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Qambathi Mountain Lodge

4.0 star property
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Deluxe Suite (Garden) | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub
Exterior detail
Lobby lounge
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

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Qambathi Mountain Reserve, Elandskop, KwaZulu-Natal, 3300
  • Fordoun Spa
  • Kamberg Rock Art Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪59 min drive‬
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Room options

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Romantic Suite (Garden) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Romantic Suite (Garden)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room (Lodge) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Luxury Room (Lodge)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Honeymoon Room (Garden) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Honeymoon Room (Garden)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite (Garden) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite (Garden)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About this property

Qambathi Mountain Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and spa services
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this lodge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, spa services and conference space.
Qambathi Mountain Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.
During your stay at Qambathi Mountain Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Maloti-Drakensberg Park. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes horse riding/rentals and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • 0.4 miles (0.7 km) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and 5.3 miles (8.5 km) from Kamberg Rock Art Center
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly Qambathi Mountain Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Elandskop lodge.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Dinning room – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Polish, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee; reservation required
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Dinning room

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Farming classes
  • Game viewing
  • Games
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2007
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 December and 28 December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 20 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 5000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 0

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Qambathi Mountain Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Qambathi Mountain Lodge.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Qambathi Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Callum

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

Total relaxation and great service

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and relaxing. My evening meal steak was unfortunately full of grissel which was disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Qambathi Quality

Wonderful location with welcoming hosts not too mention the amazing food. Well worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Renier

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Stunning Mountain Retreat

Qambathi was absolutely stunning. We were welcomed by friendly and helpful staff who made sure our stay was all we expected and more. Nadia and Stephen are lovely hosts who really went out of their way to accommodate us with our pets. The rooms were clean and comfortable with lovely garden views. Forest walks and mountain views near by and the food was delicious too. We would definitely return to Qambathi again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Can't wait to return to this idyllic lodge

Beautiful location, views and walks. Nadia and Stephen are excellent hosts creating a warm, peaceful and relaxed environment, assisted by a great team providing friendly service. Superb food is prepared using high quality, fresh local ingredients by a great chef. There is a carefully chosen wine list with reasonable prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

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

Formidable

accueil fantastique, personnel très aimable, nourriture excellente
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019