A luxury stay in Nkomazi awaits you at Buhala Lodge. You'll be 17.4 km (10.8 mi) from Malelane Gate and 19.8 km (12.3 mi) from Leopard Creek Country Club. Highlights at this Colonial lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to game viewing and mountain biking. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Nkomazi lodge, you'll be 17.6 km (10.9 mi) from Kruger National Park.
Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
Hamiltons Lodge & Restaurant - 18 min drive
Dulce - Malelane - 13 min drive
About this property
Buhala Lodge
Luxury lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
Buhala Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Buhala Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Nkomazi lodge.
18 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Built in 1994
Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
Poolside lounge chairs
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Wedding services available
Terrace
Garden
Television in lobby
Bellhop
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Buhala Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary dressing gowns and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Nkomazi lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages and massages.
Languages
Afrikaans, Dutch, English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7 AM to 6 PM on request
Free extended parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
18 holes of golf
Full-service spa
Game viewing
Hiking/biking trails
Mountain biking
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Hot stone massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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2 floors
Built in 1994
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Air conditioning
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
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 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Buhala Lodge
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1400 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1400 (one-way), (up to 14 years old)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for golf tee times and massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
National rating
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
Property is also known as
Buhala Game
Buhala Lodge Hectorspruit
Buhala Game Lodge Malelane
Buhala Game Malelane
Buhala Lodge Malelane
Buhala Lodge
Buhala Malelane
Buhala Hectorspruit
Buhala Lodge Lodge
Buhala Lodge Nkomazi
Buhala Lodge Lodge Nkomazi
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Buhala Lodge?
Yep, Buhala Lodge has a free self car park and free extended parking.
How much does it cost to stay at Buhala Lodge?
As of 1 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buhala Lodge on 5 June 2024 start from AU$492.68, 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 there a spa on site at Buhala Lodge?
Yep, there is an onsite spa at Buhala Lodge. You'll enjoy services like hot stone massages.
Does Buhala Lodge have a pool?
Buhala Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.
What makes Buhala Lodge a romantic place to stay?
A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Buhala Lodge.
Does Buhala Lodge serve breakfast?
Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buhala Lodge?
No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7 AM - 6 PM on request for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Buhala Lodge?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.
What time are check-in & check-out at Buhala Lodge?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Are pets allowed at Buhala Lodge?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
Is there a golf course on site at Buhala Lodge?
There is a golf course next to Buhala Lodge.
Buhala Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Fantastic staff and great owners. The food was awesome. The place needs updating and maintenance as well as a thorough cleaning. I later stayed at the Kruger Gate Hotel which had more amenities, free meals, cleaner and much cheaper.
We spent 2 nights at Bhula primary to enable us to play golf at Leopards Creek, however we took advantage of a couple of game drives our guide Pat was truly amazing and Sean so helpful thanks guys for fab memories. The lodge whilst physically in the Kruger is on the edge and you have to drive to Malelane Gate approx 15mins. The staff are wonderful and so helpful if there was one fault it would be the quality and choice of the evening meal I sent my salmon back because it was raw the same piece came back recooked this should never happen under any circumstances
Perfectly Awesome!!! Shawn and Marji along Tuckeee are the best. Spent 5 days and loved everything. Just what we wanted - a high end lodge in a perfect setting!
From the moment we arrived we were welcomed as if we were family. Marjie and Erica were fabulous and the entire staff went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and well fed. From our room we watched crocodiles and hippos enjoying the river, an elephant visited the riverbank, kudus and bushbuck were everywhere. We enjoyed wonderful massages in a tent overlooking the Crocodile River and Sean, the guide took us on a wonderful tour of the panorama route. This is a lovely spot with wonderful staff.
We had a wonderful weekend stay at Buhala Lodge. Breakfast and dinner were tasty and served in the dinning room which opens into the garden and to the crocodile river. Beautiful location near the Malelane gate. The lodge offers golf in the surrounding courses and safari drives in the KNP. We were extremely happy with our stay