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Phelwana Game Lodge is located in the Hoedspruit area and 29 mi away from Kruger Park's Orpen Gate. The lodge offers luxury tents and well-appointed chalets with private pool. The accommodations will provide you with a deck or veranda, a seating area, a refrigerator and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Two meals are included in the daily rate at Phelwana. In the evenings, guests can relax at the camp fire. Phelwana Game Lodge offers guided bush walks and game drives. Other activities that can be enjoyed in the surroundings include cycling and fishing.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Greg
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff was amazing - can’t say enough about the team there. Ngonthe, Kayla, Jeffrey, Blair, Lenah, Pelon were all super friendly and helpful. Truly made it a special experience.
  • Karine
    Cameroon Cameroon
    Watching the hippos in the river and going on the bushwalk
  • Carel
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The head chef is brilliant and talented. His food was the highlight of our stay. Personnel were really very professional. The guide impressed us with his knowledge. My whole family is knowledgeable on the local fauna and flora and he we tested...
  • Sherebanu
    South Africa South Africa
    quite but with interesting dining room and hippo pools
  • Pieter
    South Africa South Africa
    Good selection and choices of meals With excellent service by staff.
  • Shane
    South Africa South Africa
    Scenic location, total number of guests was comfortable so we always had a table, or could get into the game drive bookings. Animals roaming freely are healthy and abound. Dinners were great and breakfast was sumptuous. Walking game sessions were...
  • Cobus
    South Africa South Africa
    Awesome accommodation and food! Our guide, Joe, was amázing! A wealth of knowledge over such a wide spectrum. Animals, big and small. Insects, birds, trees, biosphere, I came back having really learnt a lot! We felt like family after a couple of...
  • Manuel
    Spain Spain
    Great based camp to your safari in the Kruger area. Charming and well taken care at all levels
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful small game farm. Luxury tents, yummy food. Gorgeous main lodge/sofas/dining room/garden. Lots of tame antelope, mainly nyala and waterbuck plus giraffes(obviously we kept our distance but they were very close). Baboons and vervets not...
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely everything. This was the best place that we have stayed in Africa Bar none. loved the staff, loved the view, loved the food, loved the general experience. We would absolutely come again.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Phelwana Room
    • Cuisine
      Local • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Phelwana Game Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Pool view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas 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
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

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

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

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

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 19:00 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

Children 13 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note compulsory conservation and park fees per vehicle are applicable and excluded from the rates.

Please note it is recommended that guests use a high-rise vehicle or 4x4 to access the property.

Please note breakfast and dinner are inclusive but most beverages are excluded from the rate.

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 Phelwana Game 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.

This property is accessible by an unpaved road, which might not be suitable for some vehicles.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

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

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.

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

FAQs about Phelwana Game Lodge

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

  • Phelwana Game Lodge has 1 restaurant:

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

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

  • Room options at Phelwana Game Lodge include:

    • Tent
    • Villa
  • Guests staying at Phelwana Game Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Phelwana Game Lodge is 14.3 miles from the center of Hoedspruit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Phelwana Game Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Game drives
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Spa facilities
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool