Accommodation Features:
Platrand Lodge, a 4-star property in a malaria-free area near Ladysmith, features elegant colonial architecture with wide verandahs, sweeping valley views, a gym, and swimming pool. Rooms remain available even during the main lodge's closure from December 22, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
Amenities and Facilities:
Platrand Lodge, a 4-star establishment in a malaria-free area, offers elegant colonial-style accommodations with a bar, restaurant, gym, swimming pool, and available rooms. Guests can enjoy activities like hunting, mountain biking, fishing, and hiking on its 3680 ha fenced farm.
Location and Attractions:
Platrand Lodge, nestled in a malaria-free area on Fourie’s Kraal Farm in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, lies 2 hours from Durban and 3 hours from Johannesburg. It features colonial-style accommodations, activities like hunting and hiking, and proximity to historical battlefields such as Wagon Hill. Note: Main lodge closes December 22, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
Check-in / Check-out:
14:00 / 10:00
Cancellation / Prepayment:
If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the booking total.
If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the booking total.
Children Allowed:
Yes
Pets Allowed:
Yes, cost and booking required
Rooms

Deluxe Room

From R1,295

Per Person Sharing

  • # Twin x 2

Queen bed or 2x ¾ beds, tea and coffee facilities, heating and cooling facilities a private balcony overlooking our game farm. The bathroom boasts a double vanity and both a bath and a shower. A flat screen TV with selected DStv chanels.

Family Room

From R1,135

Per Person Sharing

  • # Queen x 1
  • # Twin x 2

A queen size bed and 2x ¾ beds, tea and coffee facilities, heating and cooling facilities a private balcony overlooking our game farm. The bathroom boasts a double vanity and both a bath and a shower. A flat screen TV with selected DStv chanels.

Standard Rooms

From R1,145

Per Person Sharing

  • # Double x 1

A double bed, with either a bath or a shower, tea and coffee facilities, TV with selected DSTV channels, heating and cooling facilities.

Honeymoon/Presidential Suite

From R1,365

Per Person Sharing

  • # Queen x 1

The suite also comes with a flat-screen television with selected DStv channels, heating and cooling, fridge facilities, and a queen-size bed. Complimentary tea, coffee, and sherry are standard with our presidential suite.

Bush Cottage

From R4,300

Unit Pricing

  • # Twin x 2

4 bedroom self catering house, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen Private boma nestled in the African bush.

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Location

Fouries Kraal Farm Ladysmith 3370


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Fouries Kraal Farm Ladysmith 3370
Sleeps 18
• Sinead Botha
• +27366310204
Facilities of Platrand Lodge
  • Air Conditioning
  • Full Kitchen
  • Balcony
  • Safe
  • Desk
  • Sitting Area
  • Mountain View
  • Shower Only
  • Patio
  • Microwave
  • Dining Table
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Bathtub Only
  • Bar Fridge
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Ironing Board
  • Iron
  • Cleaning Service
  • Dstv / Satellite Tv
  • Braai / Barbeque Facilities
  • Bidet
  • TV
  • Separate Tub And Shower
  • Non-Smoking
  • Coffee & Tea Facilities
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Electric Blanket
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater
  • Wi-Fi
  • River View
  • Garden
Activities
  • Activities
  • Game Hunting
  • Our Lodge Is Situated In A Malaria Free Area Just 5 Km South Of Ladysmith On The N11. The Farm Is 3680 Ha Fully Fenced Consisting Of 70% Bushveld. Situated 14 Km From The N3 Just 2 Hours From Durban And 3 Hours From Johannesburg.
Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Laundry Service
  • Conference Facilities
  • Bar Lounge
  • Secured Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bbq / Picnic Area
Owner can request changes by emailing: hello+725@holidaystays.co.za.