Karkloof Safari Villas

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
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Karkloof Safari Villas

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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property - evening/night
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Free daily full breakfast

Overview of Karkloof Safari Villas

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Check out the area

Ottos Bluff Road, Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Popular LocationRay's Cafe47 min drive
  • Popular LocationWimpy50 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Victorian Cafe51 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)118 min drive
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Room options

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Hilton

Located in Hilton, Karkloof Safari Villas is in the mountains. Macrorie House Museum and The Old Prison are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Scottsville Racecourse and Howick Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider National Botanical Gardens and Epic Karting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ziplining.

What's nearby

  • Golden Horse Casino - 32 min drive
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 35 min drive
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 47 min drive
  • Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - 53 min drive
  • Midmar Dam - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nando's - 51 min drive
  • Wimpy - 50 min drive
  • 68 on Main - 52 min drive
  • Klarkloof Country Club - 61 min drive
  • KFC - 51 min drive

About this property

Karkloof Safari Villas

Luxury family-friendly lodge in the mountains
Take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace at Karkloof Safari Villas. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment or a facial at Karkloof Safari Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Karkloof, features garden views and light fare. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ecotours and mountain biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Karkloof Safari Villas feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Karkloof

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 16 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • Building
  • Built in 2008
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Karkloof Safari Villas Lodge Hilton
Karkloof Safari Villas Lodge
Karkloof Safari Villas Hilton
Karkloof Safari Villas Lodge
Karkloof Safari Villas Hilton
Karkloof Safari Villas Lodge Hilton

Frequently asked questions

Does Karkloof Safari Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Karkloof Safari Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karkloof Safari Villas?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karkloof Safari Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karkloof Safari Villas?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Karkloof Safari Villas located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly lodge is within 16 mi (25 km) of Msunduzi Museum, statue of Gandhi and Hindu temples. Macrorie House Museum and The Old Prison are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Karkloof Safari Villas Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Revesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect!
The stay was amazing, absolutely amazing. There were some minor glitches here and there as with any hotel but wow!!! The team are so friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful Stay
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
Absolutely fantastic Special place Memorable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Björn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for relaxing and nature experience.
We had a relaxing stay with spa, good food and game drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019