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A pathway leading to traditional-style buildings with thatched roofs, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.

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.

A row of thatched-roof cottages with a paved walkway and outdoor seating.

1. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

18.1 km from Cradle of Humankind

Molly

CA $304

CA $355 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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.

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

2. Little Swift Chalets

19 km from Cradle of Humankind

Jean-Pierre

CA $118

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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

A nighttime view of a hotel with a pool area featuring multiple fountains.

3. Silverstar Hotel

19.8 km from Cradle of Humankind

Dr Jean-Pierre

CA $160

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A modern interior with a staircase, seating area, and a brick wall.

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

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

4. 26 Degrees South Bush Boho Hotel

17.4 km from Cradle of Humankind

Albert

CA $99

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A covered corridor with a tiled floor leading to a set of stairs and doors.

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

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

5. Usambara lodge

17.7 km from Cradle of Humankind

Portia

CA $148

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A thatched-roof structure with a reception sign, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

A circular swimming pool with a stone edge, surrounded by a brick pathway, set in a grassy area with trees and a view of distant hills.

A rustic thatched-roof hut with a wooden door and a rope barrier.

6. Warthogs Bush Lodge

13.4 km from Cradle of Humankind

Pieter

CA $148

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a small table, and a chair.

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

7. Sterkfontein Heritage Lodge

15.6 km from Cradle of Humankind

Anonymous traveller

CA $71

CA $83 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a hanging light fixture.

8. FARMHOUSE58

11.8 km from Cradle of Humankind

Claire

CA $209

CA $241 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

A spa room with a large bathtub, a cushioned seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

An aerial view of a circular building with a central courtyard surrounded by trees.

9. Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

11 km from Cradle of Humankind

John

CA $267

CA $307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

10. Esther's Country Lodge

11.3 km from Cradle of Humankind

CA $138

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A pool surrounded by rocks and greenery, with a mountain in the background.

A building with a thatched roof, a pond, and a grassy area with benches.

11. Glenburn Lodge & Spa

17.9 km from Cradle of Humankind

Shamie

CA $121

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a brick wall.

12. Aloe Tree

15.3 km from Cradle of Humankind

Craig

CA $40

CA $46 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

10.1 km from Cradle of Humankind

Admire

CA $84

CA $97 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

An outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a covered area with a bamboo wall.

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.

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

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

14. Riverstone Lodge

19.6 km from Cradle of Humankind

Ronelle

CA $116

CA $134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a ceiling with wooden beams and a thatched roof.

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

15. Cradle Boutique Hotel

19.7 km from Cradle of Humankind

Otsile

CA $242

CA $283 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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

A cozy room with two beds, a table with a bowl, and a fireplace.

16. Hornbill Lodge

12.5 km from Cradle of Humankind

Simon

CA $149

CA $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 neatly made bed with a red blanket, multiple pillows, and a white towel. There are framed floral paintings on the wall, a wooden wardrobe, and a desk with a lamp.

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

17. Cradle Mount Hotel & Conference Centre

18.2 km from Cradle of Humankind

ari

CA $74

CA $85 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A room with a brick wall, a sofa, a table, and a kitchen area.

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

18. Rising Rocks Farm

13.6 km from Cradle of Humankind

CA $56

CA $77 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

19. DreamWest Living Guesthouse

17.9 km from Cradle of Humankind

james

CA $44

CA $44 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a dining area with a table set for two.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a curtain, and a gift bag.

20. Budget Stays At Olivia Pines Guesthouse

17.3 km from Cradle of Humankind

CA $31

CA $44 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Cradle of Humankind

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa	9.4 Exceptional 46 reviews	View
Little Swift Chalets	9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Silverstar Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
26 Degrees South Bush Boho Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 33 reviews	View
Usambara lodge	9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews	View

Top Cradle of Humankind Hotel Reviews

The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

10/10 Excellent

"………………………….I’ll be back - haste la vista baby!…………….."

Pivot Hotel Montecasino

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean and a good size for what you pay. The breakfast is excellent and the staff were always helpful and courteous. The entertainment and food options close by make the location very appealing."

Sandton Sun & Towers

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice nice modern hotel with striking interior high rise atrium. Nice gym, pool, Lobby and bar/restaurant area. Good breakfast buffet. Beautiful spacious room with good amenities including bath robe and sleepers (sign of hotels that care a bit more than average about their guests). I liked do a lot."

La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The place is very beautiful and clean ,I wish to go back again in summer"

Riverstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay , comfortable beds and pillows , great rooms and friendly professional staff Only minor complaint was the electricity going off and no apology or explanation as to why this occurred"

Indaba Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. Toilet just too tight between sink and wall🙈"

Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"Great room with amazing views. Immediate responses from staff. Food offering at Twist let them down for 2 dinner services. Breakfast was sound though. Management did apologise and confirmed plans for the food service going forward. Spa is beautiful as well. Great place. Would definitely be back"

Glenburn Lodge & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel offers excellent value in a quiet environment. Rooms are spacious and amenities adequate"

First Group Magalies Park

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great place to stay for our needs, a spacious chalet, well furnished, great bed, and outdoor had a nice bush experience with birds and antelope 👍.Golf course is good, restaurant superb 👌, we’ll be back soon 🙏👍"

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)

Explore the campus of Bekker High School as part of your travels around 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 culturally rich area.

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Bekker Primary School

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Bekker Primary School during your stay in 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 studying the exhibits at 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 relaxing 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, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 Silverstar Hotel.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Cradle of Humankind.

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Our top choices for Cradle of Humankind hotels

1. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

2. Little Swift Chalets

3. Silverstar Hotel

4. 26 Degrees South Bush Boho Hotel

5. Usambara lodge

6. Warthogs Bush Lodge

7. Sterkfontein Heritage Lodge

8. FARMHOUSE58

9. Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

10. Esther's Country Lodge

11. Glenburn Lodge & Spa

12. Aloe Tree

13. Avela Lodge

14. Riverstone Lodge

15. Cradle Boutique Hotel

16. Hornbill Lodge

17. Cradle Mount Hotel & Conference Centre

18. Rising Rocks Farm

19. DreamWest Living Guesthouse

20. Budget Stays At Olivia Pines Guesthouse

Compare popular hotels close to Cradle of Humankind

Top Cradle of Humankind Hotel Reviews

The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Pivot Hotel Montecasino

Sandton Sun & Towers

La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa

Riverstone Lodge

Indaba Hotel

Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

Glenburn Lodge & Spa

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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