Karkloof Safari Villas

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 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 Twin Beds

About this property

Karkloof Safari Villas

Colonial lodge with a 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 onsite.
Karkloof Safari Villas offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

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

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 spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open select 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 like 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 hot stone massages, body treatments, or body scrubs at Karkloof Safari Spa
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes a steam room, a sauna, and yoga classes
  • 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Msunduzi Museum and 13.8 mi (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 free full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Karkloof - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Karkloof

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 16 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open selected days
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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 cribs (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 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

10

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