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Qambathi Mountain Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and spa services
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Deluxe Suite (Garden) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, eco-friendly toiletries
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry

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Qambathi Mountain Reserve, Elandskop, KwaZulu-Natal, 3300
  • Fordoun Spa
  • Kamberg Rock Art Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪59 min drive‬
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Room options

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Romantic Suite (Garden) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Romantic Suite (Garden)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room (Lodge) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Luxury Room (Lodge)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Room (Garden) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Honeymoon Room (Garden)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite (Garden) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite (Garden)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Elandskop

Qambathi Mountain Lodge places you within a 10-minute walk of Maloti-Drakensberg Park. This 4-star lodge has 6 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Maloti-Drakensberg Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Kamberg Rock Art Center - 22 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 59 min drive - 29.7 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Knackered Swan Pub & B & B - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Qambathi Mountain Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and spa services
Qambathi Mountain Lodge features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 5000 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this golf lodge include an arcade/game room, a library, and express check-out.
Select Comfort beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Espresso makers, fans, and safes are also available.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Polish, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee; reservation required
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Dinning room

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Farming classes
  • Game viewing
  • Games
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2007
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and December 28.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 16 and younger (only guests older than 16 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 20 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 5000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 0

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is permitted at Qambathi Mountain Lodge.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Qambathi Mountain Lodge?

This lodge is located in Elandskop within a short 8-minute walk of Maloti-Drakensberg Park. You'll also find Kamberg Rock Art Center nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at Qambathi Mountain Lodge?

As of Jun 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Qambathi Mountain Lodge on Jun 27, 2025 start from $278.36, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Qambathi Mountain Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Qambathi Mountain Lodge?

Spa services at the lodge include deep-tissue massages.

Does Qambathi Mountain Lodge feature a casino?

No, Qambathi Mountain Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Qambathi Mountain Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Qambathi Mountain Lodge?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Qambathi Mountain Lodge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Qambathi Mountain Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Qambathi Mountain Lodge serves free full breakfasts at Dinning room each morning.

Does Qambathi Mountain Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Qambathi Mountain Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does Qambathi Mountain Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Qambathi Mountain Lodge?

Yes, some guestrooms at this lodge offer a balcony where guests can enjoy garden or mountain views.

Does Qambathi Mountain Lodge have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Qambathi Mountain Lodge.

Qambathi Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Total relaxation and great service

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and relaxing. My evening meal steak was unfortunately full of grissel which was disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Qambathi Quality

Wonderful location with welcoming hosts not too mention the amazing food. Well worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Renier

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning Mountain Retreat

Qambathi was absolutely stunning. We were welcomed by friendly and helpful staff who made sure our stay was all we expected and more. Nadia and Stephen are lovely hosts who really went out of their way to accommodate us with our pets. The rooms were clean and comfortable with lovely garden views. Forest walks and mountain views near by and the food was delicious too. We would definitely return to Qambathi again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can't wait to return to this idyllic lodge

Beautiful location, views and walks. Nadia and Stephen are excellent hosts creating a warm, peaceful and relaxed environment, assisted by a great team providing friendly service. Superb food is prepared using high quality, fresh local ingredients by a great chef. There is a carefully chosen wine list with reasonable prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Formidable

accueil fantastique, personnel très aimable, nourriture excellente
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019