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The Highlander Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury country house near Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Corner of Lyon Cachet & Bosman Streets, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga, 1110
  • Place, Wild About Whiskey
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dullstroom Nature Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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TV

Executive Double Room

  • 1184 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, bed sheets

Business Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Dullstroom

Central Dullstroom getaway .You'll find Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre and Dullstroom Nature Reserve within 3 miles (5 km) of this country house.
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What's nearby

  • Wild About Whiskey - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Dullstroom Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Verlorenvlei - 31 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Lydenburg Hospital - 54 min drive - 42.4 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Altitude Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harrie's Pancakes - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Cottage - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Duck and trout - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Poacher Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Highlander Hotel

5-star luxury country house near Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre
The Highlander Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and 4 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this country house measures 323 square feet (30 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The Highlander Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Dullstroom country house is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Highlander Hotel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 50 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 English breakfast: approximately ZAR 50 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Highlander Hotel to the airport?

The Highlander Hotel is 150.3 mi (149-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highlander Hotel?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highlander Hotel on Dec 21, 2025 start from $229.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Highlander Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Highlander Hotel.

Does The Highlander Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Highlander Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 50 for adults and ZAR 50 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Highlander Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at The Highlander Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Highlander Hotel?

This country house offers free self parking.

Does The Highlander Hotel have a pool?

The Highlander Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does The Highlander Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Highlander Hotel have a spa?

This country house has a spa, which features mani/pedis, hot stone massages, and facials.

How close is The Highlander Hotel to downtown Dullstroom?

The Highlander Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Dullstroom.

The Highlander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 71 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andries

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Nozipho

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

8/10 Good

susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jarred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

hylke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent service and Hotel, stunning staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good trip

Was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AWESOME WEEKEND AWAY - GREAT BOUTIQUE TYPE HOTEL ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Johan

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

Great

Great place great time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Pieter, Southampton, UK

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Coret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Terblanche

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly friendly hotel with very comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Lovely place for a Dullstroom getaway

Lovely spot, nice management and team
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Albert

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place

Was great and very comfortable. Rooms very nice and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018