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The Ultimate Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with free water park access and rooftop terrace

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Outdoor pool
Family Apartment | Living area
Lobby
Standard Room
Fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July

Room options

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Family Chalet

Family Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Honeymoon Cottage, Mountain View, Mountainside

Honeymoon Cottage, Mountain View, Mountainside

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Chalet

Family Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family Chalet

Family Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
BP19 Bluegumsport Road, Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, 920

What's nearby

  • Makhado Show Grounds - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Makhado Church - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Al Noor Mosque - 17 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Polokwane (PTG-Polokwane Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nguni Grill - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Ultimate Lodge

Family-friendly guest house in the mountains
Consider a stay at The Ultimate Lodge and take advantage of free water park access, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as fishing and hiking/biking trails, at this guest house. In addition to mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with a waterslide
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at The Ultimate Lodge offer perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free water park
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free water park access
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
  • Front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Water park

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 400.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 for adults and from ZAR 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one way)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Ultimate Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ultimate Lodge?

As of 7 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ultimate Lodge on 8 July 2025 start from AU$102.05, 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 The Ultimate Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Ultimate Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ultimate Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ultimate Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The Ultimate Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Ultimate Lodge located?

This family-friendly Louis Trichardt guesthouse is located in the mountains, steps from Mapungubwe World Heritage Landscape and within 9 mi (15 km) of Makhado Show Grounds and Makhado Church. Al Noor Mosque is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) away.

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The Ultimate Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great environment, efficient and professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Swimming 2 pools game zebra and BBQ mini golf ext
Al fresco dinning bar and beutifull restaurant food and service exceptional grills wings handout fries and my favorite milk tert
Sun downers
Family fun in tranquil surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Everything was in order and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Not upgrade but my room was comfortable and service good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10

Awesome. My kids loved the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018