See all properties

Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay with 2 restaurants in Butha Buthe

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut

Reception
Reception
Children's activities
Hiking
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Ts’ehlanyane National Park, Butha Buthe, Butha-Buthe
  • AfriSki
  • Liphofung Caves
  • Bokong Nature Reserve

Room options

View all photos for Basic Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

Basic Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Basic Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Butha Buthe

On river.You'll be 29.2 mi (47 km) from Leribe Stone with a stay at this Butha Buthe hotel.

About this property

Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut

Family-friendly stay with 2 restaurants in Butha Buthe
Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut offers its guests a full-service spa. There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Spa services, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut. Self parking is free.

This Butha Buthe hotel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut offers 3 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Maliba Spa. Services include hot stone massages and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LSL 190 for adults and LSL 100 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

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

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately LSL 190 for adults and LSL 100 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Butha Buthe
Maliba Riverside Hut Butha Buthe
Maliba Riverside Hut
Maliba Riversi Hut Butha Buth
Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Hotel
Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Butha Buthe
Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Hotel Butha Buthe

Frequently asked questions

How close is Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut to the airport?

Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut is 106.8 mi (193-min drive) away from the Maseru (MSU-Moshoeshoe I Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut.

Does Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of LSL 190 for adults and LSL 100 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut have a pool?

Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut does not have a pool.

Does Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Maliba Spa, where you can enjoy hot stone massages, aromatherapy, and body treatments.

How close is Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut to downtown Butha Buthe?

Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut is 0.4 mi away from Butha Buthe.

Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keletso

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Resort with an excellent view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tsoanelo Irene

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

Rest for the next day trip.

Our stay was good. However only the following to be addressed. 1. The direction board on the main road to be marked correctly. We almost got lost in the middle of the night. 2. The distance boards on the road to give your guests hope that their getting closer. 3. Do inform the guests about the payment at rhe main entrance gate that they should be prepared for the payment to avoid conflict at the gate with the guards. Finally. The hotel reception lady deserve the award based on her attitude and character. She has a great personality and she is welcoming indeed.. I thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lecheko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

THABELANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Maletsie

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

wildlife in the site

We walked around to seeing the site only to meet a wild animals unawares. May l suggest that we're given all the information we need about the place and what to expect and how to handle a wild animal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

KOPANO

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tsepang

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

Maliba lodge best destination

This is the place to be with hospitable people and the scenic view of the mountain kingdom
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dropping in!

Extremely comfortable and roomy as we paid extra on the spot to be upgraded. The property was a self-catering house with sufficient beds for 8 people and the only sounds were of the stream gushing by below. Most relaxing. The negative side was the "easy" "suitable for families" "gentle" circular walk we took. There had been no advance warning that on the return leg which ran alongside the stream one had to cross it twice. It was in full flow and could only be crossed with difficulty and by ending up waist deep in water. My husband's hiking pole snapped with the force. Afterwards we did suggest to the management that an advanced warning sign should be put up at the beginning of the hike not when the "crossing at own risk" had already been reached.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clément

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

Super !!!

L’accueil a l’arrivée fût vraiment TOP... le personnel est à vos soins et très souriant. Le dîner et le petit déjeuner sont FABULEUX et peu coûteux pour le rapport qualité prix. Comptez environ 390 maloti pour le repas par personne et 190 maloti pour le petit déjeuner continental chaud/froid - sucré/salé. L’environnement du lieu est absolument magnifique. Nous avons eu la chance d’y séjourner hors période touristique nous étions peu nombreux dans l’établissement ce qui a rendu le lieu encore plus magique par son calme absolu. Petit point négatif la piste pour monter jusqu’à à la réception est assez costaud ainsi que pour rejoindre River lodge ou les hutes mais cela permet de conserver les lieux et fais partie du décor en pleine nature.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly and helpful staff. The pony trekking in the mountains is a highlight
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Nonhlanhla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hayli

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

Didn’t want to leave!

Absolutely incredible stay so much so that this was booked as an extra night last minute. We loved it and the only reason we did not mark it perfect is due to some hot/cold water issus in shower which is completely understandable when staying so remote in a riverside hut next to a river a lil far from the main lodge, so no complaints! We loved the staff and no many by name. Loved Nthabys classic G & T!!! The food was fresh and full of flavor since having a new Food and Beverage manager come Oct 2018, so the past reviews about lack of fresh food no longer apply. Either way the setting and friendliness would have made up for it ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Next time take self catering chalet with 2 couples

Not best service for the prices in Restaurant. Need to drive from Riverside Lodge to restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elbert

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

Maliba Lodge - Lesotho

Lesotho is beautiful country and I will go back to Maliba Lodge anyday
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

charles

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

A great setting , but not for solo travellers

I was “ upgraded “ to a property that was such a distance from the lodge , I ended up driving to and from it . As a single traveller , it was more than a little creepy to be in a four bedroom house on your own . The power cut and not being able to find candles didn’t help . The setting was great . The facilities were fine. It just needed someone to think about placing someone on their own so far away
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Milcent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

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

Ótima experiência

A acomodação realmente se destaca em Lesoto. A propriedade fica dentro de um belo parque nacional, ótima experiência!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Lage mit sehr schöner Umgebung und sehr gutem Frühstück. Die Riverside Huts sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen und haben Schimmel, besser die Riverside Lodge buchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel établissement au Eswatani, au milieu de la nature, bonne table, massage
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019