Holiday Stays

De Ark Guest House

Guesthouse
Colonialstyle building with illuminated windows a fountain and lush greenery at night
Cozy bedroom with red decor roses on bed and antique furniture
Balcony with white table and chairs overlooking a cozy bedroom with a bed
Cozy bedroom with two beds wooden furniture and a small kitchenette
A cozy bedroom with a bed lamps and pillows warmly lit at night
De Ark Guest House
De Ark Guest House

About

De Ark Guest House offers self-catering and bed & breakfast accommodation in the centre of historic Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, about 90 minutes from Kruger National Park.

Accommodation

Period-themed rooms for up to 28 guests, as self-catering or bed & breakfast. Themes include Gothic, Edwardian, Victorian honeymoon suite, Louis XVI, and Tudor double and twin that combine as a family room for four. Private entrances and en-suite shower or bath.

Facilities

English Fickle Fox Bar, manicured rose garden with private gazebo, free off-street parking, Wi-Fi, DSTV in every room, fireplaces, and event and wedding facilities. Historic Voortrekker-built former Dutch Reformed Church parsonage with period dining by the fire. Daily room service with bed & breakfast.

Location & Surroundings

Centre of historic Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, within walking distance of shops and banks. About 90 minutes’ drive from the nearest Kruger National Park gate. Nearby: Kruger big 5 safari, Blyde River Canyon, Lowveld attractions, and Panorama Route day trips.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed
Smoking: Allowed

Rooms

Room 1 – Gothic

Relax on one of the 2 twin beds with its crisp white percale linen. This room has a private entrance with off-street parking, en-suite shower, open plan sitting/dining area with a modern fully equippe

Twin x 2
From
R1,300

Room 2 – Edwardian

A tranquil haven to unwind after a long day of travel or holiday activities. Relax on the comfortable double bed with its crisp white percale linen. This room has a private entrance with off-street pa

Double x 1
From
R1,300

Room 3 – Italian Renaissance

This is a luxury Italian themed, room with two twin beds. An en-suite bathroom with a shower. A writing desk makes this unit popular for business accommodation. Modern fully equipped kitchen and cosy

Twin x 2
From
R1,300

Room 4 – Tudor Family Room

The luxurious Tudor style room with a double bed and percale linen. This en-suite shower bathroom has a Victorian-style basin with complimentary amenities. There is also sherry in the room. This room

Double x 1 Twin x 2
From
R2,000

Room 6 – Rococo

French Toile is one of our prettiest rooms. This en-suite bathroom has a Victorian-style bath with an overhead shower and all the conveniences you would expect from a luxury guest house. Guests can re

King x 1
From
R1,600

Room 7 – Farmhouse

The Baroque room, with its queen-sized bed, has French doors opening onto the patio. In this beautifully furnished room, the Victorian-style bath forms the focal point in the room. A very special roma

Queen x 1
From
R1,300

Room 8 – Victorian

The impressive mahogany four-poster queen-size bed is the room’s key feature. Colourful tiles decorate the bathroom with its Victorian ball & claw bath. There is also a roomy shower and porcelain basi

King x 1
From
R1,400

Room 10 – Louis XV1

The luxurious Louis XV1 Room on the top storey boasts gilt-framed artwork, fine fabrics and harmonious colours which contrast the dark wooden furniture. In the bathroom, black and white tiles compleme

Queen x 1
From
R1,300

Room 11 – The Cabin

One bed farmhouse consisting of 1 king bed with an ensuite bath and shower, with an open plan lounge and kitchen.

King x 1 Twin x 2
From
R2,000

Room 1 – Gothic

Relax on one of the 2 twin beds with its crisp white percale linen. This room has a private entrance with off-street parking, en-suite shower, open plan sitting/dining area with a modern fully equippe

Twin x 2
From
R1,300

Room 2 – Edwardian

A tranquil haven to unwind after a long day of travel or holiday activities. Relax on the comfortable double bed with its crisp white percale linen. This room has a private entrance with off-street pa

Double x 1
From
R1,300

Room 3 – Italian Renaissance

This is a luxury Italian themed, room with two twin beds. An en-suite bathroom with a shower. A writing desk makes this unit popular for business accommodation. Modern fully equipped kitchen and cosy

Twin x 2
From
R1,300

Room 4 – Tudor Family Room

The luxurious Tudor style room with a double bed and percale linen. This en-suite shower bathroom has a Victorian-style basin with complimentary amenities. There is also sherry in the room. This room

Double x 1 Twin x 2
From
R2,000

Room 6 – Rococo

French Toile is one of our prettiest rooms. This en-suite bathroom has a Victorian-style bath with an overhead shower and all the conveniences you would expect from a luxury guest house. Guests can re

King x 1
From
R1,600

Room 7 – Farmhouse

The Baroque room, with its queen-sized bed, has French doors opening onto the patio. In this beautifully furnished room, the Victorian-style bath forms the focal point in the room. A very special roma

Queen x 1
From
R1,300

Room 8 – Victorian

The impressive mahogany four-poster queen-size bed is the room’s key feature. Colourful tiles decorate the bathroom with its Victorian ball & claw bath. There is also a roomy shower and porcelain basi

King x 1
From
R1,400

Room 9 - Georgian

Enjoy a good night sleep on the 2 twin beds with percale linen and down duvets. The antique writing bureau will transport our business guest back in time. You will find fresh-smelling amenities in the

Twin x 2
From
R1,200

Room 10 – Louis XV1

The luxurious Louis XV1 Room on the top storey boasts gilt-framed artwork, fine fabrics and harmonious colours which contrast the dark wooden furniture. In the bathroom, black and white tiles compleme

Queen x 1
From
R1,300

Room 11 – The Cabin

One bed farmhouse consisting of 1 king bed with an ensuite bath and shower, with an open plan lounge and kitchen.

King x 1 Twin x 2
From
R2,000

Location

Address

90 minutes’ drive from the closest gate to the Kruger National Park

Get Directions →
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Directions

Directions from Johannesburg / OR Tambo (Gauteng) via Dullstroom (avoids the Machadodorp?Lydenburg R36 stretch)

From Johannesburg (or O.R. Tambo International Airport), join the N12 East and then merge onto the N4 East towards eMalahleni (Witbank) / Middelburg (Mbombela/Nelspruit direction).

Stay

Full directions →

Features

En-Suite Bathrooms Private Entrances Honeymoon Suite

Facilities

Wi-Fi Free Parking Bar Laundry Service Conference Facilities Fireplace Garden

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