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Reviews of Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge

694 Hardekool Street Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa

#28 of 78 hotels in Hoedspruit

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 277 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    I travel to Hoedspruit for business, and will definitely stay there again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful 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

    9.0
    Enjoyable stay.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing 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

    9.0
    The stay was absolutely amazing, exactly what we wanted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    10
    Yes, all very good and would defnitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    I 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

    10
    Great location, very good facilities and personalized service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Na

    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

    10
    Quick restful overnight in a beautiful setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Back 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Good !!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes 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

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property needs a little bit of maintenance

    Location and swimming pool. Bed was fantastic

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    I enjoyed my stay
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    The stay was enjoyable and I might go back with hubby only
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Our stay super exceeded our expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The outdoor shower, the area in which it is located.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    I had booked room number two and next to room number two there was a little area with water,so animals would come and dr
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, we didn’t eat at the lodge but everything else was on point.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    10
    We will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved 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

    10
    My new vacation home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    9.0
    I really enjoy the stay and the people are very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They it abit far from town

    The pool side and the room I did use

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no place to blowave hair with a mirror

    Everything!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    9.0
    A fabulous retreat, very comfortable with a wonderful host and very friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Telephone 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

    8.0
    Nice small lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Disinterested staff

    Location and room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    8.0
    Saw a Leopard! Rooms decent, service lacking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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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