[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23160000/23158800/23158787/f24d52ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23160000/23158800/23158787/9cd805fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23160000/23158800/23158787/a300d2dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's activities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23160000/23158800/23158787/95c4d76e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23160000/23158800/23158787/4c2744a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut offers a peaceful riverside setting for families to enjoy horseback riding and hiking/biking trails. 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[Visit our Butha Buthe travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Butha-Buthe.dx6126075) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-28.91517%2C28.43634&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N_ucAH5IBaAqd1NeJrQLVU9ovOQ=) Ts’ehlanyane National Park, Butha Buthe, Butha-Buthe ## About this property ### Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Family-friendly hotel by the river At Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut, you can look forward to 2 coffee shops/cafes, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a massage, a body treatment, and aromatherapy at Maliba Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding and hiking/biking. A fireplace in the lobby and 2 bars are available to all guests. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a children's club (surcharge), and smoke-free premises - A gift shop Room features All guestrooms at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut boast comforts such as fireplaces, as well as amenities like safes. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers - Free infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LSL 190 for adults and LSL 100 for children - 2 bars/lounges - 2 coffee shops/cafes - 2 restaurants ### Restaurants on site - The Main Lodge Restaurant - UGOGO’s Bistro ### Things to do - Children's club - Full-service spa - Hiking/biking trails - Horseback riding/rentals ### Family friendly - Children's club (surcharge) - In-room crib - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden - In a national park - In the mountains - On a river - Picnic area ### Full-service spa - Aromatherapy - Hot stone massages - Spa open daily ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Fireplace in lobby - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Free crib ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle ### More - Desk - Fireplace - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately LSL 190 for adults and LSL 100 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Butha Buthe Maliba Riverside Hut Butha Buthe Maliba Riverside Hut Maliba Riversi Hut Butha Buth Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Hotel Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Butha Buthe Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Hotel Butha Buthe ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut located? > Located on a river, this family-friendly hotel is 29.2 mi (47 km) from Leribe Stone. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Maliba Lodge Riverside Hut Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.8/10 Staff & service ### 6.4/10 Amenities ### 8.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keletso Nov 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A Resort with an excellent view! ##### Keletso Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tsoanelo Irene Mar 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Rest for the next day trip. Our stay was good. However only the following to be addressed. 1. The direction board on the main road to be marked correctly. We almost got lost in the middle of the night. 2. The distance boards on the road to give your guests hope that their getting closer. 3. Do inform the guests about the payment at rhe main entrance gate that they should be prepared for the payment to avoid conflict at the gate with the guards. Finally. The hotel reception lady deserve the award based on her attitude and character. She has a great personality and she is welcoming indeed.. I thank you ##### Tsoanelo Irene Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucas Feb 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ótima experiência A acomodação realmente se destaca em Lesoto. A propriedade fica dentro de um belo parque nacional, ótima experiência! ##### Lucas Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lecheko Mar 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Lecheko Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerrit Dec 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Gerrit Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### THABELANG Dec 22, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent ##### THABELANG Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Maletsie Dec 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### wildlife in the site We walked around to seeing the site only to meet a wild animals unawares. May l suggest that we're given all the information we need about the place and what to expect and how to handle a wild animal ##### Maletsie Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KOPANO Nov 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### KOPANO Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tsepang Nov 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Maliba lodge best destination This is the place to be with hospitable people and the scenic view of the mountain kingdom ##### Tsepang Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Feb 16, 2020 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Perfekte Lage mit sehr schöner Umgebung und sehr gutem Frühstück. Die Riverside Huts sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen und haben Schimmel, besser die Riverside Lodge buchen. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret Feb 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Dropping in! Extremely comfortable and roomy as we paid extra on the spot to be upgraded. The property was a self-catering house with sufficient beds for 8 people and the only sounds were of the stream gushing by below. Most relaxing. The negative side was the "easy" "suitable for families" "gentle" circular walk we took. There had been no advance warning that on the return leg which ran alongside the stream one had to cross it twice. It was in full flow and could only be crossed with difficulty and by ending up waist deep in water. My husband's hiking pole snapped with the force. Afterwards we did suggest to the management that an advanced warning sign should be put up at the beginning of the hike not when the "crossing at own risk" had already been reached. ##### Margaret Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clément Aug 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Super !!! L’accueil a l’arrivée fût vraiment TOP... le personnel est à vos soins et très souriant. Le dîner et le petit déjeuner sont FABULEUX et peu coûteux pour le rapport qualité prix. Comptez environ 390 maloti pour le repas par personne et 190 maloti pour le petit déjeuner continental chaud/froid - sucré/salé. L’environnement du lieu est absolument magnifique. Nous avons eu la chance d’y séjourner hors période touristique nous étions peu nombreux dans l’établissement ce qui a rendu le lieu encore plus magique par son calme absolu. Petit point négatif la piste pour monter jusqu’à à la réception est assez costaud ainsi que pour rejoindre River lodge ou les hutes mais cela permet de conserver les lieux et fais partie du décor en pleine nature. ##### Clément Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful location, friendly and helpful staff. The pony trekking in the mountains is a highlight ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jun 11, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Très bel établissement au Eswatani, au milieu de la nature, bonne table, massage ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nonhlanhla Apr 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Nonhlanhla Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayli Feb 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Didn’t want to leave! Absolutely incredible stay so much so that this was booked as an extra night last minute. We loved it and the only reason we did not mark it perfect is due to some hot/cold water issus in shower which is completely understandable when staying so remote in a riverside hut next to a river a lil far from the main lodge, so no complaints! We loved the staff and no many by name. Loved Nthabys classic G & T!!! The food was fresh and full of flavor since having a new Food and Beverage manager come Oct 2018, so the past reviews about lack of fresh food no longer apply. Either way the setting and friendliness would have made up for it ☺️ ##### Hayli Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Feb 16, 2019 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Service was very poor, and the property offers very little value for money. Everything was overpriced, from the room rate to the cost of breakfast, for what was actually delivered. The location is beautiful, but it has little to offer beyond that. Do not recommend. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 20, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Next time take self catering chalet with 2 couples Not best service for the prices in Restaurant. Need to drive from Riverside Lodge to restaurant. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elbert Dec 3, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Maliba Lodge - Lesotho Lesotho is beautiful country and I will go back to Maliba Lodge anyday ##### Elbert Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### charles Nov 6, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A great setting , but not for solo travellers I was “ upgraded “ to a property that was such a distance from the lodge , I ended up driving to and from it . As a single traveller , it was more than a little creepy to be in a four bedroom house on your own . The power cut and not being able to find candles didn’t help . The setting was great . The facilities were fine. It just needed someone to think about placing someone on their own so far away ##### charles Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Milcent Sep 25, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Milcent Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Ueno](https://www.expedia.ca/Ueno-Tokyo-Hotels.0-n6048246-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Kamloops](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamloops-Hotels.d3979.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Villas Tulum](https://www.expedia.ca/Tulum-Villas.d182189-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Prince Waikiki](https://www.expedia.ca/Honolulu-Hotels-Prince-Waikiki.h287.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near West Edmonton Mall](https://www.expedia.ca/West-Edmonton-Mall-Hotels.0-l501027-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near TELUS Spark](https://www.expedia.ca/TELUS-Spark-Hotels.0-l6072191-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels.d178245.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Whitchurch-Stouffville](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitchurch-Stouffville-Hotels.d553248634016041768.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Italiana Hotels Cosenza](https://www.expedia.ca/Cosenza-Hotels-Italiana-Hotels-Cosenza.h1187073.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandals Grande St. Lucian - ALL INCLUSIVE Couples Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Gros-Islet-Hotels-Sandals-Grande-St-Lucian-ALL-INCLUSIVE-Couples-Only.h889966.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Red Deer](https://www.expedia.ca/Red-Deer-Hotels.d6139537.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Free Parking in Downtown Victoria](https://www.expedia.ca/Downtown-Victoria-Victoria-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Parking.0-n6215781-0-tHotelswithFreeParking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in The Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Blue-Mountains-Hotels.d6129678.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Jamaica-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2057712.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Pearson Intl. to ROM-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/rom/toronto-to-rome) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lax/toronto-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yyc/toronto-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Entzheim (SXB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/sxb/montreal-to-strasbourg) > > [Flights from Miami (MIA) to West Palm Beach (PBI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mia/pbi/miami-to-west-palm-beach) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Miami (MIA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mia/toronto-to-miami) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yeg/calgary-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Guayaquil (GYE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/gye/toronto-to-guayaquil) > > [Flights from Larnaca (LCA) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/lca/yvr/larnaca-to-vancouver) ### Cars > [Budget Car Rentals In Nanaimo](https://www.expedia.ca/Budget-Car-Rentals-In-Nanaimo.d3908-c39.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Activities > [Things to do in Seven Mile Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Seven-Mile-Beach.d601786.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) > > [Canda Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Canda.d3000442665.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Idaho](https://www.expedia.ca/Idaho.dx214) > > [Visit Crystal Palace](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Crystal-Palace.dx6251556)