Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort
Grootfonteinberg 561KT Lydenburg Road, 1290 Pilgrimʼs Rest, South Africa – Great location - show map
Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort
Mount Sheba is located 30 minutes' drive from the historical town of Pilgrim's Rest. Surrounded by rain forest, the hotel offers a variety of leisure activities. The thatched rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, cosy fireplace, tea-and-coffee making facilities and a patio. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. 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 Lodge include tennis, billiard, boule, crouquet, dart and outdoor chess. There is a swimming pool, hiking trails through the forest and trout fishing opportunities. The hotel offers conference facilities and a wedding venue. Mac Mac Falls and God's Window are nearby attractions and Blyde River Canyon is within 3 hours' drive. The famous Kruger National Park is only 90 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Bulgaria“The hotel is situated high in the mountains. In the evenings, it was quite cold outside, but you could warm your rooms with a fireplace or electrical heater. The dinners were outstanding. Because of the weather we were not able to have a walk...”- Malinda
South Africa“The gravol road makes the journey to be long, however after the long trip to get there you get welcomed by the friendly stuff that make you forget about the long journey.Please don't consider making tyre roads” - T
Belgium“Very nice and quiet surroundings with great walking trails. The hotel is 'oldschool' colonial so you need to like this style, but if you do it is great. We had an executive room with fire place and very comfortable furniture and...” - GGrace South Africa“Everything about my stay was excellent. Except i couldn't find the iron to iron ny clothes. I also didnt know its a elf cathering, otherwise i would have brought food but in general. Im very happy with everything. I hope to return again👌”
- Reynier South Africa“The views are spectacular. Cottages looks very old but well maintained & very clean.”
- Henk South Africa“Moeketsi and Mavis are very good with excellent customer service”
Mtsweni South Africa“Breakfast was great admin stuff and waiters were very friendly and helpful Dimakatso, Moeketsi , Vusi and Selby at breakfast and dinner I felt at home”
Eddie South Africa“The setting is hard to beat. For people who appreciate quiet and solitude at times, this resort is near perfect. We have nothing but praise for the attentive, pleasant staff. The food was excellent!”- Sherissa South Africa“Beautiful location. Rainforest, mountains and hiking. There is a shop that sells basic supplies and snacks. The staff are incredible. There is a fireplace in the room which is stocked with wood. Food was fantastic!”
Tebello South Africa“Very beautiful scenery. With very helpful staff. The food was delicious.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- Chandelier Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegan
- Hacketts Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegan
Facilities of Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & ResortGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Garden view
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Walking tours
- Tennis equipmentAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- Darts
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- Games room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Tennis court
- Seating Area
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/shrine
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Afrikaans
- English
- Xhosa
- Zulu
House rulesMount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printNeed-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 & Resort 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.
FAQs about Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort
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Guests staying at Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort is 3.1 miles from the centre of Pilgrimʼs Rest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Billiards
- Games room
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Darts
- Swimming Pool
- Horse riding
- Walking tours
- Spa facilities
- Tennis equipment
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Yes, Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort has 2 restaurants:
- Hacketts Restaurant
- Chandelier Restaurant
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Room options at Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort include:
- Double
- Family
- Suite
- Chalet
- Holiday Home
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Check-in at Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
