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About this property

Located in Ladysmith, off the R103 lies Buller's Rest Lodge. The country-style guest house features a thatched-roof and offers an outdoor swimming pool, garden and free WiFi. The elegant rooms are decorated in natural tones and come fitted with air conditioning or a fan. It also includes a seating area, satellite TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Extras include bed linen, towels and electric blankets. Buller's Rest Lodge’s offers scrumptious, homemade meals which can be arranged from Mondays to Fridays upon advance request. Guests can enjoy a drink in the historical bar which also has a quaint wine cellar located below it. The Spioenkop Nature Reserve is 47 km away, and the Central and Northern Drakensberg mountain range are within 2 hours' drive from Ladysmith.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lee
    South Africa South Africa
    Room was beyond our expectations and spacious and the view was amazing
  • Byron
    South Africa South Africa
    It's my second time staying at Buller's Rest Lodge this year, same reasons as to why I chose to stay there again as you have to breathe, taking views, amazing staff and facilities along with peace and quiet.It's value for money and a home away...
  • Debra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We ended up in Ladysmith unexpectedly due to car trouble and booked this very last minute. We had two rooms and staff were so kind and rearranged one of the rooms to be more accessible for my elderly parents. Staff were so thoughtful and kind,...
  • Sam
    South Africa South Africa
    Room was lovely. Henry unfortunately arrived late and left 2hrs later due to a very unfortunate incident at the Elandslaagte Sale grounds where 20+ horses took fright and ran away. Our 3 horses unfortunately saw one with a broken leg and 2 others...
  • Nicola
    Zambia Zambia
    The Breakfast was ok. What we ordered the first day we got given everyday, wasn’t asked each day what we wanted. The fruit salad, yoghurt, juice and tea coffee facilities were very good.
  • Carol
    South Africa South Africa
    Location, the facility itself, tranquil and with a beautiful view of Ladysmith
  • Nobe
    South Africa South Africa
    Electric blankets, hot showers, coziness, views from the top, beautifully furnished. There's an honor bar! How amazing! Also, the willingness by staff to source meals and have those delivered in your room was amazing.
  • Rodger
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Suburban location is very quiet Large room with great views right our to the Berg. Self service bar with historic display Comfortable bed Good heating Has arrangement with nearby Guinea Fowl restaurant for guests to be picked up and returned...
  • Mbali
    South Africa South Africa
    The property was clean, loved the old school layouts and deco in our room.
  • Ntando
    South Africa South Africa
    Our host was amazing, she was kind enough to allow us early check in. The Drakensberg mountain views are spectacular. Bullers is a peaceful home away from home.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Reception

Company review score: 9.3Based on 649 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

This upmarket country-style, thatch establishment offers bed and breakfast. Dinners are served Mondays to Fridays by prior arrangement. A friendly, family atmosphere with beautiful berg views from a magnificent sun deck overlooking Ladysmith.

Property information

This upmarket country-style, thatch establishment offers bed and breakfast. Dinners are served Mondays to Fridays by prior arrangement. A friendly, family atmosphere with beautiful berg views from a magnificent sun deck overlooking Ladysmith. Please note that we are not a Halal B&B.

Neighbourhood information

This upmarket country-style, thatch establishment offers bed and breakfast. Dinners are served Mondays to Fridays by prior arrangement. A friendly, family atmosphere with beautiful berg views from a magnificent sun deck overlooking Ladysmith.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Buller's Rest Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroBankcard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Buller's Rest Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

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