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Hlane Royal National Park

2.0 star property
Lodge in Hlane National Park with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Local and international cuisine
BBQ/picnic area
BBQ/picnic area
Bicycling
Family Cottage (Self-catering)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Simunye District, Hlane National Park
  • Hlane Royal National Park
    8 min drive
  • Mkhaya Game Reserve
    85 min drive
  • Samora Machel Monument and Museum
    102 min drive
  • Manzini (SHO-King Mswati III Intl.)
    36 min drive

Room options

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Double Room (Self-catering double cottage )

Double Room (Self-catering double cottage )

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (En-suite Rondavel huts )

Twin Room (En-suite Rondavel huts )

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Cottage, 4 Bedrooms (Self- catering group)

Cottage, 4 Bedrooms (Self- catering group)

Highlights

4 bedrooms
Living room
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Single Beds

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Family Cottage (Self-catering Bhubesi ) | In-room dining

Family Cottage (Self-catering Bhubesi )

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Living room
  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Family Cottage (Self-catering)

Family Cottage (Self-catering)

Highlights

3 bedrooms
Living room
  • 24 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 6 Single Beds

About the area

Hlane National Park

At Hlane Royal National Park, you'll be 6.7 km (4.2 mi) from Hlane Royal National Park. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Ndlovu, serves local and international cuisine. Enjoy access to a wildlife and game drive, game viewing and mountain biking. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a terrace and a garden. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6 AM and 9 AM. .In the vicinity of Hlane National Park lodge you'll find Samora Machel Monument and Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Hlane Royal National Park - 8 min drive
  • Mkhaya Game Reserve - 85 min drive
  • Samora Machel Monument and Museum - 102 min drive

Getting around

  • Manzini (SHO-King Mswati III Intl.) - 36 min drive

About this property

Hlane Royal National Park

Lodge in Hlane National Park with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hlane Royal National Park. Self parking is free.

This Hlane National Park lodge is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hlane Royal National Park offers 25 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6 AM to 9 AM for a fee: SZL 130 for adults and SZL 65 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Ndlovu

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hlane Royal National Park

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: SZL 60 per person, 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 full breakfast: from approximately SZL 130 for adults and from SZL 65 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hlane Royal National Park Hotel Swaziland
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hlane Royal National Park?

Hlane Royal National Park offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hlane Royal National Park?

Yep, Hlane Royal National Park has a free self car park.

Does Hlane Royal National Park serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is available daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hlane Royal National Park?

No, Hlane Royal National Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hlane Royal National Park?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hlane Royal National Park?

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

Are pets allowed at Hlane Royal National Park?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hlane Royal National Park Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely.
Fantastic. Great game drives. Lovely restaurant with a nice view. Great staff. Lovely comfortable bed and so quiet. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

BrianT, Cypress, Ca.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay at Hlane. Nice clean rooms with excellent game viewing, saw many Rhino and this is one of the reasons for coming here. The only negative is that there is no electricity at Ndlovu camp so rooms are lit with kerosene lanterns and I’m not real fond of that lingering odor, so we just set them outside and used torches to see. Overall I would definitely recommend a stay here if you want to see Rhino.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An enjoyable stay at a unique national park. Highly recommend the accommodations and restaurant. Welcoming and helpful staff. All in all, a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome place to relax and be offgrid. safari setting great service for food and place was well kept. recommend highly for those staying in manzini area and looking for the real deal of swaziland
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Cloggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lodge has great waterhole in front of restaurant. Nice game drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
A fantastic up close with nature experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic lodge in natural setting
Such a peaceful setting. We can hear the lions at night. The staff were cery friendly and accommodating. No electricity, so they came and lit out lanterns as we were out on a game drive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Tommie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, except for addititional costs.
Room clean and equipped with everything needed. We were very unsatisfied to find out on arrival that we have to pay E110 gate fee. Not on Hotels.com or on Hlane's website was this mentioned. The cost of the game drives (E370 per person) is very expensive for what is included. In an mail received from Hlane, they said the cost was E345 per person but we had to pay E370.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

NOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We knew the place and wanted to try it...
Excellent for relax and adventure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent wildlife safaries offered by the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Experience In Swaziland
Hlane Royal National Park was an incredible experience. You can hear the lions at night or enjoy a drink while watching the rhinos, elephants and antilopes around the water hole in front of the restaurant. I highly recommand this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Swazi experience
This was a down to earth, rural Swazi experience. The huts are quite modern and comfortable and yet no electricity. The kerosene lanterns add a nostalgic ambience. The dinner was nice yet it did not agree with my tummy. The reserve is more of a open air zoo with different animals in each enclosure. You can self drive except for the lions which you can hear from your hut. You do see quite a variety of animals in their native habitat at close range. It was an experience to remember.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tara, Perth Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Perfect back to nature hut
Fantastic accommodation beside a waterhole with hippos and many wildlife. Stunning room with mosquito netted canopy bed very comfortable fully equipped kitchen with fridge running on gas. No electricity but kerosine lanterns are supplied staff even came and lit ours while we were out watching the wildlife. Rooms also have BBQ and outdoor seating are. Restaurant on site with reasonably priced food. So close to the wildlife could not fault the location. Loved our stay

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice but hot!
Room is beautiful. Bathroom very small and dark. Kitchen is fine. It's hot - and there is no fan or air as no electricity. The propane fridge creates more heat in room!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than expected
We were not expecting a lot, but it was great; room was nice and clean, lovely to have a drink around the watering hole.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safari swazi
Love this place. Serene and peaceful.

4/10 Poor

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bhubesi Camp og åbning af porte...
Vi havde glædet os meget til 3 dages ophold i Hlane royal national park - men blev ret så skuffede, da vi fandt ud af, at vores hytte lå 30 minutters kørsel fra restauranten og vi kunne ikke spise aftensmad der pga lukning af porten til Bhubesi camp kl. 18 - faktisk noget inden solen gik ned. At man ikke koordinerer åbning og lukning af porte således, at vi kunne nå at komme med på morgen og aftensafari var vildt skuffende! Derfor forlod vi Campen før tid, da vi følte os som lukket inde i Bhubesi Camp - uden mulighed for den bedste safari og uden mulighed for at nyde vores ferie i restauranten. Vi bestilte to gange lidt i restauranten midt på dagen og begge gange tog det en evighed at lave en toast... (40 minutter!) Derved måtte vi hugge maden i os for at nå at komme tilbage til Bhubesi, inden porten skulle lukkes. Så alt i alt - vi fik kun en guidet safari i parken - og den var rigtig god! - men det var skønne spildte kræfter at køre dertil. Der må tænkes mere på gæsternes behov.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommondation
Excellent accommondation in Hlane National Park. Waterhole in front of the restaurant, where we could follow hippos, elefants, waterbucks and impalas. No electricity in chalets, lights with old fashioned oil lamps - cozy! In rainy weather the roads get muddy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft im Hlane war gut. Die mittelmäßige Bewertung bezieht sich ehr auf dem Weg dort hin. Der Hlane National Caravon Park hat zwei Camps, das war uns bei der Buchung nicht so klar. Es gibt das Ndlovu Hauptcamp, in diesem sind die Hütten, einfach ausgestattet und ohne Strom - wir hatten uns irgendwie auf dieses Erlebnis gefreut. Im Camp gibt es ein Restaurant, in dem es sehr leckeres Essen zum fairen Preis gibt. Man hat den Blick auf ein Wasserloch, an dem sich im Laufe eines Tages etliche Nashörner tummeln. Ein wahrer Genuß dem einfach zuzuschauen. Wir waren allerdings im Simunye Camp untergebracht. Dieses Camp ist im Hlane National Park, allerdings 12 km außerhalb. Meine schlechte Bewertung bezieht sich auf den Weg dort hin. Die Strecke ist selbst mit einem 4 Radantrieb schlecht zu fahren. Wir benötigten für die Strecke 40 Minuten!. Und diese Strecke mussten wir immer fahren um irgendwie in die Zivilisation zu kommen. In dem Camp Simunye selbst gibt es 6 Häuser - sonst nichts. Wer die absolute Ruhe fern ab von jeglicher Zivilisation sucht ist dort richtig. Es gibt eine Küche, ein Wohnzimmer, 2 Bäder, 2 Schlafzimmer mit guten Betten. Die Wohnung war sauber, zweckmäßig eingerichtet, es gab Strom. Also echt okay. Aber für uns zu weit entfernt von allem, zumal wir nicht wußten (oder es überlesen haben?) das es dort ein zweites Camp gibt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Camp et parc impeccables
Très belle découverte. Les animaux à voir dans le parc sont intéressants et le point d’eau devant les habitations est une bonne occasion d’observer les rhino de près. Mais c’est surtout le camp lui même qui est génial. Le restaurant est parfait. Les rondavels sont super bien équipés avec un éclairage à la lanterne, une literie au top. Très dépaysant et agréable découverte
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Attenzione la struttura non si chiama in questo modo. Per trovare la struttura bisogna entrare nel Parco. Sulla strada c'è il cartello d'entrata del Parco con il leone (simbolo), poi chiedere all'entrata le indicazioni. La struttura è immersa nella natura, si possono scorgere gli animali comodamente seduti sulle sdraio. Il Parco non è nulla di eccezionale, se si vuole fare una visita con la propria auto (anche solo due ruote matrici) si può percorre una sola strada. La vegetazione è molto alta, quindi è veramente difficile scorgere animali. Non c'è elettricità nella struttura, la sera è illuminata da lampade a petrolio che lasciano nell'aria un odore molto sgradevole anche se l'atmosfera è incantevole.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schöner Ort mitten in der Natur.
Wir waren in einem Cottage ohne Strom, aber mit Küchenzeile und Kühlschrank. Wer sich darauf einlässt, dass es abends nur Licht von 3 Petroleumlampen gibt, kann hier sehr schön und idyllisch im Nationalpark schlafen. Nachts hört man die Tiere und man ist nur wenige Schritte vom Wasserloch einfernt. Das Essen war sehr gut und das Personal war freundlich. WLAN gibt es gegen kleinen Aufpreis im Rezeptionsbereich. Noch ein paar Tips: Der Weg vom Restaurant zum Zimmer ist abends stockfinster. Man braucht eine Taschen- oder Stirnlampe. Auch im Zimmer ist es z. Bsp. zum Lesen zu dunkel. Man sollte besser eine kleine LED-Lampe o.ä. dabeihaben. Bei Anreise mit Mietwagen von Süden sollte man unbedingt die MR16 vermeiden, das sie über ca. 30 km von Schlaglöchern durchlöchert ist wie ein Schweizer Käse. Lieber einen Umweg fahren. Sonst waren aber alle Straßen in gutem Zustand.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018