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Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve with full-service spa and free breakfast

Dates

December 2024

3

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

All-inclusive

Pool

Breakfast included

Spa

Gym

24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Baobab Suite at Waterside

Highlights

Deck/patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Minibar (some free items)

400 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

Luxury Suite Farmstead

Highlights

Deck/patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Minibar (some free items)

182 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Suite at Malewane

Highlights

Deck/patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Minibar (some free items)

165 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Royal Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

510 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds

Luxury Suite at Waterside

Highlights

Deck/patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Minibar (some free items)

100 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Farmhouse

Highlights

Deck/patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

636 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 King Beds

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Pool

Breakfast included

All-inclusive

Spa

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

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About the area

Avoca Road, Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

Greater Kruger National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 30 min drive - 24.2 km
Orpen Gate - 35 min drive - 28.6 km
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 44 min drive - 36.5 km
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 50 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

Hoedspruit (HDS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Boma - ‬51 min drive

About this property

Royal Malewane

Lodge in a national park

Take advantage of free full breakfast, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services at Royal Malewane. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a facial or a detox wrap at the on-site spa. In addition to a gym and a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Additional perks include:

An outdoor pool
Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
A banquet hall, luggage storage and massage treatment rooms

Room features

All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as private plunge pools and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and ceiling fans
Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
42-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Royal Malewane are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Private plunge pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

In a national park

Full-service spa

5 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Sauna
Spa open daily
Spa tub
Steam room
Swedish massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance

More

Banquet hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Private plunge pool

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Free minibar (limited items)

More

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Desk
Desk chair
Fireplace
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Royal Malewane Lodge Hoedspruit

Royal Malewane Lodge

Royal Malewane Hoedspruit

Royal Malewane

Royal Malewane Lodge

Royal Malewane Hoedspruit

Royal Malewane Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Malewane have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Malewane?

As of 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Malewane on 9 Dec 2024 start from AU$8,090.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Royal Malewane pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royal Malewane?

Royal Malewane doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Royal Malewane?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Royal Malewane?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Royal Malewane?

Some rate plans available at this lodge are all-inclusive.

Where is Royal Malewane located?

Situated in a national park, this spa lodge is steps from Greater Kruger National Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mafunyani Cultural Village and Andover Nature Reserve. Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and Ehlanzeni Collage are also within 12 miles (20 km).