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Platrand Lodge

Lodge Ladysmith · Free State
Cozy bedroom with large window yellow blanket and countryside view
Bedroom with seating area desk and large windows in a spacious room
Cozy living room with armchairs coffee table and view of bedroom and dining area
Aerial view of buildings in a lush valley at sunset
Sunset over a lake with reflection of clouds and trees

About

Platrand Lodge is 4-star colonial-style accommodation on Fourie's Kraal farm on the southern edge of Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, in a malaria-free bushveld valley in the Drakensberg foothills.

Accommodation

45 rooms across Standard, Deluxe, Family, self-catering, and Honeymoon/Presidential Suite options. Permanent 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom rentals offer open-plan kitchen and living areas, fitted kitchens, air-conditioning, built-in cupboards, and covered parking. Larger units include en-suite master bedrooms.

Facilities

Full 4-star buffet breakfast or à la carte at the Colonial restaurant, with room service on request. Facilities include a sparkling rock pool, gardens, free Wi-Fi, selected DSTV, daily housekeeping, a gym, fishing, wildlife drives, and the Isbaya bar.

Location & Surroundings

On the southern edge of Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, about 2 hours from Durban and 3 hours from Johannesburg. Central Drakensberg is about 30 minutes from Ladysmith. Nearby are Battlefield and Burgher Memorial Anglo-Boer War sites and The Little Church at Van Reenen.

House Rules

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

Rooms

Deluxe Room

Queen bed or 2x ¾ beds, tea and coffee facilities, heating and cooling facilities a private balcony overlooking our game farm. The bathroom boasts a double vanity and both a bath and a shower. A flat

Twin x 2
From
R1,460

Family Room

A queen size bed and 2x ¾ beds, tea and coffee facilities, heating and cooling facilities a private balcony overlooking our game farm. The bathroom boasts a double vanity and both a bath and a showe

Queen x 1 Twin x 2
From
R1,250

Standard Rooms

A double bed, with either a bath or a shower, tea and coffee facilities, TV with selected DSTV channels, heating and cooling facilities.

Double x 1
From
R1,160

Honeymoon/Presidential Suite

The suite also comes with a flat-screen television with selected DStv channels, heating and cooling, fridge facilities, and a queen-size bed. Complimentary tea, coffee, and sherry are standard with ou

Queen x 1
From
R1,500

Bush Cottage

4 bedroom self catering house, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen Private boma nestled in the African bush.

Twin x 8
From
R4,200

Location

Address

30 minutes drive from Ladysmith you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery and

Get Directions → Ladysmith Guide →

Directions

From Durban to Platrand
Take the N 3 to JHN
Take the exit 194 for the R74 towards Colenso/ Bergville
Turn right into the R74
Turn right
Keep left
Turn right
From JHN to Platrand
Take the N 3 to Durban
Take exit 230 for the R616 Bergville
Turn left onto N11/R103
Turn right for 1.5km
Keep left 1.

Full directions →

Features

Pet-Friendly Family-Friendly Malaria-Free Game Farm Wedding Venue

Activities

Bird Watching Fishing Mountain Biking Cycling Jogging Trails Full Moon Walk

Facilities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Free Parking Restaurant Bar Gym Air Conditioning 24-Hour Security Covered Parking Garden Room Service

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