A stay at The Highlander Hotel places you in the heart of Dullstroom, a 2-minute drive from Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre and 5 minutes from Dullstroom Nature Reserve. .This luxury country house is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Wild About Whiskey and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Verlorenvlei.
Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre - 2 min drive
Dullstroom Nature Reserve - 5 min drive
Verlorenvlei - 23 min drive
Elands Falls - 58 min drive
Getting around
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 149 min drive
Restaurants
Seattle Coffee Company Dullstroom - 15 min walk
Mayfly Restaurant - 9 min walk
Duck & Trout - 2 min walk
Harrie's Pancakes - 17 min walk
Wild about Whisky - 6 min walk
About this property
The Highlander Hotel
Luxury country house with a full-service spa and a steam room
The Highlander Hotel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the country house include an outdoor pool and a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a steam room. Additional features at this country house include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Chapter One restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Dullstroom? This country house has 323 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Chapter One restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, French, Italian, Zulu
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
English breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: ZAR 50 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
Chapter One restaurant
Things to do
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Steam room
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Library
Reception hall
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Conference centre (323 square feet of space)
Meeting rooms - 4
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Terrace
Spa
2 treatment rooms
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - hot stone
Massage/treatment rooms
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Braille signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
Fireplace in reception
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Towels
Entertainment
Satellite channels
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Electrical adapters/chargers
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 50 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
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The Highlander Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The location of the hotel is good. The stairs down the the rooms is built for somebody with long legs and the ramp - not sure if that is for a wheel chair which I will never use. The restaurant is very over priced and its really not great food. The food at Mrs Simpson is WAY better. The fire place, having a vent right on top, the room was always smelling of smoke. Rooms do all need a little TLC. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in hotel 23rd December to 26th December 2019 with my partner and her mum.It was a beautiful experience. Both rooms where very good and met our expectations. The hotel grounds where beautiful and relaxing and felt very secure.The hotel staff where very professional and helpful. The food was of the highest standard and Christmas Day dinner at the hotel was a wonderful experience, sharing the day with the owners and their family friends and guests. I would recommend a stay at this hotel and experience the delights of the hotel and area. A big thank you to the owners and their family for being so welcoming and helpful to make our stay such a pleasure and being so kind.
Lovely fireplace in the room. Room nice but a bit tired in places, broken blind, gaffer tape on the step up to the bathroom, and bathroom could do with a renovation.
I had a problem on my arrival as I was informed that my reservation was not in place!
I was also made to sign the manual credit card printed slips, which I have never done before when booking through hotel.com!
I am scared of a possible double charge!
Check in a little slow, the hotel could not find our reservation. Other than that, staff very friendly and helpful, beautiful property and nice breakfast.
Well worth spoiling yourself if you’re ever in Dullstroom with undoubtedly the best boutique hotel in the area. Fireplaces in rooms just add to that extra bit of comfort. A very special hideaway.
Amazingly friendly hotel with very comfortable accommodation.
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
13 Sept 2018
Lovely place for a Dullstroom getaway
Lovely spot, nice management and team
Christopher
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
6/10 Okay
Albert
20 Aug 2018
Some work needed
Upon arrival we were disappointed in that many of the items / features that were published on the booking sites were in fact not offered. Contrary to what was advertised, there was no airconditioning, coffee maker, in-room telephone, Wi-Fi in rooms nor luxury bedding. In fact, the bedding was almost threadbare with a hostel-type blanket underneath the duvet to give some warmth. The mattress on our bed needed replacement.
We highlighted this to the current managers. Their explanations made it clear why the features were not available and why the buildings were in need of urgent maintenance. Apparently the hotel group had been liquidated and was recently taken over by new owners. Efforts are underway to catch up with a two-year backlog of neglect.
The rooms but especially the common areas have a luxurious and classy feel. Rooms are huge but as mentioned need some maintenance. The spirit of the managers who were apparently appointed two weeks prior to our stay, made our stay memorable one. The breakfast was outstanding and all staff offered service with a smile.
I am confident that advertised quality and a 5 star rating might be achieved.