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Located within 8.2 km of Drakensig Golf Club and 18 km of Kinyonga Reptile Centre, Gem In The Bush Lodge provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hoedspruit. Featuring full-day security, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a sun terrace. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and year-round outdoor pool. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and outdoor furniture. With a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available daily at the guest house. Guests can relax in the on-site bar or lounge. Guests at Gem In The Bush Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hoedspruit, like hiking and walking tours. Olifants West Game Reserve is 26 km from the accommodation. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is 9 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Camille
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The Lodge is very calm, secure, close to the airport, and the food and staff were great. We especially enjoyed being able to walk around the estate. We saw giraffes, zebras, warthog, and many birds.
  • Michelle
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely breakfast. Perfect setting - Tables set out around the pool in the bush. We ate our breakfast accompanied by buck, squirrels, mongoose and a variety of birds. Bush walks with loads of buck, warthog and giraffe. Comfy bed with gorgeous...
  • Makosha
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast was good, there is a variety to choose from.
  • Happiness
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was perfect the property was clean and the food is nice
  • Makukule
    South Africa South Africa
    I booked our room because of the pictures I saw of the bathroom and I was pleased to see that the pictures did not lie. It was an absolute treat to have breakfast outside while seeing wild animals just walking past. The main star of Gem in the...
  • Phindile
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff very friendly and the fact that the host gets in contact a day prior very accommodating,very private and quite a good place to detox from city life
  • Palesa
    South Africa South Africa
    I like the look of the property, great pool view. Massive bathroom and location-city Center
  • Nomsa
    South Africa South Africa
    The lodge is as advertised, very beautiful. It is very peaceful staying there. Busisiwe was a great host, she made our stay very comfortable.
  • Caroline
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We spent 3 days at Gem and found it relaxing. The very friendly staff also cooked us delicious real South African dinners. Safe and secure lodge, clean, well managed, good breakfast, comfortable bed. Animals nearby.
  • Bhekithemba
    South Africa South Africa
    It’s in an ideal location, service was top class and place was super clean.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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  • hi which activities do you have and how much

    Good day , Yes , we do propose game drives both in the Kruger park and many private big 5 reserves . You can also enjoy the scenic panorama ro..
    Answered on 23 November 2021
  • do you provide for breakfast and dinner? Do you also have game drives?

    Yes , Gem in the bush lodge provides for breakfast . We also do have many interesting game drives options .
    Answered on 20 August 2021
  • Does each room come with bathtub and outside shower or can we have a room with bathtub and outside shower

    Good day , All our rooms do have an outside shower . 2 of our rooms have an outside shower and a standalone bath : the Tamboti and the Marula suite .
    Answered on 23 November 2021
  • Do you have a restaurant?

    Good day , We do organize dinner and braai at Gem in the bush lodge . Please feel free to ask us for any details .
    Answered on 17 November 2021
  • Can you prepare me a room, more of a romantic Suprise full of balloons

    Good day , We can organize such event with decoration on bed ( flower petals ) , special lights ... It is more difficult with the balloons sin..
    Answered on 23 November 2021
  • how is the road to the guest house? tar or gravel road and if it's gravel how many km. can I travel in a small car ?

    Good day Thank you for your message . You can do it with a small car . All the roads to our guesthouse are tar roads I hope it helps . Kind regar..
    Answered on 13 September 2022
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Gem In The Bush Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproofing
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Gem In The Bush Lodge

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

  • Gem In The Bush Lodge is 2.2 miles from the centre of Hoedspruit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Gem In The Bush Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Gem In The Bush Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at Gem In The Bush Lodge include:

    • Suite
    • Chalet
  • The prices at Gem In The Bush Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Gem In The Bush Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Gem In The Bush Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bicycle rental
    • Game drives
    • Horse riding