Nothing.

The location was amazing and the view hard to stop looking at. The staff were so attentive but not oppressively so. The Battlefields tour is a must, the guide brought it all to life and was so knowledgeable. Really easy to leave the car at the museum and transfer up - the remoteness is what makes the stay special so don't be put off by the transfer.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing bad with the property at all .. it's a lovely site to experience. The access road to the property is as advised in the information a challenge .. but it is being worked on .. like a lot of roads in the area a 4x4 off road vehicle would be beneficial and we were lucky to have one .. Rorkes Drift Lodge are great and offered to pick up and drop off from the Rorkes Drift museum site should you not have such a vehicle.

The property is in a fantastic location overlooking KZN .. the facility is being developed very nicely and the staff team are a real asset .. we were made to feel so welcome. We visited the battlefield sites 20+ years ago and it was a pleasure to visit again with our late teenage sons. I was so so impressed with our tour guide Thulani Khuzwayo who was arranged by Rorkes Drift Lodge .. Would thoroughly recommend ..

Stayed in July 2025

The access road is quite tough. You need a vehicle with good clearance. We were fine in a Toyota Fortuna. Our room didn't have a view, which was a shame.

Outstanding location and Jabby, the woman who was running the place is astounding. Her cooking is like that of a five star chef. We enjoyed our stay. It is a remote place. This wasn't an issue for us.

Stayed in July 2025

The hot water took a while to heat up in the icy morning, almost 10 mins!

The Executive Suite was really spacious and so cute! Loved the decor! It was also clean and neat and well-maintained! The staff were amazing - so helpful and friendly, always eager to assist and go the extra mile! Thank you Jabi, Samke Ntokozo and the gentleman driver! The meals were also made with love and attention 💜

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing really.

Fantastic. I really enjoyed the food. Like homecooked meals. It was cleaner and better equipped than I thought. Also the person who made the meals made lovely food.

Stayed in May 2025

The fireplace in the suite bedroom is not effective and a door to separate the bedroom and the dressing room and bathroom would be great

It’s immaculate, well-kept and clean

Stayed in April 2025

The staff members were very friendly, welcoming and helpful , ohh not to mention the owners we booked after 23:00 , but they woke everybody up in order for us to get yo the place safe , their rooms are very clean and nicely decorated 🙌🏽 , Jabi did the things there in the kitchen ❤️, and the driver Tshepiso was very helpful and welcoming.. planning to come back soon🫠

Stayed in May 2025

Be aware that the track up to the lodge is crazy. We managed it but wouldn’t do it again. It’s best described as a “top gear” experience best left to an off road vehicle. Do yourself a favour and avail yourself of the offer of a collection :) superb experience then !

Lodge was amazing as were staff and food. Loved everything about it x

Stayed in May 2025

It was amazing how welcoming and nice everybody was. They made everything possible to make my stay the best possible.

Stayed in May 2025

Beautiful views, very friendly staff

Stayed in May 2025

The drive up to the lodge is a challenge!! But this is Africa! It's worth it though Trust me!

Outstanding lodge facilities Brilliant rooms Very good food Very good staff

Stayed in March 2025

Approach road is a challenge but not for us as we parked at the museum !! Suggest directions should be altered to the Shiyane Rorkes Drift centre as no signs for Museum seen from the road and we drove passed .

Splendid isolation. Peaceful but everything you could want . Super valley views . Friendly staff and tasty food . Set up a fascinating battlefield tour with local expert .

Stayed in March 2025

Neither of the TVs worked, but you don't go to a place like that to watch TV. On arrival at the Museum (the suggested rendezvous), there is no obvious sign in English to indicate where the museum is. It would not be difficult to fix that. Good as the walking tour was, the guide said that at that time of year, you can't negotiate the river, so we had to do a half walk. The brochure does not mention that.

The view from the room over the infinity pool was spectacular. The room was luxurious; in the lounge was the biggest TV we have ever seen, and the one in the bedroom was nearly as big. The bathroom was vast so no complaints on that front. You felt properly in Africa as the road to the lodge is impassable in an ordinary car. The walking tour was great.

Stayed in February 2025

All good

Stayed in January 2025

The roads to Rorke's Drift are all gravel roads and are doable with a sedan, but better with a 4 x 4. For us, it was about 50 km on gravel from Ulundi and then about 30 km out to Dundee. It's obviously much slower than a tar road so leave enough time.

The setting was peaceful and beautiful and the staff friendly and helpful. The rooms were large and comfortable, and the pool was fantastic. My wife went horseback riding while I took the battlefield tour with Thulani--both were excellent. Since we had a sedan, we parked at the Rorke's Drift Museum parking lot for the 2 nights we were there. The lot is safe and secure. The lodge provided a driver to take us up their 5 km jeep track to the lodge. The breakfast and suppers were excellent.

Stayed in February 2025

Bathroom in the bedroom not great. Food was lovely but limited, no menu as was advertised was available.. No WiFi.

Staff were very friendly and looked after us very well.

Stayed in January 2025

It was a bit remote. The dirt road to Rorkes Drift is rough and slow to start with. Then the uphill track to the farmhouse is impossible in a standard car. Apparently it's only 5km but it still took 4Omins in the lodges pick up. There would be no fast exit in an emergency.

We stayed in the farmhouse in the suite rather than a s/c unit and found it to be absolutely luxurious. Full access to pool and dining area straight outside. Wood burner a nice touch. We were the only guests at the time and found the staff to be helpful and friendly. Meals were interesting, tasty and well cooked. We took the all day battlefield tour and for a small charge were supplied with a jeep and a driver which made the day much more enjoyable. Beautiful views from the house over lush countryside with horses, goats and monkeys roaming. Parking at the museum was secure and much better than expected.

Stayed in January 2025

Stated above

The food was great for both nights, loved the idea of braai on new year’s eve, breakfast was okay but it could have been better, maybe add some bakery food ( scones, muffuns, maybe croissants ) just to add on .

Stayed in January 2025

No chilled drinks

Lovely always a different choice daily

Stayed in December 2024

Improve the road to the place

The workers were excellent in welcoming guests and their hospitality was excellent

Stayed in October 2024

I liked everything.

The staff are exceptional.. always wanting to help in any way possible..and always with a smile. The rooms are lovely with fantastic views and very clean. The location is great if you are interested in the history of the area.rorkes drift is very close by. Also the peace and tranquility of the place is ideal to relax and unwind.

Stayed in June 2024

I hadn’t realised I should have left my hire car in Rourke’s Drift Museum and got a lift from the lodge. The track in is 5km and too much for a small car - you need rugged 4 wd.

Brilliant staff - so kind and friendly

Stayed in March 2024

Although we had a 4WD vehicle the road in is a great challenge although it gets you to a wonderful setting.

Spectacular views with banks of hills to the horizon and the deep quiet of the African bush. The staff were very attentive and the breakfast really good. We had a delicious and generous dinner one night and self catered the other night. Kitchen adequate and best for preparing simple meals.

Stayed in March 2024

Great staff and great accommodation.

Stayed in February 2024