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Reviews of Phumelo Lodge

16 Cyferfontein, Road D908 (Off R516), Mabalingwe Game Reserve , 0480 Bela-Bela, South Africa

#12 of 31 hotels in Bela-Bela

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Review score

Based on 171 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Romantic, exciting, peaceful, wonderful, memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner left a little something to be desired (though breakfast was delicious) and plates were cleared away so quickly during our meals it felt a bit rushed (though I really appreciated how Lynette kept me well-stocked on coffee! Much thanks 🙏) But other than that, amazing place and people!

    The view, the room, the tub, the game drive… lovely and epic. The staff are great! Beautiful lodge, sunset game drive with TJ was fantastic (elephants, rhinos, drink cooler and snacks, sunset, everything!), lots of thought put into every aspect of the experience by the staff (greeted with welcome drinks, rose petals, dinner and breakfast set up was lovely) and felt very welcomed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Breathtaking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gravel road to the place which is 7km but you are able to drive in it with small or big car

    The breakfast was good even catered for me as I didn’t eat eggs. The location was good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful place for couples
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gravel road leading to the facility was quite strenuous on our small car.

    The hosts were exceptional and so was the service

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Wow 🤩! Amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All in order

    Thank you for the welcoming and wonderful stay at the lodge. The view , the service , the breath of fresh air , not to mention the exceptional rooms that have an African feel. Thank you once again to the chef and staff who were doing the most. Phumelelo lodge is definitely thee place to be 👌🏼

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything. We were made to feel extremely welcome, almost as if we were part of the family. The hosts are brilliant. The views are amazing and the food out of this world (compliments to the chef) Really a great all round experience, and we will definitely be back.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Excellent escape from reality to a little heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Food, staff and the environment

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay beside the minor inconveniences that i already stated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi did not connect in our room also we experienced power cuts at some point and it was very hot because we could not switch on the aircon.

    I liked how helpful the staff was.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    It felt like home from home - loved it - Thank you Alida and TJ for making my stay so wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It felt like home from home - Alida and TJ were hosts extraordinair. They felt like family. The staff were amazing, attentive and caring. The accommodation is out of this world - loved it. As for the scenery from my room - all I can say is Wow.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    Unforgettable Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and made great memories. From the moment we arrived Theuns, Alida and staff made us feel special and they were extremely attentive. The lodge has a very serene ambience and rest and relaxation is at the order of the day. The game drives were magnificent and Theuns is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to nature and wildlife. The food was excellent and the chef made sure that all our personal requests were met. The service was flawless and we had an unforgettable time. In fact we have been raving about our experience to all our friends - encouraging them to come to your marvellous lodge. Special thanks to Theuns and Alida who made us feel like family, they are a great asset for the lodge. Phumelo Game Lodge make sure to retain your staff. They make the place worth the superlative experience.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent weekend getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although the food was good for t he price we expected more but all in all we can't really complain

    Everything was fantastic, really an enjoyable weekend . Very comfortable the game drive was good. The staff were friendly it was a perfect romantic getaway

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    10
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were very welcoming, the food was amazing and the whole place is just value for money

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location, the room, the staff, the food, thd game drive. Very friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No back up power when there was load shedding

    Friendly staff and clean room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing.

    The location of the lodge, the view was the best and the scenery was a wonderful, peaceful, and beautiful view from the balcony.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    It was a great private experience to relax, nice staff members, lovely rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not see enough animals as expected on the game game drive, activities were limited, the gravel road to get the lodge and the Sunday dinner was too basic, spa too costly

    The room, out door shower and the views, scenery 👌

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    10
    Had a beautiful experience definitely coming back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service of was expectional

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Airconditioners in our room was not working and the weather was cold 🥶

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    Highly recommended for a relaxing holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 7 km dirt road

    The friendly staff and the view

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The welcoming was very good for us and around the place with game drive. Seeing all the animals around

    I like because everything is about is wood nice food good welcoming home..

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    8.0
    The place was exceptional, calm and peaceful . I did not really enjoy the food staff made on Friday for braai and the lo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Load shedding

    The view was exceptional

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff and the chef

    Our experience at Phumelelo was very good. We enjoyed the quietness. The view was stunning the only disappointment was the unheated pool and the noise beds .Other than that, it was great

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    10
    beautiful Place,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was amazing, staff was so friendly, food was amazing

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom bin wasn't emptied when we checked in. AC wasn't working, room was very cold. We were given a fan heater.

    Beautiful place, furnishings and amazing staff.

    Stayed in May 2023

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