10/10 Excellent
Geoff
Sep 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Geoff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Qambathi Mountain Lodge
4.0 star property
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast included
- Spa
- Pool
- Laundry
Explore the area
Qambathi Mountain Reserve, Elandskop, KwaZulu-Natal, 3300
- Maloti-Drakensberg Park8 min walk
- uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park12 min drive
- Kamberg Nature Reserve14 min drive
Room options
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Romantic Suite (Garden)
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Luxury Room (Lodge)
- 215 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Standard Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Honeymoon Room (Garden)
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Deluxe Suite (Garden)
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
About the neighborhood
Elandskop
With a stay at Qambathi Mountain Lodge in Elandskop, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Drakensberg Mountains and Maloti-Drakensberg Park. .This family-friendly lodge is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Kamberg Nature Reserve.
What's nearby
- uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - 12 min drive
- Kamberg Nature Reserve - 14 min drive
- Kamberg Rock Art Center - 17 min drive
- Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 48 min drive
- Midmar Dam - 83 min drive
Getting around
- King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 180 min drive
Restaurants
- Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse - 17 min drive
- The Knackered Swan Pub & B & B - 10 min drive
About this property
Qambathi Mountain Lodge
Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and spa services
Qambathi Mountain Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
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 onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This Art Deco lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Dinning room, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
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.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Polish, Zulu
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour roundtrip 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/airplane 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 elevator
- 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 organized 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
- Bathrobes
- Deep soaking bathtub
- 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 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 December 23 and December 28.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: ZAR 20 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- 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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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 organization.
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Qambathi Mountain Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Nov 28, 2021
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
8/10 Good
Renier
Dec 22, 2020
Renier
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Samantha
Feb 3, 2020
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.
Samantha
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Martin
Jan 28, 2020
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.
Martin
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Thierry
Traveled with group
Nov 10, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Formidable
accueil fantastique, personnel très aimable, nourriture excellente
Thierry
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019