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Ezulwini Game Lodges

5.0 star property
Luxury tentalow with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Luxury Suite, River Lodge | Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, desk
Front of property
Family Room, River Lodge | Living area
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym
The price is CHF 1'087
Price available on 19/5/2024

Check out the area

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Ezulwini Game Lodges, Olifants, West Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Popular LocationHoedspruit Wildlife Estate51 min drive
  • AirportPhalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck)64 min drive
  • Popular LocationPhalaborwa Gate72 min drive
  • Popular LocationJessica the Hippo75 min drive
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Room options

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Standard Room, River Lodge | Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, River Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, River Lodge | Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Suite, River Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 80 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room, River Lodge | Living area

Family Room, River Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Blackout curtains
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Billy's Lodge | Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, Billy's Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, Billy's Lodge | Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Suite, Billy's Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool, River View | Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 125 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Balule Game Reserve

Located in Balule Game Reserve, Ezulwini Game Lodges is in a rural area and on a river. Nyani Cultural Village and Blyde River Canyon are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Makalali Game Reserve - 49 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 51 min drive
  • Grietjie Game Reserve - 66 min drive
  • Phalaborwa Gate - 72 min drive
  • Jessica the Hippo - 75 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 130 min drive

About this property

Ezulwini Game Lodges

Luxury all-inclusive tentalow by the river
Free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Ezulwini Game Lodges. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Mondsweni & Inyati, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and a firepit.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a waterfall pool
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services and a TV in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as desk chairs and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

All-inclusive details

This tentalow is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic drinks included

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Mondsweni & Inyati

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterfall pool
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • In-room 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2011
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 616.75 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 616.75 (one-way), (from 10 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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

Ezulwini Game Hoedspruit
Ezulwini Game Lodges Hoedspruit
Ezulwini Game Lodges Lodge Hoedspruit
Ezulwini Game Lodges Hoedspruit
Ezulwini Game Lodges Safari/Tentalow
Ezulwini Game Lodges Safari/Tentalow Hoedspruit
Ezulwini Game Lodges Hoedspruit
Ezulwini Game Lodges Safari/Tentalow
Ezulwini Game Lodges Safari/Tentalow Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Ezulwini Game Lodges have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Ezulwini Game Lodges pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ezulwini Game Lodges?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ezulwini Game Lodges?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ezulwini Game Lodges?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Ezulwini Game Lodges provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM-6:30 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 616.75 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Ezulwini Game Lodges?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and drinks are included (with some restrictions).

Where is Ezulwini Game Lodges located?

Situated on a river, this all-inclusive tentalow is in the same region as Nyani Cultural Village and Blyde River Canyon.

Ezulwini Game Lodges Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay, Detroit, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short Safari Trip
Only had time for a 3 day (2 night) safari trip but Ezulwini made it completely worthwhile. They bent over backwards to accommodate any request and took care of every detail. The game driver and tracker were very friendly but also professional, we would recommend this lodge to anyone from kids to seniors.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Very good safari option
The friendliness and warmth of the staff was the highlight. They went out of their way to ensure a pleasant stay

8/10 Good

serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hard to get there on your own... but when you manage to reach the place... wow, Exceptional environment!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Lodge
It was a great place to stay staff was professional and made our stay that much better.

10/10 Excellent

Mike, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in its class
I enjoyed my stay at Ezulwini very much. While it may not be an ultra luxury resort, it is very nice and well kept and provides a feel like you are among family (albeit in the middle of the bush). I went solo on a business trip and was treated great. Food was still brought for about ten people and it was fresh and very good. Sean, the manager, hung out having beers with me and discussed south Africa, and on another night showed us the beautiful wine cellar. That same night, a full barbecue with African song and dance was given by the employees and it seemed authentic and was great. Finally, the driver and tracker Lawrence and Conrad were unbelievable and really made the experience. They went above and beyond and I actually saw all big 5 on my first tour out. I stayed at the more modern and larger Billy's lodge but also took a ride over to River and you can't go wrong either way. I highly recommend Ezulwini for the value offered in that price range and would definitely return.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous Safari!
The 2x daily safari drives were incredible! The Guides, Tracker and Hostess made the stay extra special.

2/10 Terrible

Naylor Lee, Byron Bay Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
do not recommend
The Lodge is very untaken care off, needs some restoration, way over prized. the best thing were Laurens the driver and Richard the tracker and Ruth and Glory who work in the restaurant. The whole experience of the lodge was very disappointing. I have been travelling around South Africa, Namibia and Botswana the last 7 years, and this was one of the worst places. Way too overpriced for how run down the place is. There are many places close bye that offer so much more. The photos are very misleading.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, New York, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hotel I have ever stayed at
Lawrence, Lauren, Rex and Frans gave first class service 24/7. It is a luxury boutique safari experience with the needed rustic appeal.

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Planned a safari and experienced MUCH more
Ezulwini was a wonderful experience. We stayed at both the River Lodge and Billy's Lodge -service and staff at both locations was outstanding, staff were attentive and genuinely pleasant. We planned our safari to enjoy the wonders of the Bush and ended being as delighted by ournLodge experience as we were the incredible surroundings.

4/10 Poor

Andreas

Disliked: Staff & service
Gute Safaris, ungepflegte Anlage, grausames Essen
Insgesamt lässt sich sagen, dass die Lodge etwas wenig gepflegt/gewartet ist. Das Grundstück ist naturbelassen, was sich einerseits sehr schön anhört aber in Realität nur ein verwildertes Grundstück ist und der Ausblick zum Fluss dadurch eher eingeschränkt ist. Hier fehlt einfach ein Gärtner, der eine gute Balance zwischen Gartenpflege und Natur findet. Die Pools waren verdreckt und trüb. Die Auflagen der Liegen waren schwarz vor Dreck, die Toiletten spülen einen Haufen meist nicht weg, die Lounge-Sessel im Foyer sind verschlissen und es gibt nichts blühendes fürs Auge. Man könnte der Meinung sein, dass diese Details nicht wichtig sind, da man vornehmlich zum Tiere anschauen die Game-Drives nutzen möchte, die 2x täglich um 05:30 und 16:00 Uhr stattfinden. Aber in der Zeit von 10:00 bis 16 Uhr ist man in der Lodge und ärgert sich über die ungepflegte Anlage und nicht existenten Service. Zu den Game-Drives würde ich sagen, dass diese durchweg gut waren und wir alle Big Five in 2 Tagen gesehen haben. Wirklich enttäuschend ist die Gastronomie und Service eher die Qualität einer südafrikanischen Bergwerkskantine. Fisch und Gemüse waren tiefgefroren, das Fleisch zäh und mit Fertigsauce und Mittags gab es Fertigpizza. Die meisten Gäste der Lodge kamen aus den USA, die den Aufenthalt bei Auktionen quasi Blind ersteigert haben und das Essen aus den Fastfood-Restaurants gewöhnt waren. Mein Tipp: Es gibt deutlich bessere Lodges zum halben Preis die bessere Gastgeber sind.