Mari's Cottage

Mari's Cottage Guesthouse is situated in Melmoth, a town located four minutes away from the city center. It is set on a spacious property and offers 15 lovely cottages that can accommodate a total of 32 guests. Each cottage has a private entrance, a fully equipped kitchen, en-suite bathrooms, and a veranda with panoramic views overlooking the beautiful valleys surrounding Melmoth.

Guests have the option to choose a self-catering arrangement or request for meals to be prepared. The guesthouse offers a relaxing atmosphere where visitors can absorb the timeless peace and tranquility of Mari's Cottage. Birding walks are available adjacent to the property, and a large fig tree in the beautifully landscaped garden with waterfalls serves as a haven for African Green pigeons and other bird species. Additionally, Mari's Cottage provides conference facilities suitable for small conferences and workshops.

The guesthouse is conveniently located close to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve and Ophate Game Reserve. Nearby places of interest include historical sites at Ulundi, Kwazulu Cultural Museum, Ondini, Dingaanstad/Umgungundlovu, Emakhosini Valley, Valley of the Kings, Ukamba, Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift, Blood River, and Nkandla Forest.

One of the cottages offered at Mari's Cottage Guesthouse is a spacious unit that can accommodate up to four guests. It is equipped with a double bed, a single bed, and a sleeper couch. The cottage features a lounge set, a kitchen with cutlery, crockery, a microwave, and a two-plate stove, a dining room with a table, and an en-suite bathroom. There is also a private veranda with a table and chairs.