Name: Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
Address: Maluti Drakensberg, Maluti A Phofung, 00000, ZA

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

Jay

Clean rooms - restaurant dinner menu needs some work - gud breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Martha

Friendly staff, clean rooms, good food, but you cannot beat the location!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

This was my second stay here and the staff made the stay perfect. They were, pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable and so accommodating. The room floors could do with a scrub as well as washing and tidying up the curtains. Other than that everything else was perfect. Washroom facilities were spot on but shower floor corners need a clean.
What we took away...the beautiful staff. They are your best assets there. Then comes the views. Thank you Emma and Team

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2025

Walter

We loved our stay here. We stayed in Sentinel Rm. 4, which was large and comfortable. The views from the lodge are fantastic. We ate breakfast and supper each night at the lodge restaurant and were happy with our meals.
Like most visitors here, we were here to hike to the top of Tugela Falls via the chain ladders. The hotel handled the logistics for us--the transport to the trailhead and packed lunch.
The next day, we had a massage at the spa located on the property, which was also amazing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2024

Petra

We stayed here to do the Tugela falls hike . Such a great location with stunning views of the mountains . Great bed and linen slept so well. Staff were also so lovely and friendly

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2024

Hanspeter

A good starting point for walks.
The Sentinel room was nice with a good outlook to the mountains.
The food in the restaurant was not really special.
We wifi in the Sentinel room was very poor.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2024

Alison

Overall good experience

The hotel is in a great place for walking and has a beautiful aspect. The rooms are fairly standard with a good bathroom but fridge or tv. The hotel provides a good breakfast and food throughout the day and it is very good value. There are options to hire guides for mountain walking if you’re new to the area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2024

Vishal

The location was great

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

The bed had bugs. The sheets were not clean. The bathroom floor had tufts of hair everywhere.

The restaurant hardly had food. Each time we chose a meal we were told that it wasn't available.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2023

Abdallah

location is great

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2023

Christopher

Fantastic views, and the best place to start the hike to Tugela Falls. Very quiet. The only sounds at night were the sounds of the horses eating grass.
Excellent breakfast. The road to the property is paved, but the road from there to Sentinel Carpark is definitely a rock crawl and best left to a transfer by the lodge.
Note that there’s a fee to get to the property (save your receipt for the way out as they ask for it).
There is also the transfer fee and hiking fee.
Also, the queen size bed is German style (2 mattresses shoved together, each with separate bedding).

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2023

Richard

Very unique place to stay if you are hiking in the area. Our stay was very brief, arriving on one night and checking out and hiking the next day. The staff was great, assisting with transportation and packing a lunch since we would be missing breakfast. The room was very comfortable sized. Would recommend a side with a view of the mountains if you are staying a bit!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2022

Joshua

Excellent place to stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2022

Kaajal

Absolutely fabulous place

Agnes at check-in was kind and friendly. Another staff member came through and gave us some advice on our hike. The 4 x 4 trip return was with kind , informative drivers, Mr. Goodwin, I don't recall the gentleman that drove us back. He taught us things about the Drakensburg and Maluti Mountains that we didn't know. Eddie at the Sentinel parking was a gem. I absolutely loved our stay. Clean rooms, bedding and toilet/shower facilities. Thank you and all the best to you all always

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2021

Lillian

Charming mountain lodge. The rooms are a little spare, but fine for the purpose of our stay. Clean. The restaurant and bar were excellent. Staff friendly and eager to please. Would stay there again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Witsieshoek was a great weekend getaway, with stunning views from each room. Unfortunately, we got stormed out and did not have the time to wait around to go on any hiking trails. As a result, we were stuck around the property, which in itself is beautiful, however it does not have functioning wifi in the rooms (or tvs), which made the stay a bit bland. Of course, had the weather been nice, a lack of wifi or tv would not have been of any concern, but I do think the lack of functioning wifi is a deterrent to many people.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2018

obakeng

The rooms are big enough and always clean. Would recommend to everyone...

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Impressed with the reception staff who were tremendous. Always willing to go the extra mile to help. Example I was a day late because of having an upset stomach and I expected to have the 90% charge in these situations. The receptionist went the extra mile and spoke with the owner and the charge was waved. That is the type genuine down to earth people working here. They do everything possible to make your stay a happy one. They can't provide everything a town hotel might provide because they are situated high up an isolated mountain. But they do their best and more than make up for any lack by homeliness, a warm smile and a genuine concern for the welfare and comfort of their guests. A very enjoyable stay. My only regret was that I did not have the time to stay longer. very well done to all the staff at this value for money and convenient lodge situated with amazing views when ithe weather is fine and a bundle of laughs and great hospitality when the weather is foggy or wet. this is a real mountain lodge on a gloriously beautiful mountain. Well done all at Wisiehoek Mountain Lodge. Very impressed.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2018

Peter

Great starting point to hike on the Sentinel Peak trail. My family enjoyed the breakfast. We drove up the road to the parking lot at the trail head. There are some big rocks on the road, but you can make it with out 4 wheel drive easily in the dry season.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2018

Tommy

Stayed one night inbetween hiking and mtb. Big nice room and excellent view over the mountains. Breakfast+++

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2018

Kelley

Warm & Comfortable Lodge

Wonderful place to stay for he amphitheater hike - just be aware the shuttle to trailhead has limited space, so sign up as soon as you arrive (unless you have a 4x4 and don't require the shuttle). We enjoyed the food and service at the restaurant, and the bar/lounge area is a great place to relax after exploring the area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2017

Christina

Magnificent Mountain Views

A wonderfully situated lodge with magnificent mountain views, great walks and friendly/helpful staff.
Hosts are however dismissive and unapproachable.
Our stay was nevertheless a memorable one!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Disappointed by food. But view was amazing! Long drive to get to hotel.

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2017

Antoine

Amazing place, correct food, however disappointed by the Sentinel Peak trail. Given the expensive fee charged to access it, proper marking and information from attendants would be the mimimum expected. Fading paint marks make you have the very unpleasant impression of having lost your way!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2017

Paul

Brilliant location

Superb location
Very friendly staff
Good food
Would have liked more info on how to get there.....little on website

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2017

English couple

Wonderful care at the top of the mountain p

It seems like all the rooms have now been refurbished and to a very good standard. The bed was huge and very high quality.

The restaurant has a wonderful huge bay window with fantastic views. (eat early or late so you get a table at the window). The food was extremely high quality, with about 6 or 8 mains to choose from. There were hot options for breakfast too.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Try to stay for at least 3 days.

The sentinel hike is the big pull. But I suffer from virtego so found several less cliff edge walks which were much more to my liking .

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2017

Kevin

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

Witsieshoek Lodge is definitely off the beaten path, but it's a good thing. The road to the lodge past town only leads there and to the hiking trails for The Sentinel and the Ampitheater. The lodge itself has nice rooms and a good diner / bar, but the best part is the amazing views and the proximity to some great hiking. This place is definitely a great starting/ending point for the nearby hikes, and it's in excellent condition. Wifi isn't the best, but there were places around the lodge where you could find 3G/4G.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2016

Sean

Wonderful visit marred by a few bumps

The Mountain Lodge is wonderful. The location is fantastic. Tucked away near the top of the Drakensberg Mountain Range and a short hike to the Tugela Falls (second highest waterfall in the world). The views from the resort are breathtaking. You can tell service is important because all the staff are very kind and welcoming. The accommodations are comfortable with a wonderful, large, bed - with enough blankets and space heater to keep you warm. The food is not great. There are very few vegetarian options and most dishes lack flavor. The lamb dish and the chicken pie were both better options. Internet is spotty and the power often goes out at the lodge. I think this adds to the character of the place and it did not detract for me overall, but I could see how it would for some. The price is very reasonable for the accommodation, but there are a lot of separate fees for the resort that can add up - just be mindful of that. I would strongly recommend staying here. The views and the proximity to an amazing hike of Tugela Falls more than make up for the small short comings it has.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Excellent Staff

The staff at Witsieshoek was great. They truly care about the guests and ready to serve with a smile and rare authentic hospitality. We stayed in the hiker's cabin and it was exactly what we needed as a base for our hiking trips. Very good food at the restaurant as well.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2016

Ntjantja

Mountain breeze, fresh & picturesque

Amazing!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2016

Shahabaaz

Amazing mountain views, awesome stay

The location is nice,hotel service was very good.
There are only mountains around the hotel which give spectacular views.
We enjoyed staying in this hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2016

Hardy

Top location, very friendly staff

Great Location and Lodge with an unbelievable view

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Anna Therese

Utsikten var fantastisk. Fanns flera trail med olika svårighetsgrad direkt från hotellet

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

Clément

Les plats proposés au restaurant sont bons et à un prix très raisonnable, mais le service peut être lent et plusieurs plats ont été servis froids.
Le petit déjeuner est aussi de bonne qualité et varié.
La salle de restaurant du style chalet de montagne est chaleureuse et offre une très belle vue.
Le personnel est sympathique.
La vue des chambres Sentinel est splendide, surtout au lever et coucher de soleil.
La literie est confortable.

En revanche, la chambre est très mal isolée, on sent le vent rentrer par la porte et les fenêtres, ce qui en plus de refroidir la pièce est très bruyant...
Le coffre-fort et une des couvertures chauffantes ne fonctionnaient pas.
Le prix de la nuit est élevé, mais il n'y a pas d'autre alternative pour faire la randonnée aux Tugela falls.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2024

Marie

Bel endroit pour départ de randonnée

Un joli hôtel bien situé pour effectuer la randonnée de Sentinel Peak. Le personnel est accueillant gentil et les restaurant est bon. Les bungalows sont confortables. Si nous devions revenir dans le drakensberg nous re ferions un stop ici.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2024

Akihiro

Tugela Fallsへの登山目的で利用しました。
宿泊前からメッセージにて丁寧なご案内があり、相談にも乗って下さりました。また当日も、当方は片言の英語でしたがレセプションの方には熱心に相談に乗っていただけたのがとても助かりました。ロケーションは山の尾根上にあるため周囲には絶景が広がっていて抜群。その絶景を眺めながらの夕食も美味しく素晴らしかったです。朝一のシャトルを予約してであげるTugela Fallへと向かいましたが、登山用のお弁当セットも用意して下さり、滝を眺めながら食べたサンドイッチが格別でした。

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

Thierry

Hébergement bien situé et agréable

Chambre avec vue panoramique sur la montagne.
Hébergement dans un site naturel.
Le restaurant est correct
Lieu de rendez-vous pour prendre les 4x4 qui amènent au départ du Trail : le Sentinel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Nov 2023

Carolin

Zimmer war gut mit einem schönen Ausblick. Essen war nicht gut, aber wir hatten keine Erwartungen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2023

Arnaud

Court séjour pour randonner

Excellent emplacement pour réaliser le sentier vers sentinelle Peak. Personnel très accueillant et site grandiose. Nombreuses autres randonnées dans la région du Royal Natal Nat Park

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2023

Michael

Wunderschön gelegen, Sonnenaufgang direkt vor der Tür. Frühstück war sehr abwechslungsreich und das Highlight war die Wanderung mit 4x4 Anfahrt zum Amphietheater.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2023

Crister

Hiking experience

Fantastic place for hiking in the area such as Tugela falls

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2023

Jutta

Großartig zum Wandern und Abschalten

Die Lage der Witsieshoek Lodge ist einfach fantastisch!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2021

Michael Lütke

Einzigartige Lage und Aussicht! Check in nach 18 Uhr problemlos! Anreise vor der Dunkelheit ist aber dringend empfehlenswert.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Großartig gelegen zum Wandern entweder ab der Unterkunft oder ab dem Sentinel Carpark, zu dem man sich bringen lassen kann.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Bon établissementt en montagne pour faire des hikes. Le personnel est super accueillant. Les chambres sont super bien et intimes et le coté rustique apporte son charme.

La qualité des repas est acceptable et les prix sont très abordables.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2019

VADIM

A good place to saty if you plan to trekk into the mountains. Wi fi is not working - only in the reception area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2019

Yves

Il faisait chaud dans la chambre en ce mois de décembre. Pas de climatisation. A la limite... Mais au moins un ventilateur aurait été utile. Difficile de trouver le repos dans cette chambre quand il fait chaud pendant la journée. La chaleur reste à l'intérieur.

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2018

Norbert

Grandiose Lage

Die Zimmer sind groß und sauber, das Personal äußerst freundlich, das Essen von der Karte hervorragend, wenn allerdings große Gruppen vor Ort sind, gibt es nur Buffet und das war leider grottenschlecht

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Da während unseres Aufenthalts starker Nebel herrschte, konnten wir die Panorama- Lage nur erahnen. Das Personal war sehr hilfsbereit, das Essen war seht gut und die Zimmer gut in Ordnung gehalten.
Die Baulichkeiten der Lodge sind in die Jahre gekommen und die Bezeichnungen der einzelnen Häuser könnte eindeutiger bezeichnet werden.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2018

Agne

Perfect place to stay in the mountains.

Partner