Arboretum Entrance & Parking
Arboretum Entrance & Parking, Nkonkobe Ward 10, Nkonkobe Local Municipality, 5721, South Africa- Park
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Rustic Charm and Tranquility:
Experience a journey back in time at the KING’S LODGE HOTEL, where the rustic 'log cabin' exterior blends seamlessly with the idyllic homespun interior, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that soothes the soul.
Gateway to Adventure:
Embrace the freedom to explore and imagine as you wake up each day at the KING’S LODGE HOTEL. With access to numerous hiking trails and serene rock pools at the foot of majestic waterfalls, let your spirit roam free in the mystical wonder of Hogsback.
Unique Dining Experience:
Indulge in a personalized culinary adventure at the KING’S LODGE HOTEL. While there is no on-site restaurant, enjoy the convenience of arranging breakfast to your liking, ensuring a delightful start to your day of tranquility and exploration.
Book your stay at the KING’S LODGE HOTEL now and unlock the gateway to a world of rustic charm, adventure, and personalized hospitality.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
The manager and her team were real "life savers." They went the extra mile for us. Love u guys.
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Love the staff and the breakfast choices are superb
The shower was a problem.
Overall, the hotel was fine for an overnight stay. It's a bit tired & could do with a makeover. The electric blanket on the bed didn't work, which was disappointing as it was very cold. The staff & the food were both great & we really appreciated being able to park closer than what was normally allowed, due to my physical limitations.
Great Breakfast and warm and comfy room
The fireplace at night that kept the cottage warm and cozy. Electric blankets were an added bonus as it was very cold the evening we stayed over..
The Shower water did not drain properly.
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Good value for money.
I know the cottages are self catering, but it would be nice if the hotel provided a small bar of soap for the bathroom.
Location is excellent
The staff was exceptionally friendly, eager to assist and you do not often find that in hotels. From the reception to the waiter to the chef, exceptional service and the food exeptional
The wifi does not link
The breakfast was delicious and more than enough to eat!
It would be nice to have more kitchen cutlery, especially a bread knife and a sharp cutting knife.
Loved the food, compliments to the chef.
The cottage was not up to standard at all, the fireplace was old and rusty. We tried lighting up fire in it in order for us to be warm, there was smoke all over the cottage as a result we had to open windows and the sliding for the smoke.
I've traveled and have never seen more friendlier staff than here. They go out of their way to give you what you want. Siya at the reception I have no words for her she's more than the best.
The staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. The food was very good.
The fire place in the cottage assigned to us was not working. The coffee machine was out of order
The food was delicious!
Friendlyness of the staff
The fireplace didn't work at all. There weren't enough cutlery.
The breakfasts were great. The staff exceptional and friendly. Amazing chef Mike aimed to please. Really a value for money stay. I would definitely recommend Kings Lodge. Sia the receptionist was just the best.
The music in the dining room we asked a few times to turn it down as you could not hear yourself speak.
Friendly staff and the environment
Nothing
The location is perfect and our cottage was very cosy. The staff are very friendly and helpful, especially Siya who has a passion for her job. The meals were delicious
We only had breakfast at the hotel on our last morning. We waited very long for our coffee & we were told they had a unforeseen staffing issue. They could perhaps have a 2 prong plug as we forgot to take one
Lovely old lodge. Loved the rooms and such good value for money. Breakfast was great.
It was a comfortable overnight stay.
The direction of GPS took us off track. At night. My breakfast was horrible.
Th English breakfast was on fire.
Nothing noted.
Very friendly staff
The grounds and swimming pool were in a sad state. Considering it was Easter weekend, this should have been attended too.
There was a problem with knifes spoons dishcloths and towels in the place. Which was only sorted out on the last night
The braai area that was far from the door behind the house
Breakfast was lovely, enjoyed it as well as dinner!
Something you can't really help for.... But it's the road....
Friendly, helpful staff
Very quite, and friendly service
Location
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Setting and friendly staff
Kitchen utensils old or missing
The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The breakfast and dinner were well prepared and very tasty. The portions were big.
Their Linen... Ow it was very nice, comfortable, very clean the quality was out of this world and smelling very nice ❤️❤️
Swimming pool was a bit dirty
The restaurant at the hotel. The food was fantastic
Staff are very nice- when you can find them. Even the restaurant you have to look for staff. The rooms are a bit old and smell musty. Water is incredibly slow so you can't actually take a nice bath. We don't have a shower in our room. Bar and restaurant closes at 8pm which is very early
Friendly staff.Comfortable bed.
No hot water.Only available when next room bath hot water was ran.No sourdough bread after confirmation message was received.No Wifi connection.No idea how room TV and remotes work.Pool water dirty green.
It a nice place to visit, it geographical location is perfect. We really enjoyed or stay.
Nothing really to complain about, everything was good. I would visit again.
That it had a restaurant
Everything was old , they need to update
Everything
The excellent service that was offered by staff members by the name of Pinkie and Siya, keep up the good work ladies
The quality of the sheet beds was not up to standard, Please change the bed sheets
Staff were very friendly and the food was great.
The place needs renovation, its looking very run down. Pool area was a disappointment
The friendlyness of the staff. Homely feeling and it feels like family. Food was on time and good. Comfortable accommodations.
The friendlyness of the staff. Homely feeling and it feels like family. Food was on time and good. Comfortable accommodations.
Staff were great (very friendly). At breakfast the chef went out of his way to accommodate my special meal request and specifically came to check if I was happy and had a conversation with us. The location along the main road is great.
Cold shower in the evening (there was warm water in the morning). Satellite TV didn't work for most of the evening.
Breakfast was quite good. Staff were friendly.
Had to sweep the cottage as floor was dirty. The braai was unusable - grid was bent and rusty and dirty covered with large bird droppings. Sheets had tears in them because of age.
Friendly staff who did everything possible to make our stay comfortable
The Hotel is a bit aged, and can do with a bit of revamp.
All the Meals were really good and affordable
The Buildings and facilities are very dated and need a Renovation
Very little water and dirty, no towel provided. Had to go find hotel staff to provide towels.
Exceptional service and friendly staff!!! The food was excellent and the natural setting was stuuningly beautiful and calm. Iff you are looking for a peaceful getaway, this is the place to be !
There is nothing not to like.
Location/quiet at nighttime Beautiful area
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Location. Onsite Restaurant.
The staff was so friendly.
The place is old and gets TOO cold if fireplace is not lit as a result can be uncomfortable when cold.
Good location, good breakfast
Place needs quite a bit of TLC
There is a restaurant and bar and it's in good location.
There was tv but what we hated is that, it's was not working. There was a problem with dish but they do explain to and promised it be fixed on the following day. But unfortunately they don't it seems they don't care about that. We stay there with entrainment.
Friendly staff and comfortable accommodation. Felt safe.
The drink options in the restaurant, particularly the hot drinks and fruit juices, need significant improvement.
Great location and very friendly staff. We enjoyed te fireplace and wood was supplied every morning
The bed should have been replaced years ago, very uncomfortable. The entrance of the hotel building is old, dirty and broken tiles. Restaurant was very under staffed with only one waiter and lots of people. No ambiance, felt like hostel dining room. Very little utensils in kitchen and old. Had to ask for wine glasses.
Had salmon florentine and partner full english breakfast. Exceptional.
There was nothing. It suited us.
Ich habe diese sofort verlassen und ein anderes Hotel gesucht. Es war eine schmutzige dunkle Zumutung und entspricht nicht der Darstellung in den Fotos
Diese Unterkunft entsprach ueberhaupt nicht, dem was angeboten wurde. Sie war schmutzig kaputt verqualmt, kein warmes Wasser, einzige Heizung Holzfeuer, Putzmittel ein dreckiger Wischmopp und Eimer im Wohnraum stehend. Bauschutt ueberall rutschige Zuwegung ohne Gelaender. Verwahrlostes Aussengelaende. Ich konnte dort nicht wohnen und moechte nun mein Geld zurueck. Die Kuechenausstattung war eine durchgerostet Herdplatte und ein nicht gesaeubertes Geraet - es war wohl mal eine Microwelle. Kein wifi und Ausblicke auf Bauschutt. Bad 5-, alle Leuchten immer eine Lampe rausgedreht, es war dunkel. Nicht zum Bleiben. Kaltes Wasser und alles roch nach kaltem Rauch und war staubig.
Nothing
The room was not clean and the water.
Loved the fireplace with wood, as it was cold and rainy!
Staff is pleasant. I didn't get to taste the breakfast, they took long to get orders and we had to leave.
The place can do with a modern touch
The proximity
The lodge is dated. Needs an upgrade. Our bedsheets were torn and faded
Location and the service. Siya who is at reception know how to give service💐
The fact that the breakfast was limited and not many options to choose from . The lodge could do with some renovations. Oww the water from the bath was kind of dirty
The accommodation was nice, but the problem was that we arrived after dark and the main road in Hogsback is very poorly lit, so it took us about half an hour to find the hotel. But everything turned out fine, and we were quickly accommodated. The breakfast was good. Despite certain problems, we would definitely return to Hogsback, ideally during daylight hours, so that we could get to know the beautiful mountainous surroundings of this town better.
Lovely location in Hogsback. More than enough space in the cottage.
The cottage needs an upgrade, also the bathroom, perhaps a full shower too.
Unfortunately we could only stay for a night but immediately we fell in love with the old world charm of king's lodge. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Thank you for making this part of our honeymoon so unforgettable. xxx Sugar & Bert
the food was amazing and tasty
the water was dirty, the water running from the bath tub was unclean
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The breakfast was good, I had to take a takeaway because I was in a hurry. Thanks
To have heaters or electric blankets in the bedrooms.i used the blanket but the room was cold.
Great Breakfast and fantastic people working at the Hotel. Good food available and nice sized rooms.
Everything.
Adequate for an overnight stay.
No atmosphere. The property looked run down compared to how I remember it in years gone by.
The breakfast options were wide on choice, well prepared, good taste and quickly served. The day and evening menus had a good variety, well prepared, ample size. All staff were exceptionally helpful, kind and considerate. Although an old hotel it is well maintained, cosy and a pleasure relaxing there.
Not really disable friendly.
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Cleanliness
6.06/10Multiple reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, specifically mentioning dirtiness and poor condition.
Service
9.53/10Consistently praised for friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.57/10Good location mentioned positively in several reviews.
Room Quality
7.52/10Comments noted discomfort and dated rooms, but some enjoyed the accommodations.
Amenities
7.55/10Amenities were lacking as some guests mentioned needed upgrades.
Value for Money
7.51/10Guests felt the price did not match the quality of amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.06/10Breakfast was noted as good, but drink options required improvement.
Overall Experience
9.03/10Despite several issues, many guests had enjoyable experiences and expressed a willingness to return.