mountain shadows hotel

Hotels
7.9 (47 reviews)
R58 barkley pass , Elliot , ZA

Facilities

Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Wine release events
Reception hall
Vegetarian menu options available
Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean room
Value for money
Cons:
Run down facility
Cold room
Poor breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
8.79
The room was clean and neat.
Service
8.76
Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Location
8.3
Safe and quiet location, great for a stop-over.
Room Quality
6.75
Room and bathroom were very old, and during winter is ice cold.
Amenities
8.28
Cozy bar and lounge in the main building.
Value for Money
7.74
Overall value for money, but some aspects were overpriced.
Food and Beverage
6.79
Breakfast was poor and evening meal was cold.
Overall Experience
7.76
Mixed experience with great staff and cleanliness but issues with the room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 03:11

Property Description

Scenic Mountain Views
Enjoy breathtaking mountain views from your room at Mountain Shadows Hotel, the perfect backdrop for a relaxing retreat.

Convenient Amenities
Experience convenience with free WiFi, room service, and free private parking available to all guests during their stay.

Outdoor Adventure
Explore the great outdoors with hiking and cycling activities in the surrounding area of Elliot, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Book your stay at Mountain Shadows Hotel now to enjoy a memorable experience in Elliot!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 47 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.79
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 6.79
Overall Experience: 7.76
C
Carolyn • extended_group • za
8
Pros:

Just the right place for our stop and the staff are superb! Friendly, peaceful, comfortable & clean😁

Cons:

Just another loo roll please 🫣

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
B
Bernhard • extended_group • za
9
2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
K
Keneloe • couple • za
9
2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
A
Arthur • solo_traveller • za
7
Staff so friendly and helpful. Also had a lovely dinner there.
Pros:

All good.

Cons:

Everything was great except we only had 1 x teabag in our room. Also it would be awesome if they put a little bit of milk with the tea. But when we asked the staff for some it was no problem.

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
S
Sithembile • couple • za
10
Amazing
Pros:

Very staff, clean rooms and great food

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
J
Janan • solo_traveller • za
9
Overnight for work
Pros:

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Clean and neat room. Value for money.

2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
G
Gurney • solo_traveller • za
3
not great
Pros:

staff were friendly

Cons:

very run down
room was freezing
evening meal was cold
everything was so old

2025-11-21 • via Nuitee
J
Janice • couple • za
8
Great place for stop-over. Value for money, safe and quiet.
Pros:

Great spot for a stop-over on the way to the Drakensberg.

2025-11-06 • via Nuitee
N
Nyameka • couple • za
5
2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
• couple • za
8
View was great
Pros:

Breakfast was good

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
S
silvia • couple • ee
3
Old installations, poor breakfast and very high price.
Pros:

Nice staff. They have a big main building with cozy bar and lounge.

Cons:

The room and bathroom was very old, and during winter is ice cold. The breakfast was poor and the price very very high!

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
S
Schultz • couple • za
10
2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
S
Sarvashen • solo_traveller • za
8
Great alternative to Clarens en route to Durban from Cape Town.
Pros:

It’s the coldest place ever but they are prepared for it. Hot showers. Warm welcome. An oasis in the maloti mountains. It’s not modern but you will be very comfortable.

Cons:

Decor is outdated.

2025-07-17 • via Nuitee
R
Rob • family_with_children • za
10
2025-07-05 • via Nuitee
A
Anonymous • family with young children • za
8
Very good
2025-06-14 • via Nuitee
G
Grant • review category business travellers • za
8
Very good
2025-06-01 • via Nuitee
L
Lourene • family with young children • za
10
Beautiful
Pros:

Friendly staff and the decor in the hotel

2025-05-08 • via Nuitee
J
Jon • with friends • za
7
Good
2025-04-23 • via Nuitee
J
John • family with young children • za
9
Superb
2025-04-23 • via Nuitee
M
Mike • young couple • za
10
Exceptional
2025-04-18 • via Nuitee