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Buhala Lodge

5.0 star property
Riverside lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Room, River View | View from room
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Property entrance
Hot stone massages, massages

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$660
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec

Explore the area

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12km Beyond Malelane, N4 Highway, Kruger National Park, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320
  • Place, Leopard Creek Country Club
  • Place, Malelane Gate
  • Place, Kruger National Park

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Room, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Suite, River View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Room

Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Room, River View | View from room

Room, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the area

Emjejane

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.
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Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hamiltons - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Apple Tree - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ndlovu Restaurant and Bar - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Buhala Lodge

Riverside 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 bathrobes 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.

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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) 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-hole adjacent golf course
  • 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • 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 staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
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
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 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. 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
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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 9 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buhala Lodge on 27 Dec 2025 start from AU$660.12, 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.