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African Rock Lodge

594 Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa
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African Rock Lodge

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
494 reviews

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African Rock Lodge offers luxury thatched-roof accommodations in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. It features an outdoor pool with sun terrace, a rustic bar and a shared TV lounge. All of the air-conditioned rooms include a seating area and free WiFi internet. The private bathrooms are decorated with earthy stone tiles and have double washbasins, a rain shower, a bath and free toiletries. A daily buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant or enjoy a characteristic South African barbecue on the tiled terrace. There is a well-stocked bar, DVDs and books in the guest lounge. Attractions in the area include game drives, horse riding, hiking and tours of Kruger National Park. More adventurous options are canoeing and river rafting, which can all be arranged at the tour desk. Blyde River Canyon is a 40-minute drive away from African Rock Lodge. An airport shuttle is available for Eastgate Airport, 6.8 mi away by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
Bedroom 4
1 king bed
Bedroom 5
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Hoedspruit

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    Canada Canada
    “Exemplary in every way. What a stunning property! Add caring hosts and you have all you need for a brilliant stay in Hoedspruit. Do not hesitate to book. African Rock is the best of the best.”
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The lodge is part of a gated community, where we always felt not only safe, but very welcomed. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, and the bathrooms were wonderful! The food was incredible, would definitely recommend taking part in their...”
  • Battokiri
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Exceptional choice for travellers. Great cozy room and common areas. Amazing staff. Safe and comfortable. Highly recommended dinner on-site — finger-licking good.”
  • Samuel
    Brazil Brazil
    “First of all, the hosts were very friendly and helpful! Helped me a lot on planning activities around the area. The breakfast and dinner (barbecue) were tasty and full of options. The rooms were big and clean. The property had a cozy atmosphere.”
  • Ilona
    United States United States
    “The location is fabulous, and the staff absolutely wonderful. The breakfast was great as was the dinner - I don't know how Juliette does it, but her spinach is amazing, and the selection of braai meats varied from evening to evening. The...”
  • Rebecca
    United States United States
    “Great location, peaceful place with great people running the hotel.”
  • Fernando
    Germany Germany
    “1. The attention to the details everywhere, from the rooms decoration to the cleaning times timing. 2. Sander and Juliet are the bests hosts ever, always ready to support and make the guests experience unforgettable. 3. Everything was super clean...”
  • Sharon
    Canada Canada
    “A charming property in a great location that was beautifully decorated.”
  • Marcin
    United States United States
    “the food and the staff was spectacular. Sander (the owner) was extremely helpful, friendly and caring. Great value.”
  • Janet
    United States United States
    “This is a great little resort just outside of Hoedspruit, SA. They have a very nice breakfast and for an extra charge you can get dinner. The dinner is an outside Braai and the food was delicious! The owner is very friendly and very willing to...”

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of African Rock Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Bathtub

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Saltwater pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas

    Spa

    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • German
    • English
    • French
    • Dutch
    • Zulu

    House rules
    African Rock Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 1 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    1 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDebit card Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform African Rock Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about African Rock Lodge

    • Room options at African Rock Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Villa

    • The prices at African Rock Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • African Rock Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at African Rock Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go

    • African Rock Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Back massage
      • Walking tours
      • Head massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Foot massage
      • Bicycle rental
      • Full-body massage
      • Game drives
      • Neck massage
      • Horseback riding
      • Hand massage
      • Bike tours
      • Couples' massage
      • Swimming pool

    • Check-in at African Rock Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • African Rock Lodge is 2.8 miles from the center of Hoedspruit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.