We were looking for accommodation in Nelspruit and everything was fully booked. So we decided to look at Waterval Boven and found Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge.

We enjoyed... read more every moment:
1. Terry, Sue and Martin are amazing hosts;
2. Rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable;
3. Parking inside;
4. Choice between rooms with baths or rooms with showers;
5. Incredible cooking with a fantastic menu and on the spot vegan options;
6. Perfect location for Nelspruit, Kruger Park Mozambique;
7. A number of hiking trails etc in the area if you have time.

We can recommend it as safe, quiet and good food with amazing hosts.

  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

  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.

  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'.

  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.

  Most enjoyable stay - I stayed at the Shamrock Arms with my 2 grand children on the way to the Kruger National Park. I received a warm welcome from the very charming host. The... read more room was lovely and we had a comfortable sleep over. A lovely breakfast was served the next morning. Very generous. The host provided us with excellent advice on the local attractions. I cannot fault the experience it was so warm and friendly. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

  We stayed at Shamrock Arms for the first time in 2012 and have been back at least ten times since then. It's a convenient break when driving from our home... read more to Gauteng, but our real reason for going back again and again is the welcome and the atmosphere. On our first visit, a cold and foggy May evening, Jaco made us feel so welcome, switching on the electric blankets, making sure we were warm enough etc. Terry welcomed us in the bar with its roaring fire (and Archie the dog). Over the years the experience has just got better and better. We were devastated by the death of larger-than-life Jaco earlier this year, but Terry is still the perfect host, and with the help of Susan, who joined the team a year or two ago, Shamrock Arms is still the same and we look forward to every visit.

  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

  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!