With a stay at Saragossa Game Reserve in Emgwenya, you'll be 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Kruger House Museum and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Elands Falls. .This hotel is 32.2 mi (51.9 km) from Sudwala Caves.
What's nearby
Kruger House Museum - 11 min drive
Elands Falls - 15 min drive
Sudwala Caves - 44 min drive
Nelspruit Private Nature Reserve - 52 min drive
Mbombela Stadium - 52 min drive
Getting around
Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 94 min drive
Restaurants
Malaga Hotel - 3 min drive
About this property
Saragossa Game Reserve
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and spa services
Saragossa Game Reserve offers 8 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room espresso makers and minibars. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of 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 massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Saragossa Game Reserve has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, German
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
1 restaurant
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Room service available
Things to do
Fishing
Game/wildlife drives
Game/wildlife viewing
Hiking/biking trails
Mountain biking
Outdoor pool
Safari
Spa services
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Terrace
Spa
Massages
More
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in reception
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton sheets
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Minibar
More
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for 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 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 13 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 850.00
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 850.00 (from 14 to 18 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 1100.00
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 1100.00 (from 14 to 18 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3400 per vehicle (one way)
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
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
Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
Saragossa Game Reserve Lodge Waterval Boven
Saragossa Game Reserve Lodge
Saragossa Game Reserve Waterval Boven
Saragossa Game Reserve Hotel
Saragossa Game Reserve Emgwenya
Saragossa Game Reserve Hotel Emgwenya
Saragossa Game Reserve Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Incredible place. We were looked after very well by all staff. We had a fantastic stay. Food is lovely. It's just a chill out place ... one with nature. A must visit when you are travelling to or/and from Kruger National Park. All being well, we shall return.
Saragossa really was an amazing place. We stayed two nights at the lodge, and loved every minute. Every detail was thought of, they were so accommodating and the entire staff was very kind. We left on my birthday, and they went above and beyond to make it a very special day. Thank you Saragossa for the wonderful time! It was one of the highlights of our trip.
Saragossa is a beautiful location and Anna, Hugo and the team did everything in their power to make us feel welcome. Excellent home produced food beautifully prepared
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
6/10 Okay
Martin, uk london
27 Dec 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Its gr8 however
Don’t expect to see giraffes and my major gripe is the pool is in really poor condition and dirty which is a shame as it in a beautiful setting
The food is nice but has extremely limited choice
First night in ZA, wonderful hideaway, unfortunately we had booked one night only (planning error), we should have stayed 2, 3 or for ever. Seriously, I could very well imagine to stay for a week or two. Very nice personnel, friendly and helpful. The food was very delicious. But, if you need bars and clubs, definitely not the place to go!
Great place to start or end your holiday to Kruger
The Saragossa Game reserve is a very beautiful and romantic small lodge situated in private game reserved. There's giraffes, hippos, ostriches, gnoe and many antilopes. We stayed in the lodge on our way towards the Kruger Park. It's only 2.5 hrs away from Johannesburg International Airport and the lodge is close to the Panorama route. We received an upgrade and stayed in a nice suite with a stunning view of the game garden. Unfortunately we stayed only one night, but wished we could have stayed longer. The surrounding was so peaceful and surreal. The staff was great, amazing service and the food was excellent. All fresh from their own farm on the estate. We will definitely book this lodge again on our next trip to South Africa. It's a great place to start or end your holiday on your way from or to the airport of Johannesburg.