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About this property

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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • 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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yunus
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the staff, especially Sly, the game ranger and Phumzile who served us during breakfast and supper. Both of them went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. Food was incredible and chef Kenneth made sure we were catered for,...
  • Pierre
    United States United States
    A wonderful staff with excellent food. Very french with local ingredients.
  • Michelle
    United States United States
    The staff at Phelwana are simply the best. Katie and her team were very accommodating and especially helpful when we had a minor medical emergency. They were the family away from home we needed!
  • Wendy
    Canada Canada
    The food and staff were exceptional. Our guide Sly’s enthusiasm was infectious and his bush knowledge unbeatable. The beds were super comfy. The location was perfect and a short drive to Kruger. I highly recommend this resort.
  • 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
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in a 3 bedroom villa with a swimming pool. The villa was very spacious, the beds were very comfortable and the outside area was very nice. Baboons and a giraffe visited us a couple of times. We did a safari drive from the hotel which was...
  • Pravashnee
    South Africa South Africa
    Thank you to Gale, Jo-Anne and Katie who went above and beyond to make our stay and my daughter's 9th birthday amazing. Special thanks to the Chef, the rainbow birthday cake was delicious. Thank you to Sly for a lovely game drive. This place is a...

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, 9.2

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
Cancellation 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.

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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.
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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.

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