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LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

3.0 star property
Lodge in Bethlehem with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Bela Tiger (Female)
Reception
Exterior
Gazebo
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, an airport shuttle and a terrace at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking and ecotours. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
The current price is €226
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Tulani Leopard (Female)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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(Shevar) Tiger(male)

(Shevar) Tiger(male)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bakari Leopards (Male)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bela Tiger (Female)

Bela Tiger (Female)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Tokkelos LIONESS

Tokkelos LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Simba LION

Simba LION

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Laziz Tiger(MALE)

Laziz Tiger(MALE)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Malika LIONESS

Malika LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Kolwezi LIONESS | Living area

Kolwezi LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Simona LIONESS

Simona LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Rafik Tiger(MALE)

Rafik Tiger(MALE)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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(Shri Khan) Tiger(MALE)

(Shri Khan) Tiger(MALE)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

(Motan - ) LION

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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(Mafalda) Tigress

(Mafalda) Tigress

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Andi LIONESS

Andi LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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(Samson) LION

(Samson) LION

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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(Mario) LION

(Mario) LION

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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(Jade) Tigress

(Jade) Tigress

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for (Motan) LION

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

(Motan) LION

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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(Jengo) LIONESS

(Jengo) LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Micca LIONESS

Micca LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Nala LIONESS

Nala LIONESS

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Bethlehem, LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary is in the mountains. Clarens Brewery and Basotho Cultural Village are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Klein Bloemhof, Farm, Bethlehem, Free State, 9700

What's nearby

  • Bethlehem Medical Centre - 43 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Dihlabeng Regional Hospital - 43 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Dihlabeng Mall - 45 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Frontier Inn Casino - 45 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Goble Park - 45 min drive - 25.2 km

About this property

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Lodge in the mountains, remodelled in 2022
Free continental breakfast, an airport shuttle and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking and ecotours. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture and tour/ticket information
  • A banquet hall and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths and children's books
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and art supplies

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Children's books
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - November 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 7500 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM
  • Laundry fee: ZAR 200 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 January to 31 December

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Lionsrock Bethlehem
Lionsrock Lodge
Lionsrock Lodge Bethlehem
Lionsrock
Lionsrock Lodge
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary Lodge
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary Bethlehem
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary Lodge Bethlehem

Frequently asked questions

Does LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary?

As of 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary on 7 Nov 2025 start from €226.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a fee of ZAR 500.

What time is check-out at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 7500 per vehicle applies.

Where is LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is in the same region as Clarens Brewery and Basotho Cultural Village.

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