Marula Cottage Guest Lodge

104 Doornhoek, 0380 Thabazimbi, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>168</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
168 reviews

Monika and Dave are fantastic hosts. The breakfast was great.

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Marula Cottage Guest Lodge

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Marula Cottage is a 10-minute drive from Thabazimbi in the Limpopo Province. The thatched farmhouse offers views of the Waterberg Mountains and is situated 7 km from the Marakele National Park. Each air-conditioned room is decorated in neutral tones and features a patio with mountain views. It comes equipped with a minibar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom includes a shower with free toiletries. Breakfast is served daily at Marula Cottage and dinners can be arranged on request. A few restaurants can be found within 10 km from the property. Barbecue facilities are available. Guests can enjoy a swim in the pool or relax on the patio, shaded by a Marula Tree. There is an abundance of bird life and the free roaming wildlife such as kudu, porcupine and klipspringer on the property. Wired internet connection is available and tours to local attractions can be arranged. The Thabazimbi Golf Course is a 14-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Thabazimbi
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  • Weir
    South Africa South Africa
    “Monika and Dave are fantastic hosts. The breakfast was great.”
  • Damien
    South Africa South Africa
    “Really friendly managers. Really nice breakfast and dinner. Wonderful views from the room and the dinner area.”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The owners were very friendly and looked after us very well. It was wonderful seeing the bush babies being fed bananas in the evening in the garden!”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Monika, Dave and the dogs Mafuta, Karlou, Sassy, Fanie and Maggie Magic

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Monika, Dave and the dogs Mafuta, Karlou, Sassy, Fanie and Maggie Magic
We are set on the side of a mountain, with views of the bushveld and near by mountains. We are lucky enough not to have views of the town itself, giving us a great night view too, without the town lights. We are also 2 km (on a dirt road, which can't be driven with a sports car, 4x4 is not necessary) from the Marakele road, so you get to enjoy the peace of the bush, and sound of birds, insects, and even the roar of lions at night.
Monika and Dave met in Thailand in 2003, and have been in South Africa since 2006. Dave is a returning South African, and Monika is German. We have both travelled extensively, Monika is German, and has visited Central and North America, South East Asia, Africa and Australia. Dave has visited Asia, Australia, Europe and travelled Southern Africa for over 2 years. We are both more than happy to share our experience and recommendations on most parts of this lovely country. We are animal lovers and share our environment with our fury family of 5 free roaming, friendly dogs.
Apart from Marakele National Park, which is only 6 km away, and Pilanesberg Game Reserve, the local area is rich in game farms and wilderness areas. The drive over Rankins Pass takes you on a beautiful trip through the mountains and between these farms and parks with some great opportunities to see game from the roadside, and even more spectacular views and vistas.
Languages spoken: German,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Marula Cottage Guest Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Game drives
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English

    House rules

    Marula Cottage Guest Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and older are allowed)

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Marula Cottage Guest Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Marula Cottage Guest Lodge

    • Room options at Marula Cottage Guest Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Suite

    • Marula Cottage Guest Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Swimming Pool
      • Game drives

    • Marula Cottage Guest Lodge is 2.4 miles from the centre of Thabazimbi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Marula Cottage Guest Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Check-in at Marula Cottage Guest Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The prices at Marula Cottage Guest Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.