Lion's Rest Guest House  Verified Listing

Welcome to Lion's Rest Guest House

Established in 2004, Lion’s Rest is situated in a quiet up-market residential area in Mafikeng. Lion’s Rest is ideally situated for a stopover for the business traveller and relaxing for a weekend break-away.

Owner-managed, Lion’s Rest Guest House is considered to be one of the best guest houses in town. We have been graded as a 4 star establishment by the TGCSA. We have 12 purpose designed rooms, all with private en-suite bathrooms, including both a bath and a separate walk-in shower.

We have been graded as a 4 star establishment by the TGCSA. We have 12 purpose designed rooms, all with private en-suite bathrooms, including both a bath and a separate walk-in shower.

Our rooms have been designed for the comfort and convenience of the business traveler, with a well-lit work surface and conveniently placed power points. All of our rooms have private entrances and independently controlled air-conditioning, TV with DStv, bar fridge, tea/coffee facilities.

All the rooms have been fitted with a digital safe. In the event of a power failure, we also have a backup generator with sufficient capacity for the entire guest house, to ensure that our guests are not inconvenienced.

Our rooms have either a queen size bed or two single beds. The linen is of outstanding quality and we only use 100% cotton Percale sheets. Our rooms have been tastefully decorated, with soft furnishings carefully selected to compliment the original oil painting in every room. It creates a tranquil atmosphere for the guests to relax.

Formerly, and rather confusingly, known as Mafeking and originally named Mahikeng, Mafikeng is today the capital city of the North West Province that lies on the border with Botswana about 260 kilometres west of Johannesburg. Mmabatho, its neighbour, held the title of capital of the province for about five minutes after which a reshuffle left Mafikeng in the privileged position, reducing Mmabatho to little more than a suburb of the new capital city.

In 1885 the Warren expedition was sent to Mafikeng to restore stolen land back to the Barolong people. During their stay two forts were built on either side of the Molopo River, Kanon Kopje and Warrens Fort. Artillery shells can still be found at the site which has a commemorative plaque and offers an elevated view of Mafikeng.

* The Lapa is situated next to the swimming pool and is popular, especially in the hot summer months.
* Our breakfasts are presented in a buffet-style and enjoyed in the Sunroom. It includes a cold breakfast of cereal and yoghurt as well as a full hot English breakfast.
* The Sunroom is furnished in a traditional style, with solid Kiaat wood furniture and antique cabinets.
* For the safety of our guests and their vehicles, access to the premises is via an electronic gate.
* The property is surrounded by a 2.5m high-security wall with electrical fencing, and this secure parking at Lion’s Rest makes your stay in Mafikeng trouble free.

* Mafikeng Game Reserve
* Mafikeng Museum.
* Lotlamoreng Dam Cultural Reserve
* Botsalano Game Reserve