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Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge

3.0 star property
Tranquil garden setting offers peaceful moments surrounded by nature, with rejuvenating spa treatments just steps away from this riverside retreat

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Maliba River Lodge offers a serene escape in lush gardens. Guests unwind by the lobby fireplace or book spa services at nearby Maliba Lodge. The property features two restaurants and an outdoor pool for refreshing dips after a day of relaxation.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Maliba River Lodge (3 Star)

Maliba River Lodge (3 Star)

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Butha Buthe is home to Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge. While the natural beauty of Bokong Nature Reserve and Liphofung Caves can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to AfriSki. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like cross-country skiing. Visit our Butha Buthe travel guide
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Ts’ehlanyane National Park, Butha Buthe, Butha-Buthe

About this property

Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge

  • Property highlights
  • Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. A fireplace in reception and a children's club are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and massage treatment rooms
    • Barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge include comforts, such as fireplaces, as well as
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers
    • Balconies, kitchens and microwaves

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: LSL 190 per person
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's club
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • 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

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately LSL 190 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
This property accepts 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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge located?

Situated in Butha Buthe, this lodge is 29.4 mi (47.3 km) from Leribe Stone.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

wandile

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very friendly staff. They could have cleaned the rooms a bit better and made sure all the electric blankets work. But overall great stay, very scenic
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The way to get in touch with nature

Very friendly and professional staff. Awesome chicken & mayo sandwiches & wraps. Scenic, great walks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RHT de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooie omgeving, met prima faciliteiten
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rico

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
General stay was very nice but a few things need attention. General cleaning was not good, dog hair on lounge, towels had stains and wood supplied and the wood we have bought was wet, was smoking and battle to burn., we also did not get the key to go out to the front stoop, blinds are also broke, does not have the open and close sticks. We also did not knew that we need to pay to get to the lodge. Otherwise it is a beautiful place, We did have a nice stay. Thank you, The welcome was very friendly and warm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was breath taking
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities
We arrived relatively late at about 6.45pm. Promptly shown to our River Lodge before checking in. Went to reception to check in and they seemed more interested in signing you up for their dinner. Shown where dining room was but given no other orientation. They advertise free internet but you are restricted to 200mbs for 24hrs only per stay. This is the same no matter how long your stay is! We were supposed to be staying for 3 days but had to cut it short by 1 day. Extra Wi-fi can be purchased at ZAR 30 per 200mbs-extortonate in my opinion. Very few extras in room apart from basic coffeE/tea making condiments. Evening meals are ok but very limited choice-cost ZAR 280. Breakfast was good at ZAR 190. The lodges need some TLC. One of our balcony chairs was broken. The lights went out after we had our dinner necessitating moving to the adjacent lodge.Towels were smelly and many of the curtains were hanging off their rails and difficult to draw. The Management showed no interest in our concerns. It also appears that’s tips paid on credit card do not get to the waiting staff as they consistently asked if tips could be paid in cash! Despite this the place has a beautiful setting With wonderful views over the mountains. Thanks in particular to MK who looked after us very well
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect mountain retreat

Stayed in one of the 5* chalets for a long weekend. Amazing place in a wonderful setting, with very attentive staff, and the meals are so delicious we ended up having 3 courses every day for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Komang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best places to experience the Maluti Mt

The staff at Maliba Lodge were helpful from when we booked chalets for an extra night, throughout our stay and up to our departure. We were a group of eight, four adults and four children between the ages of six and 13. The staff were incredibly accommodating and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. This was our second stay but this time we had a friend from the U.K. with us. She loved the place just as much as we had hoped! We will most certainly be back with other family members who haven’t yet made the trip, especially as we want to see and occupy the two new chalets that are currently under construction. We are also now familiar with two of the trails/walks, so we intend to come back much better prepared. Many thanks to all the staff of this beautiful place, both on site in Lesotho and in Durban.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great spot but never 5 star

It’s Lesotho, I know, but the facility is just not five star by any definition (we stayed in the three star lodges but the main facility is what I’m talking about here, and there were issues in the three star lodge that make that rating a stretch too). Check in staff tell us two restaurants are open at weekends, only one is. Can’t get a drink even from the main site, only the less appealing bistro. The views and location are great but that doesn’t make it 5 star. We asked for some board games - poor selection. Ordered food - cheese wasn’t melted in a toasted sandwich. The info pack on the lodge has a photocopy about Lesotho politics since full independence in 1962 but it ends in 2002 suggesting the whole pack hasn’t been updated since. Kitchen could be better equipped (eg tiny hotel room kettle for a lodge that sleeps 8). The river lodge is this reasonable value but don’t splash out on the chalets expecting luxury.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at Maliba in both the self-catering River View unit and the 5* Mountain Chalets. The self-catering chalets boast excellent views over the river and mountains. These are fully kitted out units, close to the hiking trails and pools, making them perfect for families. The lounge area could use a bit of work as the seating area (traditional concrete couch) is worn, torn and old. The chalets could also do with the inclusion of a television in the lounge - it doesn't sound too important for a getaway to nature but if it rains all day and you're inside, you are limited to sitting on the bed due to the poor condition of the couch and lack of "entertainment" in the living room. Having said this, it's a minor detail and the chalets are amazing. The 5* Mountain Lodge blew us away though!!! On first glance these huts look well kept and very smart, however, once you walk inside you're struck by the size of the suite and the quality! The room is massive and has a fireplace, sun loungers to relax outside on your patio, and a tv (with DSTV). Ours (#1) also came with a private viewing platform just outside the door, overlook the mountains and valley!! The best room and best views we've ever had at any hotel / lodge around the world! On top of everything, we met some of the nicest and most welcoming staff. From the time you enter the lodge, you're greeted by smiles and this continues throughout the stay. The staff were excellent! Best hotel in Southern Africa!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is exquisite! The river lodge is far from the main lodge and set for self catering-I wish the set up had been described better as we had no provisions. We were surprised that the room was a big house! So lovely but far. We met some lovely staff but the service lacked the warmth and attention that makes a place wonderful. The hikes were stunning and the mountains and river were a thrill.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Trudie

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Monika

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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