Golden Lantern Guest Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Bela-Bela with outdoor pool and restaurant
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Property grounds
Suite (Private S/Catering) | Private kitchen
Courtyard
Chalet (S/Catering 6 sleeper)
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
22 Van Der Merwe St, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480
  • Smart Center
    6 min walk
  • Bela Bela Local Municipality
    10 min walk
  • Debonairs Pizza
    7 min walk
  • KFC
    8 min walk

Room options

Luxury Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Bela-Bela

At Golden Lantern Guest Lodge you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Smart Center and Bela Bela Local Municipality. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Beer Garden serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. On weekday mornings English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Bela-Bela guest house include Het Bad Natuurreservaat and Bela Bela Flea Market.

What's nearby

  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 11 min walk
  • Bela-Bela Mosque - 4 min drive
  • Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm - 19 min drive
  • Sondela Nature Reserve - 20 min drive
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Agri Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Klein Kariba Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dros - Bela-Bela - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge

Guesthouse in Bela-Bela with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Bela-Bela guest house is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Golden Lantern Guest Lodge offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and fans. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Beer Garden

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 300.0 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 100.00 for adults and from ZAR 80.00 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 20.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

Yep, Golden Lantern Guest Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Golden Lantern Guest Lodge have a pool?

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Golden Lantern Guest Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, English brekkie is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

No, Golden Lantern Guest Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

There isn't one on site, but Northland Golf Club is a short 15-minute walk away.

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zanyiwe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahlatse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Livhuwani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The bed was so terrible, the mattress was poking me n everytime i move it makes noise...sleeper couch was worse...TV is too small ,is like watching soccer on a laptop while is 5m away...security as well...electric fence and remote gate needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Precious

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne Molefe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

SJ

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lerato

Nice stay
It was very good staff was friendly and the place is very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Amukelani

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amor

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kgomotso wendy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Visa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Memorable Stay
Friendly and Helpful Staff, Clean and Comfortable Rooms. Need Extra Chair in the room in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Moses

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Gcinile Ettie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abegale

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Motsebi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mmamafala

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable,Peace of mind stay!!
I can’t complain…the staff was very active,helpful and very friendly,my stays with The golden lantern is always fruitful and comfortable 😂😂😂😂
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Arthur

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place ever
The best place ever, the staff is so friendly and the place is very clean... I had great fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chinah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021