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The Highlander Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury country house with spa, near Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lounge
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is AU$296
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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TV

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Room, 1 King Bed

Business Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Day bed
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Corner of Lyon Cachet & Bosman Streets, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga, 1110

What's nearby

  • Wild About Whiskey - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dullstroom Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Verlorenvlei - 23 min drive - 15.1 km
  • baKoni Ruins - 53 min drive - 67.4 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 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

The Highlander Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Dullstroom. You can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, facials or manicures and pedicures, and Chapter One restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious country house include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a steam room.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Italian, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 16 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (323 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Chapter One restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 50 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Urban Hip Highlander
Urban Hip Highlander Dullstroom
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The Highlander Hotel Country House
The Highlander Hotel Country House Dullstroom

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Highlander Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Highlander Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Highlander Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Highlander Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Highlander Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. The Highlander Hotel also has a steam room and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Highlander Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Chapter One restaurant.
What's the area around The Highlander Hotel like?
The Highlander Hotel is in the heart of Dullstroom, a short 5-minute walk from Wild About Whiskey.

The Highlander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

christine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location, just overpriced restaurant
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.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent for families
Excellent hotel for a family stop-over on the way back from Kruger. Friendly staff, excellent service, great facilities and an awesome restaurant!
Andries, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nozipho, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

susan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great room. Lovely staff
Jarred, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Excellent service and Hotel, stunning staff
hylke, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good trip
Was good
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

AWESOME WEEKEND AWAY - GREAT BOUTIQUE TYPE HOTEL ATTENTION TO DETAIL
susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lauren, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Arnold, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Great place great time
Johan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A Christmas Delight
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.
Jeremy, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Arnold, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Pieter, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Coret, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

In effective communication
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!
Owen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very good property with friendly staff
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.
Terblanche, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highland hideaway.
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.
Simon, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazingly friendly hotel with very comfortable accommodation.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place for a Dullstroom getaway
Lovely spot, nice management and team
Christopher, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Albert, 2-night romance trip
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