Montusi Mountain Lodge
District Road D119, UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park 3350 South Africa
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#1 of 7 Specialty lodging in UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
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Montusi is a four-star, family-run lodge in the Northern Drakensberg World Heritage Site offering Space, Comfort and Peace in uncluttered, unpretentious luxury. Each free-standing suite enjoys stunning views of the Amphitheatre Mountain. Suites have one or two bedrooms, all en-suite with bath and walk-in shower, and lounge with patio, fireplace, fridge and tea/coffee facility.Imaginative gourmet cuisine makes for sumptuous dining.Activities: hiking, fishing, tennis, swimming, horse-riding, birding, mountain-bike and 4x4 trails (bring your wheels), relaxing.
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Great place to have a relaxing holiday with beautiful views of the Drakensberg. You can also go on various guided walks & hikes from 1km to 19kms. The Al a Carte dinner and breakfasts are also excellent.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Once off the main R74 road travelling to Montusi take it relatively slowly as in certain places...
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Our first visit to the Drakensberg and Montusi Mountain Lodge was the perfect place to stay. A lovely warm welcome and we immediately felt comfortable, relaxed and very quickly 'at home' with our surroundings. The view of the amphitheatre and the Drakensberg from our quiet, private and very comfortable room was stunning, from sunrise to sunset. We had some lovely meals in the restaurant, the menu choice and service was excellent. We particularly enjoyed our post-breakfast walks around the trails on the Montusi estate with Victor who helped us to appreciate and understand this amazing part of South Africa. A wonderful start to our holiday.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Lindsay Du Plessis, Owner at Montusi Mountain Lodge
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Ian, Thank you so much for taking the time to share bout your stay at Montusi. We are delighted that you loved every element of your stay and we really enjoyed sharing this part of our magnificent country with you. I hope you will be able to come again one day, perhaps to see the mountains' summer colours?! We wish you all the very best, Lindsay
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One of the friendliest places! All of the staff are amazingly warm and welcoming. There’s so much to do in terms of hiking, riding, biking and generally just enjoying the views. All the staff took the time to get to know you and went out of their way to make it a special stay. Would definitely go back. Oh also the food is amazing!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Do the evening runs, they’ll take you to cool places you’d never find yourself!
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Response from Lindsay Du Plessis, Owner at Montusi Mountain Lodge
Responded 4 weeks ago
I love it! Thanks so much for sharing about your time at Montusi. It is easy to be the friendliest place in the world when the guests are so keen to play! Thank you for choosing us and for allowing us to share this beautiful space with you. We trust the rest of the trip was amazing. See you again one day, Lindsay
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Perfect location, nice staff, interested in our wellbeing. It feels like you're in a painting, nature is almost overwhelming, so beautiful. Food was great. Lodge as well, clean, good facilities! Enough to do, hiking/walking around the location but you can go to the national park as well. Or enjoy the pool or a massage ;)
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Only to enjoy it!
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Response from Lindsay Du Plessis, Owner at Montusi Mountain Lodge
Responded 28 Aug 2023
Such a happy review! Thanks for taking the time to share about your time at Montusi. We are so happy that you loved it and we hope to welcome you back again one day! All the best, Lindsay
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We stayed at the montusi lodge with our family (2 kids, aged 12 and 15), and we had a fantastic time. The lodges are fully equipped and wonderfully spacious. The surroundings are beautiful and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. There is lots to do and experience - we esp. liked the hikes - and the Drakensbergen Mountains are not far away. Finally, we enjoyed the food. A fantastic stay!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Lindsay Du Plessis, Owner at Montusi Mountain Lodge
Responded 28 Aug 2023
Dear Nathalie, It is so wonderful to see families playing and adventuring together! Thank you for choosing Montusi as your adventure-base in the Drakensberg. We are so happy that you loved your time with us and we hope the rest of your trip was phenomenal. Kind regards, Lindsay
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So proud of myself for finding this gem of a resort in the Drakensberg! Food is 5* amazing, all the staff incredibly efficient and so friendly and caring it’s definitely a trickle down from the owners/managers. Incredible resort with so many activities from horse 🐎 riding to 4X4 mountain drives, a full Spa facility and of course hiking. Beautiful views. Fabulous gardens 🪴 and extremely comfortable and well appointed rooms! Will be back for sure. Duduzani managed our 5 day all inclusive package with aplomb ⭐️ caters to children of all ages.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: The New mountain suite rooms are worth every penny. Fireplaces with full bouquet of channels and...
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Response from Lindsay Du Plessis, Owner at Montusi Mountain Lodge
Responded 20 Aug 2023
Dear Gail, Thanks so much for choosing Montusi for your Berg Break. It was a joy to host you and your granddaughter and we are so chuffed that you loved it here. I will pass your compliments on to the team. We hope to see you again - Summer will be fabulous;) Kind regards, Lindsay
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Spectacular quiet getaway in the northern berg, where luxury meets the mountains. rooms very neat and tidy with a great fireplace to keep warm. Staff very friendly and professional. Big shout out to the managers Mic and Lindsay for taking care of all our needs and making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Great walks from the lodge into the mountains or just relax by the pool. Horse riding and mountain biking for the more adventurous.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Lindsay Du Plessis, Owner at Montusi Mountain Lodge
Responded 10 Jul 2023
Dear Justin, Thanks so much for coming to stay at Montusi! It was such fun to host you and your family for the weekend. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon. All the best, Lindsay
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Montusi! What a gold mine! Visiting from the UK I booked a 2 night stay for me and my 75 year old Dad. The rooms were spotless and luxurious with no steps for easy access. (Most comfortable beds ever by the way!) Our hosts Lindsay and Mic went beyond the call of duty to ensure we had a memorable stay. Mic recommended areas of interest to visit. One being Bushman’s cave a short walk from the resort with clearly visible Bushmen paintings thousands of years old. The view of the Drakensberg mountain range from the resort and our bungalow was to die for. At night the sky was showing off, with no light pollution, stars littered the sky brightly. The dining room had a fire place lit both for morning and evening service creating warmth and ambiance. The ever changing menu of local cuisine was mouth watering making the choice somewhat a challenge. 1st night I had the amazing Ostrich steak soft as butter. Dad ordered the Tuna steak which was top restaurant quality. Head Chef’s attention for detail very apparent. The 2nd night we both ordered the short rib of beef off the bone on creamy gnocchi in a gorgeous sauce. After dinner we enjoyed a few drinks at the well stoked bar. Wine list really impressed with a number of local classics. The bar tender entertained us telling stories of local cultures and traditions with a great sense of humour. We spent the evening chatting to both international and local guests. To kick start the day, breakfast with local boerewors sausage, sweetcorn fritters and cornbread stole the show. With the 100 chickens kept free range on the resort, eggs came double yoked. Cannot recommend Montsuti enough. Great value for money, amazing food, great facilities and service. Lindsay manages the 2nd generation resort with passion and enthusiasm which felt as if we were welcomed into their family home. …
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Lindsay Du Plessis, Owner at Montusi Mountain Lodge
Responded 27 Jun 2023
Dear Neill, First off, thanks so much for choosing Montusi for your base in the Drakensberg! We loved hosting you and your dad and we were honoured to have him with us after his long absence from these mountains. And then, thank you even more for this amazing review of your time with us! We really appreciate your time and effort to portray the joy to be had in a Montusi Experience. We hope to welcome you back again with the rest of your family some time soon. All the very best! Lindsay
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This place is an absolute gem that the international travel community should know about! Very easy transfer from Durban (or Johannesburg) to get here (in case you don’t drive on the left like me); the highways getting here are very safe and straightforward and full of rest areas and stops. The entire staff at Montusi are excellent and really go out of their way to make your time and experience truly special at Montusi - from management to service staff. Truly amazing. Lindsay is an amazing manager. The property itself is absolutely gorgeous, and I could spend all day just walking around it. You don’t have to go far to have a great hike. There is an easy quick trail right from the hotel entrance that leads to bushman cave paintings with a spectacular view. I encourage the hotel to partner up with Wild Routes Africa for transfer services for internationals from Durban and Johannesburg, as that was an amazing and seamless experience with excellent customer service for us. There was another company Champagne Shuttle & Transfers that we were previously recommended that turned out to be an awful and terrible experience for us. I would come back here in a heartbeat.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Use Wild Routes Africa for any transfers. NOT Champagne Shuttle
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Response from Lindsay Du Plessis, Owner at Montusi Mountain Lodge
Responded 12 Jun 2023
Dear Stephan, Thanks so much for sharing about your positive experience with us at Montusi. It was an absolute treat to help you navigate the ins and outs of your South African Adventure! I'm so happy that all our plans came to successful fruition. I'm sorry to hear that Champagne Shuttle let you down, but I'm delighted that your experience with Wild Routes Africa was a win. We will add them to our list of partners for sure. We hope to welcome you back again one day, although it is quite a long way from your home! All the very best, Lindsay
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It is really a great place to stay. The room is spacious and you have your own little outside. The food is very nice also for vegetarians you can choose from 3 main options every day. There is enough to do around this lodge so you will not be bored. There is a small Spa tucked away in the attic. Ask the chef for the malva pudding and he will put it on the menu for you😀.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Lindsay Du Plessis, Owner at Montusi Mountain Lodge
Responded 27 Jun 2023
Thanks so much for sharing about your time at Montusi. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We pride ourselves on providing a range of delicious options for guests with dietary restrictions so that their food experience is as good as those with unlimited diets. We hope to welcome you back again one day. All the best, Lindsay
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US$219 - US$322 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalUKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
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Frequently Asked Questions about Montusi Mountain Lodge
What are some of the property amenities at Montusi Mountain Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Montusi Mountain Lodge?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a fireplace.
What food & drink options are available at Montusi Mountain Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Montusi Mountain Lodge?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Montusi Mountain Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Montusi Mountain Lodge?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Montusi Mountain Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.