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Maliba Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Natural pool
Separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Ts'ehlanyane National Park, Leribe, Butha Buthe
  • Liphofung Caves
    77 min drive
  • Bokong Nature Reserve
    98 min drive
  • AfriSki
    111 min drive
  • Seshute's (SHZ)
    390 min drive

Room options

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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Mountain Chalet Double (5 Star)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 7 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

About the area

Butha Buthe

A luxury stay in Butha Buthe awaits you at Maliba Lodge. You'll find Bokong Nature Reserve and Liphofung Caves in the vicinity. Highlights at this family-friendly lodge include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include hot stone massages, facials and aromatherapy. The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' club along with access to horse riding/hire and hiking/biking trails. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a conference centre. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights in the vicinity of this 5-property class Butha Buthe lodge include AfriSki and Leribe Stone.
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What's nearby

  • Liphofung Caves - 77 min drive
  • Clarens Golf Club - 90 min drive
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 92 min drive
  • Bokong Nature Reserve - 98 min drive
  • AfriSki - 111 min drive

About this property

Maliba Lodge

Luxury lodge with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Maliba Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Maliba Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Butha Buthe lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2004
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Maliba Lodge offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down duvets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 100 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 190 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

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 full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 190 for adults and from ZAR 100 for children
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 100 per day (rates may vary)
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Maliba Mountain Butha Buthe
Maliba Mountain Lodge Butha Buthe
Maliba Lodge Butha Buthe
Maliba Butha Buthe
Maliba Lodge Lodge
Maliba Lodge Butha Buthe
Maliba Lodge Lodge Butha Buthe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Maliba Lodge?

Maliba Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Maliba Lodge?

Yep, Maliba Lodge has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Maliba Lodge?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Maliba Lodge. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and hot stone massages.

What makes Maliba Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Maliba Lodge.

Is Maliba Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and children's meals, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Maliba Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Maliba Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is served daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maliba Lodge?

No, Maliba Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Maliba Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Maliba Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Maliba Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Maliba Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaspar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful location, beautiful chalets and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr Tinyade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rates they advised for meals and massages, was more expensive on billing, but overall a nice relaxing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ntshabeng

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tafadzwa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ntaeboso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The tranquility is the biggest drawcard and the hiking experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MC

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like always it's one of the best stays in joburg
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful views and surroundings around the property. the rooms were well equiped. access to the property is not very easy and the restaurant which we'd heard good things about was dissapointing especially on the second night of our stay when the food was barely warm and not particulary tasty or fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting in the mountains, great walking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, NP, road to get there with local activity, ...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The chalets were very interesting and beautiful, i liked the patio down near the river, it was ao refreshing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge needs to buy a generator. When the electricity goes out, it has no back up other than (powerful) flashlights (which it distributes in advance).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view! Incredible room, would love to stay forever!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property in Lesboto with great hikes impressive scenery and fantastic staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serene ... would highly recommend
Amazing ...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maliba lodge definitely worth a visit
Maliba lodge was a wonderful break in a beautiful setting. Loved the private viewing deck and the chalet was large and comfortable - own fireplace, verandah with loungers etc.Many walks in the area which are well signposted and cleared - upper trail a bit slippery initially. Spa tent is surprisingly well equipped inside. Food was a bit hit and miss - some dishes were outstanding, others a bit disappointing. The manager is aware of this and working to improve. We didn’t eat at the bistro. Plan to stay at least two nights to enjoy. Lesotho gets our vote for friendliest people in Africa!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ramohudi Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Stay
Great location.....breathtaking views

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Never again
Definitely not 5-star. Overpriced and poor service. Breakfast was an extra charge and such a poor offering. Dinner was expensive and mediocre. They will even charge for extra firewood for your room. Makes you feel they just out to make a buck. Don’t waste your money, rather visit the park for the day to enjoy scenery and hikes.

4/10 Poor

Joseph , New York, NY

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location with so much potential
After driving 6+ hours to reach the lodge, we were greeted with a less than welcoming receptionist. One of the issues, she informed us that dinner was to be served from 7-10pm. We asked for an 8pm reservation initially, then decided 9pm would be best. She was not flexible and informed us that 9pm was too late after just telling us that they are open until 10pm. On a side note, the food was terrible and very expensive for what was served. All of this would not have made such an impact if the unwelcomed tone was not set from the beginning. The rest of the staff at the lodge, restaurant, cafe, and security were impeccable. The riverside lodge was not up to normal 3 star accommodation standards as listed at the hotel. Very old and outdated. Could use some repairs in the area of the bathroom which also didnt have a door for privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, relaxing hotel!
The hotel is beautiful and the views are spectacular both from the main lodge + bistro and also from the mountain chalets! The chicken at the best was delicious and we'd recommend anyone going there definitely try it! The room was wonderful and the staff were very helpful and accommodating! Would definitely recommend coming here for a weekend of relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beatiful lodge at beatiful place
I stayed at 5 star lodge. Room was so clean, facitilities all good. Beatiful scenery surrounded by mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in Lesotho
Thank you to all the staff at Maliba Lodge. We had a wonderful stay and tremendously enjoyed the hotel, the location, the food and the hospitaliy of all the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017