Located in the province of Mpumalanga, Needles Lodge offers traditionally-styled, rooms with a patio. It features a poolside entertainment terrace and a country-style lounge area. Kruger National Park is within a 30-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms have sliding doors that open onto the wooden patio. They are equipped with a sofa and a desk. Each room has a private bathroom with a large bath, shower and free toiletries. Needles Lodge serves a full South African breakfast and a gourmet 3-course dinner daily. They can be enjoyed in the dining room or on the poolside terrace. An honour bar offers guests a selection of local wines, beers and other beverages. Guests can sunbathe on the sun deck chairs or walk through the tropical garden. Indoors, the lounge area has a satellite TV, and a selection of books. The tour desk can organize activities such as day tours, game drives and hiking. Lionspruit Game Reserve is a 3-minute drive away by car. Komatipoort Aerodrome is a 25-minute drive away. An airport shuttle service is available upon request and the Lodge offers free private parking on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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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
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Marloth Park
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  • Florence
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Cozyness of the place, very nice food and drinks, very friendly staff and animals in the surroundings :)
  • Max
    Germany Germany
    The dinner was very tasty and prepared with love. The rooms are perfectly air-conditioned, large and nicely furnished. The grounds of the lodge itself offer sun loungers, a pool and occasionally animals drop by and are fed a little from time to...
  • Donovan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    fabulous stay, staff were really helpful and went beyond the norm...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • Belgian • French • International • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Needles Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • 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).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

Needles Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 06:00 to 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 6 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 640 per child, per night
13 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 960 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Needles Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Needles Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Needles Lodge

  • Check-in at Needles Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

  • Needles Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Bike tours
    • Full body massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Neck massage
    • Game drives
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental

  • Needles Lodge is 3.1 miles from the centre of Marloth Park. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Needles Lodge include:

    • Suite
    • Triple

  • Needles Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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