Platrand Lodge, a 4-star property in a malaria-free area near Ladysmith, features elegant colonial architecture with wide verandahs and sweeping valley views. Rooms remain available despite the main lodge's closure from December 22, 2025, to January 5, 2026, offering amenities like a gym, pool, and various outdoor activities.
Platrand Lodge, a 4-star retreat in a malaria-free area, offers luxurious rooms, a bar, restaurant, reception, gym, swimming pool, and activities like hunting, mountain biking, fishing, and hiking. Rooms remain available even when the main lodge (bar, restaurant, reception) is closed from December 22, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
Platrand Lodge is nestled in a malaria-free area on Fourie’s Kraal Farm, south of Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, about 2 hours from Durban and 3 hours from Johannesburg. It offers attractions like hunting, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, and proximity to historic battlefields such as Wagon Hill.
Deluxe Room
From R1,295
Per Person Sharing
- # Twin x 2
Queen bed or 2x ¾ beds, tea and coffee facilities, heating and cooling facilities a private balcony overlooking our game farm. The bathroom boasts a double vanity and both a bath and a shower. A flat screen TV with selected DStv chanels.
Family Room
From R1,135
Per Person Sharing
- # Queen x 1
- # Twin x 2
A queen size bed and 2x ¾ beds, tea and coffee facilities, heating and cooling facilities a private balcony overlooking our game farm. The bathroom boasts a double vanity and both a bath and a shower. A flat screen TV with selected DStv chanels.
Standard Rooms
From R1,145
Per Person Sharing
- # Double x 1
A double bed, with either a bath or a shower, tea and coffee facilities, TV with selected DSTV channels, heating and cooling facilities.
Honeymoon/Presidential Suite
From R1,365
Per Person Sharing
- # Queen x 1
The suite also comes with a flat-screen television with selected DStv channels, heating and cooling, fridge facilities, and a queen-size bed. Complimentary tea, coffee, and sherry are standard with our presidential suite.
Bush Cottage
From R4,300
Unit Pricing
- # Twin x 2
4 bedroom self catering house, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen Private boma nestled in the African bush.
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Deluxe Room | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | R 950R 1,295 | |
Family Room | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | R 1,135R 1,135R 1,325R 1,515 | |
Standard Rooms | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | R 800R 1,145 | |
Honeymoon/Presidential Suite | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | R 1,100R 1,365 | |
Bush Cottage | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300R 4,300 | |
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Fouries Kraal Farm, Ladysmith, 3370
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- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking
- Full Kitchen
- Shower Only
- Desk
- Safe
- Sitting Area
- Balcony
- Patio
- Mountain View
- Dining Table
- Microwave
- Fireplace
- Fan
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Bathtub Only
- Toaster
- Outdoor Furniture
- Bathroom Amenities
- Oven
- Bar Fridge
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Cleaning Service
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Braai / Barbeque Facilities
- Bidet
- TV
- DSTV / Satellite TV
- Separate Tub And Shower
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Turn-down Service
- Electric Blanket
- Hairdryer
- Heater
- Wi-Fi
- River View
- Garden
- Activities
- Game Hunting
- Restaurant
- Outdoor Pool
- Laundry Service
- Conference Facilities
- Bar Lounge
- Secured Parking
- Free Parking
- Wi-Fi
- BBQ / Picnic Area