The Homestead Geluksburg Guest House and Self Catering Drakensberg Accommodation
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The Homestead is a 3 star graded hotel offering Geluksburg accommodation for tourists and visitors of Drakensberg.

About The Homestead

The Homestead is a 3 star 24 bed roomed resort with a “home away from home" atmosphere, situated in the quiet sanctuary of Geluksburg near Bergville in the Drakensberg.

This family guest house aims to give you value for your money at affordable prices. It is nestled at the bottom of the Middledale Pass and is a tranquil hideaway enabling you to escape from the stress and hustle and bustle of everyday life. Staying at The Homestead allows you to experience, peace and solitude close to the Drakensberg Mountains.

Accommodation

The Homestead offers standard en-suite bedrooms and family units (two bedrooms with one bathroom) priced to suit the budget of the younger family, as well as air-conditioned de-luxe rooms. The Executive suite with its four poster bed, spa bath for two and double shower is also suitable for a Honeymoon couple.

Please see the individual room descriptions and photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

On Site Facilities

A Conference facility is also available should people want to break free to somewhere to concentrate, plan, team-build, brainstorm or just build friendships and relax in tranquil surroundings.

A well appointed Gazebo and dining room provides for a perfect setting. A fixed menu, buffet style family meal is served in the cosy dining room, special meals being served by prior arrangement. Many a pleasant evening has been spent in the small bar ‘the Tam o' Shanter', with it's definitely Scottish atmosphere.

Activities and Attractions

Visitors to ‘The Homestead' and this area of the Drakensberg can find entertainment for the whole family, having the choice of many places to hike, game view, play golf or participate in many action adventures such as 4 by 4 routes, quad biking and mountain biking.

The Homestead is very central for daily excursions to the historic Boer War battlefields of Ladysmith, Spioenkop and Colenso as well as The Royal Natal National Park and Amphitheatre, Cathedral Peak and Didima Valley, Champagne Castle Valley, Injisuthi Valley and our own Tintwa and Middledale Pass Valley.

Features you'll appreciate

  • air-con
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • braai / bbq
  • gym
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom (separate)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Fan(s)
  • Heater(s)
  • Jacuzzi
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities

On Site

  • Air-conditioning
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Guest lounge with TV
  • Gym / fitness centre
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (off street)
  • Parking (undercover)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Food & Drink

  • Bar (honesty bar)
  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
  • Restaurant / dining room

Transfers

  • Tour assistance

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Standard Double Room

This Standard Double Room is an en-suite room furnished with a double bed. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower or bath, hand basins and WC. Other facilities include tea and coffee facilities and no smoking in the rooms.

  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 8
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Standard Family Room

This Standard Family Room is made up of two bedrooms which share a bathroom. The first bedroom is furnished with a double bed and the second bedroom is furnished with two single beds. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basins and WC. Other facilities include tea and coffee facilities and no smoking in the rooms.

  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Deluxe Double Room

This Deluxe Double Room is an air-conditioned room furnished with a double bed (please request twin beds when booking, if required). The bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basins and WC. Other facilities include tea and coffee facilities and no smoking in the rooms and air-conditioning with hot or cold facility.

  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 11
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Executive Room

This Executive Room is an air-conditioned room furnished with a Queen size, four poster bed. The bathroom is equipped with a Spa bath for two, a double shower, hand basins and WC. Other facilities include tea and coffee facilities and no smoking in the rooms and air-conditioning with hot or cold facility.

  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Guest Reviews

7 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewvery good

host - always available food - home cooking at its best accommodation - 1st class road access - good quality gravel road access (25km) either way good access to the northern part of the berg

December 2021

charles i. (Ekurhuleni)

Verified reviewexcellent

We had a very pleasant stay at The Homestead. Pennie went out of her way to make us feel welcome. The rooms are comfortable and the food was good. I will definitely recommend this lodge to friends and family.

July 2017

Linda Hurly (Benoni)

Verified Host

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  • Property listed on SA-Venues.com since November 2013

Need to Know

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)King Shaka International - 300km
OR Tambo International - 350km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Exceptions to check-in/out times may be arranged, please enquire.

Payment methods accepted by the property EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since November 2013

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