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Reviews of Phelwana Game Lodge 4 stars

197 Guernsey Road, 0902 Hoedspruit, South Africa

#12 of 75 hotels in Hoedspruit

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 119 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    We were completely spoilt. The tents are brill, the rangers are fab and the staff are attentive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing. All fab.

    Absolutely everything. This was the best place that we have stayed in Africa Bar none. loved the staff, loved the view, loved the food, loved the general experience. We would absolutely come again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Amazing place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I wasn’t so keen on was the air conditioning in the safari tents. It didn’t really seem necessary, isn’t very environmentally friendly and was very loud! Would be better to install ceiling fans.

    Beautiful lodge with choice of different rooms on a small private game reserve. We opted for a luxury safari tent with private plunge pool. It was amazing! Beautifully furnished with private bathroom, comfortable king sized bed, well stocked mini bar and complimentary tea, coffee and water. The room rate included breakfast and dinner which were also amazing. Great choice of food that was delicious and well presented. An evening game drive and morning bush walk were also included and these were expertly led by knowledgeable guides. We saw so much wildlife with the highlight being a leopard cooling off next to a small pond. Staff were all so friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend this lodge and hope we will return again soon!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn't like

    We were made to feel special, attention to detail was perfect, nothing was too much trouble. Meals were superb.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    10
    Absolute in love with Phelwana lodge! Please take me back :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    That I didn't have more days of vacation to stay there!!! hehe

    Absolutely in love with Phelwana! Definitely recommend and I hope to come back soon. The quality of the meals and rooms, the beauty of the animals walking around freely and the unbelievable attention to details of the staff made our first safari in family the most perfect experience. I thank each one of the staff members for making this holiday a dream for us.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Seclusion is the price of greatness…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Secluded. Private. Spacious.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    Met all expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Staff, Great Service and excellent food

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    9.0
    Ideal, secluded location to reset with your partner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Oh, the food. 😭 The presentations looked good, but yoh. It’s really not 4 star.

    Chose this place for the seclusion it offers. The tent was basically on the lake and far (but a walkable distance) from reception. So we were in our own little world but could opt for human interaction if we wanted to. Tent was clean, had an aircon, an outdoor shower, a little splash pool, an amazing view and we had visitors from all sorts of animals. It was just so delightful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    10
    Girls Retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food menu is abit "restricted" and more variety should be considered i.e breakfast buffet

    Exceptionally stunning place. The views are fantastic with nature's elegance on full view. The tents are beautiful with the luxury of a private pool. The game drives are a fun way to unwind and experience other levels of nature.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Luxury on a budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing facilities on such a beautiful reserve dinner and breakfast were included and were amazing even the breakfast we had out on the game drives was great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Nice and peaceful place …very relaxing

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is really friendly and kind. And we can directly find some animals in Lodge reserve, which is interesting. The environment is good. highly recommend it!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    8.0
    Verry well organised and staff are well trained. The road to the place is not good and drive slowly.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The ants at room, all over our feet, into our shoes,in the car, Just everywhere!! The evening menu should include dishes not regularly prepared at home!! Prawns, calamari, something different!!! The vegies was so hard, not chewable!! That was not aldente but raw!!!

    Inside the lodge ,all perfect. 100%. Lovely place, own swimingpool Small fridge.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unreal and amazing experience to stay in an accomodation with wild animals roaming around without any fence in between. Morning bush walk and evening bush drive are included. The tour guide did an amazing job. Do not expect a Kruger Park experience with completely wild animals. This place is more like an extraordinary, extremely large, petting zoo with exotic animals (although I would not recommend petting the animals).

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Great stay, exceptional staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This is my second stay at this lodge and was once again exceptional. Great staff, great meals, great private pool. Staff arranged game drives into Kruger and Manyeleti parks with seamless transfers/pick ups

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    10
    Perfect stay, great service ! 👌
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, exceptional property! Our stay was magical !

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    9.0
    One with nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff was amazing, they go an extra mile to assist guests. The lodge is beautiful, i cant fault anything. We were luck to be greeted by animals driving in and out of the Lodge. We are definitely coming back.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were there for two days, first day, breakfast, dinner & service was very good, second day it was not so good. Also we did not like that we could not switch off outside lights ? (maybe we could not find the light switch?)

    Very nice bungalow with private pool

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Non

    Jeffery and Flora were great. The stay was exellent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    Game drive was nice,but not much in the way of game. It appears Guerney is outside of main game areas.

    Small camp in the Guernsey area of the game reserve area.Nice facilities,and very comfortable.Great food,and staff.Loved the morning bush walk with the giraffes!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    Absolutely stunning, l will be back very soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food menu could’ve been better

    Great service and very comfortable bedding

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    9.0
    Loved every moment of it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful lodge to stay at, very welcoming staff, that are always willing to help you.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean environment Friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise from group bookings

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    Tranquility at its best ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really a dislike but the pool by the tent is too small maybe if they can consider an alternative bigger pool for guests to use within the premises The gravel road to and from the premises, would really recommend a 4x4 as noted on the site

    We liked everything about the place the staff,Jeffery and Flora had taken every good care of us and had attention to detail. Jef is world class and he made sure we are comfortable. Although our tent wasn't by the river bank to see more animals as they come to drink water we still could see animals passing by. We had an amazing time relaxing outside the tent after our morning walk, it was really nice, the nature sound and atmosphere did the things @Ashleigh and team thanks for accommodating and catering for us, really appreciate the over and above on Saturday

    Stayed in September 2023

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