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Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian guest house with free WiFi

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Exterior
Luxury Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Breakfast area
Luxury Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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68 Josiah Mathebula, Emgwenya, Mpumalanga, 1195
  • Popular LocationElands Falls8 min drive
  • Popular LocationbaKoni Ruins11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMountain Strings Zipline14 min drive

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large 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

  • 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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Emgwenya

In historical district.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this guesthouse, you'll find Elands Falls and Tranquilitas Adventure Farm. BaKoni Ruins is within 6 miles (10 km) and Kruger House Museum is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Elands Falls - 8 min drive
  • baKoni Ruins - 11 min drive
  • Kruger House Museum - 13 min drive
  • Mountain Strings Zipline - 14 min drive
  • Sudwala Caves - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Roots Farm Stall - 18 min walk
  • The Stag's Breath - 19 min drive
  • Captain DoRegos - 18 min drive
  • Hog Pub & Grill - 19 min drive
  • Ericomp - 19 min drive

About this property

Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge

4-star Victorian guest house with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Emgwenya guesthouse.

  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1894
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with Netflix. This Emgwenya guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Patio

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 300.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 300.0 per night

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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge to the airport?

Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge is 374.7 mi (479-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge on Jun 6, 2024 start from $69.89, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge.

Does Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge offer free breakfast?

Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge have a pool?

Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge to downtown Emgwenya?

Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge is 0.4 mi away from Emgwenya.

Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Nicholus

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Zanele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Thank you Sue and Nellie for going all out in making our weekend a pleasant stay. Dinner was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Delightful stay. Great hospitality, made to feel really welcome. Food wonderful and accommodation perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Room comfort
Since my first stay the establishment seems to have deteriorated somewhat, it is tired and needs uplifting
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

PJ, West Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017