About this property

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 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free parking available at the hotel


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
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
4 single beds
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 bunk 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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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Noxy
    South Africa South Africa
    The location and the staff. We arrived very late and Moeketsi was kind enough to wait for us to arrive and ensure that we checked in and settled well. Dinner was served and even provided a microwave to our room to warm up our food I thought that...
  • Arnold
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was very friendly and the food was exceptional.
  • Sandra
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly well trained staff, beautiful rain forest
  • Victor
    Belgium Belgium
    We had a wonderful stay in a breathtaking scenery! The dinner was delicious, and the staff was super friendly and polite! You're literally staying in the rainforest, which makes it a unique experience! The rooms are neat and clean. The large,...
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Vusi was wonderful and made our short time there exceptional. Thank you so much for your time and care. The food was amazing and much better than I’ve experienced at home. Our room was great and it was an experience being able to have a fireplace...
  • Nonhlanhla
    South Africa South Africa
    The food & the staff were on point. Easily available &were of great help.
  • Sara
    Italy Italy
    Great staff and food. Nice place to relax and detox. Enjoy easy hiking trails and monkeys.
  • Marelize
    France France
    A paradise in the middle of a rainforest. Lots to do, and children activities. Great food, friendly and helpful staff who made us feel right at home. We saw quite a bit of wildlife in the area.
  • Bhavana
    Singapore Singapore
    Absolutely amazing — one of the nicest places we stayed at in South Africa. The dinners were truly memorable, with a cozy fireplace atmosphere and a superb 4-course meal that was both delicious and high in quality. The hiking trails are beautiful,...
  • Brigit
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff really were amazing and made us all feel so welcome. My 11 year old son loved every minute and wants to go back because everyone was so helpful and friendly, always warm smiles. A massive thank you for making us feel welcome we truly...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Chandelier Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegan
  • Hacketts Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegan

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$28. 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.