Cradle Boutique Hotel

We had a lovely stay! Yes, it's more on the expensive side when it comes to accommodation options but even though many spoils aren't included, the service was 5 -star. We booked accommodation with dinner & breakfast included. This made the admin less and enjoyment more! We also booked a spa treatment (amazing!) and game drive (extremely enjoyed this one, coming from a seasoned game driver) - although adding to the costs, I highly reccommend it!

Very kind, hospitable and accommodating staff. Felt like a super nice retreat away from busy cities. Thanks to the cradle boutique hotel team for this amazing experience. Hope to be back again soon.

The experience was absolutely amazing , staff was friendly and fun and the game drive was our highlight. The location and views were incredible and those long islands were top tier , can’t wait to go back.

Absolutely captivating distinct lil positioned resort. Cozy, lavish and very romantic. The extra special part was being with my hubby💙! That was super special. Very charming n picturesque views. Loved the service. Food was fantastic. Restaurant had an absolute ideal view. X

This was a complete surprise, only half an hour from home nestled in the Cradle of Humankind it's really easily accessible and just waiting to be discovered. Service Levels were top notch, food was pretty good and the beer cold. Overall a really great weekend away with my better half, its recommended without a second thought.

First impressions are great but a but lacks finesse along the edges when you look deeper. * Taking into account the costnper night: * Room trimmings are cheap and sometimes cheaply repaired. * We had no water in our room for a day. * Lack of tranquility as our room overlooked the service road with golf carts and staff noisily moving past our unit all the time. * Food was excellent but service was shocking. On two occasions out waiter did not present wine with tasting first. He just started pouring and filled the red wine glass to the brim. Our orders were taken down incorrectly all the time. Some food was presented without the main ingredient as they had run out but no communication. Menus were left on the table during the meal. We had to ask for rolls and salt and also service. One would not expect this lack of staff training and poor service from an establishment of this calibre and price range. Staff very friendly and we had a good time. Not good value for money.

We had a great night’s stay at the Cradle Boutique Hotel. The service was EXCELLENT. Seriously, their employees are amazing and this is the best customer service we have received from any hotel in a long time. The Sky rooms are new and have beautiful views but if you’re making a booking, keep in mind that the hotel tubs in these rooms are wood fired. Because the temperature cannot be changed, this means they take a long time to heat and when they do, you have about an hour to use them before they become way too hot to get into. I have removed one point from my rating because service in the restaurant was really slow when we went for dinner.

Ideal for quiet time in nature, away from the hustle and bustle. A really great place with the best service. The hotel has great walking trails and beautiful views. Definitely recommend this and I look forward to staying here again.

After dealing with a little bit of frustration, Lamees got involved and I had a wonderful experience. She made sure that we had everything we needed, from vegan meals to tours. The hotel is situated at a prime location, right on the grounds where excavations are currently taking place. They offer some tours that are worth going, but beware, they do need to be booked 24 hours in advance. Our tour guide, Alistair, a retired geologist, was so knowledgeable. I cannot recommend it enough to go on the 4 hour tour that takes you to the discovery site of Sediba. You cannot compare it to the very touristy tour at Malapa, the one offered at this hotel is way superior. The rooms are beautiful and luxurious. The best ones are the sky rooms, but the ones in front also have a great view. One night, when we were leaving the room to go to the restaurant, we saw this big antelope a few meters away from us. Very exciting! The food at the restaurant was really good. Highly recommend the butternut risotto, they will veganize it for you upon request. We did have an issue with vegan foods for breakfast, but after Lamees got involved we got what we needed. Thank you Lamees and the rest of the hotel staff, you all made our experience memorable.