mountain shadows hotel

Hotels
7.9 (41 reviews)
R58 barkley pass , Elliot , za

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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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.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 41 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
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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