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Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge

3.0 star property
Butha Buthe lodge with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool

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Front of property – evening/night
Front of property – evening/night
Exterior
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Children's club
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Laundry service
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Children's club
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden

Room options

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4 bedrooms, in-room safe, bed sheets

Maliba River Lodge (3 Star)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Ts’ehlanyane National Park, Butha Buthe, Butha-Buthe

What's nearby

  • Liphofung Caves - 77 min drive - 69.3 km
  • Clarens Golf Club - 89 min drive - 89.3 km
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 91 min drive - 91.1 km
  • Bokong Nature Reserve - 97 min drive - 81.5 km
  • AfriSki - 111 min drive - 108.8 km

Getting around

  • Maseru (MSU-Moshoeshoe I Intl.) - 64.8 miles/104.2 km

About this property

Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge

Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Butha Buthe. Guests can indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a children's club and a terrace.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Children's club
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's club

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages.

Dining

On-site venue – This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bistro – On-site bistro. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately LSL 190 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Maliba Maliba River
Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge Lodge
Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge Butha Buthe
Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge Lodge Butha Buthe

Frequently asked questions

Does Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as cross-country skiing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include spa services and a picnic area. Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
Does Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, cookware and a microwave.
Does Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.

Maliba Lodge Maliba River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Trudie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The way to get in touch with nature
Very friendly and professional staff. Awesome chicken & mayo sandwiches & wraps. Scenic, great walks
Charl, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
wandile, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
Rico, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Monika, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was breath taking
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alexander, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Komang, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Daniel, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!!
Gavin, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mooie omgeving, met prima faciliteiten
RHT de, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review