When you stay at Malachite Manor in Underberg, you'll be on the riverwalk and 31 mi (50 km) from Sani Pass. .This guesthouse is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Drakensberg Mountains and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Mkhomazi Wilderness area.
Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
Himeville Museum - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles
Cobham State Forest - 31 min drive - 10.8 miles
Restaurants
Premier Hotel Himeville Arms - 14 min drive
Lemon Tree Bistro - 9 min drive
Underberg Inn Pub - 8 min drive
KFC - 8 min drive
Grind Cafe - 9 min drive
About this property
Malachite Manor
Riverwalk guesthouse with free breakfast and spa services
Malachite Manor offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads.
This Underberg guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Malachite Restaurant serving guests of Malachite Manor. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Malachite Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Zulu
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Restaurants on site
Malachite Restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle tours
Library
TV in common areas
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
On a lake
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Spa
Massage
Treatment room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
More
1 building
2 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2015
Comprehensive food waste policy
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
24-inch TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
More
Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Desk chair
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Portable fan
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 250 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for 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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-in fee: ZAR 250 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM
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 credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
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 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
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Malachite Manor Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
You know the difference of a nice hotel to a great one is the little things.We were there for one night and leaving early the next morning and the staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating from packing us a packed breakfast to assisting us with info.The rooms are unique with the finishes and the ambiance created.we loved the wood.makes the place feel a bit closer to nature.The hotel and the room was very clean and comfortable.The tea station was well stocked with fresh milk in the fridge.in the bathroom the toiletries supplied were in large containers and not these dinky ones you usually find.The gardens were well kept.my only complaint is that I only got to spend the one night there.will defiantly put it on the list of places to revisit.
The property was nice and the rooms were decent. I was disappointed with the view and lack of activities at the venue. Service was good and the food at the restaurant was okay.
Awesome location and comfortable clean room with a comfortable bed. The staff were great. The breakfast was delicious but unfortunately neither of us enjoyed our dinners. One suggestion would be to improve upon the extractor fan/ ventilation in the kitchen if possible as the passages/closer rooms smell of cooking.
Friendly welcome, but that’s where the good news ends. Our room, immediately adjacent to the kitchen and restaurant, filled with the smell of frying food from about 4pm. Our request to change rooms was denied. As the restaurant filled, so the noise level in our room escalated. The layout needs review. Breakfast was good.
We very much enjoyed our stay at Malachite Manor. The room was spacious and well equipped. All staff members were very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was nice. We also had dinner there and we would definitely recommend it. With a special mention for the absolutely delicious lamb curry. Should you book a tour to Sani Pass via Trip Advisor, then you can choose to be picked up at the hotel at no extra cost.
Great place. Wonderful building and huge bedroom. First class friendly staff only too willing to accommodate our requirements. Quality fresh food at sensible prices.
Great place, just outside Underberg. Large, spacious rooms, great beds, quality linen. Excellent service and very cosy. We went to the Himeville Arms for dinner, which was probably a mistake, I am sure the food at Malachite Manor would have been way better. Maybe next time. Will definitely stay there again, when in the area.
Carrin was the most amazing hostess, ready with suggestions about the area's activities and dining, and willing to go the extra mile (think homemade cake and fun decorations) for us to celebrate a birthday. The food is cooked by her as well, and though it takes some time to prepare (it's just her after all!), it was delicious and worth the wait! She offers traditional South African fare as well as some very tasty Thai dishes (definitely recommend the chicken green curry!). Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful, comfortable, and lovely stay, would love to stay there again!
I booked a 2 night stay here for my parents as a treat whilst they were on a 6 week holiday in South Africa and I received this text from my parents after their stay "Please could you send a feed back about the Malachite Lodge for us. It was excellent with the most friendly host and hostess, Mike and Carrin. The bar bill was the most reasonable out of all the hotels we have been to during our holiday. Thank you and we would definitely return to the same place on our next visit to the berg". Needless to say I think they LOVED it!