Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel - Mountain Spring Water

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

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
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • 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

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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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Guests who stayed here loved

Henriette
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“The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The food was excellent”
Brian
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“Beautiful settings and lovely staff. Enjoyed the wine”
Trudie
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“The surroundings are exceptional in the tranquil mountains and rainforest. Thank you for exceptional service. All staff members are smiling, helpful, considerate and place their guests first! We were spoilt in every way!”
Hendrika
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“Staff was amazing, would definitely come back and stay much longer to explore and do the trails.”
Zulian
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“The food, service and facilities were exceptional! The fireplace in the room is stunning, and the food both at dinner and breakfast was some of the finest. Exceptional pool, accomodating bar and fabulous scenery.”
Melissa
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“The staff were really friendly. The breakfast was amazing. The scenery was beautiful. The beds were really comfortable.”
Venter
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“Food was EXCELLENT, Staff were super and forest was amazing. I would love to see a jacuzzi there!”
Casper
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“Beautiful place and extremely friendly and helpful staff. They really go out of their way to make one's stay pleasant.Beautiful and stately dining room. The food was delicious. It was very cosy during rainy spells with a fireplace in each room and...”
Nhlaluko
South Africa South Africa
“The location, is everything and more. Very quiet. The tranquility is unmatched. The staff is very friendly. We arrived just after service and they kept our dinner in our room, with a microwave. Very thoughtful of them. The food was delicious. ...”
Nqobile
South Africa South Africa
“Very clean facility. The location is quiet and peaceful. Just perfect for a restful holiday.”

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$9.04 per person.
  • Cuisine
    Continental • Full English/Irish
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Chandelier Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Service
    Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegan
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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$30. 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.