Valley Lodge & Spa  

Tucked on the banks of the Magalies River just outside Magaliesburg, this spa hotel sits inside a private nature reserve across 250 acres of winding trails. It's minutes from the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve and about an hour's drive from central Gauteng.

Choose from 76 individually furnished rooms with fireplaces, LCD TVs, minibars and private bathrooms that feature separate deep-soak tubs and rainfall showers. The property mixes rustic natural charm with lively spots like the fire-lit Saunders Bar and Maloneys Bar — complete with pool, darts and foosball — plus stone-age ruins, rowing boats and river trails for exploration.

Treat yourself at the full-service Spa & Hydra Therapy centre with massages, facials, sauna and steam rooms, or swim in the indoor and outdoor pools. Active guests get tennis courts, a fitness centre and picnic areas; families will appreciate children's playrooms, free self-parking and an airport/roundtrip shuttle available for a surcharge — wake up to river-breeze mornings.

A business centre, conference space and meeting rooms support corporate events and weddings, with complimentary Wi‑Fi and concierge services to keep things running smoothly.

Dine in Maloneys bar/lounge, grab a coffee at the cafe or order room service; a complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00–10:00 and Sunday lunch is a popular draw for local visitors.