When you stay at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in Bethlehem, you'll be in the mountains and 23.5 mi (37.9 km) from Drakensberg Mountains. .This lodge is within the region of Clarens Brewery and Basotho Cultural Village.
Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 67 min drive - 54.6 km
Basotho Cultural Village - 80 min drive - 66.6 km
About this property
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary
Lodge in Bethlehem with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary offers 22 accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, German, Zulu
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Local area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Things to do
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Outdoor pool
Playground
Family friendly
Art supplies
Baby bath
Children's books
Free cots/infant beds
High chair
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Pool gate
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
Business centre
Conference centre
Meeting rooms - 2
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Accessible airport shuttle
Area rugs in public areas
Area rugs in room
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in room
More
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Renovated entire property – November 2022
Romance packages available
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cots/infant beds
Heating
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
More
Desk
Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Laptop-friendly workspace
Phone
Restaurant dining guide
Safe
Separate sitting area
Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 7500 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Laundry fee: ZAR 200 per day
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January 01 to December 31
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Lionsrock Bethlehem
Lionsrock Lodge
Lionsrock Lodge Bethlehem
Lionsrock
Lionsrock Lodge
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary Lodge
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary Bethlehem
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary Lodge Bethlehem
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I never stayed in a lodge lie this, all, really all the staff were so friendly and helpful smiling all the time. I was also impressed of their way of thining toward animals, rescuing them from Europe and Australia.
Amazing experience in a "big cat"'sanctuary. The purpose of the facility (to rehabilitate big cats in a natural environment) and the staff are exceptional. Not a luxurious resort but beautiful and best value for cost. Lionsrock is own by the NGO Four Paws which focuses on rehabilitating animals saved from zoos. A must "do" if in South Africa.
We arrived thinking it was a private cat rescue place, how wrong could we have been! Lovely property, good food, great location and staff, what a great job they do there. If you're in any way an animal lover, this place is a must. Absolutely exceeded our expectations, stop being so humble guys you are underselling yourselves. Loved or stay there :)
And it is for a very good cause, too. This was our 2nd visit and we were just as happy as on the first. Great home cooking, too. Excellent value for money.
What wonderful work is being done to ensure the humane care of these abused predators. The staff were really excellent considering the fact that their resources are limited. We are sold on the place and intend to visit again soon.
Loved the people & the location in the wilderness.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
maki, bloemfontein
28 Dec 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
lionsrock lodge
The place is wow, no complains. My family and I had a fabolous time. The only downfall is that the room was flooded but we were transfered to a more nicer room, quickly and with no hassles
Passamos 2 dias muito felizes. Funcionários solícitos, comodidades excelentes, confortáveis e um projeto incrível. Só temos a agradecer o carinho de todos e atenção. Recomendadíssimo!
Schönes sicheres Zuhause für missbrauchte Tiere!!!
Die lodge hat eine super Lage und die Ausfahrt zu den "Katzen" war perfekt! Hier können sie in Ruhe leben ohne missbraucht zu werden!! Es war alles in allem ein sehr schöner u interessanter Aufenthalt! Wir sahen sogar Löwen aus einem Safaripark unserer Heimat die nach einem Überfall auf den Park nicht mehr erhalten werden konnten u gerettet wurden! Leider sind die Tiere aufgrund mangelnder Bewegung alle relativ dick:-(
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
joseph, nakskov
19 Apr 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
flot natur
jeg har bestilt værelse med 2 senge , fik kun 1 seng
ellers var der flot
Ziemlich abseits gelegen mit Anreise über ca. 10 km unbefestigter Zufahrt.
Erst einmal angekommen aber "einfach toll" - insbesondere die Geräuschkulisse mit Löwengebrüll im Hintergrund.
Die sehr großflächige Anlage (Führungen per Jeep werden mehrmals täglich angeboten) gehört der Tierschutzorganisation "vier Pfoten" - jeder Aufenthalt dort trägt somit zum Erhalt der Anlage bei.
Toller Service und sowohl ausgezeichnetes Frühstück, als auch tolles Abendessen.
Ideal zum "entspannten Abtauchen" für einige Tage.
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