I visited Pilgrims Rest 17 years ago and vowed to return to stay in the Royal Hotel. It is a real step back in time to the days when the gold panhandlers were busy trying find their fortune. The Hotel is the cherry on the top of the town. Arrived by car to be greeted by the bell boy who... More

Not the fanciest hotel you could stay in, but we enjoyed the old school nostalgia of the place. This hotel is old and has loads of history, but not for someone looking for a slick modern hotel. It has a great location in the middle of town, and I enjoyed the pub. Dont worry about the ghosts, they seem friendly!

new years day lunch at the royal had a buffet on offer for R120 or an overpriced menu. i did have a look at the normal menu which looked very well priced. we all had the buffet and a zonneblom pinotage also for R120. beef, gammon, prawns, mussels, pasta, soup, breads, salads, quite a variety.as buffets go an average spread... More

Shocking Experience! Wow! We could not believe our eyes when we got to this dilapidated hotel. The wooden floors had a hole so big, we were scared that our kids were going to break their legs walking through there. Secondly, what was supposed to be a Victorian chair had an arm rest that looked like it had been plucked out... More

The accomodation at the old bank house, used for lodging hotel guests is fantastic. the rooms are kept in their Original style regarding furniture. there is a sitting room, bedroom and bathroom. only negative point is that the shower is not fixed to the wall, and that you need to find the best temperature for the hot water yourself.

Excelent! Just amazing this little village in Mpumalanga, remarkable and well preserved.All the way to get there is astonishing, beautiful landscapes, very good roads and friendly people, make this trip fantastic.And the food is superb...I suggest a visit!

The hotel is very well kept in the old Victorian style. Many nice details and seemingly genuine artifacts, photos, furniture. But this is theatre decor only without substance or athmosphere. No host is present - probably not even in the village - to greet you. The person at the reception desk did not utter a word of welcome. He demanded... More

I stayed here one night. I absolutly loved the look of the room. The whole furniture and decor is beautiful and really makes you feel like in 1920. Staff was okay - they did their job and were friendly. But never as cordially and cheerful as in all the other places I staid in during my 3 week trip. Breakfast... More

Absolutely loved this place. it was like stepping back in time. Really comfy beds, chintzy furnishings, brass bedsteads, creaking floorboards, zinc bath in the middle of the room, and, tea making facilities, impeccable cleanliness, and WARMTH (it was winter when we went). The restaurant was great, food was excellent quality and plentiful and the bar was a must. Log fire,... More