Located in the province of Mpumalanga, Needles Lodge offers traditionally-styled, rooms with a patio. It features a poolside entertainment terrace and a country-style lounge area. Kruger National Park is within a 30-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms have sliding doors that open onto the wooden patio. They are equipped with a sofa and a desk. Each room has a private bathroom with a large bath, shower and free toiletries. Needles Lodge serves a full South African breakfast and a gourmet 3-course dinner daily. They can be enjoyed in the dining room or on the poolside terrace. An honor bar offers guests a selection of local wines, beers and other beverages. Guests can sunbathe on the sun deck chairs or walk through the tropical garden. Indoors, the lounge area has a satellite TV, and a selection of books. The tour desk can organize activities such as day tours, game drives and hiking. Lionspruit Game Reserve is a 3-minute drive away by car. Komatipoort Airdrome is a 25-minute drive away. An airport shuttle service is available upon request and the Lodge offers free private parking on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarahjane
    Italy Italy
    Excellent value for money. The hosts we're so friendly and welcoming. We loved the fact that we ate dinner at one table with all the other guests and got to meet people from all over the world. Also loved the fact that the wildlife and bush babies...
  • Gonca
    Turkey Turkey
    Everything 🥰 Owners and staff were very friendly from the minute we arrived. The location is perfect, close to Kruger. Zebras and kudu visit the lodge sometimes. We had unique African bush experience. African drum is played to invite guests to...
  • Willem
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great location in the middle of nature. Fantastic beds. Very friendly staff and host. Great selection of wines. Really felt at home. Don’t want to forget the delicious dinner and breakfast.
  • Ajshah
    South Africa South Africa
    There is so much that I can say about Needles Lodge. Firstly and most significant part of our stay were the host Denise & Gail. their hospitality is unmatched and their knowledge about the surroundings and wild life is tops. the staff is...
  • Mkb26
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The food was amazing, the staff is great and the lodge is beautiful! We absolutely enjoyed our stay!
  • Florence
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Cozyness of the place, very nice food and drinks, very friendly staff and animals in the surroundings :)
  • Max
    Germany Germany
    The dinner was very tasty and prepared with love. The rooms are perfectly air-conditioned, large and nicely furnished. The grounds of the lodge itself offer sun loungers, a pool and occasionally animals drop by and are fed a little from time to...
  • Donovan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    fabulous stay, staff were really helpful and went beyond the norm...
  • Lauren
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful Hosts, Delicious Food, Good Location, and 5* bedding. Our stay was Superb!! Dinner around the table was great chatting to people from around the world enjoying our beautiful country :) Highly recommend
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! The quality is relentless!! Food, staff, service it just doesn’t stop!! Dennis and Lynne work tirelessly to fulfill guests wishes. Glen the guide was superb my best Game drive in 8 years of visiting Kruger!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • Belgian • French • International • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Needles Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

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

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 6 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 640 per child, per night
13 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 960 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Needles 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 accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Needles Lodge

  • Check-in at Needles Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Needles Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Needles Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Bike tours
    • Full-body massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Neck massage
    • Game drives
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
  • Room options at Needles Lodge include:

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

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

  • Needles Lodge is 3.1 miles from the center of Marloth Park. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.