10/10 Excellent
Timothy
13 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
they really know what they’re doing
Timothy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
5.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Free airport shuttle
- Bar
- Pool
- All-inclusive
- Breakfast included
- Gym
Explore the area
Farm 380KU, Kingstone, Sabi Sand Wildtuin, Paul Kruger Gate, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1260
- Paul Kruger Gate116 min drive
- Kruger National Park116 min drive
- Skukuza Golf Course130 min drive
- Skukuza (SZK)21 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Suite (Ivory Lodge)
Suite (Ivory Lodge)
- 145 sq m
- River view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Villa
Villa
- 165 sq m
- River view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area
Skukuza
With a stay at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in Skukuza, you'll be in a national park, and 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Kruger National Park and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Londolozi Game Reserve. .This all-inclusive lodge is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Paul Kruger Statue and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Paul Kruger Gate.
What's nearby
- Londolozi Game Reserve - 102 min drive - 18.4 km
- Paul Kruger Statue - 116 min drive - 23.5 km
- Paul Kruger Gate - 116 min drive - 23.6 km
- Kruger National Park - 116 min drive - 23.6 km
Getting around
- Skukuza (SZK) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
- Amukelekani - 131 min drive
- Lapa Restaurant - 116 min drive
- Cattle Baron Skukuza - 132 min drive
- Selati Train Restaurant & Museum - 132 min drive
- Kudyela Restaurant Protea Hotel Kruger Lodge - 116 min drive
About this property
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
All-inclusive lodge with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Coffee/tea makers and minibars (stocked with some free items) are provided.
Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
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 body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring private pools. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and body treatments. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.
All-inclusive details
This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Food and beverages
All meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Things to do
- 24-hour gym
- Farming classes
- Game drive
- Game viewing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Outdoors
- Garden
- In a national park
- Pool loungers
- Terrace
- Vegetable garden
Spa
- Body scrubs
- Body wraps
- In-room 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
- Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Dressing gowns
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Private plunge pool
Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Free minibar (limited items)
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Composting
- Desk
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Electrical adapters
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Laptop workspace
- Laptop-compatible safe
- LED lighting
- Phone
- Recycling
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Separate sitting area
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Destination fee: ZAR 160 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
- Resort fee: ZAR 957.50 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Bushbuckridge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge Bushbuckridge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Reviews
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