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Thunzi Bush Lodge

4.0 star property

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Escape to a secluded log cabin nestled in a lush forest, accessible via a wooden deck.
Cozy cabin-style room with a high ceiling and exposed beams, featuring a dining area, sofa, and large window with a view of the surrounding greenery.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and a hilly landscape.
Relax in a serene outdoor setting with a hot tub under a pergola surrounded by lush greenery and a picnic table for socializing.
Relax in a cozy room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable sofa, and a potted plant, surrounded by nature-inspired artwork.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Maitland Rd, Colleen Glen, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6017
  • Seaview Lookout
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Baywest Mall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Kragga Kamma Game Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Valley View

Relax in this inviting bedroom with a large bed, ceiling fan, and wall-mounted artwork.

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Valley View

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

Relax in this inviting space with a comfortable sofa, TV, and sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

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

View all photos for Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

Relax in a serene outdoor space with a lush view, a wooden deck, and comfortable seating.

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

Rest and work in comfort with a large bed, desk, and chair.

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

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

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Honeymoon Tent

Honeymoon Tent

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

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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 spa 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

  • Maitland Nature Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Maitland Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Seaview Lookout - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Baywest Mall - 15 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Kragga Kamma Game Park - 24 min drive - 18.2 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

Lodge with free parking, in the vicinity of Maitland Beach
Thunzi Bush Lodge offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. 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. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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, featuring outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. 32-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 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 transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

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

  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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 within 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: ZAR 1000 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
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