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Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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Reception
Exterior
Interior detail
Daily buffet breakfast (LSL 190 per person)
Children's activities

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Ts’ehlanyane National Park, Butha Buthe, Butha-Buthe
  • Liphofung Caves
    77 min drive
  • Bokong Nature Reserve
    97 min drive
  • AfriSki
    111 min drive
  • Seshute's (SHZ)
    366 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Basic Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

Basic Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

Basic Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Butha Buthe

A family-friendly stay in Butha Buthe awaits you at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut. You'll find Bokong Nature Reserve and Liphofung Caves in the vicinity. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Maliba Spa can include hot stone massages, body treatments and aromatherapy. The restaurant, The Main Lodge Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the kids' club along with access to horse riding/hire and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include 2 coffee shops/cafes and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the vicinity of this Butha Buthe hotel include AfriSki and Leribe Stone.

What's nearby

  • Liphofung Caves - 77 min drive
  • Clarens Golf Club - 89 min drive
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 91 min drive
  • Bokong Nature Reserve - 97 min drive
  • AfriSki - 111 min drive

About this property

Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut offers its guests a full-service spa. There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Spa services, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut. Self parking is free.

This Butha Buthe hotel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut offers 3 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Maliba Spa. Services include hot stone massages and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: LSL 190 for adults and LSL 100 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • The Main Lodge Restaurant
  • UGOGO’s Bistro

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately LSL 190 for adults and from LSL 100 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Butha Buthe
Maliba Riverside Hut Butha Buthe
Maliba Riverside Hut
Maliba Riversi Hut Butha Buth
Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Hotel
Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Butha Buthe
Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Hotel Butha Buthe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut?

Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut?

Yep, Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut?

Yep, Maliba Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body treatments and hot stone massages.

What luxury perks are available at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut?

Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut features a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

Is Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut is a hit with families.

Does Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut?

No, Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keletso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Resort with an excellent view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tsoanelo Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rest for the next day trip.
Our stay was good. However only the following to be addressed. 1. The direction board on the main road to be marked correctly. We almost got lost in the middle of the night. 2. The distance boards on the road to give your guests hope that their getting closer. 3. Do inform the guests about the payment at rhe main entrance gate that they should be prepared for the payment to avoid conflict at the gate with the guards. Finally. The hotel reception lady deserve the award based on her attitude and character. She has a great personality and she is welcoming indeed.. I thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lecheko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

THABELANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Maletsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wildlife in the site
We walked around to seeing the site only to meet a wild animals unawares. May l suggest that we're given all the information we need about the place and what to expect and how to handle a wild animal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

KOPANO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tsepang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maliba lodge best destination
This is the place to be with hospitable people and the scenic view of the mountain kingdom
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dropping in!
Extremely comfortable and roomy as we paid extra on the spot to be upgraded. The property was a self-catering house with sufficient beds for 8 people and the only sounds were of the stream gushing by below. Most relaxing. The negative side was the "easy" "suitable for families" "gentle" circular walk we took. There had been no advance warning that on the return leg which ran alongside the stream one had to cross it twice. It was in full flow and could only be crossed with difficulty and by ending up waist deep in water. My husband's hiking pole snapped with the force. Afterwards we did suggest to the management that an advanced warning sign should be put up at the beginning of the hike not when the "crossing at own risk" had already been reached.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clément

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super !!!
L’accueil a l’arrivée fût vraiment TOP... le personnel est à vos soins et très souriant. Le dîner et le petit déjeuner sont FABULEUX et peu coûteux pour le rapport qualité prix. Comptez environ 390 maloti pour le repas par personne et 190 maloti pour le petit déjeuner continental chaud/froid - sucré/salé. L’environnement du lieu est absolument magnifique. Nous avons eu la chance d’y séjourner hors période touristique nous étions peu nombreux dans l’établissement ce qui a rendu le lieu encore plus magique par son calme absolu. Petit point négatif la piste pour monter jusqu’à à la réception est assez costaud ainsi que pour rejoindre River lodge ou les hutes mais cela permet de conserver les lieux et fais partie du décor en pleine nature.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly and helpful staff. The pony trekking in the mountains is a highlight
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Nonhlanhla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hayli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t want to leave!
Absolutely incredible stay so much so that this was booked as an extra night last minute. We loved it and the only reason we did not mark it perfect is due to some hot/cold water issus in shower which is completely understandable when staying so remote in a riverside hut next to a river a lil far from the main lodge, so no complaints! We loved the staff and no many by name. Loved Nthabys classic G & T!!! The food was fresh and full of flavor since having a new Food and Beverage manager come Oct 2018, so the past reviews about lack of fresh food no longer apply. Either way the setting and friendliness would have made up for it ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was very poor, and the property offers very little value for money. Everything was overpriced, from the room rate to the cost of breakfast, for what was actually delivered. The location is beautiful, but it has little to offer beyond that. Do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Next time take self catering chalet with 2 couples
Not best service for the prices in Restaurant. Need to drive from Riverside Lodge to restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maliba Lodge - Lesotho
Lesotho is beautiful country and I will go back to Maliba Lodge anyday
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great setting , but not for solo travellers
I was “ upgraded “ to a property that was such a distance from the lodge , I ended up driving to and from it . As a single traveller , it was more than a little creepy to be in a four bedroom house on your own . The power cut and not being able to find candles didn’t help . The setting was great . The facilities were fine. It just needed someone to think about placing someone on their own so far away
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Milcent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótima experiência
A acomodação realmente se destaca em Lesoto. A propriedade fica dentro de um belo parque nacional, ótima experiência!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Lage mit sehr schöner Umgebung und sehr gutem Frühstück. Die Riverside Huts sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen und haben Schimmel, besser die Riverside Lodge buchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel établissement au Eswatani, au milieu de la nature, bonne table, massage
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019