The Highlander Hotel is situated in the little town of Dullstroom, in South Africa’s famous Mpumalanga province and High Altitude training centre.

The Highlander was named after the Scottish Highlands, as the area around the  hotel has many similarities to the Nothern country of the British Kingdom and is over 2100m in altitude. The hotel was formerly known as Peebles Country Retreat. It was voted the ‘Most Romantic Hotel‘ during the International Luxury Hotel of the year awards. The retreat has become popular as a stopover accommodation option for visitors traveling to and from the Kruger National Park. This welcoming country retreat in Mpumalanga caters to both the corporate and leisure guests as well as to international athletes.

This Dullstroom hotel offers guests well-deserved tranquility and luxury.

To keep with the romantic and restful setting of the hotel, the rooms feature log fireplaces to ward off the extreme Dullstroom cold The bar at the hotel is every whisky lover’s dream, offering over 200 single malt whiskies. The hotel is closely located to all the main shopping areas and guests can easily walk from the hotel to the shops and spend a day browsing. The hotel features  a bar, a restaurant, and a spa. Fly fishing and other activities are avilable through a variety of local outlets.

The Highlander Hotel is Dullstroom`s leading boutique hotel. It is highly rated on leading travel sites and has been recognised with many awards for its charm and superior levels of service.

We have a wide range of rooms from 107 sq metres with fireplaces, regional satellite television and all other mod-cons to other rooms that are more intimate, small and budget friendly. The hotel is ideal for conferences, meetings and romantic getaways.

The Highlander is an exclusive retreat, set in the heart of the magnificent trout fishing village of Dullstroom. It reveals the timelessness of a bygone era combined with the luxury, elegance and breathtaking surroundings. Your hosts welcome you to this gracious country house with personal service and attention to detail. A venue that is frequently utilised as a High Altitude training venue by local and international athletes.