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Royal Malewane

3.5 star property

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Baobab Suite at Waterside
Royal Suite | Bathroom
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Luxury Suite at Malewane

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • 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, Orpen Gate
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (Masiya's Camp Luxury Tented)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite (Malewane Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Royal Suite (Malewane Lodge)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Suite (Farmstead)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Room (Waterside Aloe)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite (Waterside)

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

Room (Farmhouse)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Suite (Waterside Baobab)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Room (Waterside House)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Twin Beds and 4 King Beds

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About the area

Thornybush Game Reserve

With a stay at Royal Malewane in Thornybush Game Reserve, you'll be in a national park, and 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Kruger National Park and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Mafunyani Cultural Village. .This spa lodge is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Ehlanzeni Collage.
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What's nearby

  • Mafunyani Cultural Village - 19 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 39 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 46 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Orpen Gate - 49 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 56 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ergens zo hier - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boma - ‬57 min drive

About this property

Royal Malewane

Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Royal Malewane offers 15 accommodations with private plunge pools and fireplaces. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have 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 separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite 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.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private plunge pools. 42-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Royal Malewane are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa
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

Royal Malewane Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

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