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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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2305 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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Dunisani solo_traveller za
9
Pros:

The bush setting, quiet, friendly staff

Cons:

Didn't realise that I booked the room without the hottub

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Benjamin du Bruyn couple za
10
Pros:

Everything from the staff, the food, the Spa, the cleanliness was top quality. I could ask for assistance at anytime from anybody and I was helped immediately. I was very impressed with the staff training. Everybody was working and speaking in unity.

Cons:

Pillows too hard and lumpy.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
J
Jade louella solo_traveller za
10
Pros:

This is a great experience. Less than an hour away from sandton, convenient drive. I booked this place as a R&R weekend, and it delivered. Travelling alone, I felt safe, especially at night.
Excellent restaurant.
Amazing staff

Watching the winter sunset from the jacuzzi was incredibly beautiful.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Emily couple za
10
Great place for bonding
Pros:

Everything from the arrival,the food,the hot pool

Cons:

My husband got sick on our second day,but it was not because of the place

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Motlatsi solo_traveller za
10
Serenity at its best...🥰🥰🥰
Pros:

The nature that surrounds the hotel. The Privacy of our Room, room 38. Bath Tub was amazing, shout out to Thabang who helped set the fire for the bath tub and he kept on checking on us to make sure that we have all the wood we need.

The spa treatment was amazing. Generally all the staff members where professional and available

Cons:

I wished the pool area had a club house/bat area to chill. It would have been nice to chill by the pool with cocktails.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Mile couple za
8
Good experience.Staff is excellent !
Pros:

Breakfast and the room.Staff is the best .

Cons:

Dinner
The rug on the room floor
Bed is pretty hard too

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Ntshona solo_traveller za
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Letshego couple za
10
Exceptionals service I enjoyed my experience there.
Pros:

Their hospitality is exceptional, the accommodation exceeds my expectations. We had a birthday and they did everything as asked. The spa treatment was perfect. It’s indeed a 5 star experience.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
K
Kopraal couple za
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
T
Thalia couple za
8
Pleasant and delicious!
Pros:

The restaurant was amazing!!

Cons:

The room could be a bit more luxurious/less simple for the price.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
D
Desmond couple za
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
Q
Quintin couple za
10
Romantic, Reenergizing
Pros:

Literally everything

Cons:

Monkeys are naughty 😂

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
J
Jade couple za
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple za
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
M
Musa solo_traveller za
9
Pros:

The service, scenery and staff were amazing! Great placw for relaxing!

Cons:

The food is not the best especially for the prices you pay.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
R
Radebe couple za
10
Obsessed, amazing and truly beautiful
Pros:

Everything OMG, still want to go back for a longer stay

Cons:

Nothing really, it was extremely perfect

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Esbi couple za
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Success couple za
9
The place was great, service was a 10/10. Location is great for resetting and having an “out of city” experience.
Pros:

-Location
-Service

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
T
Trurman solo_traveller za
8
Pros:

I enjoy complete darkness to sleep soundly... But I understand this is a preference.

Cons:

Light which enters my room early...

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
O
Ofentse couple za
9
2026-05-27 via Nuitee