estate Hotel Dullstroom
Dunkeld Country Estate Lodge Dullstroom
Dunkeld Country Estate Lodge
Dunkeld Estate Dullstroom
Dunkeld Country Estate Lodge
Dunkeld Country Estate Dullstroom
Dunkeld Country Estate Lodge Dullstroom
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Dunkeld Country Estate?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Dunkeld Country Estate?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Dunkeld Country Estate?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dunkeld Country Estate?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Dunkeld Country Estate and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, archery, and fishing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Enjoy treatments at the spa and relax in the indoor and outdoor pools. Dunkeld Country Estate also has spa services and an arcade, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Dunkeld Country Estate?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
Does Dunkeld Country Estate have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
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Dunkeld Country Estate Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
4/10 Fair
Jun 19, 2025
The place was unprepared for our visit. Bed had to be prepared for our children. Kitchen not well equipped.
Javier
Javier, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2025
The property was exceptional. It would be nice for the cleaning staff to provide services daily. The reception and dining staff were wonderful and made sure we are properly fed.
Melvin
Melvin, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 22, 2025
management needed
From check in all the way to restaurant and bar service, the service was way below par.
aidan
aidan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 19, 2014
Great stay wonderful dinner room was great
Verified traveler
4/10 Fair
Jan 30, 2025
Great food & service. Our room was damaged by a rain storm so we were upgraded to the main farm house. The farm house is huge, but terribly dated, furniture old and tired, one tv slightly bigger than a microwave oven... While the mere size certainly was considered an upgrade, I would rather stay somewhere else.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 19, 2024
Beautiful scenery, amazing cottage and nice staff! Would highly recommend!
Angela
Angela, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2021
Great Place
Great 👍 place and service
Mcezi
Mcezi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2014
Something for everyone
Great place. Things to do but also very relaxing. Clean rooms, good food and good service.
S. Brabben
4/10 Fair
Mar 23, 2025
An unfortunate revisit to Dunkeld after 10years.
Upon arrival, the staff at reception were unfriendly, unproffesional(shouting over a line of guests to a passing staff member for his attention). Then checking in, the unit's bathroom walls werent cleaned in month with old blood stains behind the toilets, feses smeared in the tiles dust on all the door frames, carpets are in a disgusting condition and the sofas have not been cleaned probably in years. These properties are in desperate need for a renovation, and their housekeeping Manager should be fired for allowing units to be left deteriorated to such a level!
Trudi
Trudi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2021
Great manager
The manager Willie was exceptional and goes above and beyond for his guests.
Mitchell
Mitchell, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2016
Peaceful escape from busy city life
Very relaxing
Aimee
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2016
Fishermens Cottages, Dunkeld Country Estate
The setting is very beautiful and well maintained. Stayed in the self-catering cottages which are very well equipped, clean, comfortable and attractive. Lots of extra things to do - fishing, cycling, walking, horse riding, tennis, etc. Short drive to the village that is full of interesting restaurants and shops.
Andrew
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2016
Dullstroom/Dunkeld stay
Our cottage was on a trout dam which was lovely. Cottage needs some renovating, and the spa was disappointing. Therapists were great, but spa is small and unimpressive.
Overall it was a relaxing and quiet stay which we enjoyed, lovely fireplace in the cottage. Dinners good in the restaurant.
mrs e a
4/10 Fair
Aug 17, 2021
Having booked a family room for two couples and a shared common area. On arrival we were informed that the common area came at an extra charge.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 4, 2016
Dunkeld
Great resort but rooms need to be upgraded. this was my fifth time there but the rooms need serious upgrades and to be properly cleaned
Jaytesh
6/10 Good
Sep 27, 2024
I actually expected more when it came to the restaurant and the service for this price.
I expected a restaurant with more elaborated menue and meals and i expected a better service from the staff. It took to long to order and to get any attention from the staf and especially in the morning at the breakfast buffet where you constantly had to point out missing playes and food/drink items missing.
But the whole Estate is absolutely lovely and we will return when the weather is better as we did not get ro do the horse riding due to bad weather. But we will only return when we find a better prices.
Tommy
Tommy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2021
Lovely place
Why do we have to pay conservation fees? We stay for business? There is nothing in the small right. This makes staying overnight very expensive. Thank you
Heinrich
Heinrich, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 23, 2015
Self Catering unit/s in 'main house' not suitable for couples wishing to have a quite relaxing getaway.
Verified traveler
8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2019
Enjoyable family resort
Beautiful surroundings and comfortable units. A few small things needed that weren't in the unit (no matches for candles and hairdryer on request, but none available) but staff are happy to assist when asked.
The 1883 restaurant had excellent food and goodies to buy, we didn't eat at the other restaurant (Sporting horse) because after 10 minutes with no one helping us we left. Overall a great resort for families, with an entertainment centre and lots of activities for kids. We enjoyed the hatchery tour and horseriding thoroughly.
Kim
Kim, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 8, 2016
Nice Stay - Bit overpriced for what you get
The cabin was refurbished but the bathroom still dated and mildew present. Other than that, very nice. One just get the feeling that you still pay a luxury price for a average cabin. Apart from that - everything fine.
Gustav
8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2021
Discontent
Booked hotel but given self catering
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 4, 2015
Dunkeld
We are awaiting a refund, we checked out straight away,the hotel is not what we saw on the pictures when we booked our accommodation.
Verified traveler
6/10 Good
Mar 2, 2019
Misleading pictures
The info and pictures appearing on the hotels.com website were very misleading. I was disappointed in the room and the hotel.
Regene
Regene, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 7, 2021
This is a beautiful place. Especially the equestrian site. I wish to own one of the houses.
Can they give themselves time to spring clean the units especially after every check out.they have enough time to do that. They should also maintain the units properly
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2021
Cleanliness
The unit seemed to have been cleaned when it was last used and not prior to our arrival. This was evident by some spider webs.