Nestled in the mountains, 57 Waterberg Lodge offers a serene retreat. Savor the tranquility with a free breakfast buffet, indulge in spa services, and unwind by the outdoor pool or explore shopping on site. Guests rave about their game and wildlife viewing experiences.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pool
Free breakfast
Spa
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Spa services
Terrace
Air conditioning
Garden
Lobby fireplace
Front-desk safe
Gift shops/newsstands
Barbecue grills
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Separate sitting area
Garden
Terrace
The current price is CNY5,371
CNY5,371
CNY6,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Why we love this property
Dining delights
This lodge tempts taste buds with a restaurant, a bar, and free buffet breakfast. Culinary adventures await at every meal.
Mountain safari escape
Set in remote mountains, this lodge offers thrilling safari adventures, game drives, and wildlife viewing. Guests can relax on the scenic terrace.
Rest in nature's embrace
This mountain lodge offers spa services including massage for complete rejuvenation. Deep soaking bathtubs and a garden create the perfect wellness retreat.
57 Waterberg Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Vaalwater. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious lodge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Due to this property’s location in Welgevonden Game Reserve, access is restricted for private vehicles. Guests must contact the property upon arrival at Vaalwater and then arrive at 1:30 PM at the west gate for transportation to the lodge. Vehicles will remain parked at a secure lot at the west gate. Arrivals outside of the designated time require an additional fee of ZAR 500.
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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 (8 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol allowed onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
What to do
Safari
Wildlife viewing
Shopping
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
5 buildings/towers
Built in 2005
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Patio
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: ZAR 310 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Per property policy, children under 7 years old are not permitted on game drives.
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Also known as
Molenvliet Lodge Vaalwater
Molenvliet Vaalwater
57 Waterberg
57 Waterberg Lodge Lodge
57 Waterberg Lodge Vaalwater
57 Waterberg Lodge Lodge Vaalwater
Frequently asked questions
Does 57 Waterberg Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, 57 Waterberg 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at 57 Waterberg Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at 57 Waterberg Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at 57 Waterberg Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at 57 Waterberg Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 9:00 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at 57 Waterberg Lodge and nearby?
Onsite recreation at 57 Waterberg Lodge includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near 57 Waterberg Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does 57 Waterberg Lodge have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does 57 Waterberg Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
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Reviews
57 Waterberg Lodge Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
What I love most beyond the safari experience and access to nature was the thoughtfulness of care with staff. From having a bath ready for us whole we were in safari, to remebering my dislike of cilantro. Highly recommend staying here, the staff and property outistanding.
Oana
Oana, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2022
My stay at 57 Waterberg was amazing. The food was better than some 5 star restaurants. Ephriam, our game driver, was the best. He made sure our drives were relaxing and enjoyable. I would also recommend a scheduling a massage with Witness.
Darie
Darie, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2021
Good but room for improvement
We went here for my boyfriend's birthday and the villa is just stunning, very secluded, in the middle of nature has a private heated pool. The pool area at the villa does need some umbrellas for shade as it was super hot and unusable. The meals were great, I was very happy that they catered for vegan options. I'm just not a fan of artichokes and leeks so didn't enjoy those as much but still grateful that they chef catered for my needs. The game drives were great, we had really great sightings in the two days we spent there, the snacks on the game drive could be improved for vegans though.
I was also quite disappointed that we couldn't get a couple's massages done even though I requested them more than 2 months in advance. They could have told me and I would have booked else where. When asked about it, staff were quite rude and unprofessional as the manager said there's nothing he can do as the other lady didn't come to work. As we walked away, I heard him tell the staff that he's not going to get another lady in just got one couple. I think that could have been handled professionally. Anyway, that kinda rubbed me the wrong way especially since I've been planning this for a while.
I was quite grateful for the complimentary birthday cake and the chef even made it vegan which I didn't request, really really appreciated that. Thank you chef!
Cindy
Cindy, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2020
We had such an incredible, memorable stay here. Perfect location for our first safari x
Rebecca
Rebecca, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2020
waterberg 57 +++
mooi verblijf, prachtige locatie, goed service, geweldig georganiseerde gamedrives en lekker eten. zorgeloos verblijf en intens genoten
J.P.C.
J.P.C., 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2019
Perfect first safari experience!
My girlfriend and I stayed for three nights at the end of March to finish off what had been an amazing trip to Cape Town. We literally do not have a single complaint, all food was amazing from breakfast, lunch and dinner with two different starter and main course chefs and a dessert chef providing exceptional 5star food. A birthday cake and song was kindly given as a surprise for my birthday, as embarrassed as I may have been 😳
General service could also not have been better with constant attention given to ensure a perfect stay.
The location is peaceful and provides a great view over the lodge’s watering hole which if lucky has some great game viewing, and the surrounding reserve. Our lodge “Zebra 1” was consistently spotless with comfy bedding, and all the amenities and more, and some occasional lion roars from outside to make it extra special.
Both guides we had: Josphat and Ifram (apologies if this is incorrectly spelt) were both exceptional at spotting and getting close viewing of the desired “Big Five” as well as some other beautiful wildlife and fauna. Both were incredibly interesting and gave a great insight into the animals and everything about the reserve.
The perfect place to top off an amazing 2 week stay in South Africa and
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2019
We had an amazing 2 nights at Waterberg. The accommodation and service was outstanding. The safari tours were great and we got up real close to lots of the animals. Thanks for a great stay!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 28, 2018
Ótimo hotel! Safáris excepcionais.
Quartos amplos e com grande conforto.
O que fica a desejar é a comida, que depois de um dia começa a ficar repetitiva no sabor.
Piscina não aquecida, o que dificultou aproveitar essa área de lazer, pois estava frio
Rodrigo Antonio
Rodrigo Antonio, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 7, 2018
Mooi park, mooie locatie maar geen vijf sterren
Als je om iets vraagt moet je er 3x om vragen terwijl schoonmaakpersoneel ook had kunnen zien dat het op is.
Massage geboekt voor 2 direct na t ontbijt, boeken ze er 1 in tijdens een gamedrive.
Geen mogelijkheid tot banaan oid voor gamedrive terwijl ik diabeet ben.
Toetjes steeds t zelfde (iets met munt en lemon; vind ik niet lekker). Als je om iets anders vraagt krijg ke het overigens wel zonder problemen.
Chef hoofd en voorgerecht is vriendelijk en goed. Als je zegt dat je iets lekker vindt, zorgt hij ervoor dat je het krijgt.
Geen prijzen op kaart voor glazen wijn en fris, alleen voor flessen.
Aangegeven dat je cola light wil tijdens gamedrive en dit bleek teveel moeite. Pas na aanhouden werd het meegenomen. Er was wel steeds blikjes cola, fanta, gin tonic wijn, bier etc.
Micheal, een van de bedienden in het restauranf/de bar was echt heel vriendelijk.
Ontbijt was eerste dag echt heel slecht (geen fruit, geen toast, geen keus in eieren, geen brood, geen broodjes, enkel cakeje en yoghurt en mini stukje zalm). Met meerdere koppels geklaagd en de dagen erna was het opeens heel uitgebreid.
Mooie locatie, ruime kamer, massage was goed, schoon, zwembad was klein maar heel mooi park is mooi. Geen 5 sterren. Heeft zeker wel de potentie, maar zou het zeker kunnen worden. Tip is om vooral dingen aan te geven em te vragen, ze doen wel echt alles voor je heb ik het idee.
Esther
Esther, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2018
Le top
Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour au 57
Le cadre est magnifique, le personnel aux petits soins.
Les chambres sont immenses et elles offrent une superbe terrasse d’où on peut admirer les animaux qui viennent se rafraîchir près du point d’eau.
Cuisine au top !
Game drive de reve.... éléphants, hippo, rhino, guépard, lions, girafes, zèbres....
On a deja envie d’y retourner !
kayggy
kayggy, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2017
perfect stay
57Waterberg is perfect. The only regret was that we had only 1 night. So we will be back that is for sure. The lodge was awesome the staff so friendly, the food delicious. the ranger Josphat very very informative and experienced.
Cornelia
Cornelia, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 28, 2016
Beautiful Boutique stay
Fantastic, romantic stay in this exclusive Lodge. Game drives and service staff great! Food is well prepared and chef friendly but not enough variety and quantity.
AJJ
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2016
Traumurlaub
Diese Lodge besticht durch alles!!! Ein perfekter Service, herausragende Küche und einen Tourguide, der seinesgleichen sucht. Von der Begrüßung am Westgate, dem Eingang zum Reservat mit Champagner für uns Gäste über den Empfang im Hotel, die Vollpension, die zwei mal am Tag stattfindenden Touren incl. Morgenkaffee und Sundowner in der Wildnis bis hin zum exzellenten Service aller Angestellten kann man mit Fug und Recht von einem Traumhotel sprechen. Wir hatten 5 Tage Zeit, uns ganz der Stille des Ortes hinzugeben. Mit nur maximal 10 Gästen fühlt man sich wie in einem privaten Ressort. Alle Mitarbeiter geben sich unendlich viel Mühe, diesen Eindruck zu unterstreichen.
Hier stimmt einfach alles. Die "Zimmer", eigene Bungalows, haben ca. 70qm Wohnfläche, also Platz genug zur vollkommenen Entspannung. Im Hauptgebäude sind die Gäste wie im eigenen Wohnzimmer untergebracht. Der Küchenchef leistet, wie oben beschrieben, eine hervorragende Arbeit. Sehr abwechslungsreich zaubert er vom Frühstück über Lunch bis hin zum Drei-Gänge-Abendmenü immer wieder Überraschungen, die er auch gerne selber am Tisch erklärt.
Das Highlight sind aber die Touren in das 35000 ha große Reservat. Jo, der Guide, hat einen Wissensstand über Flora und Fauna, der schon an sich herausragend ist. Sein Gespür für den richtigen Ort, um immer wieder einen der Big Five aus nächster Nähe zu bewundern, ist einzigartig. Und immer wieder verblüfft er mit neuen Highlights aus der Tierwelt. Unvergesslich ist das Result