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A well-lit garden pathway leading to a building with a stone facade, outdoor seating, and a small pond.

A sign for Whispering Pines Country Estate with a pathway leading to it.

A wooden door with glass panels leading into a room with a bed, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

A rustic cabin with a wooden deck, a brick pathway leading to the entrance, and surrounded by dense forest.

1. Whispering Pines Country Estate

15.5 km from Cradle of Humankind

James

NZ$179

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by a brick border and greenery, with a building in the background.

A courtyard with a fountain, paved walkway, and a building with a triangular roof.

A tiered stone fountain surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants in a courtyard.

A dining area with multiple tables set for dining, a chandelier, and a red-tiled floor.

2. Budmarsh Country Lodge

11.4 km from Cradle of Humankind

"The dinner menu was incredible - fine dining at its best. The service was excellent and all the staff are very friendly. It was my 4th anniversary and I requested a romantic turndown with truffles which I paid R85 for. The result was a plate of truffles ontop of the mini bar. No romance what so ever. I raised this when I checked out and no comment was made. I felt like rose petals , candles could have gone a long way and would not pay the R85 again for the experience as there was none."

Tracey

NZ$174

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A pathway leading to traditional-style buildings with thatched roofs, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.

A dining area with tables set for guests, large windows offering a view of the countryside, and a potted plant in the corner.

A large house with a thatched roof, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained garden with rocks and plants.

A row of thatched-roof cottages with a paved walkway and outdoor seating.

3. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

18.1 km from Cradle of Humankind

Molly

NZ$458

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A waterfront hotel with multiple dining areas, a pool with fountains, and a mountain backdrop.

A modern spa room with a large bed, two lounge chairs, and a small seating area.

A spacious lobby with a pool area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A nighttime view of a hotel with a pool area featuring multiple fountains.

4. Silverstar Hotel

19.8 km from Cradle of Humankind

Dr Jean-Pierre

NZ$261

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hot tub under a wooden roof with a view of a garden.

An outdoor dining area with a brick fireplace, a table set with glasses and a candle, and a wicker chair.

A cozy room with a thatched roof, a fireplace, a bed, and a large window overlooking a brick structure.

A rustic building with a sloped roof, surrounded by a stone wall and greenery.

5. Little Swift Chalets

19 km from Cradle of Humankind

Jean-Pierre

NZ$175

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A row of hotel rooms with red-tiled roofs, outdoor umbrellas, and a view of a hillside.

A conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and water bottles.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, some with red napkins and centerpieces.

6. Usambara lodge

17.7 km from Cradle of Humankind

Portia

NZ$211

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wardrobe.

A thatched-roof structure with a reception sign, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

A circular swimming pool with a stone edge, surrounded by a brick pathway, set in a grassy area with trees and a view of distant hills.

A rustic thatched-roof hut with a wooden door and a rope barrier.

7. Warthogs Bush Lodge

13.4 km from Cradle of Humankind

Pieter

NZ$204

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging light fixtures, brick walls, and large windows.

A modern interior with a staircase, seating area, and a brick wall.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a fireplace, and striped hanging lights.

A spacious lounge area with a pool table, comfortable seating, and a variety of decorative items.

8. 26 Degrees South Bush Boho Hotel

17.4 km from Cradle of Humankind

Albert

NZ$178

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A pool area with a hot tub, wooden deck, and outdoor seating.

A spa room with a large bathtub, a cushioned seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

9. Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

11 km from Cradle of Humankind

John

NZ$397

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious room with wooden floors, yoga mats, and blocks, large windows with a view of trees and mountains.

A building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a small pond with water features.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a brick counter, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A stone pathway leading through a natural landscape with trees and greenery.

10. Esther's Country Lodge

11.3 km from Cradle of Humankind

NZ$198

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A room with two massage tables, each covered with a red towel and a pink blanket. There are decorative mirrors on the wall and a small table with a vase of flowers.

11. Avela Lodge

10.1 km from Cradle of Humankind

Admire

NZ$159

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a covered area with a bamboo wall.

A room with a large bathtub filled with water and flowers, a bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand, and a small table with candles and a vase of flowers.

A buffet with croissants, pastries, and a variety of spreads.

A hotel with multiple units, a pond, and surrounding greenery.

12. Riverstone Lodge

19.6 km from Cradle of Humankind

Ronelle

NZ$174

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A pool surrounded by rocks and greenery, with a mountain in the background.

A building with a thatched roof, a pond, and a grassy area with benches.

13. Glenburn Lodge & Spa

17.9 km from Cradle of Humankind

Shamie

NZ$174

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A well-maintained garden with a central fountain, neatly trimmed hedges, and a pathway leading to a yellow building with a red roof.

A bedroom with a sofa, a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wardrobe.

A neatly made bed with a red blanket, multiple pillows, and a white towel. There are framed floral paintings on the wall, a wooden wardrobe, and a desk with a lamp.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a countertop.

14. Cradle Mount Hotel & Conference Centre

18.2 km from Cradle of Humankind

ari

NZ$105

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A fireplace with a glass door, a framed picture, and a glass of wine on a table.

A table set for two with plates of food, a glass of orange juice, and a bottle of water.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a brick wall.

15. Aloe Tree

15.3 km from Cradle of Humankind

Craig

NZ$55

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A clear pool with a fountain in the foreground and trees in the background.

A rustic house with thatched roofs surrounded by a lush garden with various plants and a small fountain.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a view of a natural landscape.

A cozy room with two beds, a table with a bowl, and a fireplace.

16. Hornbill Lodge

12.5 km from Cradle of Humankind

Simon

NZ$213

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A stone cottage with a wooden door, a stone staircase, and a garden with trees and a paved path.

A room with a brick wall, a sofa, a table, and a kitchen area.

A swimming pool surrounded by trees and a thatched-roof structure.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

17. Rising Rocks Farm

13.6 km from Cradle of Humankind

NZ$93

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A wooden cabin with a triangular roof, built on stilts, surrounded by tall grass and trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables and benches, surrounded by trees and a house in the background.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, surrounded by trees and a sunset.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a ceiling with wooden beams and a thatched roof.

18. Cradle Boutique Hotel

19.7 km from Cradle of Humankind

Otsile

NZ$360

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a yellow armchair, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, a large red vase, and several plastic chairs.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden bench, and a TV on the wall.

A compact kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a small refrigerator.

19. DreamWest Living Guesthouse

17.9 km from Cradle of Humankind

james

NZ$53

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A neatly made bed with a green upholstered headboard, a mirror above it, and a window with sheer curtains.

A single-story building with a green exterior, a wooden door, and a small set of steps leading to the entrance.

A dining table with two chairs, a wine bottle, and a glass on it.

A compact kitchen with a gas stove, a sink, and a window with a curtain.

20. Budget Stays At Olivia Pines Guesthouse

17.3 km from Cradle of Humankind

NZ$59

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Cradle of Humankind

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Whispering Pines Country Estate	9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Budmarsh Country Lodge	8.8 Excellent 19 reviews	View
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa	9.4 Exceptional 46 reviews	View
Silverstar Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Little Swift Chalets	9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews	View

Top Cradle of Humankind Hotel Reviews

Piazza Hotel Montecasino

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was wonderful, the food was first rate and delicious. The staff were kind and helpful always. It's close to shopping and many restaurants are in walking distance. It's a beautiful place, I really enjoyed staying there."

The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, and very friendly staff"

Pivot Hotel Montecasino

10/10 Excellent

"Good area and good place to stay for business"

La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The place is very beautiful and clean ,I wish to go back again in summer"

Riverstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay , comfortable beds and pillows , great rooms and friendly professional staff Only minor complaint was the electricity going off and no apology or explanation as to why this occurred"

Indaba Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. Toilet just too tight between sink and wall🙈"

Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"Great room with amazing views. Immediate responses from staff. Food offering at Twist let them down for 2 dinner services. Breakfast was sound though. Management did apologise and confirmed plans for the food service going forward. Spa is beautiful as well. Great place. Would definitely be back"

Glenburn Lodge & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel offers excellent value in a quiet environment. Rooms are spacious and amenities adequate"

First Group Magalies Park

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great place to stay for our needs, a spacious chalet, well furnished, great bed, and outdoor had a nice bush experience with birds and antelope 👍.Golf course is good, restaurant superb 👌, we’ll be back soon 🙏👍"

Other attractions near Cradle of Humankind

Sterkfontein Caves

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

Discover interactive displays of early life forms, animals and ancient fossils then travel deep into a fascinating cave system.

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Bekker High School

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Bekker High School during your stay in Magaliesberg. Visit the spas in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Bothongo WonderCave

Explore the great outdoors at Bothongo WonderCave, a lovely green space in Madeteleli. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Bekker Primary School

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Bekker Primary School during your visit to Magaliesberg. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Mother of Mercy Shrine

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

Mother of Mercy Shrine is just one of the places to see in Magaliesberg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park during your travels in Madeteleli. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Kromdraai

Find out about the history of Madeteleli when you spend time at Kromdraai. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cradle of Humankind?

Cradle of Humankind is located in an area of Madeteleli known for its array of dining options. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay near Cradle of Humankind?

Mount Grace Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. You'll find it 6.8 mi (11 km) from Cradle of Humankind. Other good choices in the area include Glenburn Lodge & Spa and Riverstone Lodge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cradle of Humankind, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Cradle of Humankind.

Top Hotels Near Cradle of Humankind in Johannesburg

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Our top choices for Cradle of Humankind hotels

1. Whispering Pines Country Estate

2. Budmarsh Country Lodge

3. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

4. Silverstar Hotel

5. Little Swift Chalets

6. Usambara lodge

7. Warthogs Bush Lodge

8. 26 Degrees South Bush Boho Hotel

9. Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

10. Esther's Country Lodge

11. Avela Lodge

12. Riverstone Lodge

13. Glenburn Lodge & Spa

14. Cradle Mount Hotel & Conference Centre

15. Aloe Tree

16. Hornbill Lodge

17. Rising Rocks Farm

18. Cradle Boutique Hotel

19. DreamWest Living Guesthouse

20. Budget Stays At Olivia Pines Guesthouse

Compare popular hotels close to Cradle of Humankind

Top Cradle of Humankind Hotel Reviews

Piazza Hotel Montecasino

The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Pivot Hotel Montecasino

La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa

Riverstone Lodge

Indaba Hotel

Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

Glenburn Lodge & Spa

First Group Magalies Park

Other attractions near Cradle of Humankind

Sterkfontein Caves

Bekker High School

Bothongo WonderCave

Bekker Primary School

Mother of Mercy Shrine

Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park

Kromdraai

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