We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Magaliesburg, South Africa. We have also included accommodation in apartments, lodges, chalets, guest houses, country estates, boutique hotels and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Apartment.Hip. Lovely interior design. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, pool view and a terrace, Steenkoppies estate semi self catering unit 1 is located in Magaliesburg. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. This apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 42 km from Cradle of Humankind. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests can also relax in the garden. Roodepoort Country Club is 44 km from the apartment, while Cradle of Human Kind - Museum is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 54 km from Steenkoppies estate semi self catering unit 1.Show full description
I rate this as the coolest apartment in Magaliesburg.
Apartment.Cosy. Great location. Popular among couples. Featuring accommodation with a pool with a view, pool view and a patio, Steenkoppies Estate semi self catering unit 2 is set in Magaliesburg. The property features garden views and is 42 km from Cradle of Humankind and 44 km from Roodepoort Country Club. Cradle of Human Kind - Museum is 17 km from the apartment and Krugersdorp Game Reserve is 27 km away. This air-conditioned apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The apartment has a barbecue and a garden. Sterkfontein Caves is 28 km from Steenkoppies Estate semi self catering unit 2, while Randfontein Golf Course is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 54 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This apartment is one of the most popular in Magaliesburg among couples!
Guest House.Charming. Nice surroundings. Popular among women. Set in Magaliesburg, within 37 km of Cradle of Human Kind - Museum and 47 km of Krugersdorp Game Reserve, Little Forest Farm offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. A selection of options including warm dishes, fruits and juice is available for the à la carte breakfast. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and garden. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, units at the guest house also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a terrace. At the guest house, the units have bed linen and towels. Sterkfontein Caves is 48 km from the guest house, while Randfontein Golf Course is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 73 km from Little Forest Farm.Show full description
Lodge.Elegant. Great bar. With Cradle of Humankind reachable in 48 km, Whispering Pines Country Estate offers accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. Fitted with a balcony, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. There is a shared bathroom with bath in some units, along with a hairdryer, slippers and bathrobes. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests at Whispering Pines Country Estate can enjoy billiards on site, or hiking in the surroundings. Roodepoort Country Club is 49 km from the accommodation, while Cradle of Human Kind - Museum is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 59 km from Whispering Pines Country Estate.Show full description
Apartment.Lovely property. Great value. Set 42 km from Cradle of Humankind, Steenkoppies semi self catering apartment offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden. The property is situated 44 km from Roodepoort Country Club, 18 km from Cradle of Human Kind - Museum and 27 km from Krugersdorp Game Reserve. Roodepoort Athletic Stadium is 44 km from the apartment and Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens is 45 km away. At the apartment complex, units are fitted with a outdoor furniture and a private bathroom. Offering a terrace or balcony with views of the garden, the units feature air conditioning, a seating area, satellite TV and kitchenette. Sterkfontein Caves is 28 km from the apartment, while Randfontein Golf Course is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 54 km from Steenkoppies semi self catering apartment.Show full description
Apartment.Delightful property. Great location. Featuring mountain views, Landor Stud Farm Cottage provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace, around 36 km from Cradle of Human Kind - Museum. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The spacious apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. At the apartment, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and cocktails and serves African cuisine. The property is non-smoking and is located 46 km from Krugersdorp Game Reserve. The tiled floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. Sterkfontein Caves is 47 km from Landor Stud Farm Cottage, while Randfontein Golf Course is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 72 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as the most beautiful, relaxing and romantic apartment in Magaliesburg. It also has a great location and beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Guest House.Charming. Superb interior design. Located in Magaliesburg, 47 km from Cradle of Humankind, THE LAZY LAPA offers accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace or a patio and access to a garden and a year-round outdoor pool. The property features pool and garden views, and is 48 km from Roodepoort Country Club. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Featuring a Blu-ray player, the guest house has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. The accommodation offers a fireplace. For guests with children, the guest house provides outdoor play equipment. THE LAZY LAPA has a picnic area and a barbecue. Cradle of Human Kind - Museum is 22 km from the accommodation, while Krugersdorp Game Reserve is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 58 km from THE LAZY LAPA.Show full description
This might be the most creative, well designed and lively guest house in Magaliesburg. WOW!
Apartment.Lively. Lovely surroundings. Popular among couples. Boasting a garden, private pool and garden views, Soetvlei Farm Cottage is situated in Magaliesburg. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The spacious apartment features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 39 km from Cradle of Human Kind - Museum. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Barbecue facilities are provided. Rustenburg Golf Club is 44 km from the apartment, while Krugersdorp Game Reserve is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 75 km from Soetvlei Farm Cottage.Show full description
Chalet.Creative. Offering an outdoor pool, Stone Hill is located in Magaliesburg. WiFi access is available in this chalet. The accommodation will provide you with a TV and a patio.There is a full kitchen with a microwave and an oven. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. There is an additional bathroom. You can enjoy mountain view from the room. At Stone Hill you will find a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include grocery deliveries and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, horse riding and fishing. The property offers free parking. This chalet is 68 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport.Show full description
Guest House.Lively. Boasting pool views, Sanctuary Life Guest Farm offers accommodation with patio, around 37 km from Cradle of Human Kind - Museum. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The guest house features mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Each unit is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen fitted with an oven. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. For guests with children, the guest house provides kids pool and a baby safety gate. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Krugersdorp Game Reserve is 47 km from Sanctuary Life Guest Farm, while Sterkfontein Caves is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lanseria International, 73 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Chalet.Newly opened, December 2023. Located in Magaliesburg and only 44 km from Cradle of Humankind, Peaceful Mountain Cottage:Hikes/Boma/Animals/Pool provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. A fitness room is available for guests. The property is non-smoking and is situated 46 km from Roodepoort Country Club. The chalet features a terrace, 1 bedroom, a living room and a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Magaliesburg, like hiking. Peaceful Mountain Cottage:Hikes/Boma/Animals/Pool has an outdoor fireplace and an outdoor pool. Cradle of Human Kind - Museum is 19 km from the accommodation, while Krugersdorp Game Reserve is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 55 km from Peaceful Mountain Cottage:Hikes/Boma/Animals/Pool.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. Popular among couples. Offering a manicured garden, 2 restaurants and conference facilities, De Hoek Country Hotel lies at the Magalies River, just outside Magaliesburg. The elegant rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and tea-and coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms are fitted with a shower and bath, slippers and bathrobes. Most of the rooms offer a balcony and some of them have a fireplace. The hotel’s 2 gourmet restaurants serve French-inspired cuisine. There is also a well-stocked wine cellar and a bar. Picnics can be arranged for a fee. Other facilities at De Hoek include a shared lounge, conference and function rooms, and a helipad. Free WiFi is available. Activities in the surrounding area include hot air ballooning, game drives and horse riding. The hotel is about 110 km away from OR Tambo Airport.Show full description
I think this is one of the most ELEGANT AND HISTORIC luxury hotels in Magaliesburg. It also has an amazing hotel bar!
Bed and Breakfast.Romantic. Great views. Offering views of the Magalies mountain range, Olive Tree Farm is nestled in a serene environment, just 9 km outside of Magaliesburg. The well appointed, country-style accommodation units at Olive Tree Farm come with extra length king size beds. Each has a seating area, kitchenette and a private deck. Barbecue facilities are available. The property offers a splash pool during the summer months. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. Game viewing is possible at the neighboring game farm. The Cradle of Humankind can be reached within 1 hour by car.Show full description
Lodge.Trendy. Great bar. Popular among women. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa is set within the Plumari Private Reserve and its magnificent wildlife. It features an outdoor pool and a terrace. All guest rooms feature traditional South African décor pieces dating back to the 1800’s. Rooms include air conditioning, a private bathroom with amenities. The lodge’s spa boasts a steam room and individual rooms for massage treatments. The spa complex opens onto outdoor relaxation areas and private gardens. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa is set within the Plumari Private Reserve and showcases magnificent wildlife. It features an outdoor pool and a terrace. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa organizes daily tours and activities, which include bush walks and 'touch and feed' experiences with elephants. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa is situated less than 50 km away from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport and just over an hour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. An airport shuttle can be arranged upon advance request and free on-site parking is available.Show full description
Resort.Elegant. Popular among women.Opened May 2022. Situated in Magaliesburg, 42 km from Cradle of Humankind, Pecan Bush Lodge features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. 44 km from Roodepoort Country Club and 17 km from Cradle of Human Kind - Museum, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a mountain view. Certain rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a microwave, a minibar and a stovetop. The resort can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Krugersdorp Game Reserve is 27 km from Pecan Bush Lodge, while Sterkfontein Caves is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lanseria International, 53 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. Great value. Located just 5 minutes' walk from Maropeng and within 10 minutes' drive from the Sterkfontein Caves, Maropeng Boutique Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms. The hotel has a terrace with outdoor pool and guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The African themed rooms at Maropeng Boutique Hotel feature a patio, a flat-screen TV, and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The bathrooms are fitted with a bath and shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer is available. You will find a cash machine, gift shop and meeting facilities at the property. Johannesburg is 60 km from Maropeng Boutique Hotel. The nearest airport is Lanseria (Johannesburg) Airport, a 45-minute drive from the property.Show full description
Lodge.Great value. Popular among couples. Offering pet friendly self-catering accommodation with a fenced off garden and shared outdoor pool, Votadini Country Cottages is situated just off the R560, 5 km from Hekpoort, in the heart of Witwatersrand and Magaliesberg mountain range. The individual cottage-style units are self-catering and have an en-suite bathroom. They offer a small kitchenette, a wall fan, a fireplace, a bar fridge, and a covered parking bay for 1 vehicle. The Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort is within 40 minutes' drive and Lanseria Airport is only 55 km away. All units offer privacy and are located about 50 metres away from each other. The units have a patio and barbecue facilities. Votadini Country Cottages is an ideal base to explore Maropeng, the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and the Sterkfontein Caves. Other activities in the surrounding area include hot air ballooning and cheese tasting.Show full description
Chalet.Newly opened, December 2023. Located in Magaliesburg and only 44 km from Cradle of Humankind, Tranquil Mountain Cottage:Hikes/Boma/Animals/Pool provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation offers a swimming pool. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the chalet's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. The chalet comes with 2 bedrooms, a living room, a dining area and a well-appointed kitchenette with a microwave. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Magaliesburg, like hiking. Barbecue facilities are included at the chalet complex, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Roodepoort Country Club is 46 km from Tranquil Mountain Cottage:Hikes/Boma/Animals/Pool, while Cradle of Human Kind - Museum is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 55 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Lodge.Great views. Popular among women. Set in Magaliesburg in the Gauteng region and Cradle of Human Kind - Museum reachable within 41 km, Mahikeng Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, an outdoor swimming pool and free private parking. Each unit is fitted with a terrace offering garden views, a satellite TV, a seating area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with mountain views. A bicycle rental service is available at the lodge, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Rustenburg Golf Club is 41 km from Mahikeng Lodge, while Magalies Canopy Tour is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 77 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Tent. Soetvlei Tented Farm Camp is situated in Magaliesburg, 39 km from Cradle of Human Kind - Museum, 44 km from Rustenburg Golf Club, as well as 49 km from Krugersdorp Game Reserve. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The luxury tent features mountain views and an outdoor fireplace. At the luxury tent, each unit is fitted with a outdoor furniture. All units at the luxury tent are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Guests at the luxury tent will be able to enjoy activities in and around Magaliesburg, like hiking. Soetvlei Tented Farm Camp has a picnic area and a barbecue. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 75 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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