Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Attentive staff
Delicious food
Beautiful location
Cons:
Tatty gowns in rooms
Worn towels
Pool area not well styled

Categories

Cleanliness
8.14
The gowns in the rooms are very tatty and the towels were quite worn.
Service
9.61
The staff are incredible, so attentive and polite, really could not fault them at all.
Location
9.15
Our stay at Cradle Boutique Hotel was located in a serene gem in nature.
Room Quality
9.1
Our room, complete with a stunning view and private jacuzzi, was pure indulgence.
Amenities
8.63
The pool area is not well styled making it unpleasant to experience.
Value for Money
9.09
Exceptional 4-star luxury delivered with unmistakable 6-star service.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Breakfast was delicious, I loved it! The food was well made, friendly service.
Overall Experience
9.11
It was amazing from the room, to the facility, the food, staff, and the service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 01:04

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Panoramic Views: Nestled in the Cradle of Humankind, Cradle Boutique Hotel offers breathtaking views of the highveld and valleys.

Exclusive Amenities: Each room features a private viewing deck, air conditioning, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV. Indulge in the en suite bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries.

Unique Experiences: Enjoy private safaris to fossil sites, game drives, and relaxing picnics by the stream. Unwind with a candle-lit dinner in the cellar or explore the 7000-hectare private game reserve.

Experience luxury and adventure at Cradle Boutique Hotel - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2405 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.14
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 9.09
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Hunadi couple za
9
A peaceful haven in a buzzing metropolis.
Pros:

The villas beautiful. Surroundings peaceful. Felt privileged to be a South African and can access this any day.

Cons:

The suites were too close to each other. And we struggled a lot open our door. It slides, but it’s not clearly indicated. I loved everything else.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Rebecca family_with_children za
10
out of this world
Pros:

Everything exceeded my expectation. the food was delicious

will definitely come back

Cons:

aircon was cold on the morning of our last day but they assisted with it

the tv was not working well

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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DUMEZWENI solo_traveller za
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Lesego solo_traveller za
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple za
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Lumka P couple za
9
Peaceful & beautiful.
Pros:

The property was very beautiful and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was perfect and the whole place was so quiet and peaceful. The food and view from the restaurant was also amazing.

Cons:

The location is pretty far ordering in and navigation was a bit tricky.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Marcel couple za
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Nhlamulo solo_traveller za
9
Great place to visit
Pros:

Great place to visit and unwind. Very beautiful facility. The greatest compliment goes to the chef. They have a a good enough variety in their menu, and whatever you choose to order, it come out exceptional. It is a good place to visit for longer stay because you can try a different dish everyday without being disappointed.

Cons:

My only dislike is visiting in a cold week. Moving between the restaurant and the chalet during cold weather is not nice. They offer cart service to transport you, and you can order everything a part of room service.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Kgothatso couple za
8
Fun was had beside the TV issue
Pros:

I liked their service,the cleanliness of the room and mostly the delicious food

Cons:

The Tv is a No No,We could not watch Tv because the still use a decoder and the signal is bad.They should invest in smart Tv

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Ncumisa solo_traveller za
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Belinda couple za
8
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Tebogo couple za
10
We had the best time of our life.
Pros:

The staff are well trained, hospitable & very professional.

Cons:

The property met all my expectations

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Munyengeterwa solo_traveller zw
9
It was great!
Pros:

The place is huge but despite that you don’t have to walk from one place to the other if you can’t. They have golf carts for that.

Plus, it was my birthday, had gone there with my wife and we got free rose petals and a birthday note on our bed.

Cons:

We booked for two but only had one shower cap and towels for one in the room. The room also didn’t come with sleepers but we got warm gowns.

We called the reception for more towels though and they delivered.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Rentia couple za
10
Pros:

Great hospitality, fantastic food and overall the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Masego couple za
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Sia couple za
8
Bestication of note! It was beautiful 🥰🥰
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing and the comfortable bed and clean sheets

Cons:

The game drive was nice but there are no animals there 😫 Bianca is such a lovely lady.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Elmarie couple za
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Eugene couple za
9
Pros:

Staff and food served at restaurant

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple za
10
we had a great time!
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Naomi couple za
10
Pros:

From the welcoming at the main gate, to arrival at the parking, to the transfer on the golf cart with Samolon our stay was just what our souls needed! They take a lot of care in the small details - welcome drinks, goodbye treats etc.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee