Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel - Mountain Spring Water

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

About this property

Mount Sheba is located 30 minutes' drive from the historical town of Pilgrim's Rest. Surrounded by rainforest, the hotel offers a variety of hiking trails with breathtaking views and majestic waterfalls. The thatched rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with selected DSTV channels, a cosy fireplace, electric blankets, tea-and-coffee making facilities, and a patio. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower. The hotel offers pure spring mountain water, which is safe to drink. Hackett's Restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch, while dinner can be enjoyed at The Chandelier Restaurant, followed by drinks at the bar. Activities offered at Mount Sheba include tennis, crazy croquet, a pool table, darts, and outdoor chess. There is also a swimming pool and trout fishing opportunities. The hotel offers conference facilities and a wedding venue. The Graskop Gorge Lift, Mac Mac Falls, and God's Window are nearby attractions, and Blyde River Canyon is within a 3-hour drive. The famous Kruger National Park is only 90 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nqobile
South Africa South Africa
“Very clean facility. The location is quiet and peaceful. Just perfect for a restful holiday.”
Noxy
South Africa South Africa
“The location and the staff. We arrived very late and Moeketsi was kind enough to wait for us to arrive and ensure that we checked in and settled well. Dinner was served and even provided a microwave to our room to warm up our food I thought that...”
Arnold
South Africa South Africa
“The staff was very friendly and the food was exceptional.”
Sandra
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly well trained staff, beautiful rain forest”
Victor
Belgium Belgium
“We had a wonderful stay in a breathtaking scenery! The dinner was delicious, and the staff was super friendly and polite! You're literally staying in the rainforest, which makes it a unique experience! The rooms are neat and clean. The large,...”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Vusi was wonderful and made our short time there exceptional. Thank you so much for your time and care. The food was amazing and much better than I’ve experienced at home. Our room was great and it was an experience being able to have a fireplace...”
Nonhlanhla
South Africa South Africa
“The food & the staff were on point. Easily available &were of great help.”
Sara
Italy Italy
“Great staff and food. Nice place to relax and detox. Enjoy easy hiking trails and monkeys.”
Marelize
France France
“A paradise in the middle of a rainforest. Lots to do, and children activities. Great food, friendly and helpful staff who made us feel right at home. We saw quite a bit of wildlife in the area.”
Bhavana
Singapore Singapore
“Absolutely amazing — one of the nicest places we stayed at in South Africa. The dinners were truly memorable, with a cozy fireplace atmosphere and a superb 4-course meal that was both delicious and high in quality. The hiking trails are beautiful,...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Chandelier Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegan
Hacketts Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegan

Facilities of Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel - Mountain Spring Water

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel - Mountain Spring Water takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 21:00 and 07:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about US$28. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
ZAR 50 per child, per night
2 - 3 years
Cot upon request
ZAR 50 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 100 per child, per night
4 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 100 per child, per night
5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO LOUD MUSIC, PARTYING, AND NOISE ARE ALLOWED AFTER 21H00. PLEASE ABIDE BY THESE RULES!

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A 7 KM ROCKY GRAVEL GOVERNMENT ROAD THAT LEADS TO THE PROPERTY'S TURN-OFF AND THEN A FURTHER 3 KM NARROW TAR ROAD BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT THE GATE. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY AND WITH CAUTION. HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES ARE RECOMMENDED.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel - Mountain Spring Water in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.