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First Group Qwantani

3.0 star property
Travelers can embrace adventure with water sports on the lake or find relaxation through massages and facials in this scenic retreat

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First Group Qwantani offers a perfect lakeside getaway with a balance of activity and relaxation. Enjoy poolside bar refreshments, on-site shops, international dishes at The Martial Eagle, racquetball courts, and guided horseback riding.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Chalet, 3 Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Chalet, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • 145 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Chalet, 3 Bedroom, Non-Pet

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 145 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Chalet, 3 Bedroom, Non-Pet

3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Chalet, 3 Bedroom, Non-Pet

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Maluti a Phofung, First Group Qwantani is in a provincial park and on a lake. Harrismith Country Club and All Out Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Harrismith Memorial Park. Windsurfing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Maluti a Phofung travel guide
Map
598 Craigielea Farm, Maluti a Phofung, Free State, 9880

What's nearby

  • Driekloofdam Pier
    16 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Eskom Drakensberg Visitors Centre
    16 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Harrismith Memorial Park
    19 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Busamed Harrismith Private Hospital
    21 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Harrismith Country Club
    21 min drive - 30.1 km

Restaurants

  • Arthur's bar
    59 min drive

About this property

First Group Qwantani

Family-friendly hotel by the lake
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and shopping on-site at First Group Qwantani. Adventurous travellers may like the racquetball/squash, horse riding and volleyball at this hotel. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body treatment at La Vita Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Martial Eagle, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Enjoy on-site activities, such as rowing/canoeing, mountain biking and waterskiing. In addition to mini golf and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and wedding services
  • A front desk safe, 1 meeting room and concierge services
  • Barbecues, a banquet hall and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 53 rooms include comforts such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, as well as perks such as safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, separate dining areas and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Martial Eagle

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located in a remote area. Guests must travel 13 miles (26 km) on a gravel road to reach the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 100, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of ZAR 1000 per stay
2 total (up to 40 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 150 per accommodation, per stay.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: ZAR 1000 per stay
  • Pet fee: ZAR 100 per pet, per night
  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Qwantani Apartment
Qwantani Apartment Sterkfontein Nature Reserve
Qwantani Sterkfontein Nature Reserve
First Group Qwantani Apartment Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve
First Group Qwantani Apartment
First Group Qwantani Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve
First Group Qwantani Apartment Maluti a Phofung
First Group Qwantani Apartment
First Group Qwantani Maluti a Phofung
Apartment First Group Qwantani Maluti a Phofung
Maluti a Phofung First Group Qwantani Apartment
Apartment First Group Qwantani
Qwantani
First Group Qwantani Hotel
First Group Qwantani Maluti a Phofung
First Group Qwantani Hotel Maluti a Phofung

Frequently asked questions

Does First Group Qwantani have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is First Group Qwantani pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 kg per pet. There's a deposit of ZAR 1000 per stay and a fee of ZAR 100 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at First Group Qwantani?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at First Group Qwantani?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at First Group Qwantani?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is First Group Qwantani located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Driekloofdam Pier and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Eskom Drakensberg Visitors Centre. Harrismith Memorial Park and Thebe District Hospital are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Reviews

First Group Qwantani Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stunning surroundings. Chalets adequate but need updating. Food adequate but uninspiring. Staff were helpful & polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Qwantani is a beautiful oasis in the mountains with a variety of activities to help you explore and connect with the land. The accommodations are simple but comfortable. The staff were all friendly and helpful. A lovely pool to cool off in. The location is stunning, with a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains and dam. The only catch is you have to drive about 30-40 minutes on a dirt road with potholes to get there! But completely worth the drive!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Themba

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The chalets are nice but please consider regular cleaning. The activities are informative and the view of the dam is a marvel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay beautiful location comfi accommodation and great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nimesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

breath taking views

qwantani will definitely see us again! awesome view and beautiful chalets>
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Resort

Absolutely stunning and service is amazing. The onsite store has almost everything that is required for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

ruhige tolle Lage

Über 20 km Feldweg bis zur Anlage, dafür traumhaft schön gelegen und zum Ausspannen sehr gut geeignet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Majiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family fun

I loved the location and the chalets are fantastic. I was just disappointed that the kiddies pool was not working and kids had to use the big pool , 4 of our kids nearly drowning as the adult pool is not child friendly. I was a long weekend and think the resort could have made the pool a priority but otherwise its a lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

the good and the bad

enjoyed the stay, although we expected better facilities in terms of entertainment. came in a group of 18 people and was told there were only 8 horses available to ride, boat ride only 12 people were allowed at a time. we have stayed over at many resorts in the berg and have never experienced this sort of inconvenience before. Qwantani is situated in the middle of nowhere, which is lovely but we expected better facilities on site rather than just 8 horses and a 12 passenger boat ride.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sashen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unforgettable

Unmatched views and tranquility. Amazing fireplace but cottages could use air conditioning/heaters
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tsakane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place

The place is well positioned with beat views and lovely entertainment for the whole family. The rooms are comfortable, but would do with a bit of maintenance before it goes downhill. There's cracks and a few areas that needs paint and carpets need an upgrade/ thorough cleaning. The restaurant menu needs more options. Especially if we stay longer, felt we ran out of meal options. I do think I'll be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location & beautiful scenery. Ideal chill pl

Could have had tea/coffee service daily. The cleaning service provided for dishes was not the best. Dishes were not cleaned as what would be expected. Prior Notice should be given on which days the towels would be changed. Happy hour at the bar would create better vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a piece of heaven on earth. We were welcomed by two very friendly gentlemen at the gate. The scenery is absolutely beautiful! The chalet was well-equipped, comfortable and very neat. We didn’t use any of the amenities as we only stayed for 1 night. I would certainly recommend Qwantani 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Enjoyed it Good escape from the city Please try and regrade the first part of the road once you turn from the N5 Other than that superb place and warm people Keep it up
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location

This resort is perfect and the staff are the most welcoming and friendly team possible
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Beautiful resort. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

varsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place bad bathrooms

Great , bathroom could use renovating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Debbie, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful property and friendly staff

I wish we had had more time to enjoy this beautiful property. We stayed 3 nights and were gone from morning to late evening. We did get to enjoy the Braii night and that was special. Everything was nice, clean, spacious, the staff was super friendly and the grounds were beautiful. Expedia had the location of Qwantani shown on the wrong side of the lake and so it added 1 hour each way to what we thought was a 30 minute trip to our daily destination. So, the driving was long and tiresome on the dirt roads (though the view was always amazing!) and it was a little cumbersome each time to stop at the gate in and out and explain what we were doing in order to be let in or out. I suppose most people who come to Qwantani just stay there and enjoy the resort. We just needed a place to sleep (had booked late so there wasn't a lot available at a reasonable price).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

varsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stay was excellent, only issue I had was the bathroom with the tub could use alittle updating. venue and location is perfect with clean linen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Well placed resort

Our stay was nice although the road to get to Qwantani isn't good at all service attitude at reception & others seems poor more like racist you have to pay for all activities in the resort,no air conditioning or fans in the units,all I can say racism still exists in this resort but the place is beautiful

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, stunning scenery

18km of dirt track off of the main road through the Sterkfontein Nature Reserve and you arrive at Qwantani. We had a house right next to the dam with an uninterupted view. Really peaceful place with lots for the kids to do. Even a poor telephone signal allowed a total escape from work.

10/10 Excellent

Abram

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem at the end of a dirt road

The stay was amazing! Not the kind of place to pop into for one night, meant more to be at least a weekend get away. Especially since the dirt road leading to it is so rough that it takes almost 45 minutes just to get to the resort from the main road. But on arrival it's well worth the drive! Beautiful views, amazing cabins and furnishing. Very cozy and homey.

10/10 Excellent

KAVIR, Durban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice venue, a must for families and friends