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Critchley Hackle

3.0 star property
Travelers relax poolside with cabanas and sun loungers, dive into books from the library, and enjoy meals from breakfast through dinner at this peaceful retreat

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Critchley Hackle offers a genuine escape for relaxation. Enjoy sunny days at the outdoor pool, explore garden paths, or find quiet moments in the library. The property features a coffee shop and restaurant serving meals all day, with attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 70 to 150 per person

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Critchley Hackle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Critchley Hackle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Critchley Hackle?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Critchley Hackle?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Critchley Hackle located?

This family-friendly Dullstroom hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wild About Whiskey and Dullstroom Nature Reserve. Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

A lovely stay

We were greeted on arrival by the owner, who was extremely welcoming and hospitable. The room was extremely spacious and well appointed and the breakfast excellent. Dullstroom is evidently the highest town in South Africa at well over 2000 metres above sea level. As such it is somewhat cooler than most of the country and provided a welcome respite. We would have no hesitation in recommending Critchley Hackle and hope to return ourselves next year.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Mooi authentiek

Wij waren 20 jaar geleden ook op deze locatie als koppel, Nu met onze dochter. Er is werkelijk niet veranderd in 20 jaar, war enerzijds een mooie herinnering gaf maar anderzijds enige upgrade was wenselijk geweest. Onze komst was blijkbaar over het hoofd gezien vandaar dat veel geïmproviseerd moest worden om warm water te krijgen en bedden alsnog op te maken. Open haard werkte nog niet . Deze locatie is werkelijk fantastisch gelegen maar verdiend een update !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable

Spent 1 night, room clean, bed comfortable. Cold at night and fire was lit in room. Electric blankets provided. Meals tasty. Staff helpful. No wifi
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

CP

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Although the setting is beautiful, the hotel appears worn down and needs attention. The room, supposed to be a superior room, was shabby and is badly in need of a proper upgrade.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and kindly stay here! Ideal for a stop and go
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

nice hotel close to Birdlife annual meet

Stayed one night because of unexpected day trip to Vic Falls. Booked it late. Friendly receptionist. Great room/suite. Had drink at bar then went out for dinner. Packed breakfast ready for early departure next morning. Looked like a great place to relax but no time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Nettie

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

Beautiful area.

The area, buildings, environment, nature, garden, restaurant all beautiful....however: the carpets in the room really need to be cleaned. I also requested a room with aircon and a king sized bed, however, we got a room without aircon, and two queen sized beds pushed together.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful hotel

Lovely accomadation with friendly staff. Great local activities and local restaurants.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marinda

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

8/10 Good

carol

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

Tranquil in harmony with countryside

Dinner I thought was expensive but delicious. R250 would have been better. Relish white crisp cotton sheets nice decor lovely setting tasteful decor and free breakfast. Will definately be back.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Abel Jacobus

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Still a diamond, but needs to be cleaned

I have previously stayed at this hotel a couple of years ago and the look and feel was fantastic! not much has happened since then, rooms ect are still the same. One can see that no upgrades have been done in years.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderfully relaxing visit. Everything was great from the warm hospitality of the staff to the elegant comfort of the accommodation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Relaxed quality stay

Very good with excellent setting, ambiance, classy relaxed background music, good food and service.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carey-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
For the price and the star rating I expected much more. The bathroom was very small and needs maintenance. The paint on the ceiling in the shower is peeling. There was no room service available as we were told and when we visited the bar later in the evening there was no service so we left and went somewhere else.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

Empfehlenswerte Unterkunft auf dem Weg zum Krüger

Stimmige Zimmer, sogar mit Cheminée, dieses wurde am frühen Abend eingefeuert! Zimmer mit Seeblick haben einen direkten Ausgang zu einer schönen Terrasse. Sehr gutes Abendessen (empfehlenswert)und Frühstück in einem schönen wintergartenähnlichen Raum. Ausgezeichnetes "home made muesli":-), man gab uns sogar einige abgepackte Portionen zum Abschied mit!
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura-Jane

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

Beautiful hotel with friendly staff

We stayed the night for our wedding anniversary, they sent a bottle of champagne to our room, this was a wonderful gesture.The room was warm and comfy and a beautiful view of the dam.Breakfast was amazing. Staff were super friendly
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Satisfed guest

We had a warm and cosy winter stay over between Mpumalanga and JHB. We had a good breakfast looking out over the picturesque fishing dam. There was an issue with our Hotels.com booking, however the hotel management fixed this quickly for us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicci

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

Lovely setting, so peaceful!

Very tranquil hotel. Nice and close to town too, so you can walk everywhere.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

"England" in Afrika

sehr gemütlich, alles tipp-topp auf dem Weg zum Kruger Park
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Critchley Hackle is beautiful.
Verified

8/10 Good

Marina

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

Idyllische Lage an einem Fischteich

Um einen grossen Teich angelegte sehr hübsche Cottages mit Kamin und Heizdecke im Bett. Genügend Parkplätze hübsches Restaurant mit ordentlicher Küche (Auswahl zwischen 2 Menüs). Frühstück sehr gut und reichhaltig. Für einen Zwischenstopp oder auch zwei drei Tage Aufenthalt sehr zu empfehlen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawie van der Merwe

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

Great service, great food and a beautiful setting

Professional but very personal service. The breakfast that is included is of very high quality. For all meals the chef's food is of gourmet quality. Rooms are big enough and the setting next to the dam but in the centre of the town is great.
Verified

8/10 Good

Visitor

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

Great food and great service

The food and service was exceptional.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great service

Only a one night stay. Good location- great setting next to man-made lake. Great service by all staff. Upgraded to lake-view on arrival. Food was quite good. Room perhaps need an upgrade (particularly carpets). Overall, recommend this hotel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craiggers

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

Exceptional stop-over

We broke up our trip between Kruger and Joburg with an overnight at this lovely oasis in Dullstroom and it was well worth it. Excellent service, friendly staff, superb meals and great overall design. The price was very good and the accommodation was truly top class. Would do this again for a romantic getaway.