694 Hardekool Street Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa
#28 of 78 hotels in Hoedspruit
Guests' ChoiceBased on 277 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 April 2024
Adel
South AfricaBeautiful setting, Spacious rooms with luxurious bedding. Lovely oudside area with a pool and dining table. Seeing the wild dogs on my way out was a fantastic bonus!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Sam
United KingdomNothing not to like...
Was only 1 night during business as our plans had changed. Location was great, and only short stop into town, but nicely away within the game area and very quiet. The coded gate for entry to the park was sent via a message every morning for the code being changed which added a reassurance to the security. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Juan
South AfricaThe bathtub plug didn't seal properly, so the water level slowly dropped whilst taking a bath. We also couldn't get the sliding door leading to the outside shower to open at all (extremely difficult to move). Also, we had some issues with our air conditioner and couldn't run it for very long before water started streaming down from the air conditioning unit. This was quite disappointing. Lastly, I would actually have preferred if you were able to make food inside your unit. Unfortunately the kitchen area, the pool side area and the braai area is communal, which isn't always a bad thing, however some people want to get away and have total privacy for the duration of their stay.
The location was excellent, far away from town and right in the middle of the bush as we wanted. The dinners made by Gateko was AMAZING!! Also, the bathtub is simply out of this world, you have x2 perpendicular windows surrounding the bathtub looking out into nature, and the animals walk right up to your unit. Seeing this while sitting in a bubble bath is unmatched!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Lesley
South AfricaI loved the game drive and the guide really excellent but honestly, R950 is way, way overpriced.
All was good, really good. Very clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Alvaro
JerseyThere was some confusion on my check in but it was fixed quickly.
I liked the fact that it is inside a reserve with animals (not the big 5 though) walking around freely. The facilities and personalized service was also very good.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Mandy
South AfricaNa
Amo who runs the facility is amazing and such an asset to that place. She went over and above to assist us and make sure we had a great stay!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Richard
South AfricaBack up power would have been good as we had a power failure. Only due to the heat. This did not detract from the property.
Leisure area was great. View over the river and the pool was awesome.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Tinyiko
South AfricaThe location was everything I hoped for and more, it was quiet and peaceful. I woke up to the sound of birds chirping, it was beautiful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Sphiwe
South AfricaSometimes we are not there as group and we would like to watch tv as a couple in our room and bond 2. It's full of insects and the doom they provided was not enough
I loved everything about it and the fact that it's 7km from the centre !
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Ingrid
South AfricaProperty needs a little bit of maintenance
Location and swimming pool. Bed was fantastic
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Ephel
South AfricaThe dirty pool👎🏽
Exceptional service 👌🏽Staff were friendly, kind,helpful and welcoming. The view was amazing, the room was clean👌🏽 Great location, quiet and peaceful. The only disappointing thing was the dirty pool But other than that everything was perfect, I highly recommend it 👌🏽
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Alice
South AfricaThe outdoor shower was my favorite.The pool .i loved everything.Amu made our stay enjoyable and fun
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Loki
South AfricaNothing
The outdoor shower, the area in which it is located.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Amukelani
South AfricaI loved everything about the property
I enjoyed the outside shower and the spa bath, and the view from the pool was so beautiful, I even saw two animals fighting(I forgot the name of the animal but they had horns) and later in the evening we played board games with the kids at the property,I really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Vonani
South AfricaEverything, we didn’t eat at the lodge but everything else was on point.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Trudy
South AfricaLoved everything.
Absolutely everything, our suite was luxurious, the outside shower was an unexpected pleasure. The whole ambiance of Leopard’s Lair is amazing.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Ayanda
South AfricaIt is a beautiful place to stay The staff member(Amukelani) is so welcoming and kind The rooms are so clean The location is perfect
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Sernovia
South AfricaThey it abit far from town
The pool side and the room I did use
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Karen
South AfricaThere is nothing I did not like.
The outdoor shower was great!! Shared spaces were well equipped and inviting.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Charltan
South AfricaOur room was spacious and clean. The staff is so sweet and friendly. We’ll definitely come back.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Tullis
South AfricaThere was no place to blowave hair with a mirror
Everything!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Clive
United KingdomTelephone reception! Everyone uses WhatsApp. Wifi as good and available in lodge bedrooms.
I can happily recommend this lodge to anyone thinking of staying in the location. Our room was delightful. Bed - large and so comfortable. Breakfast was charged at an optional R150pp and was excellent. We enjoyed dinner twice at an optional R300pp - very good. We stayed for 5 nights and were very happy. The lodge organised 2 trips for us (discounted) and both were excellent. Location is great and surprising amount of wildlife on the estate - Kudu, Zebra, Giraffe, Waterbuck and Impala.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Dominic
AngolaDisinterested staff
Location and room
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Dominic
AngolaThe member of staff seemed very uninterested - on her phone the whole time we tried engaging with her. Any possibility of dinner was very confusing of if it was possible to ask her or not, so we just ended up going out.
Lovely surroundings with plenty of animals to spot. Even saw a leopard! Room was very big size.
Stayed in October 2023
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