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De Ark Guest House

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De Ark Guest House
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

10

About this property

Featuring free WiFi, De Ark Guest House is situated in Lydenburg, 850 metres from the town center. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The Phabeni Gate of Kruger National Park is 112 km away. Rooms include a TV with satellite channels. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Some units include views of the pool or garden. Every room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a hairdresser's at the property. You can play billiards at the guest house. Dr Visser Medical Doctor is 500 metres from De Ark Guest House, while Jocks Country Stalls is 2.4 km away. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 73 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful house, friendly staff and wonderful dining room and bar conversations with fellow guests . Good security”
  • Shaun
    South Africa South Africa
    “Excellent location, value for money, good breakfast, friendly staff and clean room and very comfortable, a great place to relax after a hard day of work.eve”
  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What an amazing find ! this is an outstanding property, we were looking for a nice stop over and this come up and look lovely but when we got there we were blown away with the attention to detail of the decor and the whole stay was an experience...”
  • Irein
    South Africa South Africa
    “The owners was so friendly! The whole place are stunning! Good food and good vibes! We will defenitely come back again.”
  • Ismail
    South Africa South Africa
    “I checked in at around 9pm. I was received by friendly staff who assisted me with my luggage and took me to my room. The next morning as I was leaving before 6am I requested a packed breakfast. I was given one that was large enough for breakfast...”
  • Melanie
    South Africa South Africa
    “Quirky, historical, unusual, attractive building and furnishings. Welcoming, relaxed, hang-out-with-owners-and-other-guests kind of feel. Accommodating to our dietary needs; made the effort to be creative with the vegan options. Also...”
  • Shaun
    South Africa South Africa
    “Excellent Breakfast , great service and location and value for money”
  • Pumie
    South Africa South Africa
    “Proximity to the event location. Warmth and Friendliness of staff. The easy checking in and out processes. Responsiveness of the hosts”
  • Kratshi
    South Africa South Africa
    “I liked the room set up, the bedding was neatly decorated and was comfortable.”
  • Zakhele
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location is private yet close to all amenities, a very cozy and warm place.”

Managed by Francis

Company review score: 9.5Based on 199 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Francis has a love for old buildings and has been decoratively transforming numerous old buildings until she bought the old parsonage in Lydenburg and converted it into a colonial style bed and breakfast accommodation. Each room is differently decorated in period style in her stylish eclectic taste. She is a hands on manager that lives on the property and thus always available to her guests. Francis also conceptualize themed events and personalized weddings which are then hosted at De Ark Guest House.

Property information

Celebrating more than 150 years of existence, De Ark House is one of Lydenburg's oldest and most prominent buildings. De Ark Guest House features magnificent guest rooms in the grandest of fashion, a Victorian tea garden secluded by rose thickets and a breakfast / dining room befitting of royalty. The De Ark House dates back to 1857, which makes it one of the oldest remaining buildings in Lydenburg. In 1893 it was converted into a double-storey building, as it was expected of the parson’s wife to accommodate church men who stayed far in the district. We invite you to explore more about De Ark Guest House and our unique offerings. For personalized assistance or additional details, feel free to connect with us directly. We're here to make your stay unforgettable.

Neighbourhood information

De Ark Panorama Route on the Kruger Lowveld is one of South Africa’s most visited and most loved tourist routes. It is jam–packed with incredible natural wonders and sights. It straddles all along the Long Tom Pass spreading tentacles along the route. The highest point of the pass is 2150 metres above sea level. South Africa is globally renowned for its phenomenal game viewing and sound conservation ethics. Nowhere is it more apparent that in the iconic Kruger National Park. The nearest gate to the Kruger Park is 90 Minutes from De Ark Guest House in Lydenburg in the Mpumalanga Province.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

De Ark Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubBankcardCash
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform De Ark Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.