341 Bushpig Avenue, 1320 Marloth Park, South Africa
#7 of 24 hotels in Marloth Park
Guests' ChoiceBased on 59 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Florence
SwitzerlandCozyness of the place, very nice food and drinks, very friendly staff and animals in the surroundings :)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Max
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 time. In addition, the staff and the owner were incredibly committed to helping us with a problem with our further vacation plans. Without their advice, we would have had a real problem. All in all, we can only strongly recommend the lodge and if we are in the region again, we will definitely go there again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Donovan
United KingdomOwner sold me a brochure which he said was the cheapest around so we brought it only to find out the next day that it was overpriced by 40R....... :-( its nothing, but it left a sour taste in my mouth..
fabulous stay, staff were really helpful and went beyond the norm...
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Lauren
South AfricaWonderful 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
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Steven
United KingdomNothing to dislike
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!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: October 14, 2023
Monika
GermanyVery professional and nice service. We felt treated very special. Nice clean rooms cleaned every day. Delicious breakfasts and dinners, I highly recommend it. Very nice location, contact with nature. I highly recommend the Safari trip, my kids and I were delighted. I have nothing to complain about :)
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 23, 2023
Kate
United KingdomNothing
Very friendly lodge, small however big enough to get space.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: June 19, 2023
Daniel
United KingdomThe location in Marloth park is as good as any and its lovely to have the animals come to the property while you are eating or at other times. For me, I think there is a slight bit of the magic of safari lost when you do not stay in the Kruger park itself. But this is not a flaw of this accommodation its-self per say.
Was not able to try to full breakfast as was always leaving early to enter the park at opening times, so was provided with a great packed breakfast instead. Dinner is a 3 course meal served at 7 with all the other guests and it is a great affair with fantastic food. The team were very helpful in arranging tours and game drives.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 1, 2023
Bonisiwe
South AfricaNothing,everything exceeded our expectations!!
Needles Lodge is a real Home away from Home and not just a lodge. They are really a notch above your normal 4 Star establishment. They are perfecting this thing called hospitality business. Their meals, dinner and breakfast are beyond reproach. Dennis and Lynn are a team to beat in this business. Keep it up guys. We really enjoyed our conversations during the family dinner with wonderful and extremely palatable grapes 🍇🍷. Keep it up guys. We will certainly be back at your establishment in our next visit to the Kruger National Park.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 28, 2023
Jabu
United Kingdomthe bedrooms were very spacious and clean, fantastic facilities and very friendly staff! really enjoyed having dinner with people from all over the world in the evening whilst sipping South African wine!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 21, 2023
Dr
South AfricaThere is nothing not to like
The hospitable host, the friendly staff,the palatable meals from the Amazing chef, and the tranquil location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 11, 2023
Anastazja
PolandThis place has a true safari soul and people who run it are extremely nice, understanding, helpful and prepared. Rooms are big, comfortable and charming. Food is absolutely out of this world delicious. Great guided safari tours. Animals like zebra and kudu coming to the lodge. Having dinner at one big table to get to know other guest is a brilliant idea. Absolutely unique and extraordinary experience. Thank you both for having us!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: February 12, 2023
Charlotte
United Kingdomgood location near the Kruger gate. excellent food every morning and evening. lovely rooms and staff. animals freely room nearby so you can have breakfast on the deck with the zebras.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: January 12, 2023
Richard
South Africait’s a long drive in Marloth park from the main gate to the site.
rooms, main seating area and evening meals
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: January 9, 2023
Penelope
South AfricaBreakfast and dinner were fantastic. The food is really exceptional. Bed linen is luxurious and the beds are very comfortable. We felt safe and very welcomed by Lyn and Denis, they went the extra mile even helping us reverse our trailer the morning of departure.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 4, 2023
Dennis
GermanyNothing
Beautiful Lodge in close proximity to the park. Well designed, clean and big rooms. Very friendly staff and Denis the owner is a great host. We especially liked the group dinners, the perfect way of getting to know each other. Breakfast and Dinner were delicious. Thank you for the great time!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: January 3, 2023
Moefi
South AfricaThere’s nothing
I liked everything about the property,even the host treated us so well and we developed friendships
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 30, 2022
Sarahjane
ItalyExcellent 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 would come right up to the deck.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 14, 2022
Darrin
South AfricaEverything. Diner was a real treat.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: October 2, 2022
Nokuthula
South AfricaToads made a noise late at night but overall m happy with the place
Friendly environment ,peaceful and delicious food and would love to come back again
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: September 30, 2022
Kumalo
South AfricaThere wasn't much to complain about... I think what is important to note if you're going to be doing Safari is that you need to wear something warm on top, and something cool and light underneath. It does tend to get a bit dry in the Kruger, so if you're taking the game drive during the dry months, expect that the drive will be dusty. But other than that, which are all things that are to be expected, there is nothing to complain about.
I liked the presentation of the food, the state of the room when we arrived and I also thoroughly enjoyed the pleasantness of the staff. Our stay was most enjoyable and we would definitely visit Needles again, if we are in Mpumalanga.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 5, 2022
Jacques
United KingdomThe hosts, the pre dinner drinks around the fire, the conversation, fine wines and an excellent dinner. The ambiance and feeling of being in the bush with game next to the dining area was a great experience. We will definitely return on our next visit to the Kruger
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 28, 2022
Iris
Netherlandsnothing, it was very good.
great rooms with very comfortable beds, friendly staff and owners, a great 3 course diner with a good wine, surrounded by animals and very close to Kruger!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 4, 2022
Craig
South AfricaNo complaints
The lodge was very accommodating in putting us in the best suite to add an extra bed for our son. Nice spot. You feel like you are miles away from your nearest neighbour because of the bushes and screens. Kudu's walked right past our deck during dinner. Very peaceful.
Stayed in July 2022
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