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A waterfront hotel with multiple dining areas, a pool with fountains, and a mountain backdrop.

A spacious lobby with a pool area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A modern restaurant with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a bar area.

A modern spa room with a large bed, two lounge chairs, and a small seating area.

1. Silverstar Hotel

19.8 km from Cradle of Humankind

Dr Jean-Pierre

S$175

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A pathway leading to traditional-style buildings with thatched roofs, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.

A large house with a thatched roof, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained garden with rocks and plants.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, a sofa, a bench, and a patterned wall.

A row of thatched-roof cottages with a paved walkway and outdoor seating.

2. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

18.1 km from Cradle of Humankind

Molly

S$348

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wardrobe.

A circular swimming pool with a stone edge, surrounded by a brick pathway, set in a grassy area with trees and a view of distant hills.

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture arranged around a central fire pit, surrounded by thatched-roof huts.

A rustic thatched-roof hut with a wooden door and a rope barrier.

3. Warthogs Bush Lodge

13.4 km from Cradle of Humankind

Pieter

S$153

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A row of hotel rooms with red-tiled roofs, outdoor umbrellas, and a view of a hillside.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, some with red napkins and centerpieces.

A covered corridor with a tiled floor leading to a set of stairs and doors.

4. Usambara lodge

17.7 km from Cradle of Humankind

Portia

S$124

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging light fixtures, brick walls, and large windows.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a fireplace, and striped hanging lights.

A swimming pool area with red umbrellas and lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and hills.

A spacious lounge area with a pool table, comfortable seating, and a variety of decorative items.

5. 26 Degrees South Bush Boho Hotel

17.4 km from Cradle of Humankind

Albert

S$123

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hot tub under a wooden roof with a view of a garden.

An outdoor dining area with a brick fireplace, a table set with glasses and a candle, and a wicker chair.

A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a television, a fireplace, and a seating area with chairs.

A cozy room with a thatched roof, a fireplace, a bed, and a large window overlooking a brick structure.

6. Little Swift Chalets

19 km from Cradle of Humankind

Jean-Pierre

S$105

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A swimming pool with a palm tree in the foreground and a view of a hilly landscape in the background.

A garden with a stone pathway, potted flowers, and a covered seating area with chairs.

A house with a thatched roof, a stone staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A rustic building with a thatched roof, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and a wooden pergola with climbing plants.

7. Sterkfontein Heritage Lodge

15.6 km from Cradle of Humankind

Anonymous traveller

S$77

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A pool area with a hot tub, wooden deck, and outdoor seating.

A spa room with a large bathtub, a cushioned seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

An aerial view of a circular building with a central courtyard surrounded by trees.

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

8. Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

11 km from Cradle of Humankind

John

S$286

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

9. Avela Lodge

10.1 km from Cradle of Humankind

Admire

S$114

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a covered area with a bamboo wall.

A buffet with croissants, pastries, and a variety of spreads.

A room with a large bathtub filled with water and flowers, a bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand, and a small table with candles and a vase of flowers.

A hotel with multiple units, a pond, and surrounding greenery.

10. Riverstone Lodge

19.6 km from Cradle of Humankind

Ronelle

S$128

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious room with wooden floors, yoga mats, and blocks, large windows with a view of trees and mountains.

A building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a small pond with water features.

A stone pathway leading through a natural landscape with trees and greenery.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a brick counter, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

11. Esther's Country Lodge

11.3 km from Cradle of Humankind

S$152

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A well-maintained garden with a central fountain, neatly trimmed hedges, and a pathway leading to a yellow building with a red roof.

A yellow multi-story house with a tiled roof, a front entrance, and a small garden with a pathway leading to the entrance.

A neatly made bed with a red blanket, multiple pillows, and a white towel. There are framed floral paintings on the wall, a wooden wardrobe, and a desk with a lamp.

A bedroom with a sofa, a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wardrobe.

12. Cradle Mount Hotel & Conference Centre

18.2 km from Cradle of Humankind

ari

S$76

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A clear pool with a fountain in the foreground and trees in the background.

A restaurant with red velvet chairs, wooden tables, and a tiled floor.

A rustic house with thatched roofs surrounded by a lush garden with various plants and a small fountain.

A cozy room with two beds, a table with a bowl, and a fireplace.

13. Hornbill Lodge

12.5 km from Cradle of Humankind

Simon

S$142

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A stone cottage with a wooden door, a stone staircase, and a garden with trees and a paved path.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a brick wall, a sofa, a table, and a kitchen area.

14. Rising Rocks Farm

13.6 km from Cradle of Humankind

S$69

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a yellow armchair, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A compact kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden bench, and a TV on the wall.

A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, a large red vase, and several plastic chairs.

15. DreamWest Living Guesthouse

17.9 km from Cradle of Humankind

james

S$40

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wooden door, and a view of a green field.

A fireplace with a glass door, a framed picture, and a glass of wine on a table.

A table set for two with plates of food, a glass of orange juice, and a bottle of water.

16. Aloe Tree

15.3 km from Cradle of Humankind

Craig

S$39

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A neatly made bed with a green upholstered headboard, a mirror above it, and a window with sheer curtains.

A bathroom with a white door, two white towels hanging on a rack, and a black laundry basket on the floor.

A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a countertop, and a kettle.

A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a kettle.

17. Budget Stays At Olivia Pines Guesthouse

17.3 km from Cradle of Humankind

S$46

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hallway with wooden flooring leading to a kitchen area.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.

A wooden entertainment center with a flat-screen TV, potted plants, and a small dog figurine.

A bottle of Vinay rose wine and two glasses on a white table.

18. Christi-lue Villa Guest House

16.1 km from Cradle of Humankind

S$176

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with pillows, a blue blanket, a desk, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a granite countertop, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A modern living room with a brown leather sectional sofa, two round black tables, and a ceiling fan.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and large windows with sheer curtains.

19. Riverhaven Self Catering

19.3 km from Cradle of Humankind

S$224

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, stone retaining walls, and a windmill in the background.

A large, modern house with multiple levels, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, multiple pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

A wicker chair in a courtyard with a stone wall and a building in the background.

20. Stones Throw Manor

19.3 km from Cradle of Humankind

S$848

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Top Cradle of Humankind Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Dod a 1 nighter and had a great time"

Indaba Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms are small and tired. Window is too small. Shower is GOOD, bedroom just tired."

Piazza Hotel Montecasino

10/10 Excellent

"Ok 👍"

@Sandton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient and good value."

Hotel Sky Sandton

8/10 Good

"There could be more guidance on automated check in/out."

La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Family friendly"

Pivot Hotel Montecasino

8/10 Good

"Very good sleepover. Mediocre breakfast. Well stocked and variety but service slow. Only at breakfast. Rest of hotel staff great"

The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place"

First Group Magalies Park

8/10 Good

"Great restaurant, amenities and property."

Other attractions near Cradle of Humankind

Sterkfontein Caves

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

Discover interactive displays of early life forms, animals and ancient fossils then travel deep into a fascinating cave system.

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Bekker High School

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Bekker High School during your stay in Magaliesberg. Visit the spas in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Bothongo WonderCave

Explore the great outdoors at Bothongo WonderCave, a lovely green space in Madeteleli. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Bekker Primary School

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Bekker Primary School during your visit to Magaliesberg. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Mother of Mercy Shrine

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

Mother of Mercy Shrine is just one of the places to see in Magaliesberg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park during your travels in Madeteleli. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Kromdraai

Find out about the history of Madeteleli when you spend time at Kromdraai. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cradle of Humankind?

Cradle of Humankind is located in an area of Madeteleli known for its array of dining options. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay near Cradle of Humankind?

Mount Grace Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. You'll find it 6.8 mi (11 km) from Cradle of Humankind. Other good choices in the area include Glenburn Lodge & Spa and African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cradle of Humankind, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Cradle of Humankind.

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Our top choices for Cradle of Humankind hotels

1. Silverstar Hotel

2. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

3. Warthogs Bush Lodge

4. Usambara lodge

5. 26 Degrees South Bush Boho Hotel

6. Little Swift Chalets

7. Sterkfontein Heritage Lodge

8. Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

9. Avela Lodge

10. Riverstone Lodge

11. Esther's Country Lodge

12. Cradle Mount Hotel & Conference Centre

13. Hornbill Lodge

14. Rising Rocks Farm

15. DreamWest Living Guesthouse

16. Aloe Tree

17. Budget Stays At Olivia Pines Guesthouse

18. Christi-lue Villa Guest House

19. Riverhaven Self Catering

20. Stones Throw Manor

Top Cradle of Humankind Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Hotel

Indaba Hotel

Piazza Hotel Montecasino

@Sandton Hotel

Hotel Sky Sandton

La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa

Pivot Hotel Montecasino

The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

First Group Magalies Park

Other attractions near Cradle of Humankind

Sterkfontein Caves

Bekker High School

Bothongo WonderCave

Bekker Primary School

Mother of Mercy Shrine

Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park

Kromdraai

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