This boutique hotel is a constant delight and hours can be spent just admiring the different pieces of décor in the rooms, corridors, restaurant and entrance. I found the staff to be so kind and attentive, especially Daniel, who is an expert at choosing costumes for the Sunday buffet lunch. For R150, you can hire your medieval look for the day, such fun. The hotel offers private dining rooms for costume parties and other special events. The Queen’s Tower is a wonderful suite with a comfortable lounge with an entrance to a private outdoor patio between the towers. Upstairs, the round bedroom offers lovely views, a stunning bathroom with a spa bath and ample cupboard space. Every day the fridge is stocked with a substantial snack box that more that covers breakfast, if you are off that day or the dining room offers an array of breakfast choices. The Netflix channels offer a pleasing change from the more mundane offerings in South African hotels. The restaurant has a good lunch/dinner menu, with ample portions of well-cooked food. It is closed for all of Monday but the Waterfall Mall is only 4 km down the road with ample eating choices. Definitely a place I will return to.

Breakfasts are great and wholesome. Dinner was excellent, especially the chicken livers and Eisbein. My daughter's calamari was a little disappointing, but overall still my favourite hotel between Botswana and Pretoria, will always stop there when travelling between these 2 places just for the experience. Even provided us with 2 Nespresso machines when we requested.

Except for my daughter's calamari which was disappointing, there was nothing not too like. I would suggest to offer the customer the option of either having a kettle or Nespresso machine in their room.

Room 1 is wonderfully large and it is very nice to have the separation between the small living room (downstairs) and the bedroom (upstairs). The balcony is also very nice. The restaurant has an excellent selection and even more excellent prices.

The sound insulation between the restaurant and the rooms could be improved upon. One has to play some music inside the room during the day and early evening if one doesn't enjoy the restaurant's playlist.

The steak I had in the restaurant was almost well done. ( I ordered Rare) But it was soft and really nice. Personnel at Reception was excellent. Room was clean and really nice. I was actually impressed. I would say " try it at least once.

The waiter at the restaurant was questionable. First time ever were I had to wait 10 minutes after being seated before I was asked what I would like to drink. For my second beer I had to go and find him, else I would still be waiting. I ordered a pepper sauce with my steak, which I did not get. (He forgot about it) But it was date night with my wife, and I still enjoyed it.

The food was deserved of a Michelin Star. The service and presentation was outstanding. The staff , Liza-Marie (Guest relations) Phillip (Reception) Karien (Owner) went out of their way to ensure a memorable stay. The restaurant setting in the gardens is truly beautiful. The decor and attention to detail is creative and authentic. The shower is the best ever. Our stay surpassed all expectations. We highly recommend anyone to share this amazing experience. Well done to all the staff and management of this establishment. We give you ***** five stars.

We found everything to be perfect.

Great palace setting which sets the hotel apart. The bathroom and bath was great, with a nice rain shower. Netflix and TV available. Cofee machine with pods. Nicely decorated. We used this hotel as a base to travel to pilansberg national park and sun city. It is quite far (45 minute drive) but was a nice setting and comfortable hotel.

Bed seemed abit too hard. Small hotel so reception is not always attended to, had to wait awhile outside the hotel on one occasion.

Quality finishing with romantic atmosphere

All good. Door leading to balcony had difficulty to unlock. Matras not comfortable and might need replacement

Stayed with my son for work. We shared a room. I loved all of it.

He was slightly less impressed with the 'creepy" surroundings. Found outside patio not comfortable. He loved the Netflix and free Nespresso coffee machine in room. He also loved the shower, but found the restaurant food very average. Bed linen needs replacing.

The breakfast was exceptional - very delicious and well presented. The weather permitted that we have it out in the garden.

None. It was very concerning that the payment done through Booking.com could not be verified or was not reflecting on the hotel records. That kept us very unsettled for the night and was only said to be addressed in the morning. Please sort out integration of systems between hotel and booking.com

Transported back to the 6th century with King Arthur, his excalibur, surrounded by his nights in his castle! Loved the ambience, food, attention to detail, and friendly staff. Lize-Mari and Daniel thanks for your interesting conversations. To the owner who created this magical castle I admire your vision.