Holiday Stays

Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Lodge Isandlwana · Free State

About

Community-owned mountain accommodation at 2,200m in the Northern Drakensberg, at the base of Sentinel Peak. Gateway to extensive hiking trails and the Drakensberg Grand Traverse.

Accommodation

Three room types: Sentinel Rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and Amphitheatre views, Bungalow Rooms with mountain or valley views, and Backpacker twin rooms. En-suite showers, bar fridge, safe, and climate control standard. Premium rooms feature leather chairs, writing desk, and private patios.

Facilities

Substantial buffet breakfast included with accommodation. Restaurant serves à la carte lunch and dinner with plant-based options. Bar stocks local craft beers and spirits. Breathe Mountain Air Spa offers massage, facials, and beauty treatments. Complimentary tea and coffee all day. Guided hikes, Via Ferrata, quad biking, abseiling, and archery.

Location & Surroundings

At 2,200 metres in the Northern Drakensberg at the base of Sentinel Peak, adjacent to the Maloti Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area UNESCO World Heritage Site. Approximately four hours from Johannesburg, Durban, or Bloemfontein via the R57. Access to trails reaching Tugela Falls and the Amphitheatre basalt wall.

House Rules

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

Rooms

Sentinel Rooms

Mountain-facing unit with double bedroom and en-suite bathroom with shower. Heaters, bedding, towels, kettle, coffee and tea supplied.

King x 1
From
R3,600

Mountain View Rooms

Mountain view rooms with large King or 2 x twin beds, The en-suite with walk-in shower has all bathroom amenities. Comfortable bedding with extra blankets, and Sotho-inspired decor. Complementary tea

Queen x 1
From
R3,030

Standard Rooms

With either king or 2 x twin beds each room has Sotho-inspired decor, and the en-suit with walk-in shower includes amenities. There's a complimentary tea & coffee tray. These rooms have the strongest

King x 1
From
R2,770

Backpackers

2 Twin beds with sheets, pillows and blankets.Space heating with oil heaters. There are 2 communal ablution facilities (one male/one female) – each with shower, basin & toilet. it also has a communal

Twin x 2
From
R1,850

Location

Address

Sentinel Peak Park, Witsieshoek, Free State

Get Directions → Isandlwana Guide →

Directions

Approximately 4 hours from Johannesburg, Durban, or Bloemfontein via the R57. Vehicle access to the final kilometres requires a 4×4 vehicle. Shuttle service available to Sentinel Peak Car Park at R45 per person return.

Full directions →

Features

Fair Trade Tourism Certified Community-Owned 4-star Property Solar Power With Battery Storage Climate Change Research Programme Hosted On Alpine Plateau

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Quad Biking Abseiling Guided Hikes Archery Via Ferrata Wild Camping Overnight Mountain Camping

Amenities

DSTV Fireplace Restaurant Bar Spa Hiking Trails Conference Venue Communal Lounge Adventure Centre Gear Shop