Boasting pool views, Sanctuary Life Guest Farm offers accommodation with patio, around 37 km from Cradle of Human Kind - Museum. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The guest house features mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Each unit is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen fitted with an oven. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. For guests with children, the guest house provides kids pool and a baby safety gate. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Krugersdorp Game Reserve is 47 km from Sanctuary Life Guest Farm, while Sterkfontein Caves is 48 km away. Lanseria International Airport is 73 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
4 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Magaliesburg
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Luisa
    South Africa South Africa
    We stayed in the 6 sleeper family cottage and it was fantastic! An extremely well kitted-out kitchen with everything you need and a great veranda & garden for chilling and socialising. The beds are very comfortable. Our dogs had a wonderful time...
  • Taryn
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was stunning, such beautiful views. Also very friendly and sweet dogs- we loved the visits from Zoe. Also the owner was very friendly and helpful. we would 100% recommend a stay at this location.
  • Trisha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What an absolutely stunning place so close to Johannesburg yet you feel like you so far out. The best host you could ask for, Wayne treated us like family and we were accommodated with everything we could need and more. Nights spent around a...

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Wayne

9.3
9.3
Host review score
Host review score
Wayne
Welcome to “Sanctuary Life” Guest Farm in Magaliesburg an equestrian farm. An exquisite horse, pet & child friendly farm with breath-taking views of the Magaliesburg majestic mountain. Accommodating 14 in the 3 self-catering, pet friendly cottages which are beautifully fully furnished creating a peaceful ambiance. Perfect for families who love walking, hiking mountain biking and being outdoors & farm life, with an array of surrounding activities. Unwind, relax & rejuvenate as Sanctuary Life becomes your home away from home. One hour from JHB or PTA & 15min from Magaliesburg. Groups & conferences welcome Cottages have lovely views of the beautiful Magaliesburg Mountain Range and the surrounding mountains, including an expansive view of and farmlands and grassland. Our goal is to be self-sustainable & to provide comfortable accommodation in a quiet and peaceful setting for couples and families to come relax and unwind. We are a horse friendly farm so bring your horses on holiday and enjoy our paddocks, arena, lunging arena and lovely outrides. A stable may be requested. Activities include walking, hiking & mountain biking.
Our goal is to be self-sustainable & to provide comfortable accommodation in a quiet and peaceful setting for couples and families to come relax and unwind.
Living a dream in the Magaliesburg and in the Magaliesberg Biosphere where History of the Boer war all ended
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sanctuary Life Guest Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Pub crawls
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Sanctuary Life Guest Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
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 11:00
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.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 275 per person, per night

Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 Sanctuary Life Guest Farm 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Sanctuary Life Guest Farm

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Sanctuary Life Guest Farm is 10.6 miles from the centre of Magaliesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Sanctuary Life Guest Farm is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Sanctuary Life Guest Farm include:

    • Family

  • Sanctuary Life Guest Farm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Swimming Pool
    • Pub crawls
    • Game drives

  • The prices at Sanctuary Life Guest Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.