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Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star guest house near Elands Falls

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Executive Studio Suite, Balcony, Mountain View | Exterior
Front of property
Property grounds
Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Mountain view
Elephant Room (with shared bathroom) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Farm 88 Doornhoek, 5th Street, Emgwenya, Mpumalanga, 1195
  • Place, Elands Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kruger House Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Mountain Strings Zipline
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Elephant Room (with shared bathroom) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Elephant Room (with shared bathroom)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Gecko Room (with Shared Bathroom) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Gecko Room (with Shared Bathroom)

  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Studio Suite, Balcony, Mountain View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Studio Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Emgwenya

In regional park.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this guesthouse, you'll find Tranquilitas Adventure Farm and Elands Falls. Mountain Strings Zipline and Sudwala Caves are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Elands Falls - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kruger House Museum - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Mountain Strings Zipline - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Tranquilitas Adventure Farm - 16 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Montrose Falls - 58 min drive - 45.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stag's Breath - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Roots Farm Stall - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hog Pub And Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Grey's Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge

Family-friendly 3-star guest house near Elands Falls
Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Emgwenya guesthouse.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge offers 7 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Emgwenya guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM on request
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Ropes course
  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (39 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 50
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 2 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 480 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 480
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:30 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 50 (subject to availability)

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 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Please note: The dining options at the property are non-kosher.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Up to 4 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Acra Retreat Mountain View Guest House
Acra Retreat Mountain House
Acra Retreat Mountain View Lodge Guest House
Acra Retreat, Mountain View
Acra Retreat Mountain View Lodge
Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge Emgwenya
Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge Guesthouse
Acra Retreat Mountain View Lodge Guest House
Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge Guesthouse Emgwenya

Frequently asked questions

How close is Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge to the airport?

Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge is 74 mi (103-min drive) away from the Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 480. per person, one-way.

Does Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge offer free breakfast?

Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in costs ZAR 50 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge have a pool?

Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge to downtown Emgwenya?

Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge is 0.5 mi away from Emgwenya.

Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thibaut

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

Tranquil retreat

Beautiful well kept lodge in tranquil surroundings. The host Holger was very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregers

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

Perfect stop between Graskop and Johannesburg

We only stayed a single night on the way to Johannesburg airport, but we enjoyed all of it. Wonderful room with fantastic views and a G/T on the terrace. Nice homecooked dinner and breakfast and overall just great service. We felt very welcome. Only downside was that the mosquitoes were as happy to see us as Holger and Norma. Glad this is not a malaria area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Acra was out of the way but a good halfway point between Jo and Kr. Rough road. A very mom & pop operation. Lovely sunrise. Missed dinner and breakfast due to our schedule. Communication issues between the two proprietors (we told one when we checked in that we'd be leaving early, which he says was okay, but the woman who is usually up early apparently wasn't informed so nobody was around when we needed to check out) led to a delayed and awkward early-morning departure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

delphine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe endroit au cœur des montagnes, vue magnifique et bâtisse en bois, accueil et service impeccable et repas délicieux!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Zimmer ( Zebra) Tolle Gastgeber, Tolles Essen. Ein rundum schöner Aufenthalt. Absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie

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

Goede tussenstop tss Joburg lhvn en Krugerpark

De kamers zijn enig .Prachtig uitzicht vanuit elke kamer. De keuken is heel lekker zowel ontbijt als dinner. Personeel super. Norma de eigenares is een geweldige vrouw. Geeft raad voor trips .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

one night stay en-route

Was really great. Beautiful locations. Lovely family too Dinner and breakfast was great. Needs a bit of maintenance and TLC, but we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diese Lodge liegt inmitten der Natur und bietet den perfekten Zwischenstopp von Johannesburg zum Krüger Nationalpark (je ca 2.30h). Es ist einfach fantastisch, entspannend und das Abendessen und Frühstück wird mit Liebe zubereitet. Top Lodge!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Unterkunft in den Bergen mit sehr freundlichen und hilfsbereiten Gastgebern. Perfekt für einen kurzen oder auch längeren Zwischenstopp auf dem Weg von Johannesburg zum Krüger oder für einen entspannten Aufenthalt in der Region. Wir behalten den Aufenthalt in bester Erinnerung und bleibe in Kontakt bzw. kommen auch sehr gerne wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, friendly, and a wonderful view. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heerlijk prettige atmosfeer. De cottage is iets gedateerd, maar prima bedden. Mooie tuin en uitzichten.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gabriele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Insgesamt in Ordnung, netter Service, aber das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis war nicht angemessen. Dazu eine ärgerliche, überraschende Preiserhöhung vor Ort.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely kind, property was splendid and secluded, perfect place for a getaway from all the noise of the city! Thoroughly enjoyed my time spent here, incredible views of the mountains, an absolute pleasure to wake up to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would really like to have better bath towels & bed linen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Ofer

Great loctaion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUE&JERRY

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

somewhere to recharge your batteries

We only stayed overnight, but the experience was wonderful. Even though virtually the middle of Winter, the Accra Bed & Breakfast was an experience that I would love to live over again and again. The views were stunning and the attention from the staff was exceptional. The food was great and we ate dinner next to a open fire place. It was wonderful. I have never seen my partner smile so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Tolle Lodge in den Bergen

Hübsche Lodge mit sehr schönen Zimmern und super Essen!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

ハル

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

宿自体は快適だが支払い関係は要注意。

ここは友達４人で泊ったが、宿の設備等もいいし朝食もフルーツが盛りだくさんでよかった。 ただ、チェックインの時にやたらとドリンクのオーダーを進めてきて今特に要らないと伝えるとこれはノーマネー、フリーだからなんでも注文していいと言ってきた。 ウエルカムドリンクなのかと思ったが、サイトにそんな記述はなかったしなんでもオーダーできる時点で僕は疑問だったが、同行した仲間たちがオーダーしはじめたので僕もジュースをオーダーした。 翌日チェクアウトの時、明細にちゃっかり昨日のドリンク代金の記述があり問い合わせたが、昨日のオーナーは今居ないからわからないと言われた。 どうやらこの宿は３人のオーナーがいるらしい。 １人数百円程度なのでま～いいかと思い払ったが、やられたと思った。 あと宿代の５０％が予約時にカード決済されてるはずなのに全額請求された。 朝食代も込になっていたはずなのに１人約１４００円請求された。 この二点は金額も大きいのでエクスペディアサイトの英語記述とカード決済画面を見せて納得させた。 これらの点は注意して宿泊した方がいいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Wonderful experience

Perfect half way stop for the Kruger - great attention to detail and customer service - will return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Prachtig gelegen

Hartelijke mensen, ruime kamer. In omgeving niet veel te doen. Goed doorreis adres
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Amazing View, warm hospitality.

Amazing View, Warm hospitality. Breakfast was GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olebogeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was so amazing to be there. The treatment we received was so perfect. Surely I will come again and invite more people. Thank you so much Acra.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A wonderful, relaxing mountain retreat.

A fabulous place to stay, with wonderful views over the countryside from a private balcony. Excellent service from our host Holger and delicious homemade food from the kitchen. The pool is truly idyllic and I would recommend this as the place to stay in Waterveld Boven.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sjoerd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Acra retreat

We came back for the second time. The first time we had an exallent room and it was just great! When we came back, we got the secret room, which was dissappointing. A strange shower, a toilet next to the hall where everybody can hear you. The beds were great and the deck was good and the people were nice. The breakfast was fantastic and dinner was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cozy room with stunning view

It was an excellent weekend spent in absolute peace amidst nature. The hosts were very nice and the breakfast was hearty. But the best part was that the views of the mountains from the room was stunning. The bar was lively with Norma churning out heady mixes. All in all a perfect weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017