We stayed at Shamrock Arms on 10 July 2019 as a stop-over en route to Timbavati. Thank you Terry for such sublime hospitality. The accommodation is spacious, clean and... read more comfortable. The dinner was superb...very yummy (thanks Sue and Jonell) and after dinner drinks around the fire in the pub were awesome. If you are travelling between OR Tambo and Kruger National Park....its the perfect halfway stop. You will NOT be disappointed. We will definitely be back.

  Charming little guesthouse with fantastic Irish pub, Terry and all staff very friendly. Accommodation and food were also both superb, would definitely recommend as a base to explore the area.... read more We also told that it is possible to book out the whole venue for groups of > 10 people.

  On our way to the Kruger national park we needed a stopover and this was it. By reading online My girlfriend fell in love with this area and this... read more village -- so she booked us at this great place -- and I'm so glad she did!

Not only a nice room, in addition three very nice persons. The owner, his daughter and a nice woman helping us feeling at home. (Please forgive me: I've just arrived home after six months off the road (Land Rover tdi! ) that's why I can't remember their names -- sorry)

What I do remember is the lettuce soup we were served. Wow! I'm quite good at cooking, but soups are difficult to get as tasty as I like them. Not this soup! Wow!

After a delicious meal the owner and his daughter sat down with us. We had the most marvelous evening -- and before we went to sleep I had to give him half of my Danish rye bread which my girlfriend had brought from Norway the day before.

Happily he was as pleased with the bread as we were with his soup --- actually as pleased as we were with the whole stay in general. highly recommended! More

  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

  We (wife & I) only stayed for 1 night with dinner, bed & breakfast. Dinner was seriously good with tender sirloin. Prepared with great care and very tasty. Marvelous soup... read more as hors d'oeuvre. Cosy pub. Perfect for good conversation and a few pints of the finest. We will go again.

  Good location, half way between Johannesburg and Kruger gate. We were welcomed by Sue and taken to our very comfortable room with all the amenities we needed. Enjoyed a couple... read more of beers and a chat in the pub before retiring for the night. Would definitely recommend.

  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

  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.

  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.

  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'.