Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Dargle with 3 bars/lounges and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Exterior
Aerial view
3 bars/lounges
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden

For families (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
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About the area

Map
District Road 132, Dargle, KwaZulu-Natal, 3265

What's nearby

  • Stormy Hill horse trails - 40 min drive
  • Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve - 49 min drive
  • Midmar Dam - 51 min drive
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 59 min drive
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 65 min drive
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bierfassl Restaurant & Pub - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪The Potato Shed - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre

Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre is a great choice for a stay in Dargle. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in hot stone massages, facials or manicures and pedicures. Other highlights include 3 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court.

Languages

English, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 45 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Volleyball
  • Hiking/biking trails

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (183 square feet)

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 18 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1938
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 54-cm TV

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Selected Comfort mattress
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: ZAR 50 per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 55.00 to 55.00 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cots/infant beds are available for ZAR 65.0 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.

Also known as

Everglades Dargle
Everglades Hotel Dargle
Everglades Hotel Conference Centre
Everglades & Conference Dargle
Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel
Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre Dargle
Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel Dargle

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as hiking, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 3 bars and spa services. Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

The hotel has been closed since November 2017 , we had to find alternative accommodation late at night after a long drive , you need to contact me urgently re a refund plus costs , I am currently still on holiday and will be in a position to resolve this very disappointing experience next week Monday , how on earth can you advertise a hotel , take my money in advance , when the establishment has been closed for 5 months ! Tony Riley
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8/10 Very good

2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Disappointing vacation
It was horrible...the place is decapitated.There is no security..torn bed linen.The room smell was terrible..The good and housekeeping dreadful.
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6/10 Good

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6/10 Good

Not a family friendly place
Upon arrival with our 2 young children we were hoping to rest and have a buffet dinner in their restaurant. When we enquired about it they said that they in fact only had 2 items to eat and nothing for the kids. Much to our surprise as the receptionist told us on the phone earlier on the day about the buffet dinner. How on earth is a person to feed their kids after a long day on the road and no shops nearby, and the kids are tired and hungry. This is definitely not a family friendly place. On the website it shows a lovely blue sparkling pool and a trampoline for the kids. The pool was in fact black on the edges and full of debris and the trampoline had no padding for safety and missing springs. As a parent on holiday, one would expect to have a safe place for your children to play while you sit and watch. Even the jungle gym needs attention. It's really quite sad because it is an absolutely breathtaking setting and the rondavel that we stayed in was well kept. I wish that they were more accommodating for the little ones.
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6/10 Good

The staff was not accommodating. My husband was vegetarian and they did not make a plan even when requested.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good countryside escape
Amazing overall experience - great area
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8/10 Very good

Value for money
The drive there was very scenic and it is situated below a lovely mountain in a farm area. I've rated it fairly high, not because it's really good, but because it is fair and for the price we paid, it is good value for money. It's also not bad in anyway. The staff were helpful and friendly. The room was clean. The breakfast was lovely. The grounds are kept well. It's maybe just a little old and not super modern. But it is in hiking and mountain biking country so the room isn't the be all and end all is it. We paid ZAR 800 for the room (2 persons) and that included breakfast. Good value. There does seem to be a lot of rowdy people around so rather go in a crowd, take a few rooms and also have a party in the hotel bar. We saw various groups coming and leaving with "party.. party.. party" in mind; maybe it's been like that for a while and we made a "new" discovery.
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10/10 Exceptional

Picturesque, Private Retreat
Our family stayed at Everglades as support personnel for our colleagues who held meetings over the course of 4 days. We found our room to be very comfortable, clean, and very spacious. The bed was extremely comfortable. The staff was very accommodating to our needs and always very pleasant and cheerful to work with. Our overall experience was very good.
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8/10 Very good

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6/10 Good

Everglades
We booked budget rooms and whilst I understand that they are cheaper because of the facilities, we had to be moved to other accommodation because of the overwhelming smell in the rooms. This was due to the wooden poles being painted with creosote and then the rooms not left to air properly. We then ended up in the superior room which was a great improvement. However for guest paying that price I would expect a fully functioning shower (it was awful), no unsightly stains on the bathroom ceiling (from leaks) and a TV that actually had working channels. Overall it was very disappointing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Go today
We spent 2 nights and it really felt homely. The management team were so welcoming as well as very honest. They had recently stepped in and ate doing lots of work to bring the place up to date. The food here was always delicious. In the main house there was a great bar area that had a feel of an English pub (should say welsh as the owner is from wales). We loved our stay here and will definitely go back next time we are in the area.
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8/10 Very good

Average
Did not enjoy, firstly they were not aware of us coming, had to wait to be checked in, no halaal food.
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10/10 Exceptional

Go for it!
Wonderful experience!!! We really enjoyed!!!
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8/10 Very good

situated at the foot of a mountain in beautiful ar
We had a very comfortable one night stay. It was a quiet time md-week and there were few guests so we received a lot of attention.
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2/10 Poor

ugly old hotel
hotel is old and is unlike the photos
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8/10 Very good

Midlands Getaway
The staff was friendly and welcoming. Beautiful landscaping. The perfect get away at an unbeatable price.
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6/10 Good

Good hotel for hiking
( ) under the mountain - peaceful and serene Nice restaurant Spacious room (-) 8km drive on unpaved road
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2/10 Poor

The hotel is run down and not suitable for South Africa's standard of accommodation. They need to be stripped of their trading license. I just donated my money and looked for alternative accommodation.
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4/10 Fair

Only stay here if you absolutely need to
The condition of the hotel is in a very bad state. The paint was peeling off the walls in our room, there was a dark damp patch of mildew above the entrance to the bathroom door, the furniture was extremely old and out-dated, the bathroom was old, very basic, and the shower curtain blew against you and stuck to your legs while you tried to shower. There were no additional plug points to plug in our phones to charge, and message stuck to the wall asking that the guests not plug in any additional appliances as it will cause to power to trip, thus. The restaurants food was extremely average and of poor quality, the chairs were dirty or stained (not sure) and very old, some were torn. I didn't feel comfortable eating any of the food and didn't think it was worth the price. They forgot to charge a bill to our account and we received an email a day after checking out request we do an EFT. The location is really far out of the way from anything, there are no restaurants nearby like the website says, you have to drive at least 20kms to the nearest restaurant, most of which is a dirt road. This hotel needs a serious upgrade, the surroundings, although remote, are beautiful, but the standard of the hotel unfortunately puts a damper on it. I get the feeling that the owner either isn't around much to maintain the standard or they either just don't know any better. Either way, some serious refurbishment needs to take place to bring the "hotel" up to standard. It's a 1 star at best.
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8/10 Very good

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6/10 Good

great location
My family raly enjoyed the experience...the view in the morning is awesome.
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8/10 Very good

Fantastic location in the mountains
Great food and friendly staff
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6/10 Good

Nice views
Rooms are lovely, but main building needs some TLC
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6/10 Good

Rates reasonable but No to driving on gravel road
The place is very excellent. Facilities in the hotel are on par, GYM, Tennis court and swimming pool.Very nice for quite relaxing holiday if you drive 4*4 car.The direction in Google to the venue was misleading, is very far from the main road. 5km end up being 30km from the main road, I was very disappointed. I end up being late to the function because of misleading marketing to the location and driving mini car on gravel road.If I didn't know this information beforehand.
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