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Simbavati Waterside

Property class: 4

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Minibar, free WiFi
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Front of property
Restaurant
Minibar, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Argyle Road, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
  • Place, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)

Room options

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free WiFi

Luxury Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Simbavati Waterside

Along with an outdoor pool, this lodge has a restaurant and spa services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a meeting room and laundry facilities are on-site.
Simbavati Waterside offers 8 accommodations with minibars. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Features at Simbavati Waterside include free WiFi in public areas and self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities and co-working space
  • 23.1 mi (37.1 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
Simbavati Waterside is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces. An outdoor pool, spa services, and laundry facilities are also featured at Simbavati Waterside. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star lodge.

Simbavati Waterside has a restaurant on site.

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic drinks included

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Simbavati Waterside

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR480 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 2021/503850/07

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Simbavati Waterside Lodge
Simbavati Waterside Bushbuckridge
Simbavati Waterside Lodge Bushbuckridge

Simbavati Waterside Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most amazing stay

5 stars can’t do it any justice. This place is just amazing. We arrived here with another couple and they enjoyed their stay as well. From beginning to end of the stay everything from staff, accommodation, attention to details, food, game drives, and the sense of community were beyond amazing. It is a quiet place to relax and enjoy nature and the animals in purest form. We have no complaints! We are already planning the next trip! We’ve traveled all over and this place tops them all! Thank you for an incredible and unforgettable stay. I hope to visit again and maybe stay a little longer this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeddah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SIMBAVATI WATERSIDE

We enjoyed our stay here. Everything and everyone was outstanding! We felt like part of the family. Thank you Simbavati waterside for the most fabulous stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne, Ann Arbor

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff; wonderful game drives and comfortable rooms. We had a terrific time at Simbavati and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024