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Thunzi Bush Lodge

4.0 star property
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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Valley View
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Family Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Valley View | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Maitland Rd, Colleen Glen, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6017
  • Maitland Nature Reserve
    6 min drive
  • Maitland Beach
    8 min drive
  • Fairview Racecourse
    9 min drive
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    43 min drive

Room options

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Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin

  • 20 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Valley View

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Valley View

  • 100.0 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

  • 56 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

  • 95 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

  • 40 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Valley View

Family Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Valley View

Family Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Valley View

  • 150 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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About the area

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Located in Gqeberha, Thunzi Bush Lodge is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Maitland Beach and Seaview Lookout. .This family-friendly lodge is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Kragga Kamma Game Park and 10.7 mi (17.1 km) from Baywest Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Fairview Racecourse - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Seaview Lookout - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Wedgewood Golf Estate - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Baywest Mall - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Kragga Kamma Game Park - 22 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnacles Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Eliphant Walk - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Open Sky Entertainment Park & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Thunzi Bush Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with spa services and an outdoor pool
Thunzi Bush Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 4-star lodge have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

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. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Free bike hire
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - Swedish

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
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 50.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: ZAR 1000 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 50.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per night

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Thunzi
Thunzi Bush
Thunzi Bush Lodge
Thunzi Bush Lodge Port Elizabeth
Thunzi Bush Port Elizabeth
Thunzi Lodge
Thunzi Bush Lodge Lodge
Thunzi Bush Lodge Gqeberha
Thunzi Bush Lodge Lodge Gqeberha

Thunzi Bush Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view
Wonderful stay. Loved to have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waseemah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Bhavrith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and isolated
Nice place, close to beach and pz, great game lodge near by However receptionist really poor, then late one night we had fright of life from security guard shining light through window
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Beautiful and peaceful place. The chalets was equipped with everything we needed, very clean and comfortable. The service we received was fantastic. Unfortunately the weather wasn't warm enough to sim in the pool, but the views and quietness made up for it, I wish I had stayed a little longer...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing home away from home.
A beautiful place! Absolutely love staying here. Their pool is stunning and just so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Thunzi Bush Lodge
Was a beautiful place to stay. Lodge was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Muneeb, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven on Earth
My wife and I went during quiet time (February), and I must say, this was the best place I've stayed in so far. The lodge we stayed in was huge, and but comfortable. Everything was so nice and neat. Amazing view right outside. Air conditioning and heating was available during the colder nights. Thunzi Bush Lodge is just one of those places you have to visit to fully experience how amazing it is. There is no wifi, which I would usually be upset about, but it gives you more time to spend with your loved one (or family). Thunzi Bush Lodge is a place I'll be returning to again. HANDS DOWN
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolute gem only 30mins outside of central PE! Such a treat to leave the hustle and bustle of life and escape to pure serenity and luxury! Beautifully constructed and well-thought out chalets. It took only one night to feel rejuvenated and relaxed! Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Schöne Umgebung, Pool hat Reinigungsbedarf. Personal beschränkt sich aufs Nötigste.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit superbe au calme totale. Idéale pour les amoureux de la nature. Chalet bien aménagé pour cuisiner soi-même.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Mirjam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Geweldig warm ontvangst en prachtig verblijf!
Geweldig ontvangst, super vriendelijk personeel, heel mooie en schone tent! Eigen badkamer én keuken! Heerlijk gegeten savonds, daarna heerlijk aan het water gezeten met kampvuur. Een hele leuke gezellige game drive gedaan in de ochtend. Genoten van onze ‘Steven Steven Steven’! Zo ontzettend jammer dat we er maar 1 nacht verbleven!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018