Gooderson Kloppenheim Country Estate ★★★★

"A Serene Romantic Country Escape Five Stars Our short stay during our honeymoon was absolutely perfect. Our one-night stay at this magnificent country estate was utterly enchanting, with secluded, picturesque grounds that create an intimate atmosphere for couples and a restorative haven for nature lovers. Service was flawless and discreet, and the on-site restaurant turned every meal into a memorable moment — the breakfast bagel with smoked trout was exquisite. Our room was lovingly prepared for our arrival, with distinctive, characterful furnishings that felt refreshingly unlike a typical hotel. Even in cool weather the in-room fireplace and heated bed blankets made the evening warm, cozy, and romantic. Choosing this tranquil retreat instead of staying in Johannesburg was the best decision and gave our journey a magical beginning."

Elandskloof Trout Farm ★★

"Excellent venue for trout fishing. Been there twice. This time however a cold front took fish of the bite. The chalets are excellent equipped and very cosy once the fire is burning. The dams are on your front stoep and the staff extremely friendly. Please is well kept and well looked after. Wifi and TV is not up to scratch as signal is dropped non stop and it is an effort to watch anything or to use the internet."

Walkersons Hotel & Spa ★★★★★

"This review is relatively objective being my 20th road trip, this year encompassing 17 properties over a 43 night period. I stayed 3 nights solo in April. Easily found just outside of Dullstroom and its shops/restaurants. A real old school property that has been well maintained and sympathetically brought up to date without losing any of its undoubted charm and character. Friendly, professional and efficient staff throughout. My chalet, with an unobstructed view across the valley to the mountains, was large, clean, comfortable and well equipped. Excellent quality bed linen and towels. The fireplace on the cool evenings was especially warming, literally and for the soul! Excellent old school public areas, bar and restaurants with plenty of fireplaces. Think linen table cloths in the main restaurant. The terrace restaurant provided a less formal ambience. Food was excellent in quality throughout. Breakfast was taken outside overlooking a pool in the early morning sunshine - very, very pleasant. I hired a mountain bike to tour the whole property, which was interesting. However, the bike itself did need some serious maintenance on the brakes - almost non existent on downward slopes - tricky! I also walked up to the hilltop viewpoint. The well maintained path was paved most of the way, which made it much safer during periods of inclement weather. All of this comes at a price, but does provide value for money."

Cinzaco Dullstroom ★★★★

"Nice place, very clean and friendly stuff. Great place and good value for money. Love how everything is close and also the stuff is just a phone call away irregardless of the time they always will to help "

Dunkeld East Hotel ★★★★

"My husband and I haven’t had any breaks in 2024, so we decided to spoil ourselves with luxury breakaway at ‘luxury’ accommodation in Dullstroom for a romantic long weekend. We booked out a day earlier - need I say more? The pin on Google maps took us on a very dodgy, dark road that didn’t even lead to the accommodation, but rather deep into the woods. If we weren’t in a 4x4 there would have been severe damage to the tyres and shocks. When we arrived at the premises, the gate was locked (this was around 7pm), with a handwritten note on a wet paper saying ‘please call me’ and an illegible number. Eventually the guard came to the gate to open up after being away from his post for who knows why. The staff were uninterested in serving us and the general manager was on leave over a busy long weekend. The cleaning lady asked us to leave our room key with her to clean during the day while we were out in town (leaving all out valuables and personal items in our room). In effect this meant that we had a dirty room for 4 days, as we refused to leave our key with staff. The general dining area is aesthetically beautiful, but the staff played loud (non-tranquil) music during dinner and breakfast, spoiling the serene atmosphere one would hope for in an establishment like this. All in all, our experience was far below the expectation created by a 4-star boutique hotel and we decided to go home earlier, as it was cleaner, more pleasant and more comfortable than Dunkeld East Hotel."

Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate ★★★

"Stunning Views, Disappointing Hospitality The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, with stunning views that made for a picture-perfect setting. However, the hospitality was far from welcoming. There was little to no customer care, and it felt like guest satisfaction was not a priority. Basic requests were either ignored or met with indifference, making the experience frustrating rather than relaxing. It’s a shame that such a beautiful location is let down by poor service, especially at reception and the restaurant. We had plaster falling off the wall in equestrian 26A. I see there have been multiple reviews about this and no change. Wouldn’t return unless major improvements are made."

Hoyohoyo Machadostud Lodge ★★★

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve ★★★

"We stayed overnight while touring the area. Communication and preparation were perfect. We enjoyed the special and well thought out property. Sorry we couldn't stay for longer. You'll love it!"

Wayside Lodge ★★

"Very comfortable clean rooms, beautiful bar and dinning room, stunning surroundings. Great retreat Seems a great wedding venue and they are going to offer Glamping soon in 5 gorgeous igloos"