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Needles Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and lounge chairs, under a distinctive thatched roof.
Relax on the shaded deck surrounded by lush vegetation, perfect for outdoor dining or unwinding.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this cabin features a wooden deck and a unique kudu statue.
Relax in a spacious interior with a high ceiling, comfortable seating, and a variety of tables for dining or socializing.
Relax in comfort with a sofa, ottoman, and dining table, surrounded by a map, picture, and cozy atmosphere.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug

Explore the area

Map
340 Bushpig Avenue, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320
  • Lionspruit Game Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Double suite

Double suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin bed suite

Twin bed suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Marloth Park

At Needles Lodge you'll be within steps of Marlothi Conservancy and Lionspruit Game Reserve. Highlights at this lodge include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a poolside bar. .The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to ecotours and bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Nkomazi lodge, you'll be 35.1 km (21.8 mi) from Kruger National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lionspruit Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Bushveld Atlantis Water Park - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Malelane Gate - 34 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 37 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aamazing River View - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boskombius - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪De Watergat - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ngwenya Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Le Fera - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Needles Lodge

Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Needles Lodge. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nkomazi lodge.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2003
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Needles Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. This Nkomazi lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, Xhosa, Zulu

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  • Breakfast included
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includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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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 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • 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)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

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 accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 640.0 per night.
  • 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 520.00 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 640.0 per night

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Needles Lodge
Needles Lodge Marloth Park
Needles Marloth Park
Needles Lodge Lodge
Needles Lodge Nkomazi
Needles Lodge Lodge Nkomazi
Needles Lodge Lodge
Needles Lodge Nkomazi
Needles Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Needles Lodge?

Yep, Needles Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Needles Lodge?

As of 1 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Needles Lodge on 14 Aug 2025 start from AU$247.05, 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.

What makes Needles Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Needles Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Needles Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Needles Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Needles Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Needles Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Needles Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Needles Lodge?

There is a golf course next to Needles Lodge.

Needles Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodge near Kruger. Comfortable, quiet and clean. Wonderful food too. Friendly staff. We had a marvelous time. And a special thank you to Glen who was our game drive guide. Tremendous experience. Lots of fun. Five stars all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chin Hoe

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

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Need was amazing! No need to look further!

10/10 Excellent

Alnasir

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

L Aesthetics

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was amazing….Dennis and Gail are super hosts and the lodge is situated nicely tugged away in the bushes. The staff are super friendly and the food was as good. A really enjoyable trip amd stay we had at Needles
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Intimate, Delightful Safari Lodge

Needles Lodge is a fantastic option for a small, intimate safari experience on the edge of Kruger National Park. The rooms are clean and comfortable with sliding doors that look out at the bush in the backyard where zebras, monkeys and wildebeests often gather. Meals are delicious, multi-course family-style affairs with scintillating conversations with guests from around the world. The owner, Dennis and manager, Colin, do everything possible to ensure a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Fantastic, peaceful lodge.

Everything about Needles Lodge was excellent. From our room, which was spacious and beautifully finished, to the unbelievable food served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We loved having the animals wander by and spent hours by the delightful pool. The lodge's main areas are great too with lots of books for reading about the animals. The staff were really helpful and kind, it was just the most wonderful few days and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food, wildlife visits and close to Kruger.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ram

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

Charming lodge in Marloth Park

Charming lodge, rooms and host. Excellent breakfast and wine selection. Zebra visits to the lodge was a nice touch. Location in Marloth park is interesting - this is a very unique project to combine human neighborhood with a quasi safari. Dinner was just OK and the idea of a shared table to all guests and hosts is not to everyone's taste, but this shouldn't affect the high rating. We stopped there after our Kruger visit, but the guests who used the lodge for the Kruger safaris seemed happy with the lodge as their basis.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needles was a great place to stay. We were afraid it was going to be in a developed town but it's in a protected area with wildlife coming through the area as well. We saw Kudu, giraffe, a genet, and a bushbaby just on the grounds. Dennis and Gail were gracious hosts and as Dennis is a guide, he knew everything about birds, wildllife, and the park. Whatever you want is really the order of the day. Needles can arrange morning walks, game drives, nearby tours, or you can use it as a jumping off point to Crocodile Bridge (about 30 minutes by car) into Kruger National Park. It's an easy drive up to Lower Sabie camp for lunch but the location of Needles is convenient. On departure, we went from Crocodile Bridge to Malelane in the park and then it was about four hours to Pretoria by car. We had a great time and would love to return. We're talking to friends about making it a group visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed there for 3 nights at the start of our South Africa holiday, and before spending 4 nights at SANPark lodges in the park. Had we known just how good it was, think we may have spent our entire 7 nights in Kruger there. It more than lives up to the great reviews it gets (which is why we chose Needles), the place is beautiful, the staff amazing, the visiting animals a daily treat, and the proximity to Crocodile River entrance gate does actually mean you could easily stay here, and go into the park for the day (which means you get the 5* benefit of the lodge, with all the animal viewing you could wish for). We had dinner, bed and breakfast, the cooked breakfast was fantastic (best mushrooms I have ever tasted), the dinners a delight sat outside with a glass of Pinotage. Within 30 minutes of arriving we had visits from a huge rock monitor, a family of mongoose and a Kudu. Lots of birds to watch and identify in the nearby trees, Zebra wandering over, the Bushbabies at night, amazing. We did a full day safari by way of introduction to the park, and I would recommend it. Patrick our guide and driver was just brilliant, spotting things well before we did (without binocs and while driving), he promised my wife 30 giraffe and he delivered, as well as lions, buffalo, white rhino, elephants, eagles, hippos (25 species we saw on that one day, plus it gave us great ideas of where to go when we were in the park, like Mpondo Dam). Perfect place to stay in every respect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

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

10/10 Excellent

iris

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

Fantastic!

Wonderfull hospitality,great atmosphere,fantastic food. It feels like home,thanks to the wonderfull people who run the place.Only thing needs improvement is Wifi,being weak. But after all,we came to dissconnect...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

John, Dublin, Ireland

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

Wonderful lodge

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful lodge. Staff and owner were very accommodating with our late arrival and had dinner ready for us nonetheless. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

wonderful honeymoon

excellent location. great staff. ask them about kosher options!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice lodge, but bit far from Kruger Park for us.

Nice lodge with good food and local setting (local Zebra, Giraffe, Warthog etc). Bit too far from the park though (half an hour drive to Crocodile Bridge). Staff very friendly and helpful, but join you at your table for dinner...

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Detroit, USA

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

10/10 Excellent

JEAN MARC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very professional service, the welcome is good, the rooms are comfortable, the food is excellent, and the atmosphere is friendly. In addition, the boss speaks excellent French.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

Wonderful stay in a beautiful lodge

The welcome and service were wonderful. The lodge was very cute, the dinner and breakfast were excellent and we loved seeing the bush babies, zebra and warthogs right in front of us. Definitely a place to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl-Heinz

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

Ein kleines Paradies

Wir waren auf unserer Südafrika-Rundreise für 6 Tage Gast in dieser sehr persönlich vom Inhaber Dennis und seinem „guten Geist“ Lyn geführten Lodge und sind beeindruckt von der Gastfreundschaft des gesamten Teams - Kompliment an alle Beteiligten, insbesondere auch an die jungen Guides John und Tammy! Absolutes Highlight waren die ganztägigen Game Drives, durchgeführt direkt von der Lodge im offenen Landrover, in den besonders wildreichen südlichen Teil des Kruger Nationalpark, wo wir neben unzähligen anderen Tieren auch sämtliche Big 5 zu sehen bekamen, besonders eindrucksvoll ein Rudel Wildhunde auf der Jagd nach Impalas; die Lodge selber liegt im Marloth Park, ca. 30 Minuten vom nächsten Gate zum Kruger Park entfernt, mit frei herumlaufenden Giraffen, Zebras, Kudus und Warzenschweinen, die bis an die Terrasse der Lodge herankommen und einen zum Frühstück oder Dinner besuchen; die Lodge hat lediglich 8 Zimmer, entsprechend familiär ist die Athmosphäre; das Dinner wird gemeinsam mit den Gästen aus aller Welt und den Besitzern auf der offenen Terrasse eingenommen, alle Sonderwünsche werden berücksichtigt; Frühstück und Dinner sind reichlich und von guter Qualität; ein reichhaltiges Angebot an nicht alkoholischen und gepflegten alkoholischen Getränken verfügbar; die Zimmer verfügen über einen hohen Standard und ein großes Bad mit Wanne und separater Dusche; alles in allem ein ausgezeichnetes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis, ein sehr empfehlenswertes Haus, in das wir gerne zurückkomme
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlotta

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019