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Phelwana Game Lodge

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor dining
Villa (4 Sleepers)
Exterior
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$566
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Portion 197, Guernsey Farm, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, God's Window
  • Place, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)

Room options

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 60 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa (2 Sleepers)

Villa (2 Sleepers)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private pool
Fridge
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa (4 Sleepers) | Private pool

Villa (4 Sleepers)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private pool
Fridge
Pillow-top bed
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Villa (6 Sleepers)

Villa (6 Sleepers)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private pool
Fridge
Pillow-top bed
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

About the area

Guernsey Private Nature Reserve

At Phelwana Game Lodge, you'll be 35.6 km (22.1 mi) from Orpen Gate. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the region of this 3.5-property class Guernsey Private Nature Reserve hotel include Blyde River Canyon and Bourkes' Luck Potholes.

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kapama Southern Camp Restaurant - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪klaserie one stop - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪ergens zo hier - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Boma - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Phelwana Game Lodge

Lakefront hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
Phelwana Game 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 served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Phelwana Game Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Guernsey Private Nature Reserve hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Phelwana Game Lodge offers 14 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

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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)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 7:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.

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.

  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 7:00 PM and midnight

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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

Phelwana Game Lodge Hotel
Phelwana Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Phelwana Game Lodge Hotel Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Phelwana Game Lodge?

Yep, Phelwana Game Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Phelwana Game Lodge?

As of 26 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phelwana Game Lodge on 7 Jan 2026 start from AU$566.36, 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 Phelwana Game Lodge?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Phelwana Game Lodge.

Does Phelwana Game Lodge have a pool?

Phelwana Game Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Phelwana Game Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Phelwana Game Lodge.

Does Phelwana Game Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Phelwana Game Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Phelwana Game Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Phelwana Game Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Phelwana Game Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Phelwana Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing value, very relaxing

This is the most relaxing lodge! I came for a weekend retreat and loved every minute. I was able sit in my own little plunge pool and watch the animals come to the water hole. The staff were all very friendly and inviting. I 100% recommend this place
The plunge pool and watering hole
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024