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A well-lit garden pathway leading to a building with a stone facade, outdoor seating, and a small pond.

A sign for Whispering Pines Country Estate with a pathway leading to it.

A rustic cabin with a wooden deck, a brick pathway leading to the entrance, and surrounded by dense forest.

A wooden deck with outdoor dining furniture, a small garden, and a view of a building with a chimney.

1. Whispering Pines Country Estate

9.6 mi from Cradle of Humankind

James

£76

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A waterfront hotel with multiple dining areas, a pool with fountains, and a mountain backdrop.

A modern spa room with a large bed, two lounge chairs, and a small seating area.

A modern restaurant with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a bar area.

A spacious lobby with a pool area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

2. Silverstar Hotel

12.3 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Dr Jean-Pierre

£103

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a mountainous backdrop.

A large house with a thatched roof, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained garden with rocks and plants.

A dining area with tables set for guests, large windows offering a view of the countryside, and a potted plant in the corner.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

3. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

11.3 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Willem

£185

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a pool, a fire pit, and lounge chairs.

An outdoor dining setting with a table set for a meal, a fire pit in the background, and a bottle of wine.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wardrobe.

A wooden bridge over a dirt path in a wooded area with a sign for a swimming pool in the background.

4. Warthogs Bush Lodge

8.3 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Pieter

£90

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lounge area with a pool table, comfortable seating, and a variety of decorative items.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging light fixtures, brick walls, and large windows.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a fireplace, and striped hanging lights.

A swimming pool area with red umbrellas and lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and hills.

5. 26 Degrees South Bush Boho Hotel

10.8 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Albert

£60

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and water bottles.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, some with red napkins and centerpieces.

A row of hotel rooms with red-tiled roofs, outdoor umbrellas, and a view of a hillside.

6. Usambara lodge

11 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Portia

£73

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hot tub under a wooden roof with a view of a garden.

A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a television, a fireplace, and a seating area with chairs.

A rustic building with a sloped roof, surrounded by a stone wall and greenery.

An outdoor dining area with a brick fireplace, a table set with glasses and a candle, and a wicker chair.

7. Little Swift Chalets

11.8 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Jean-Pierre

£62

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a palm tree in the foreground and a view of a hilly landscape in the background.

A garden with a stone pathway, potted flowers, and a covered seating area with chairs.

A house with a thatched roof, a stone staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A rustic building with a thatched roof, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and a wooden pergola with climbing plants.

8. Sterkfontein Heritage Lodge

9.7 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Anonymous traveller

£46

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A large, modern building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.

A clear swimming pool surrounded by a wooden deck and a large tree.

A cozy living area with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A cozy, rustic interior with a fireplace, a dining area set for two, and a comfortable seating area with cushions and a vase of dried plants.

9. FARMHOUSE58

7.4 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Claire

£189

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A pool area with a hot tub, wooden deck, and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, and a painting on the wall.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and a view of the landscape.

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, a stone wall on one side, and large windows allowing natural light.

10. Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

6.8 mi from Cradle of Humankind

John

£170

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden deck leading to a pool area with a wooden fence and seating.

A buffet with croissants, pastries, and a variety of spreads.

A backyard with a wooden deck, a hot tub, and two lounge chairs.

A room with a large bathtub filled with water and flowers, a bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand, and a small table with candles and a vase of flowers.

11. Riverstone Lodge

12.2 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Ronelle

£74

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A spacious room with wooden floors, yoga mats, and blocks, large windows with a view of trees and mountains.

A stone pathway leading through a natural landscape with trees and greenery.

A building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a small pond with water features.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a brick counter, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

12. Esther's Country Lodge

7 mi from Cradle of Humankind

£89

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with two massage tables, each covered with a red towel and a pink blanket. There are decorative mirrors on the wall and a small table with a vase of flowers.

13. Avela Lodge

6.3 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Admire

£67

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rustic house with thatched roofs surrounded by a lush garden with various plants and a small fountain.

A clear pool with a fountain in the foreground and trees in the background.

A restaurant with red velvet chairs, wooden tables, and a tiled floor.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a view of a natural landscape.

14. Hornbill Lodge

7.7 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Simon

£81

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A wooden cabin with a triangular roof, built on stilts, surrounded by tall grass and trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables and benches, surrounded by trees and a house in the background.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, surrounded by trees and a sunset.

A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

15. Cradle Boutique Hotel

12.2 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Otsile

£229

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A well-maintained garden with a central fountain, neatly trimmed hedges, and a pathway leading to a yellow building with a red roof.

A bedroom with a sofa, a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wardrobe.

A yellow multi-story house with a tiled roof, a front entrance, and a small garden with a pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a countertop.

16. Cradle Mount Hotel & Conference Centre

11.3 mi from Cradle of Humankind

ari

£45

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A fireplace with a glass door, a framed picture, and a glass of wine on a table.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wooden door, and a view of a green field.

A table set for two with plates of food, a glass of orange juice, and a bottle of water.

17. Aloe Tree

9.5 mi from Cradle of Humankind

Craig

£23

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A stone cottage with a wooden door, a stone staircase, and a garden with trees and a paved path.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A swimming pool surrounded by trees and a thatched-roof structure.

18. Rising Rocks Farm

8.4 mi from Cradle of Humankind

£40

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a yellow armchair, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A compact kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden bench, and a TV on the wall.

A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, a large red vase, and several plastic chairs.

19. DreamWest Living Guesthouse

11.1 mi from Cradle of Humankind

james

£24

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a countertop, and a kettle.

A dining table with two chairs, a wine bottle, and a glass on it.

20. Budget Stays At Olivia Pines Guesthouse

10.7 mi from Cradle of Humankind

£27

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Cradle of Humankind Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

8/10 Good

"A functional hotel very close to Sandton square. Hotel was clean and rooms were fine.. auto light switch left rooms dark which was a little disorientating. Floor smelled of cigarette smoke.. a fridge and bottled water woukd have been a nice extra. Tap water tatsed a little chemically."

The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

8/10 Good

"A lovely place, but disappointing food, service, and broken promises. I stayed here last night. Although the property itself is lovely, my experience was let down by the food and the lack of professionalism from some staff members. This does not apply to everyone, but some staff seemed more interested in chatting among themselves than attending to guests. Their approach felt overly casual, and customer care did not seem to be a priority. Breakfast looked unappetising. The cheese and cold meats appeared dry, giving the impression that they had been put out repeatedly. The watermelon also had an unpleasant aftertaste, which made me question its freshness and whether it had been cut several days earlier. I cannot confirm when these foods were prepared or whether anything was reused, but their appearance and taste were disappointing. Unfortunately, I did not take a photograph. The most concerning part was dinner. The chicken and boerewors sausage appeared undercooked, with red meat visible inside. This raised serious concerns for me about food safety, particularly with the chicken. When I complained, the staff took all the meat away to cook it further. When it was returned, the beef had become rubbery and dry. The chicken appeared cooked through but had an unusual taste. The texture and taste made me suspect that the meat had been microwaved, although I cannot confirm how it was reheated. The meal remained disappointing. I was promised a refund for the meal, but at checkout"

Glen Afric Country Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about our stay at Glen Afric was amazing! When we arrived our room had been upgraded, and was large with nice touches. The views were incredible, especially the sunsets over the mountains. All staff were so friendly and helpful, they really made an effort to get to know, and help you, nothing was too much!! Talking of too much, the food and drinks were reasonably priced and all freshly made to order. Finally the animals, it was brilliant to see the animals in their natural habitat, giraffes, elephants, zebras, monkeys, etc. just roaming around, the lions, tigers, leopards were in enclosures, but these were very large, and not like a zoo enclosure. We cannot recommend Glen Afric highly enough, and already planning our next visit!!!"

La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms very clean Staff friendly thanks to hope for wonderful service ❤️"

Mint Hotel Randburg

10/10 Excellent

"It’s in a perfect location"

Palazzo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Dod a 1 nighter and had a great time"

Silverstar Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very good perfect Very good perfect"

Blueberry Hill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great restaurant"

First Group Magalies Park

8/10 Good

"Great restaurant, amenities and property."

Other attractions near Cradle of Humankind

Sterkfontein Caves

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

Discover interactive displays of early life forms, animals and ancient fossils then travel deep into a fascinating cave system.

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Bekker High School

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Bekker High School during your stay in Magaliesberg. Visit the spas in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Bothongo WonderCave

Explore the great outdoors at Bothongo WonderCave, a lovely green space in Madeteleli. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Bekker Primary School

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Bekker Primary School during your visit to Magaliesberg. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Mother of Mercy Shrine

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

Mother of Mercy Shrine is just one of the places to see in Magaliesberg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park during your travels in Madeteleli. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Kromdraai

Find out about the history of Madeteleli when you spend time at Kromdraai. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cradle of Humankind?

Cradle of Humankind is located in an area of Madeteleli known for its array of dining options. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay near Cradle of Humankind?

Mount Grace Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. You'll find it 6.8 mi (11 km) from Cradle of Humankind. Other good choices in the area include Glenburn Lodge & Spa and African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cradle of Humankind, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Cradle of Humankind.

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Our top choices for Cradle of Humankind hotels

1. Whispering Pines Country Estate

2. Silverstar Hotel

3. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

4. Warthogs Bush Lodge

5. 26 Degrees South Bush Boho Hotel

6. Usambara lodge

7. Little Swift Chalets

8. Sterkfontein Heritage Lodge

9. FARMHOUSE58

10. Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

11. Riverstone Lodge

12. Esther's Country Lodge

13. Avela Lodge

14. Hornbill Lodge

15. Cradle Boutique Hotel

16. Cradle Mount Hotel & Conference Centre

17. Aloe Tree

18. Rising Rocks Farm

19. DreamWest Living Guesthouse

20. Budget Stays At Olivia Pines Guesthouse

Top Cradle of Humankind Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Glen Afric Country Lodge

La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa

Mint Hotel Randburg

Palazzo Hotel

Silverstar Hotel

Blueberry Hill Hotel

First Group Magalies Park

Other attractions near Cradle of Humankind

Sterkfontein Caves

Bekker High School

Bothongo WonderCave

Bekker Primary School

Mother of Mercy Shrine

Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park

Kromdraai

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