We visited the Lord Milner with great anticipation created by the historic nature of this great town and what we have read on the internet. We were greeted by a dysfunctional fountain, a hotel where the paint was pealing from the roof and walls and a lobby area with cigarette buds on the carpets. The rooms were old, not "classic",... more

Having stayed here several years ago, we wanted to stay again in this magical location in the Karoo and to enjoy the Victorian timewarp hotel that was always so charming. Big disappointment. We paid extra for a front balcony room as these are the best and most charming. Old charm is one thing, but tatty cheap decor, tired fittings, tiny... more

This is one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in. Had I not arrived in the evening and had it not been the only place to stay in Matjiesfontein (itself in the middle of no-where) I would have turnedt tail and left. The village itself is wonderfully preserved and the hotel looks fantastic from the outside. Inside however,... more

After being to Matjiesfontein several times before I decided to take my wife to be for a visit. We stayed at the Lord Milner hotel, room No 18. The little town is amazing and it was great to visit it again, although it has gone a bit backwards sine the 1990`s. The stay was as always fun and we had... more

This was recommended as worth a visit on the way north from Cape Town to Pretoria .Its almost a folly but worth every bit of time to visit .Its Victorian with a lovely little museum by a railway Station the Blue Train stops by every week .The staff are dressed in old style clothing and are very friendly .The food... more