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Maliba Lodge

5.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Interior
0B | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Ts'ehlanyane National Park, Leribe, Butha Buthe
  • Place, AfriSki
  • Place, Bokong Nature Reserve
  • Place, Liphofung Caves

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Mountain Chalet Double (5 Star)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

About this property

Maliba Lodge

5-star Butha Buthe lodge with in-room fireplaces
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free lodge has a full-service spa and a bar/lounge. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a conference center, WiFi in public areas, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Maliba Lodge offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Maliba Lodge features a full-service spa. Dining is available at one of the lodge's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

This luxury lodge also offers spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Maliba Lodge is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.
Maliba Lodge has 2 restaurants serving lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 100 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 190 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 190 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: ZAR 100 per day (rates may vary)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Maliba Mountain Butha Buthe
Maliba Mountain Lodge Butha Buthe
Maliba Lodge Butha Buthe
Maliba Butha Buthe
Maliba Lodge Lodge
Maliba Lodge Butha Buthe
Maliba Lodge Lodge Butha Buthe

Reviews

Maliba Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaspar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful location, beautiful chalets and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr Tinyade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rates they advised for meals and massages, was more expensive on billing, but overall a nice relaxing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ntshabeng

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tafadzwa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ntaeboso

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The tranquility is the biggest drawcard and the hiking experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MC

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like always it's one of the best stays in joburg
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful views and surroundings around the property. the rooms were well equiped. access to the property is not very easy and the restaurant which we'd heard good things about was dissapointing especially on the second night of our stay when the food was barely warm and not particulary tasty or fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting in the mountains, great walking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, NP, road to get there with local activity, ...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The chalets were very interesting and beautiful, i liked the patio down near the river, it was ao refreshing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge needs to buy a generator. When the electricity goes out, it has no back up other than (powerful) flashlights (which it distributes in advance).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view! Incredible room, would love to stay forever!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property in Lesboto with great hikes impressive scenery and fantastic staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Serene ... would highly recommend

Amazing ...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Maliba lodge definitely worth a visit

Maliba lodge was a wonderful break in a beautiful setting. Loved the private viewing deck and the chalet was large and comfortable - own fireplace, verandah with loungers etc.Many walks in the area which are well signposted and cleared - upper trail a bit slippery initially. Spa tent is surprisingly well equipped inside. Food was a bit hit and miss - some dishes were outstanding, others a bit disappointing. The manager is aware of this and working to improve. We didn’t eat at the bistro. Plan to stay at least two nights to enjoy. Lesotho gets our vote for friendliest people in Africa!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ramohudi Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Stay

Great location.....breathtaking views

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Never again

Definitely not 5-star. Overpriced and poor service. Breakfast was an extra charge and such a poor offering. Dinner was expensive and mediocre. They will even charge for extra firewood for your room. Makes you feel they just out to make a buck. Don’t waste your money, rather visit the park for the day to enjoy scenery and hikes.

4/10 Poor

Joseph , New York, NY

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location with so much potential

After driving 6+ hours to reach the lodge, we were greeted with a less than welcoming receptionist. One of the issues, she informed us that dinner was to be served from 7-10pm. We asked for an 8pm reservation initially, then decided 9pm would be best. She was not flexible and informed us that 9pm was too late after just telling us that they are open until 10pm. On a side note, the food was terrible and very expensive for what was served. All of this would not have made such an impact if the unwelcomed tone was not set from the beginning. The rest of the staff at the lodge, restaurant, cafe, and security were impeccable. The riverside lodge was not up to normal 3 star accommodation standards as listed at the hotel. Very old and outdated. Could use some repairs in the area of the bathroom which also didnt have a door for privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, relaxing hotel!

The hotel is beautiful and the views are spectacular both from the main lodge + bistro and also from the mountain chalets! The chicken at the best was delicious and we'd recommend anyone going there definitely try it! The room was wonderful and the staff were very helpful and accommodating! Would definitely recommend coming here for a weekend of relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beatiful lodge at beatiful place

I stayed at 5 star lodge. Room was so clean, facitilities all good. Beatiful scenery surrounded by mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in Lesotho

Thank you to all the staff at Maliba Lodge. We had a wonderful stay and tremendously enjoyed the hotel, the location, the food and the hospitaliy of all the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017