Thank you so much to Hornbill. The picnic I booked for my husbands 50th birthday was superbly done! The food was delicious and more than enough. The setting was beautiful and they were all so friendly and helpful. I would recommend them wholeheartedly!

Sjoe dont know what to say. as locals we are asked to support our local businesses in Magalies. we we treated so unwelcome. we felt out of place the whole time . wanted to leave. but stayed for the burger. well had better. . will not see me again sorry lindie

Great Place for a quick getaway, picnic.Food was great.However,I made one Big Mistake.Entrusted them to setUp an outdoor Birthday decor.Sending a pic in advance giving them an idea of what was required did not Help.In the End the Decor was abt 6 Balloons @ R200! I couldve done far better for less.Tip: if you going to need party Decor for the day, rather Send in your Own team Day before or very Early on Day of event to set it Up.Otherwise u may just be left feeling punctured at end of it like we did.

This is a jewel destination in Gauteng very close to Johannesburg and Pretoria . You will see from my photos why I state that this lodge is exceptional .The fishing spot is the best for fishing with the kids or grandfatherYou can fish and be served with food and drink while fishingThere is a variety of fish in this part of the Magalies river. The fly fisherman will be rewarded early morning and late afternoonBass, carp - large sized grass carp and barbel have been caught. Its quite exciting to hook a bass on fly and the odd trout might surprise you upstream from the lodge . A large amount of trout was released by the hotel staff upstream a few years agoThe Lodge offer a large variety of activities . I can recommend the hiking trials , the views from the top of the mountain behind the lodge is excellentThe Spa is a treat for a tired fisherman or a spoil for the fisherman’s wife !The deck next to the waterfall is a treat a real treat with sound of the waterfall and the best crumbed mushrooms !Nature lovers come stay over for two nights it will fill you with new energy!

Went with my friends for lunch and was disappointed as the place was closed for a private function... so disappointing as the security at the gate would have let us know instead of having to wait on their drive through only to be told at the main entrance

Home away from home. Great service and nice place as well we enjoyed our stay.

Absolutely fantastic food and the price is just crazy to think you can get a Burger bigger than most costing half of what it would cost at any other place... And they toast the buns to boot. 10/10 will come again.

Such a refreshing place to visit. The staff there is so friendly and the food is to die for.

Hadnt been to the place in years - the venue is still beautiful with some cool added seating areas. It seemed service depended on where you sat and who was on duty. The breakfast when it finally arrived, was cold and just looked sad. I nibbled on mine and was disappointed further by the lack of taste. Further more, the breakfast sent each one of us in our levels of how much we ate straight to the bathroom sick.So no eating, just drinking ;P and enjoying the view from now on.

Great location and good service, but the food was not at all what I expected.

Just an enquiry was dissapoiting and that is an understatement. Im shocked. Sorry not for my kind

Once you add half a pot of salt the starters and mains is edible enough,just the taste of gas burner unfortunately remains. The chips are amazing. The gourmet milkshake was disappointing. Decent view and atmosphere

Had a scrumptious lunch there. Great location, where you get to admire the beauty of nature. Ooh, their gourmet milkshakes are to die for! The only issue I had here was the slow service, they should get more waiters on busy days but had an overall wonderful experience.

Best place for little kids to swim...Best spots for fishing with a spectacular variety of fish and entertainment areas! Plus amazing food and people.

The nature is absolutely breath taking. Entering the premises is very easy to navigate, the food is lovely but often poor service because theres one waiter that is expected to serve ALL customers alone. Over all... a 3/5 experience.

Real good food and really nice outdoor seating that looks onto the river.

Awesome. Good service. We were a big party. They handled it perfectly.

Unfortunately a let down. Went camping hoping for a peaceful relaxing weekend away. Needless to say, we only lasted one night. The lodge and campsite are surrounded by the Rustenburg Road Highway and the sound of the traffic drowns out any feeling of tranquility from the moment you arrive. What made it worse was the droning sound of chain saws and weedeaters on the other side of the river. The facilities require a lot of maintainance. Its a beautiful spot so its a pity because I know theres nothing they can do about the noise. Do wish we had been forewarned though.

Hornbill Lodge was quite and serene... Though the fishing spot is not really a fishing spot per say you can cast in and enjoy the tranquility.. 🎣 The camping grounds are small but the amenities provided are more than enough 🏕️ (electricity, water, braai facilities, sections for a bonfire and even a swing) Be warned that the ablution block is a fair distance from the camping grounds👣👣 but they are clean and modern. The swimming pool is large, perfect for a good swim🏊🏻‍♀️. A kiddy pool is located right next to the larger pool. A Trampoline is located near the swimming pool as well... Do yourself a favor and try the gourmet milkshake it may be expensive but it is well worth it.. The staff are super friendly, helpful and informative. The dogs on the property are the friendliest Ive seen.. Good with children and other dogs. If you looking for a quick relaxing getaway for the whole family this is the place to go..

Our motorcycle club visited Hornbill Lodge yesterday/ We liaised with the manager during the preceding week and were greeted by friendly staff who showed us to our table under the trees. It’s a superb spot, with the service excellent and the food good. All in all a highly recommended venue. We’ll definitely return. Well done Cobie and team!!👊👊

This place was such a let down. Food was extremely salty. They definitely mix soya with the beef for the burgers to make it more euw actually not sure what meat it was so scary.The steak was over loaded with salt as if it was old meat and they wanted to cover up the smell with salt.The hot chocolate was like water.The R130 milkshake said it had double Amarula lol I think the waiter drank it cause he smelt like alcohol and there was no Alcohol in the milkshakesThe milkshakes were extremely disappointing its like hello is this not supposed to be mixed with ice cream nee MNR it was milk. If I could give them a -5 I would. And would definitely not recommend sleeping there..

Dirty (or as stated repaired bath) pic attached. The Bed looked like there was bodily fluids on the throw over the bed, claimed to be washing powder.There was something funny under the sheet as well as hair found on the pillow casings.We were offered a second room which did not prove to be any better.Definitely not recommended!

Totally disappointed with Hornbill Lodge!!! They really need to do a serious revamp to the accommodation. Not very user friendly, quite dismal in fact! It looks as though the place in general is rather neglected. Staff were friendly and very helpful. I certainly wont be going back there!!

Fantastic venue. Awesome 5km hiking trail, zig zagging through a mountain and rain forest. Clean facilities, cold beer, and super friendly service. Would definitely recommend

Back to basic but completely breathtaking property with a beautiful feel.

Beautiful venue, friendly staff, the food was meh and the water R25... 🥺

Very rustic and a real good breakfast. Pity they dont do a real filter coffee. But we enjoyed the peacefulness.

The Legends restaurant was very accommodating and I enjoyed having lunch in front of the pool. The one pool has like these mosaic koi and its so beautiful❤️ they also have a large cage next to the pool with chickens and geese.

The restaurant serves stunningly presented and delicious food. The staff are vivacious and fun to be around. The camping site is a bit noisy but clean. Ablution blocks are quite far from the site. Lovely to wake up hearing the barking of the baboons in the cliffs.

Family friendly accommodation. Great food, great service. Owners are wonderful. Rooms are clean and well serviced.

Nice little get-away spot just about an hour way from JHB, Bed and Breakfast lodge. Can be self catered or enjoy the local restaurants in the area. Would be ideal as a small retreat for a weekend or as a family group, friendly, helpfull and ocomodating staff. Local game drives and outdoor activities within a short 15 to 20 minutes of the lodge. Fly fishing venues are available in the area however the river on premises was not ideal for the avid fisherman at the time of our stay

Nice place, not too busy.

Great camping site. Just a shame about the traffic on the road right next to the camping site.

Very relaxed and isolated. Close to nature

The Lodge is nice and peaceful , the food is horrible, they cook with dogs in the kitchen, its not nice and neat.. The spa was also horrible.. They need to Train staff from kitchen to house keeping, the staff dont even greet guests.

Beautiful and really out of town place. I only wish they can change the carpet for tiles in the room.

Great outdoor seating, well priced menu.

The welcome was warm except that there was a mix-up in our booking,however we were given a cottage which was lovely. Breakfast was good.

Photos in daddy deals looks good but reviews and pbotos on website doesnt say the same.

Place is clean, rooms presentable, food fresh and tasty, Beatiful locally made beer, great menu. Easily accessibleBeware of hidden costs, whenever an item is offered ask for a menu. What is said and what are the actual costs are differ with different people. If you dont like dogs, it is not the place for you. Come with your own towels for swimming pool or youll have to pay. In summer, get yourself something for mosquitoes or prepare to pay.

Very relaxing, outdoors, staff super friendly, just wish they catered for Vegetarians (Note I dont want salad or carrots)

I was very disappointed with the luxury accommodations. There where no luxury to be found and for the price we paid, we expected a lot more.At first glance the place looks fine, but then you get to notice the funky smell in some of the rooms and in the kitchen. The toilet water from the second floor, leaks into the kitchen which stinks and is very unsanitary.The bar stools are so flimsy, you can barely sit on them. It is very clear that nothing in this place ever gets replaced properly.The outside area where you can braai and sit around a table is also a mess. The wooden table and chairs are placed on very uneven ground and are also falling apart.Regarding the swimming pool area there are always very loud music being played and you cant have a decent quiet time there if you want to get away from the city.

Had a wonderful stay at Hornbill Lodge last weekend. Had a lovely hike with our very friendly guide, Benjamin, and a very relaxing massage. The food was delicious (one f the est steaks Ive had) and the service was fantastic! I also loved all the fury little friends who joined in on the activities! Would recommend it to anyone

We were well taken care of from the moment of arrival till check out. Its such an amazing peaceful place to be and the staff is amazing. The food is also awesome. My family and I will definitely be visiting here again for a longer stay next time.

I had my year end function at Hornbill Lodge, the food was delicious the accommodation was very nice. The owner went the extra mile and it was a huge success

A far cry from what is advertised on the website. Whilst it was the only restaurant available after 5pm on a Sunday, the food was okay, but the service quite bad. The usual pleasantries were there but the feeling was unwelcoming. No sanitisers available nor mask were worn and whilst commenting that at least social distancing was adhered, to I received a snarky rude comment to wear my mask, even though we at least came with one and removed it to enjoy our food. Seems like the reason for masks are lost to the folk there during a current pandemic. The owners made no attempt to greet or be pleasant, whilst we attempted to get some sort of hospitality. we felt as if they were doing us a favour being there. Nice views but will never go back to eat there and never to stay based on my experience.

The Food is Delicious And most importantly The view Is extraordinary beautiful Friendly staff I will visit this place A 100 times over againThank you

Peaceful, beautiful inside with fire place and outside next to river. Excellent food and milkshakes........

Friendly staff, nice burger and chips!

Serving time being here, its jol

Excellent food, fantastic milkshake and great service

Great place for relaxing, not too many activities on sight, beautiful picnic spot by the dam with great views. Kobie was a great host and Kaylen was a great hostess. Farm breakfast included in the booking.Theres an option to Braai at your room patio.The bedrooms are very neat and clean, only concern is the pillows, they are great to look at but too hard to lay a head on (ended not sleeping with pillows)Hosts are very thoughtful, extra towels and blankets plus heater provided.Rooms have no microwave or fridge, cold beverages have nowhere to be kept 😕All in all it was a great place

Steak, chips and onion rings amazing. Loved patting the dogs on the premises

Great outdoors venue. Very reasonably priced food.

It was nice, beautiful and the service was awesome💖😍😘

Hornbill lodge restaurant was very homely, their stakes were awesome but the desert wasnt anything to write home about. The rooms were clean and the bedding was fresh, the bathroom was neat although very ancient. I amost forgot to mention the owner, very nice gentleman. The only problem I have is the dogs at the dining area, please I love dogs, Ive got three beautiful four legged friends.

Although the Lodge and restaurant at Hornbill Lodge look lovely, the same cannot be said about the camping section. Although scenic (shady trees, and along the shady river bank), it is far from the ablution block and quite close to a very noisy main road.The ablution block is shared with the restaurant. It is about a 200m walk from the camping section - you have to walk past the entrances of the 6 chalets to get to the ablution block. See photos of the toilet (which did not flush, and a door that did not lock). See photos of the shower (one nail on which to hang all your possessions, and a meagre curtain - very short. The shower was barely like warm.Only one single lane road leads from the main road to reception. I’m so glad that I did not encounter another vehicle towing a caravan along the way. Who would have had to reverse down the road so that the other could pass?To get to the campsite requires a tight bend. Not quite suitable for a long vehicle with a long caravan.The host and staff were helpful and friendly - but understandably so - I was the only camper there... making it a bit eerie.

Best T-bone steaks ever!!!

This is for the food, the service and ambiance!Best breakfast, farm style, omg and the best steakhouse, one of the best... I am such a foodie, not even funny! I’m not a breakfast person but the mushrooms and the potatoes make the breakfast! Might I tell you, this is one of the top steakhouses. Jeanne is the absolute best employee EVER!!! Love her and her spirit, may God bless her abundantly!!!

A really nice place to relax by the pool for the day. Beautiful countryside. Trees, river, quite and serene. The burgers were awesome.

Stunning and over the top milkshakes.

Slam bank in the middle of Bush, hill and river. Cosy, private and majestically beautiful. Very unassuming place but give it a chance and youll be pleasantly surprised. I had the rump steak and chips. The onion rings are to die for. Wine and food moderately priced. Very relaxed atmosphere. Words can never do this place justice just try it yourself.

Lovely Shady excellent food and service

Open, has a private pool and a great hiking guide

Beautiful location, very relaxing for the whole family

Beautiful place with friendly staff and delicious milkshakes and food. Bought 2 night away for a Honeymoon weekend. Not impressed with the fact that I bought a 2 night stay with 2 free spa treatments each. We wanted to book when we arrived ,only to find out we only get a R200 discount per treatment. Only did one treatment each as it is too costly Think they need a serious upgrade and need to inform guests correctly when selling packages.

Great place for camping open spaces

Most friendly and professional people that I have ever met at the lodge. Always!

A beautiful property. Very relaxing. The perfect break, away. Everyone was extremely friendly. We loved all the animals. The food was delicious. The hike up the mountain was awesome and not tiring or too long especially for our son. We will definitely go back!

What a beautiful day full of memories of all the crazy things we used to do when jumping from top of that cliff.... The rush of excitement every emotion that came with it thank you for the amazing breakfast and awesome service we will definitely be back some day soon I hope

We enjoyed it very much. Thanks.

Nice, secluded, doesnt look like much but breakfast was good and well priced. Service friendly and considerate

Short 5km Hike, Spectacular sceneryRequested a vegetarian BreakfastDelicious food, Good Coffee, lovely Ambience, Service Good but slow

Amazing service and restaurant. The food was awesome, facilities were clean. The camping area is just next to the main road making it very noisy especially on the friday night. We had other campers as well making very loud noise pumping their tunes and revving their engines. Coby did sort them out. Thanks a million

If you are looking for a family run, exceptional service and beautiful property this is the place to come to. The Staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming and helped me with cutlery which I had forgotten to pack on our camping trip. The camp site is beautiful, with a small river running past and green lush trees with plenty of birds, it is near a roadside so large trucks can be heard but were not a bother. There are dogs on the property, so for an animal lover I would recommend that you meet Hashtag the friendly staffie on the property, his presence was such a delight! The showers were clean with hot water readily available. A pool on site as well as a restaurant with a wide menu variety were nice additions. I will definitely stay here again in future.

Nice people and good food. Lovely river views serene and great place for painting.

Such as beautiful venue. Had a breakfast there, food was great, very friendly. Definitely a must. Children will love it. Will definitely go back.

Friendly staff, good food and nice setting

We had a lovely peaceful stay at Hornbill . The staff was friendly and very helpful. The food was wonderful , but you need a big appetite as the portions are big , you will not go hungry. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay wonderful. We will be back as soon as we can. Nicky and Miguel

Too soon to judge during lockdown, breakie was above fair but i shall return when things are more sorted

Excellent food. Friendly staff. Awesome views in nature.

Absolutely love this venue!! Came for Revolution NYE party and it was one of the coolest venues and party setups Ive ever seen! Big ups to this place! Would recommend to anybody and EVERYBODY

Had lunch at Hornbill Lodge and Legends Restaurant and ate one of their delicious burger specials, with homemade beef patties. Their food is always delicious and they have absolutely no problem with swapping chips for a tasty salad. Highly recommend them if you are in the area.Hornbill also offer a fabulous hike up the mountain every Saturday at 11am and Sunday morning at 8am.

Clean restrooms and camp site. Good food at restaurant. Good service overall. Dog friendly.

The staff is very friendly, especially Paul. Good place to be for a quick getaway. In this cold weather, the aircon and electric blankets were a great touch. If you dont like dogs, definitely would not recommend it.

Hornbill is definitely the type of place that goes the extra mile for their clients. We hope to see them soon again. Some of the best food ive ever had, Some really special and unique desert options that are a must.

Great 4 * lodge with great food. Upper class chalets and camping area. Well priced !

Food was nice but I prefer the gourmet in my gourmet milkshakes to be a bit more about whats in the milkshake than in the decorative sugar around the milkshake.Beautiful scenery.

Perfect

Peaceful

Nice, peaceful location in the heart of Magaliesburg. Food was good and staff friendly and helpful.

Great place. Nice and calm. Awesome to relax

Hornbill lodge is wonderfulA very special effort has been put into this lodge.The gardens are exquisite and the pools are always clean and sparklyLovely rooms and good food and fantastic owners , even some animals please give this a try if you would like a family environment or a function

Menu for breakfast needs a bit of upgrade ☺️

Great hiking trail, even better when you get lost🤣🤣🤣

Food quality dropped....rather disappointed with todays visit removed my original 5 stars.Was really looking forward to today.Otherwise some new interesting renovations made...

You guys made my new years Revolution a great rocking start to the new year. Thanks guys

Just the perfect breakaway with the most scenic spots to observe the abundance of wildlife.

Cozy place but the service is lacking

Friendly staff, friendly pets, loved it, definetley coming back..... 😘 My fiancé had fun, birthday was fantastic