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From R1 470 per night, for 2 ppl
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Barkly Pass
Off the R58
5460
Eastern Cape
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Mountain Shadows Hotel
Mountain Shadows Hotel
Mountain Shadows Hotel
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Perfect halfway house between Natal and Eastern / Western Cape.This country Hotel is ideally situated between the Inland of South Africa and the South Coast and Wild Coast.
The units are equipped with tea- and coffee-making facilities, electric heaters, electric blankets, and TV's. Guests can make use of the communal lounge with a big-screen TV and 3 fireplaces, and also have access to the dining room and bar, all located in the main building. The hotel offers conference facilities and is an ideal venue for training groups, motivational conferences and company getaways.
The capable kitchen staff are on hand to provide optional English breakfasts, a light lunch, 3-course buffet dinners, food parcels for travelling guests on request, and refreshments during conferences on request.
The hotel offers activities for guests to enjoy such as 3 different 1 day walking trails, routes for quad and mountain bikes, fly fishing, and bird watching. Escape from the noise and bustle of everyday life and breathe in the fresh mountain air whilst experiencing country style hospitality.
Perfect halfway house between Natal and Eastern / Western Cape.This country Hotel is ideally situated between the Inland of South Africa and the South Coast and Wild Coast.
The units are equipped with tea- and coffee-making facilities, electric heaters, electric blankets, and TV's. Guests can make use of the communal lounge with a big-screen TV and 3 fireplaces, and also have access to the dining room and bar, all located in the main building. The hotel offers conference facilities and is an ideal venue for training groups, motivational conferences and company getaways.
The capable kitchen staff are on hand to provide optional English breakfasts, a light lunch, 3-course buffet dinners, food parcels for travelling guests on request, and refreshments during conferences on request.
The hotel offers activities for guests to enjoy such as 3 different 1 day walking trails, routes for quad and mountain bikes, fly fishing, and bird watching. Escape from the noise and bustle of everyday life and breathe in the fresh mountain air whilst experiencing country style hospitality.
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Reviews (83)
83 guests' feedbackCute hotel with loads of character. Room was comfortable with everything one needs. Meals very tasty. Beautiful surroundings.
Very nice stay. Will go again for sure.
Beautiful location, everything clean and staff went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable.
The hotel's cook served us with delicious cooked peasant food. The malva dessert was so delicious. We also slept wonderfully warm, because it was really cold that night. They made everything as comfortable and peaceful as possible for us. Thank you very much.
A lovely stay. Comfortable accommodation and friendly staff.
It was a great place to stay for one night. Kids loved it and the views are great.
Top class service from every staff member - helpful, friendly, always a smile and going beyond the call of duty. Thank you.
Host was helpful and made us feel right at home - even offered sherry against the freezing cold and lit the log fire for us. Rooms were neat.
Very warm welcome, great food and a comfortable bed. No more needed.
Disappointed that there was no fridge. Basic items on the menu weren't available. The bed was too small for 2 people. There was no WiFi in the room.
It was a lovely place to stay. So conveniently close to the road. Good dinner and breakfast. Room also very comfortable.
Very friendly staff. Good luck with your new venture. Keep building on your beautiful place. You go the extra mile for your guests.
The dinner and breakfast were great and best quality. The service was amazing. There was also something for everyone to keep busy. Rooms were very comfortable.
Beautiful location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Food was good.
It was wonderful to sleep over, rooms were neat and beautifully clean.
Well received, a friendly hotel. Ideal for stopovers.
Great stopover in a beautiful part of our country. Clean, hospitable with delicious dinner and breakfast.
On either side were other tenants. However, no noise and privacy were prioritized.
Very nice stay. Food was tasty.
Nice, calm. We were tired after the long day's travel and they brought our food to the unit for us. Best breakfast in old fashioned hotel. Marlin helped us so nicely with check-in. Will stay there again.
Had a wonderful stay, friendly and helpful staff. Lovely pub with cozy fireplace, for the cold winter nights. Would definitely recommend!
A beautiful area, was quite quiet. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
See stars.
Very good place to stay.
Mountain Shadows Hotel is a neat place to stay, with all the basic facilities. It is in a very beautiful setting and the breakfast was excellent. However, be mindful of load shedding, especially if you arrive after sunset.
The rooms are well equipped, would have liked a small fridge. Enough space and provision has been made for load shedding. Beautiful area with breathtaking views. Meals are optionally served. Worst food and combination I have ever eaten. The service in the dining hall was not at all up to expectations. Would not recommend it at all.
We noted the absence of nice walking trails and did our own "bundu bashing". Nevertheless we had a very pleasant stay.
Batteries of TV's remote control were dead and we received no wifi code.
We had a wonderful, peaceful night. Beautiful place in the mountains, friendly staff, dinner was tasty!
Would like to stay longer next time.
We stayed for 2 nights. Sandra made us really welcome. The room was great and the hotel is big and comfortable. The food was excellent.
See stars.
The management were very helpful and even assisted us with finding interesting places to explore. We were given access to a farm nearby to have a closer look at the Cape Vultures.
Friendly helpful staff, delicious food, spotless rooms.
Spotlessly clean, friendly helpful staff, delicious food, beautiful beautiful location. Did more than expected to recommend driving routes. Would highly recommend to friends and family.
We had a lovely clean family unit with warm, comfortable beds. Food was very basic but fine for a quick overnight stay.
Rooms a little old fashioned.
I stay here frequently en route to Rhodes. Always friendly and welcoming no matter how late we arrive.
We stopped at Mountain Shadow Hotel for an overnight stop during our recent road trip. The hotel is on top of the pass, so a scenic drive to get there. It was very cold, but rooms are equipped with heaters and electric blankets. The main building has a fireplace to warm up the bar/dining area. Breakfast was served in a sun-drenched dining room which was lovely! They offered us a few options for dinner that night, which was more than sufficient. Friendly place to break our travels.
The friendly and helpful staff went out of their way to welcome us and make sure our stay was comfortable. Good food and facilities.
We arrived on a Saturday afternoon with an important rugby match final and looked forward to watching it, only to be told that the hotel did not have DStv (fFor the last 3 months!).
Worst food we have had in a very long time.
Ria was amazing. Super organised. She was there to welcome us, and made us lunch even though it was way past lunchtime. One of my sons is vegetarian and was very well catered for. Ria's hospitality was the best I have experienced ever. Will certainly visit again.
Rea and her team went above and beyond to accommodate us, ever helpful.
Barkley Pass majestic.
The place is fantastic from the moment you arrive until you leave you are taken care of.
The natural beauty is amazing. The hotel and rooms are excellent, the hotel manager was very professional en kind. We highly recommend Mountain Shadows.
Might start looking at upgrading rooms as well as linens.
I give Mountain Shadow Hotel the highest recommendation. It's a gem standing proud at the start of a most scenic adventure. The hotel is delightful, feels like Christmas all year round. When packing, make sure you pack for cold nights as the rooms are very chilly but it enhances the experience.
Wonderful place for rest. Excellent service with delicious accommodation and food. We can recommend it without hesitation.
Very nice stay. Beautiful location. Delicious meals. Very friendly staff. Hotel is very nice.
The staff are very helpful, provide excellent service. Rooms clean and tidy.
See stars
Good old fashioned family hotel and hospitality. Good food, nice pub with great atmosphere, and very nice location.
Close to Rhodes/Tiffendale for a day trip.
Nice stay en route to our holiday destination. We arrived late and they made a plan so we could have dinner in our room. Friendly and attentive staff.
Too expensive and breakfast not included.
Needs to be more mindful of Covid protocols.
Hotel met basiese geriewe in sprokiesmooi omgewing.
Absolutely the right place to spend the night. Friendly hostess and staff!
We felt welcome from the moment the gate opened up. Friendly staff and good food for a great price. Lovely restaurant and entertainment area. Highly recommendable to anyone.
Covid-19 regulations were the only negative scenario on the Eastern Cape trip.
Very professional, friendly, pleasant service experience. Location is very good: beautiful area. Food is fantastic! Highly recommended!
We had a very pleasant stay here. The location of the hotel is very special. We would recommend that everyone reading here will stay there for one night, or even stay there for two days.
Beautiful environment! Very nice, neat, clean and extremely comfortable units. Very friendly staff and delicious meal(s). Can definitely recommend!
Friendly arrival with a welcoming sherry. Wonderful dinner. Hot bar. Nice breakfast. Strongly recommended.
Thank you very much for your hospitality, we felt right at home. The cozy fireplace and tasty dinner with dessert was absolutely top notch. We will definitely recommend you.
We had a good stay in the mountains. While it rained we could be cosy in front of the fireplace, curled up with a good book.
Comfortable, tidy accommodation between the mountains. Very friendly and helpful staff. Dinner and breakfast very tasty!
Must be there to appreciate the scenery.
Reception very friendly and willing to help with advice on visitor attractions. Meals are outstanding and very tasty.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the food was amazing, and our room was clean and comfortable. Will definitely be back in the winter hoping to be snowed in.
Very pleasant stay. Would stay there longer and in the area than just one night.
Good value for money. Environment is beautiful. Lots of photo opportunities. One can drive several passes in the area. We plan to go again for about 3 days. They serve a nice peasant meal for dinner.
The staff bent backwards to accommodate us, the atmosphere was very cosy and the meals were excellent.
Rooms were clean and staff were very friendly. We enjoyed the stay.
The environment is beautiful, surrounded by the most beautiful mountains and rock formations. The accommodation was clean, tidy and spacious. The meals were delicious and the staff very friendly and helpful. We would love to stay here again anytime!
A small fridge will be very useful for guests sleeping over. Diabetics need to put their insulin in the fridge. The beds are to short for a 6 foot person. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Thank for the pleasant stay. Will definitely make use of it again.
Staff friendly and helpful. Nice dinner but maybe a bit expensive. Room maybe needs some more heaters for the cold nights.
The rooms are neat and well furnished and the staff is very friendly and thoughtful.
Comfortable accommodation, delicious food, friendly staff. Nice quiet and safe. A beautiful mountainous setting!
The hotel is located in a beautiful area. The rooms are nice and spacious and you feel right at home as soon as you step inside. Upgrades are currently underway that can only make the stay even better!
We breathed in lovely clean mountain air and relaxed wonderfully. The food was delicious (dinner and breakfast) and the rooms clean and tidy with a warm atmosphere.
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The family room comprises 2 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 5 guests in either 3 single beds and a double bed. The bathroom contains a bath and a shower. The room is equipped with tea- and coffee-making facilities, an electric blanket, and a TV. Lounge area
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This double room can sleep 2 guests and is furnished with a double bed. It features a bathroom with a shower. It also boasts a lounge area, DStv, a hairdryer and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
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This double room can sleep 2 guests and is furnished with a double bed. It features a bathroom with a shower. It also boasts a lounge area, DStv, a hairdryer and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Perfect halfway house between Natal and Eastern / Western Cape.This country Hotel is ideally situated between the Inland of South Africa and the South Coast and Wild Coast.
The units are equipped with tea- and coffee-making facilities, electric heaters, electric blankets, and TV's. Guests can make use of the communal lounge with a big-screen TV and 3 fireplaces, and also have access to the dining room and bar, all located in the main building. The hotel offers conference facilities and is an ideal venue for training groups, motivational conferences and company getaways.
The capable kitchen staff are on hand to provide optional English breakfasts, a light lunch, 3-course buffet dinners, food parcels for travelling guests on request, and refreshments during conferences on request.
The hotel offers activities for guests to enjoy such as 3 different 1 day walking trails, routes for quad and mountain bikes, fly fishing, and bird watching. Escape from the noise and bustle of everyday life and breathe in the fresh mountain air whilst experiencing country style hospitality.