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Executive Studio Suite, Balcony, Mountain View
Room with view
70 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Other room types
Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside
Room with view
85 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Mountain View
Room with view
34 square metres
1 King Bed 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Elephant Room (with shared bathroom)
22 square metres
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Gecko Room (with Shared Bathroom)
22 square metres
1 Double Bed 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View
Room with view
30 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View
Room with view
80 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly guesthouse with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Concierge services

When you stay at Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge in Emgwenya, you'll be in a regional park, you'll be a 11-minute drive from Elands Falls. This family-friendly guesthouse is within the region of Sudwala Caves.

Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Satisfy your appetite at Only Set Menu, a family restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and limited parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 7
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Couples/private dining
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tour information

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Washer/dryer
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Dutch
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge offers 7 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Emgwenya guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Washer/dryer
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size 21
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Highchair
  • Number of beds 5
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laundry detergent
  • Baby bath
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 2
  • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps

Where to Eat

Only Set Menu - Overlooking the pool and garden, this family restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Playground on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Archery on site
  • Ropes course on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Spa Services

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-in time ends at 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 20.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Please note: The dining options at the property are non-kosher.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No lifts

Children stay free

Cash Deposit Required

Cash or credit card deposit required

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 4

Front desk opens daily at 6:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 2

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 2

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 480 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 480
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 10:30 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Acra Retreat Mountain View Guest House
  • Acra Retreat Mountain House
  • Acra Retreat Mountain View Lodge Guest House
  • Acra Retreat, Mountain View
  • Acra Retreat Mountain View Lodge
  • Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge Emgwenya
  • Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge Guesthouse
  • Acra Retreat Mountain View Lodge Guest House
  • Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge Guesthouse Emgwenya

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

24-hour pool access

Up to 4 children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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