12 kms beyond Malelane on N4, 1320 Malelane, South Africa
#5 of 10 hotels in Malelane
Guests' ChoiceBased on 44 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
6.2
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Michael
South AfricaWine list selection pretty average. At these prices you should have a small fridge in the room.
Location , rooms, staff, food all great!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Andrew
United KingdomBed was a bit firm for me, just my preference.
Lovely staff Great food Good wine selection Super clean Nice location and very peaceful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Robert
NetherlandsBuhala Lodge is a very good place to visit the Kruger Park. The view on the river is spectacular. And the staff is really great and supportive. Last but not least also the food was really good! We really enjoyed our stay! Next time we will stay longer!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
David
United StatesEverything about Buhala was amazing from start to finish! Me and my wife enjoyed our honeymoon in the elephant suite which was such a pleasure. All staff were top tier with excellent service. We hope to someday return to Buhala lodge in the near future.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
John
AustraliaWe would have liked to do a short game drive as we did not want to go out at 5.00am and return at 1.00pm
Old style lodge with a good restaurant and cellar. Very supportive staff. Hippos and buck came close to the hotel.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Michiel
Netherlandsfantastic views and super friendly staff....breakfast and dinner were close to perfection!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Lynda
South AfricaNot applicable.
Breakfast was good along with dinner which was exceptional and a very good chef with exciting food choices. Staff were very good.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Karl
SwitzerlandFast replay on e mail and a lot of help for special request.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 January 2023
David
United StatesNothing , we’ll be back for a third visit
Game drives in Kruger Park with guide Shawn, View from our balcony, breakfast, massage, comfort of our room and the whole lodge, friendliness of the entire staff, security, condition of property.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Hester
South AfricaLeaving the place!!
We enjoyed the location. It was amazing to relax on the veranda and watch the animals on the other side of the river. We saw Elephant, Hippos, Buffalo, Crocodiles and lots of other smaller animals. From the moment we arrived it felt like home. The staff was amazing and dinner was served outside with a view on the river. We just love this place and will definitely be back soon.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2022
Edgar
Switzerlandfriendly and helpful staff, good food!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 15 August 2022
Graeme
South AfricaNothing to complain about really - it was a fantastic stay. The road out of Buhala and back onto the N4 can be a little dangerous as you're essentially either joining, or exiting off a main road onto the dirt road. Just be careful - that's all.
On the banks of the Crocodile River - it felt like you were IN the Kruger Park. Super comfortable thatch lodge that feels warm and inviting. I could have spent a month there.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 8 July 2022
Nuno
Portugalnothing
The view, the staff and amazing meals
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 16 May 2022
Maswazi
South AfricaEverything I mean Everything the stuff treatment, the food was delicious. The setup mostly the river view. Definitely I will come back fir another stay
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 21 April 2022
Tony
South AfricaAttention to detail and really quick to respond to questions and alternative bookings. Very friendly staff and a stunning property. Amazing being on the banks of the Crocodile River and seeing so much game from your balcony.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 7 March 2022
Paul
South AfricaNothing significant
Beautiful view across into the Kruger , wonderful staff , superb rooms with a deck overlooking the river , delicious food .
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 27 September 2021
Louise
South AfricaFabulous food and view!
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 11 August 2021
Adam
South AfricaNothing, it was a great experience.
Brilliant view, friendly staff and super tasty food. It was so good, we returned on our way home to have lunch and soak in the view a little more.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 9 August 2021
Freek
South AfricaThe TV room could be upgraded for big events such as the rugby test.
The location, service, room with a view,friendly and excellent staff,great food and generally a great place.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 24 June 2021
Wesley
South AfricaThe waiters are old and not attentive. They spend their time on their mobiles and walk without any urgency.
The location and facilities (especially the spa and its staff).
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Dineo
South AfricaThe bed
The kruger park
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Maya
Switzerlandprivate Pool wasn’t clean and spoiled the special feature of the Elephant suites, peak season value for money not given (ie why not putting a Nespresso machine in the room given that so many international guests are visiting partly because of exclusive access to Leopard Creek Golf), requires a touch of uplifting (ie bed side lamps), dependent on wind you hear some noise of mine and train
position, staff, view, responsiveness, friendliness, room size, outdoor shower, bath/bathrobes, mosquito nets, exclusive access to Leopard Creek Golf, security, not affected by load shedding due to generator
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2022
Fareed
South Africanot the best value for money.. rooms are old, but expensive. Booking.com picture expectation not quite what we experienced
Great location; friendly and welcoming staff; very hospitable and accommodating for our needs
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 10 January 2022
Leilani
South AfricaVery noisy , could not get any rest.
Location is beautiful and nice but you cannot enjoy it as it is to noisy.
Stayed in January 2022
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