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Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge

3.0 star property
Families find the perfect balance between outdoor adventures and peaceful relaxation at this retreat near Elands Falls, with activities for everyone

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Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge welcomes families with action and tranquility. Try archery and cycling in nature or unwind by the pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Enjoy delicious meals with pool views at the restaurant, and find a quiet retreat in the library.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Day bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Mountain View

Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Day bed
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Elephant Room (with shared bathroom)

Elephant Room (with shared bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Gecko Room (with Shared Bathroom)

Gecko Room (with Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Day bed
Ceiling fan
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Studio Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

Executive Studio Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View

Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Day bed
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Emgwenya, Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge is in the mountains and in a regional park. Tranquilitas Adventure Farm and Mountain Strings Zipline are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Elands Falls and Sudwala Caves. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining, cave exploring and mountain climbing.
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Farm 88 Doornhoek, 5th Street, Emgwenya, Mpumalanga, 1195

What's nearby

  • Waterval Boven Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Elands Falls - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tranquilitas Adventure Farm - 15 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Montrose Falls - 50 min drive - 72.2 km
  • Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre - 60 min drive - 86.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Aloe's Country Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • The Steam Inn
  • ‪The Grey's Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Hog Pub And Grill - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge

Family-friendly guest house near Elands Falls
Located close to Tranquilitas Adventure Farm, Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Adventurous travellers may like the archery, cycling and a ropes course at this guest house. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Laundry services, barbecues and bike tour information
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths and free infant beds
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 21-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM on request
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Ropes course
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (99 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (94 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 50
Express check-out available

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 front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 2 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 480 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 480
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:30 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 50 (subject to availability)

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 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: The dining options at the property are non-kosher.
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
24-hour pool access

Property is also known as

Acra Retreat Mountain View Guest House
Acra Retreat Mountain House
Acra Retreat Mountain View Lodge Guest House
Acra Retreat, Mountain View
Acra Retreat Mountain View Lodge
Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge Emgwenya
Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge Guesthouse
Acra Retreat Mountain View Lodge Guest House
Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge Guesthouse Emgwenya

Frequently asked questions

Does Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM for a fee of ZAR 100.

What time is check-out at Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 50 (subject to availability).

Does Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 10:00 AM-12:30 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 480 per person applies.

Where is Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge located?

Located in a regional park, this family-friendly guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tranquilitas Adventure Farm, Elands Falls and Mountain Strings Zipline.

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Reviews

Acra Retreat, Mountain View Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregers

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

Perfect stop between Graskop and Johannesburg

We only stayed a single night on the way to Johannesburg airport, but we enjoyed all of it. Wonderful room with fantastic views and a G/T on the terrace. Nice homecooked dinner and breakfast and overall just great service. We felt very welcome. Only downside was that the mosquitoes were as happy to see us as Holger and Norma. Glad this is not a malaria area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thibaut

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

Tranquil retreat

Beautiful well kept lodge in tranquil surroundings. The host Holger was very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Acra was out of the way but a good halfway point between Jo and Kr. Rough road. A very mom & pop operation. Lovely sunrise. Missed dinner and breakfast due to our schedule. Communication issues between the two proprietors (we told one when we checked in that we'd be leaving early, which he says was okay, but the woman who is usually up early apparently wasn't informed so nobody was around when we needed to check out) led to a delayed and awkward early-morning departure.

10/10 Excellent

delphine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe endroit au cœur des montagnes, vue magnifique et bâtisse en bois, accueil et service impeccable et repas délicieux!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Zimmer ( Zebra) Tolle Gastgeber, Tolles Essen. Ein rundum schöner Aufenthalt. Absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie

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

Goede tussenstop tss Joburg lhvn en Krugerpark

De kamers zijn enig .Prachtig uitzicht vanuit elke kamer. De keuken is heel lekker zowel ontbijt als dinner. Personeel super. Norma de eigenares is een geweldige vrouw. Geeft raad voor trips .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

one night stay en-route

Was really great. Beautiful locations. Lovely family too Dinner and breakfast was great. Needs a bit of maintenance and TLC, but we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diese Lodge liegt inmitten der Natur und bietet den perfekten Zwischenstopp von Johannesburg zum Krüger Nationalpark (je ca 2.30h). Es ist einfach fantastisch, entspannend und das Abendessen und Frühstück wird mit Liebe zubereitet. Top Lodge!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Unterkunft in den Bergen mit sehr freundlichen und hilfsbereiten Gastgebern. Perfekt für einen kurzen oder auch längeren Zwischenstopp auf dem Weg von Johannesburg zum Krüger oder für einen entspannten Aufenthalt in der Region. Wir behalten den Aufenthalt in bester Erinnerung und bleibe in Kontakt bzw. kommen auch sehr gerne wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lior, Tel Aviv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, friendly, and a wonderful view. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heerlijk prettige atmosfeer. De cottage is iets gedateerd, maar prima bedden. Mooie tuin en uitzichten.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Gabriele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Insgesamt in Ordnung, netter Service, aber das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis war nicht angemessen. Dazu eine ärgerliche, überraschende Preiserhöhung vor Ort.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely kind, property was splendid and secluded, perfect place for a getaway from all the noise of the city! Thoroughly enjoyed my time spent here, incredible views of the mountains, an absolute pleasure to wake up to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Charles, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would really like to have better bath towels & bed linen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Ofer

Great loctaion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

SUE&JERRY, JHB & VEREENIGING

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

somewhere to recharge your batteries

We only stayed overnight, but the experience was wonderful. Even though virtually the middle of Winter, the Accra Bed & Breakfast was an experience that I would love to live over again and again. The views were stunning and the attention from the staff was exceptional. The food was great and we ate dinner next to a open fire place. It was wonderful. I have never seen my partner smile so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Tolle Lodge in den Bergen

Hübsche Lodge mit sehr schönen Zimmern und super Essen!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

ハル, 東京

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

宿自体は快適だが支払い関係は要注意。

ここは友達４人で泊ったが、宿の設備等もいいし朝食もフルーツが盛りだくさんでよかった。 ただ、チェックインの時にやたらとドリンクのオーダーを進めてきて今特に要らないと伝えるとこれはノーマネー、フリーだからなんでも注文していいと言ってきた。 ウエルカムドリンクなのかと思ったが、サイトにそんな記述はなかったしなんでもオーダーできる時点で僕は疑問だったが、同行した仲間たちがオーダーしはじめたので僕もジュースをオーダーした。 翌日チェクアウトの時、明細にちゃっかり昨日のドリンク代金の記述があり問い合わせたが、昨日のオーナーは今居ないからわからないと言われた。 どうやらこの宿は３人のオーナーがいるらしい。 １人数百円程度なのでま～いいかと思い払ったが、やられたと思った。 あと宿代の５０％が予約時にカード決済されてるはずなのに全額請求された。 朝食代も込になっていたはずなのに１人約１４００円請求された。 この二点は金額も大きいのでエクスペディアサイトの英語記述とカード決済画面を見せて納得させた。 これらの点は注意して宿泊した方がいいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard, UK

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

Wonderful experience

Perfect half way stop for the Kruger - great attention to detail and customer service - will return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Prachtig gelegen

Hartelijke mensen, ruime kamer. In omgeving niet veel te doen. Goed doorreis adres
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Amazing View, warm hospitality.

Amazing View, Warm hospitality. Breakfast was GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Olebogeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was so amazing to be there. The treatment we received was so perfect. Surely I will come again and invite more people. Thank you so much Acra.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A wonderful, relaxing mountain retreat.

A fabulous place to stay, with wonderful views over the countryside from a private balcony. Excellent service from our host Holger and delicious homemade food from the kitchen. The pool is truly idyllic and I would recommend this as the place to stay in Waterveld Boven.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Sjoerd, Amsterdam

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

Acra retreat

We came back for the second time. The first time we had an exallent room and it was just great! When we came back, we got the secret room, which was dissappointing. A strange shower, a toilet next to the hall where everybody can hear you. The beds were great and the deck was good and the people were nice. The breakfast was fantastic and dinner was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy room with stunning view

It was an excellent weekend spent in absolute peace amidst nature. The hosts were very nice and the breakfast was hearty. But the best part was that the views of the mountains from the room was stunning. The bar was lively with Norma churning out heady mixes. All in all a perfect weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017