Karkloof Safari Villas

5.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Lobby lounge
View from room
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property amenity

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Ottos Bluff Road, Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Howick Golf Club
    45 min drive
  • Howick Museum
    46 min drive
  • Howick Public Falls
    47 min drive
  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    38 min drive

Room options

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About this property

Karkloof Safari Villas

Colonial lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
A full-service spa, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool are available at this lodge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.
Karkloof Safari Villas offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Karkloof Safari Spa has 16 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open selected days. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Karkloof Safari Villas, you'll be close to Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and garden views while dining at Karkloof
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to aromatherapy, body treatments or manicures and pedicures at Karkloof Safari Spa
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a steam room, a sauna and yoga classes
  • 13.4 miles (21.5 km) from Msunduzi Museum and 13.8 miles (22.2 km) from Tatham Art Gallery
Karkloof Safari Villas offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A sauna, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Karkloof Safari Villas. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Hilton lodge.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Karkloof – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Karkloof

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • 16 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2008
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • 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
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 credit cards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Karkloof Safari Villas Lodge Hilton
Karkloof Safari Villas Lodge
Karkloof Safari Villas Hilton
Karkloof Safari Villas Lodge
Karkloof Safari Villas Hilton
Karkloof Safari Villas Lodge Hilton

Karkloof Safari Villas Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Revesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect!
The stay was amazing, absolutely amazing. There were some minor glitches here and there as with any hotel but wow!!! The team are so friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful Stay
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
Absolutely fantastic Special place Memorable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Björn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for relaxing and nature experience.
We had a relaxing stay with spa, good food and game drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019