Located in the historic village of Waterval Boven, this Victorian-style lodge is located a 2.3 hours' drive from Johannesburg. It offers free guided tours to guests staying longer than 1 night. Rooms at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge have a private entrance, and some face the gardens. They are equipped with satellite TV and a decoder. Guests can enjoy wholesome meals upon request that are served around a log-fire in winter or outdoor, candle-lit dinners during summer. A variety of wine and beer are available in the in-house pub. Principal tourist’s attractions in the Mpumalanga Province include the 246 foot-high Elands Falls on the Elands River. The Kruger National Park is 93 mi away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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1 futon bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
1 full bed
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1 futon bed
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
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1 futon bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Waterval Boven
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  • Jana
    Switzerland Switzerland
    This was our stopover between Graskop and Johannesburg and we did not really explored the area only stayed overnight. The room was a little bit outdated but overall this place has its own charm so it really did not bother us at all. The service...
  • Michael
    Germany Germany
    We felt very welcome. Service and friendliness of staff was exceptional. Dinner and breakfast was prepared especially for us, the kids loved it. A big thank you to Sue and Bellinda!
  • Roel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The hospitality from the host was amazing. We felt right at home from the beginning. The rooms were cozy and clean. The homecooked meals (breakfast and dinner) were very nice.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge

  • Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge is 2,450 feet from the center of Waterval Boven. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Room options at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental