My husband had booked a long weekend away for my birthday, to the Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge. Unbeknown to me, my daughter had liaised with management
and advised them of... read more the occasion. We were greeted in the drive way by the avuncular and learned Terry, who accompanied us to our room. To my surprise there were fresh flowers from the garden, chocolate and a welcoming glass of sherry waiting for us!
Later, we joined Terry, Sue and Sharon in the well stocked bar. We thoroughly enjoyed their company and the roaring log fire. They also arranged an evening meal especially for us, set up in the pretty dining room, and then so, to bed. Beautiful crisp white sheets , electric blanket and immense bed. Breakfast was delicious, with an array of cereals, fruit, fish and full English. On our return that evening, Terry arrived at the room with a platter of fresh assorted sandwiches, most welcome! It is without hesitation we recommend The Shamrock, the friendliness, attention and detail were impeccable. Thank you once again, Rob and Mary Scott. More

  Such a charming little guest lodge! It was a most welcome and pleasant experience for us. We decided to break the drive from JNB to KNP and chose... read more the Shamrock. Sue and Belinda gave us a warm welcome and even though the power had failed, we were served a delicious dinner and the beer was cold too! After a long flight, the bed was nothing less than heaven.
Terry was a wonderful host answering our many questions about his beautiful country. We definitely will plan to stop here gain on our way back to Jo’berg. Thanks to all of you for the ‘soft landing'.

  Sue and Charles are Fantastic hosts, our accommodation was very comfortable with a cozy bar and dining room where we enjoyed a great meal. We were very... read more impressed and highly recommend the Shamrock Arms.

  There is a hidden jewel in the middle of the sleepy little dorp of Waterval Boven which is a convenient 2½ hours from the Paul Kruger Gate. A wonderful... read more b & b whose hands-on owner, Terry, has created a welcoming respite to a long day’s journey to the Kruger Park. One is greeted by an enthusiastic and entertaining Manager, Martin, who also doubles up as the resident chef. The rooms are well appointed and spacious and boast king size beds, tea and coffee facilities and a large flat screen TV with a decent DSTV bouquet. Dinner, and full English breakfasts are served in a delightful dining room and there is a full English pub for pre-dinner drinks and their famous post-dinner Irish coffees. Do yourself a favour, try the Shamrock Arms just once – like us, you will come back time and time again. More

  Gem in the rough - What a great discovery! Shamrock Arms is a little gem in the rough. Sue, Belinda
and their team welcomed us and made us feel at home during our 2... read more day stay. The rooms are big and spacious.The bed and pillows were comfortable and the shower was a welcome relief after we ran our marathon. The catering was absolutely outstanding and attention was given to our dietary requests. A hearty breakfast just hit the spot the day of our departure. Shamrock Arms is definitely value for money and the bar prices are very reasonable. The front garden of the property is well kept and immediately gives you peace and calm after the trip from Johannesburg. Thanks Sue and your staff for your hospitality we can’t wait to see you next year again.

  Thank you Shamrock team for making this a very special weekend for us. Thank you Sue for going the extra mile, making us a card and the special decorations, after... read more all the challenges with covid, it was great to have a little getaway.

  We arrived and were greeted by Terry, the owner. Taken to our very comfortable room.
Terry was a great host and spent the evening chatting and telling us aboit... read more all the interesting projects he is involved in to uplift the village.

Would definitely stay there again.

Thanks Terry

  Definitely recommended. Waterval Boven makes a perfect stop-over between Gauteng and the tourist attractions of eastern Mpumalanga (we were on our way back from the Blyde River Canyon), and this... read more is the perfect base during such a stop-over. Rooms were lovely, spacious and well equipped, dinner and breakfast were great, and the hosts were fantastic. We had a lovely stroll around Waterval Boven towards sunset and also stopped to see the spectacular waterfall to which the town-name refers, on our way back to Johannesburg. We hope to call again.

  We stayed for a last minute weekend break over the holiday weekend in August 2019. Terry and Sue were extremely friendly and welcoming and we enjoyed the weekend in very... read more good company with excellent food to match. Room was very spacious and clean and will definitely return at the earliest opportunity. Electric blankets were particularly welcome during the cool evenings and an absolute plus as well as the roaring fire in the bar during the evening.

  This was the last place I stayed during my trip to South Africa. It felt like a home away from home. Comfortable beds, a glorious shower, and excellent food. The... read more staff is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!