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Royal Malewane

3.5 star property

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Baobab Suite at Waterside | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated
Royal Suite | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead
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Luxury Suite at Malewane | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Avoca Road, Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (Masiya's Camp Luxury Tented)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Luxury Suite (Malewane Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Royal Suite (Malewane Lodge)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

Luxury Suite (Farmstead)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Room (Waterside Aloe)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite (Waterside)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Room (Farmhouse)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

Suite (Waterside Baobab)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Room (Waterside House)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Single Beds and 4 King Beds

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About this property

Royal Malewane

Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve with full-service spa and free breakfast
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include massage/treatment rooms, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
Royal Malewane offers 15 accommodations with private plunge pools and fireplaces. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Espresso makers and minibars (stocked with some free items) are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Royal Malewane, you'll be close to Mafunyani Cultural Village. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with hot stone massages, facials or detox wraps at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 17.8 miles (28.6 km) from Kruger National Park and 5.4 miles (8.7 km) from Mafunyani Cultural Village
Some rates at Royal Malewane are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Royal Malewane offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. Royal Malewane also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a hair salon.

This 3.5-star Thornybush Game Reserve lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Royal Malewane are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

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 (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Royal Malewane

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Royal Malewane Lodge Hoedspruit
Royal Malewane Lodge
Royal Malewane Hoedspruit
Royal Malewane
Royal Malewane Lodge
Royal Malewane Hoedspruit
Royal Malewane Lodge Hoedspruit

Reviews

Royal Malewane Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

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