Its a wonderful place with pristine natural beauty. You don't need an SUV or 4x4 to visit this place which makes it all the more special. You can access this place with any Roadworthy vehicle. I highly recommend the Hiking Trails.

Due to unavailable of the luxury rooms, we were forced to take the 3 star huts...it was a disaster...more like a backpackers lodge..bathroom.is horrible..the.location is excellent, but it need major upgrades. The food was nowhere near 5 *..the christmas dinner was changed to a lunch..and despite our written request for veg options..we were given no special.meals..we were supposed to eat the side veg dish..only one..ended up eating toasted cheese sandwiches...really poor food...misleading photos on the website..the Christmas buffet was a pathetic spread which looked so unappetising..for an area whichbis renowned for Trout..it was not offered or served at all. My rating for the huts is a 2*..will not recommend it...and food is 3 star at best. The staff were very pleasant and tried their best..especially Violet. The hike amazing..but the information provided by staff was incorrect...dangerous river crossings...poor markings and unkempt walkways. The say visitoes access to the accomodation area resulted in loud noise outside until 7pm.. and your parking being taken by.public visiting..... poor roads and difficulty in maneuvering your car on narrow roads.Members of public urinating in public as well Not acceptable to guests.

We had a bittersweet experience at Maliba. We stayed in one of the rondavels, which was okay although the bathroom area was below expectation. The dinner was also slightly below expectation and service at the restaurant was not sufficient for what should be 5-star level (not even for 4-star level to be honest). On the other hand the location is great, the bed was definitely comfortable and the breakfast was actually very good (as opposed to the dinner).

The lodge is in stunning scenery with great walks. Rooms are comfortable but there is a big variation from those at the top of the mountain to those at the river side. The Riverside huts are a 2km drive or 1km (straight up) walk. No WiFi in the rooms and limited food options (especially in the evening when you have a set menu to choose from) and the closest other options are an hour's drive away. I should state the food we had was great so the comment is about the choice not quality and in the evening it is a mandatory minimum of 2 courses. We had 1 and they charged us for 2. The staff are brilliant and helpful. Would recommend the lodge but would not stay in the Riverside huts again as it is inconvenient with no amenities outside of the room.

Anywhere in the mountains is always worth going to, but this place is extra special. The people are very friendly and helpful. They went beyond to accommodate us and let us feel at home. The lodge is comfortable with amazing views and the food at the restaurant 👌

Beautiful, peaceful place. Excellent staff, very helpful. My recommendation is for the venue to offer more choice, not just fixed menus also consider vending machines. Small cars not really ideal for this place..

Am trying to find the other word other than beautiful. This place is just majestic. The views here can heal your diseases 🤞🏾. Did I mention rivers, streams & pools. Am told in winter which is June & July, all these mountains will be covered by snow. Got to see this place in person!

We arrived on the 31st Dec 2022. Experienced very horrible service, definitely saved by the breath-taking views. I urge you to invest in learning how to manage the place and people better, it's a very long drive to be receiving such unpleasant service from tired/unhappy staff.

The staff were friendly and helpful and made us feel at home. The food was superb. The room we stayed on had dry walling between the rooms so you could hear the neighbour's every word which meant it was hard to sleep, other than that I have no complaints and look forward to my next trip

We enjoyed our stay here & the stuff were super friendly. However the road leading to the Lodge requires an SUV.

Views are great, food is a bit overpriced and accomodation is average. We stayed in the huts 🛖 these are the cheaper option, however, at this price it should be maintained

Food ok needed to be a bit more hot,otherwise good.

We went on a family trip to celebrate our mother’s 60th birthday. The staff at Maliba went above and beyond to make this the most memorable trip! The views are breathtaking and the rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. The food was enjoyable👌🏾 We went on an amazing hike, enjoyed some massages(my mom is still raving about it) and the kids went horse riding. Kids can be overwhelming- but the staff were so kind, patient and accommodating of all their requests. We’re planning another trip to Maliba for the summer- Thank you so much an unforgettable weekend 😊

Stunning view!!! I have never seen gorgeous mountains at such a proximity. The food in the restaurant is extremely tasty and the staff were accommodating. But DO NOT book an economy room unless you want to listen to someone snoring in the next room all night! Not worth it. We stayed 3 nights, and our first night, I was kept up at night by the snoring, and woken early by a phone call to our neighbor, and him loudly talking on speaker phone to the person. I actually knocked on the wall and asked him to be quiet, as I could hear everything.

Unfortunately we can note share the good reviews from previous traveller's. Location is awesome, nothing to add here. But the rooms, even if there are not the 5stars chlalets are in bad conditions. Hot shower didn't work for over two hours. No fridge in the room. Food was low average, definitely way to expensive for what you get. Moreover the quality wasn't good too. Food was served cold plus my steak consisted mostly out of fat.

A Serene environment to relax and be away from the busy life. Booked their river lodge and it was so cosy and comfortable.

A must stay in Lesotho! If you are planning to visit Lesotho, you have to come here - the views, the accomodation, and the service are all top notch. We stayed in one of the huts and the photos did not do it justice. I was expecting something very basic and it is not. There was an entryway, a fireplace, multiple seating areas, a huge bed, a jacuzzi, and a generous shower. The deck was absolutely incredible. Two different seating spaces and a view of the mountains. We stayed in hut #6 which is where the King of Lesotho stays when he visits Maliba! Service was incredible. For example, a standard housekeeping visit before bed is not just getting your bed ready, but also closing all the blinds, getting a roaring fire started in the indoor fireplace, turning on your bedside table lamps, and turning on your heated mattress pad. We were also celebrating our our anniversary and they made it a point to make us feel special - a complimentary bottle of wine at dinner, and a very cute set up on our bed. There are a variety of activities to do, and we did some hiking and also Basotho pony riding, both of which were very good. The only very minor negative is the food - although beautifully presented and very good for Lesotho standards, if you are used to the high level of cuisine from Cape Town, this does not live up to it, especially for the hefty price. I would love to see them perhaps offer some traditional Lesotho food but with a modern twist instead of trying to master other cuisines like Italian. Amazing spot and highly recommend!

Mountain fresh air with a view ... Excellent and friendly customer service... The view .. The Food ... The experience... Tranquility defined. A must to re-charge batteries 🔋. Thank me Later.

The only thing that is 5 Star in this hotel is the price of the rooms and the (over)priced food. Because it’s secluded, there’s no options to go out, and unfortunately the menu is a soup as starter and a choice between two meats for main. Unfortunately, the food is mediocre at best, along the lines of a 3 star hotel in Lesotho or East Africa. Their wifi is equality bad. if you’re expecting 5 star “luxury” I’d suggest you manage your expectations, anywhere in the world this hotel is 3 star at best.

great view and scenery, but the house by the creek is very minimalistic and way too expensive for two people. the lodge should lock the upper floor when fewer people have booked and then charge less.great hiking opportunities!

The five star thatched chalets, as they are called, are great. However the restaurant is poor and by no means five star, it's expensive, the service is slow, has a limited menu (only cheesecake for dessert when I stayed) and feels more like a cafe than a restaurant. If you stay in one of the five star thatched chalets take a torch to find your way from the car to the chalet, at night it's pretty much pitch black and the lighting is poor.

Absolutely amazing! Breath taking view and kind housekeepers, I cannot fault them at all

Wonderful experience, great rooms especially for relaxation. Friendly waiters, staff with an exception of a rude lady chef. Overall great experience.

Maliba Mountain Lodge The only five star aspects of the lodge are the rooms and the location. All the rest is absolutely far from any five stars parameter. Service is slow and poor,, it took me ages to book as they would reply my emails days later with half of the info requested. Personnel is generally lazy and restaurant it's absolutely anonymous with not even one single local recipe. I asked for some jam for breakfast and they didn't have! If you want a good Norwegian salmon, just order the trout, apparently is the same fish for them. Far away from a 5 stars hotel.

The place is a gem indeed just a few things that needs working on... the rooms at the river lodge- the shower needs alot of cleaning theres mold on the walls n floors, cobwebs. Some of the rooms are super cold, the floors are cement and not wooden as other rooms, the wall heater in the cold room was not effective at all it had 1 heater as opposed to the rooms that had wooden floors which have 2 wall heaters no one used that cold room, had to share in one of the warm rooms. No human can survive in that cold room. The hiking trails could do with some clear trail marks. The community tour activity ia a rip off- the guests drive themselves and the guide to the sites and its 3 things thats covered on tour which take less than an hour and its not that exciting or explorative. The restaurant is pricey and the food is not that great and its a table d'hote menu. Another thing that shocked us was that the entrance fee was never disclosed when making the booking until to get to the gate and told of different prices, you pay for the car and each person in the car, we paid almost 300. It felt like a rip off because it was never communicated on the site and the board at the gate does not have prices listed. The staff is friendly and professional from the reception team to the security guys to the cleaners, very humble personnel.Overall its a beautiful place and so serene with lovely staff.

Great experience, beautiful views, amazing food and service. Small oasis of relaxation in a hectic Lesotho. Chalet is made with beautiful materials and thoughtful touches. I think lodge of this level anywhere else would be at least double the price. The only concern is the almost 2 km of dirt road, I think the lodge should pave or offer shuttle.

River lodge Rooms are very small...Not even room for suitcases. Bedding and rooms not too clean.. Breathtaking view but can see that Covid has had an impact on the maintenance of the place.. Bad Signal and No wifi.

This was the 2nd destination on our honeymoon and according to many sources the best place to stay in Lesotho. We cannot agree more! We booked on the mid-week special (included breakfast and dinner) and only stayed 2 nights. It was a world-class experience as the staff were very professional and went the extra mile to ensure we enjoyed our stay. Every time we came back from breakfast or dinner the room was well cleaned with artistic touches to the towels. We also had full privacy as we never even noticed when they were there. As it was our honeymoon, they served our one dinner inside our chalet. The entire place was lit with candles and a bath was run and decorated with rose petals. We went for the "loop" hike which was absolutely spectacular even though it was the driest month of the year. If you go on this hike don't make the same mistake we did and make sure you pack at least 2L of water. The views from chalet 6 are definitely the best. The only slight nuisance was the chain saw as they were busy building two new units in front of ours. Fortunately this only went on for a maximum of 2 hours. Overall it was an amazing experience and we hope to go back soon, hopefully during the rainy season.

Really nice place, clean and comfortable

The food, the view and hospitality from the staff The Chef deserves an increase. The presentation and taste was outstanding