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Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge

4.0 star property
Mountain guesthouse in Emgwenya with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Interior
Front of property - evening/night
Mountain view
Luxury Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $79
includes taxes & fees
$68 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
68 Josiah Mathebula, Emgwenya, Mpumalanga, 1195

What's nearby

  • Elands Falls - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • baKoni Ruins - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Kruger House Museum - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Dullstroom Nature Reserve - 66 min drive - 76.6 km
  • Sudwala Caves - 66 min drive - 82.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Aloe's Country Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Stag's Breath - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Roots Farm Stall - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hog Pub & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Hog - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge

Located near a train station, Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Emgwenya. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Victorian guest house include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1894
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 300.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Shamrock Arms
Shamrock Arms Guest
Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge
Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge Waterval Boven
Shamrock Arms Guest Waterval Boven
Shamrock Arms Guest Emgwenya
Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge Emgwenya
Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge Guesthouse
Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge Guesthouse Emgwenya

Frequently asked questions

Does Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nicholus, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Joshua, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Overnight stay
Stopped in here for a one night stopover enroute to Marloth Park, selected due to high reviews score. A secure spot. Sue and Belinda went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed, from catering to a (sort of) vegetarian, to extra blankets for a nippy night. Whilst the building is an historical one I feel the interior could do with a makeover - the main dining/social/pub area is quite cluttered with a strange mix of decor that does not appear to relate to either South Africa, Shamrock Arms as a name, nor the railway history of both the town and the building. Considering how cold it was on the night we stayed I was disappointed that none of the fireplaces were lit to add to the atmosphere. Also disappointed that given South Africa's dire state of electricity supply, the rooms had electric blankets and aircon/heating units. Personally I think some updated bedding (think scrumptious duvets and hot water bottles) would have been a better investment. Plus the towels we had, although they looked great, turned out to have holes in them.
Carolyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andre, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Amazing stay
Thank you Sue and Nellie for going all out in making our weekend a pleasant stay. Dinner was amazing.
Zanele, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Delightful stay. Great hospitality, made to feel really welcome. Food wonderful and accommodation perfect.
SC, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kruger to Drakensberg stopover at Shamrock Arms
Great place for an overnight stop going to or from Kruger. Rooms were great; nice to stay in a place which had retained it's character but offered up to date facilities. Both Jaco and Terry were very warm hosts, made us feel very welcome. Jaco is very entertaining and a good chef.
Graham, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommended
Everything from the food, service and hospitality was far above the norm. Exceptional place to stay!!! Recommend it to any new of seasoned traveler.
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Since my first stay the establishment seems to have deteriorated somewhat, it is tired and needs uplifting
Gavin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stopover between Johannesburg and Kruger
I simply picked this spot for its convenient location between Johannesburg and Kruger Park, and was surprised to find this pleasant place, with excellent host, friendly staff, comfortable room, and delightful culinary fare. Definitely recommend!
PJ, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money, friendly stay.
Our weekend stay at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge were excellent. Great welcome, good service, excellent food, and warm hospitality. Very good option for stay when you are in the area.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Warm South African hospitality
Made for a convenient stop over on my way to Kruger. Great hospitality from the moment I arrived, I was made to feel very welcome and included which is always nice as a single traveller. Dinner was lovely and they really took care to cater for my specific dietary requirements (lactose and gluten intolerance)
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great Hosts
Had a lovely stay here with great hosts Terry & Jaco who made us feel very welcome. Only stayed for 1 night but very memorable evening spent with Terry & Jacu on the veranda drinking wine & resolving the worlds problems.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

shamrock arms is the best
Chillaxing weekend, around the Num Num Trail Run 32km, near Machadadorp. Very rugged countryside, with hiking and walking trails in abundance and mountain biking trails too (although we didn't try any of these). Tough conditions requiring superior fitness. The town itself is a bit run down but this establishment was amazing. Exploding with personality and charm. Jaco is a legend. Arrive hungry - the dinner and breakfast portions are huge and too tasty not to clean your plate!
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8/10 Very Good

Good stopover on way to Kruger
Great welcome and very helpful hosts - couldn't do enough for you. Rooms are behind old pub and are very comfortable and clean. Food is enthusiastically and individually prepared - again great service. Relaxing in the bar before and afterwards was a pleasure. Recommended stopover.
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10/10 Exceptional

A+
Amazing breakfast, nice room. Some street noise but not too bad
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10/10 Exceptional

Cool place to be.
Room was very comfortable. Had all we needed. Even had cookies for our coffee in the room.Wide comfortable kingsize bed. Owners and manager were very friendly and always at hand to help out with anything. Gave us tips on the travel i and around where we wanted to go.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
The town/city doesn't look very appealing when first arriving, but we felt safe. Shamrock Arms provided what we needed. The staff - notably Jaco :) - and owner were very friendly. Food was good. The place was clean. And we would be happy to stay there next time we're in the neighbourhood. The place had many returning guests, who were friendly and added to the positive wipe at Shamrock Arms.
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10/10 Exceptional

shamrock arms num num trail raun
stayed over the night before a race. arrived late and received the friendliest and warmest greeting ever. lovely host and gorgeous little pub and restaurant. really felt welcome and comfortable. very comfy rooms with all essentials. i'll definitely be back for an overnight stay for future adventures out to that part of the world!
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10/10 Exceptional

Shamrocks Arms is a quaint little resort in an idyllic setting! The staff is charming and the service is unparallelled. Had an excellent time and will definitely be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Pit Stop - Great Hosts!
Since we were arriving in Johannesburg in mid-afternoon, we were looking for an overnight B&B on our way to Kruger. The Shamrock Arms was the perfect pit stop. We loved this place; it was exactly what we had in mind for our B&B driving tour of South Africa. We got in late but after a quick and friendly welcome, we had a drink at the bar and then dinner in the cozy dining room. Dinner was delicious but what made it truly special was the opportunity to mingle with the hosts and other guests after dinner and learn alot about South Africa from a variety of different perspectives. It was fun (the hot toddies helped the conversation along) and very educational. In the morning, we had a hearty Full English breakfast and got lots of help from our host as to where we should stop on our way to Hazyview. The advice was spot on and we had a very enjoyable day thanks to our host.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful Service - A Feel Of So Africa
Shamrock Arms is a unique stay that we highly recm. You won't be disappointed by their welcome and hospitality. We arrived late and they opened the kitchen and whipped up a delicious dinner. Had great visit, provided perspective on area and recm on what to see and how to travel. The rooms are spot on for a great 4 star -- really comfortable (and the best TV channel range we experienced in all of Soi Africa). A stay you won't forget and will really enjoy!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heel apart verblijf in nette niet al te grote maar kamer die groot genoeg is met comfortabel bed. De opvang en begeleiding is fantastisch. Er wordt een geweldig diner verzorgd en lekker ontbijt. Jammer dat af en toe aangekondigd de stroom uitvalt, maar daar kunnen de hoetelhouders ook niets aan doen.
Reijer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Terry, Sue and Belinda are fantastic hosts. We’ve had a great time at their lodge, diner and breakfast were wonderful and we’ve slept very good. Really hope to see you once again.
Rien, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accueil. Excellent repas. Excellents conseils pour des visites et des itinéraires.
Aurélie, 1-night family trip
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