Lord Milner Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1291 reviews)
1 Logan Street , Matjiesfontein , za

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Unique historical experience
Delicious food
Cons:
Some maintenance needed
Cleanliness issues in rooms
Limited amenities in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
Some guests reported musty rooms and outdated furniture.
Service
8.88
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.42
Beautiful, colonial setting with plenty of history.
Room Quality
7.37
Rooms reported as charming but some need maintenance.
Amenities
7.9
Good pool and gardens, though some amenities need updates.
Value for Money
8.36
A unique historical experience at fair prices.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Dining options received high praise for quality.
Overall Experience
8.38
Overall, a nostalgic trip with notable charm despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 03:51

Property Description

Historic Victorian Style Hotel in Matjiesfontein

Charming Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience a blend of old-world charm and modern comforts in our rooms, ensuring a delightful stay at The Lord Milner Hotel. The budget-friendly Matjies Motel rooms within the hotel's gardens offer a cozy retreat for all guests.

Delightful Dining and Relaxation Options
Indulge in traditional South African and Karoo cuisine at our restaurant, followed by drinks at the bar for a complete culinary experience. Whether exploring historic sites, lounging by the pool, or unwinding in the lounge, guests are sure to find relaxation in every corner.

Book now to immerse yourself in the rich history and warm hospitality of The Lord Milner Hotel.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for ZAR 305 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for ZAR 305 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1291 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.42
Room Quality: 7.37
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Harrison • couple • za
9
Pros:

excellent value for money, great, friendly and very helpful staff!!

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Jones • couple • za
9
Pros:

Lunch dinner and breakfast very good. Waitrons also excellent

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Stef • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Max • couple • za
8
We would happily come again.
Pros:

Very good meals in comfortable surroundings. Lovely room.

Cons:

Age of hotel is showing. Some fixtures and fittings require attention and doors that do no close.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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McManus • extended_group • za
4
Was great to see the hotel again, but will probably not return because of the price/facility gap.
Pros:

Dinner and breakfast were both very good and the service staff in the dining room were very friendly and helpful. However, the same can't be said for the team in the coffee shop. Service was slow; the staff were surly and unhelpful. No variations to the menu were allowed - for example, a request for a toasted cheese and onion toastie was refused because the menu only offered cheese and tomato. However, when the order arrived, I asked for a few slices of onion which were promptly provided by the male waiter on duty. The supervisor was most unhelpful!

Cons:

The rooms need to be updated. AT the pricepoint being asked, quaintness and authenticity just doesn't cut it these days. While keeping the ambience and integrity of public facilities such as the dining room and lounges, at the price being offered, the rooms could be provided with more updated facilities and amenities. Room 34a doesn't even meet the TGCSA 3-Star standard and who still takes a bath these days. Your market is not the youngsters that can stand and shower in a bath - so what about the older guest that battles? Showers? The bed in 34a also has loose leg and what's the aversion to double, queen or king beds about? Disappointed at what can only be described as very basic rooms.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Eugene Louis • couple • za
8
What a lovely and delightful stay.
Pros:

It was a real treat to stay in a place with so much history. We were treated to a delightful dinner and the breakfast )included) was fantastic. We loved the whole experience and the Double Decker Bus tour especially.

Cons:

Although keeping with the charm of that era, the room felt a bit dated.
Only one set of towels were allocated to our room. They were very apologetic the next morning, but it was an oversight.

Repairs were underway at the back of the hotel, but it seemed haphazard and quite a bit of attention is needed to restore the hotel to its full glory.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Old world charm. The whole of Matjiesfontein is kept clean and everything is well maintained. It was a relaxing stay.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Dinner and breakfast are A1+

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Oriane • couple • ke
10
Fantastic romantic time back in beautiful room with large terrace and bath tub. Delicious meals too.
Pros:

We had the best surprise arriving at Lord Milner as we did not expect such a beautiful welcoming place with such fantastic gardens and fountains and a river to cross to access a very large beautiful swimming pool. The room was also so charming with large bathtub.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Crystal • couple • na
9
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Michael John • couple • za
8
It was a lovely quaint and comfortable stay as a pass through. Food and staff were great.
Pros:

It was a different experience from the average hotel.

Cons:

The shower and bath were problematic in that the bath plug got stuck. Bath hot tap kept leaking. The shower head sprayed nd messed outside of the shower. Some tiles in the bathroom were uneven and raised.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Jeanine • couple • za
6
Pros:

Staff lovely and friendly and grounds beautifully cared for. Meals good.

Cons:

Toilet broken in our bathroom and leaked all over the floor and into the living room day one and two

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • extended_group • za
9
Pros:

Room was great. Staff were good

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Alexa Tucker • solo_traveller • za
10
Worth it!
Pros:

Welcomed by such friendly staff. Very accommodating, answering any questions we had. Amazing space to wander about in.
The food was great in the dining room and they made us a lovely packed breakfast as we checked out early which was so lovely!
Have passed through many times, awesome to finally stay.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Kruger • solo_traveller • za
5
Seen it once, moving on
Pros:

The staff are friendly. The buss tour was the highlight of the trip.

Cons:

The pictures are misleading. Showing one room with a modern bathroom, but getting the standard Hotel bathroom was just dissapointing.

The bathroom needs maintenance. Horrible plumbing when showering.

Please clean the hair out of the sink and the bath tub.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Seonaid K • family_with_children • gb
10
Very nice stay with my brother and daughter having a family reunion. Unique hotel.
Pros:

Love Matjiesfontein - 2nd visit to this hotel. Love the quirkiness of the 'bus tour! Real step back in history. I was lucky to have a beautiful huge front room on the balcony with a view to towards the railway. Funnily enough it was the same room I stayed in in 2014!
Fabulous breakfast. Lovely staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Ilse • couple • za
8
It was a good, comfortable stay.
Pros:

Dinner and breakfast were lovely. The room was clean, with good-quality bedding and a comfortable mattrass.

Cons:

I didn't really dislike anything - it was a pleasant stay. I just feel the hotel might be ready for a bit of a refresh.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • za
6
Für 1 Nacht OK, aber leider alles nicht gepflegt.
Pros:

Abendessen und Frühstück waren sehr gut. Beef filet ausgezeichnet und super zart. Continental und/ oder English breakfast mit Allem was dazugehört.

Cons:

Das Hotel is nicht gepflegt und braucht dringend „ Maintenance“. Lampen funktionierten teilweise nicht, Fenster liessen sich nicht ganz schließen, Farbe bröckelt ab. Das Hotel hat „ lovely bones, but needs some tender loving care.“

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • couple • za
7
Lovely stay, excellent staff
Pros:

Layout, privacy

Cons:

Hot water supply wasn’t great

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee