Lord Milner Hotel - Matjiesfontein

Historic hotel in the privately owned Victorian village of Matjiesfontein

Accommodations & Grounds

Lord Milner Hotel offers classically furnished historic rooms with modern comforts, alongside budget Matjies Motel rooms set within the hotel's gardens. The property includes a large garden oasis with a private courtyard, outdoor swimming pool, and sun loungers or beach chairs. Guests also have access to outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and a sun terrace throughout the grounds.

Dining & Bar

On-site dining at Lord Milner Hotel Matjiesfontein serves traditional South African and Karoo cuisine in the hotel restaurant. The bar offers drinks and a coffee house is located on site, with options for kids' meals available. Fruits are also provided for guests in the restaurant and bar areas.

Activities & Tours

Guests can play tennis on the hotel's tennis court, go mountain biking, or hike in the surrounding area. The hotel offers historical tours of the village aboard a vintage red double-decker bus, as well as walking tours and live music performances. A tour or class about local culture is available, and tennis equipment is provided.

History & Museums

The Marie Rawdon Museum, located nearby, houses the largest collection of Anglo-Boer War artifacts in the region. The hotel also provides access to the transport museum, station museum, and the Olive Schreiner house within the village. The entire village of Matjiesfontein is privately owned, offering guests a unique opportunity to explore a preserved Victorian settlement.

Location & Surroundings

Lord Milner Hotel Matjiesfontein is situated just off the N1 highway in the Karoo region, 30 km from Laingsburg and within a 1.5-hour drive of Worcester. The hotel is surrounded by the Witteberg Mountains and offers easy access to the Old Victorian styled village. Guests can also attend live music performances and use the shared lounge or TV area.

• Location: Privately owned Victorian village in the Karoo, 30 km from Laingsburg
• Rooms: Historic rooms with modern comforts, budget Matjies Motel rooms in garden
• Dining: Restaurant serving traditional Karoo cuisine, bar, and coffee house
• Activities: Tennis court, mountain biking, hiking, outdoor swimming pool, live music
• Tours: Historical double-decker bus tours around the village
• Museum: Marie Rawdon Museum with largest Anglo-Boer War collection
• Family: Family rooms, kids' meals, picnic area, outdoor furniture