10/10 Excellent
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Travelled with family
15 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Rafiki Bush Lodge
3.5 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
708 Tamboti Hoedspruit Wild Life Estate, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
- Selati Nature Reserve1 min walk
- Greater Kruger National Park9 min drive
- Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate15 min drive
- Hoedspruit (HDS)52 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Standard Twin Room
Standard Twin Room
- 17 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
View all photos for Family Room
Family Room
- 100 sq m
- Sleeps 8
- 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Premier Double Room
Premier Double Room
- 23 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Luxury Room
Luxury Room
- 17 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the area
Hoedspruit
With a stay at Rafiki Bush Lodge in Hoedspruit, you'll be in a national park and within the region of Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon. .This lodge is within the region of Orpen Gate.
What's nearby
- Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk
- Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 15 min drive
- Jessica the Hippo - 39 min drive
- Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 46 min drive
- Blyde River Canyon - 100 min drive
Getting around
- Hoedspruit (HDS) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
- The Hat & Creek - 16 min drive
- The Fig and Bean - 16 min drive
- Sleepers Station Restaurant - 15 min drive
- Mugg & Bean - 16 min drive
- The Hoedpsruit Café - 16 min drive
About this property
Rafiki Bush Lodge
Lodge in Hoedspruit with free breakfast and spa services
Rafiki Bush Lodge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
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 onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Rafiki Bush Lodge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Romanian, Spanish, Zulu
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free secured, covered self-parking on site
Food and drink
- Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Things to do
- Arcade/games room
- Outdoor pool
- Spa services
Family friendly
- Arcade/games room
- Baby bath
- High chair
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
- Travel cot
Conveniences
- Front-desk safe
Guest services
- Daily housekeeping
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Firepit
- Garden
- Nature reserve
- Pool sunloungers
Spa
- Massage - deep-tissue
- Massage - hot stone
- Massage - prenatal
Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- This property does not have any lifts
- Smooth flooring in room
More
- Couples dining
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Romance packages available
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Bed sheets
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Ceiling fan
- Heating
- Pillow menu
- Pillow-top mattress
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Dressing gowns
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
More
- Chef
- Guidebooks/recommendations
- In-room massage
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Local maps
- Separate sitting area
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: ZAR 3000 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Rafiki Bush Lodge Lodge
Rafiki Bush Lodge Hoedspruit
Rafiki Bush Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit
Rafiki Bush Lodge Reviews
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