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Spion Kop Lodge is set on a 700 hectare farm, just 9.3 mi north of Winterton. It borders the Spion Kop Nature Reserve and is located close to historic battlefields. The double rooms are located at the original homestead, and each room comes with a patio and private bathroom. The self-catering units are equipped with kitchen and BBQ facilities. The original barn has been converted into a reception area, dining room and a pub. Other facilities include a conference room and an outdoor pool. Guests can book guided tours to explore historic battlefields, Mount Alice and the campground where Winston Churchill stayed during the Anglo-Boer War. Other activities offered include game drives, horseback riding and bird watching. Spion Kop Lodge is 30 minutes; drive away from Ladysmith.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
6.4
Low score for Winterton
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yogan
    South Africa South Africa
    History on walls of the bar is amazing. Absolute gem the building design is from the early 1900s.
  • Debra
    United States of America United States of America
    Incredible setting. comfy and spacious rooms. The staff were happy to serve us a very late dinner, and kept their restaurant open to do that. Now that is service I am not used to! I would definitely recommend to others and plan on staying here...
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Good stay on route to Sani Pass. Visit to Spion Kip worthwhile

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International • South African
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Spion Kop Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Spion Kop Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Spion Kop Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

* Cardholder & ID/Passport must be present at check-in.

* Credit card used for the online payment must be present at check-in.

* We reserve the right to not refund bank costs upon cancelation for credit card bookings, as the bank does not credit initial deduction costs.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Spion Kop Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Spion Kop Lodge

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Spion Kop Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

  • Spion Kop Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Spion Kop Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Spion Kop Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Spion Kop Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Game drives
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Spion Kop Lodge is 7.5 miles from the center of Winterton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Spion Kop Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Twin