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Royal Malewane

3.5 star property
Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve with full-service spa and free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Baobab Suite at Waterside
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Farmhouse

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Avoca Road, Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Greater Kruger National Park
    1 min walk
  • Mafunyani Cultural Village
    15 min drive
  • Andover Nature Reserve
    20 min drive
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    66 min drive

Room options

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Baobab Suite at Waterside

Baobab Suite at Waterside

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
  • 400 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Luxury Suite Farmstead

Luxury Suite Farmstead

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
  • 182 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite at Malewane

Luxury Suite at Malewane

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
  • 165 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 510 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Suite at Waterside

Luxury Suite at Waterside

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Farmhouse

Farmhouse

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 636 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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About the area

Thornybush Game Reserve

At Royal Malewane, you'll be 28.6 km (17.8 mi) from Kruger National Park. Highlights at this lodge include a full-service spa, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, aromatherapy and mani/pedis along with access to the sauna. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Thornybush Game Reserve lodge you'll find Blyde River Canyon.
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What's nearby

  • Greater Kruger National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 30 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Orpen Gate - 35 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 44 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 50 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boma - ‬51 min drive

About this property

Royal Malewane

Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve with full-service spa and free breakfast
Some rates at Royal Malewane are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Royal Malewane offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. Royal Malewane also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a hair salon.

This 3.5-star Thornybush Game Reserve lodge is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
Royal Malewane offers 15 accommodations with private plunge pools and fireplaces. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has 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 a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

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 bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.

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.

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

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Royal Malewane

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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; cash is not accepted
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a spa on site at Royal Malewane?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Royal Malewane. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as deep-tissue massages.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Malewane?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Malewane on 5 Dec 2024 start from NZ$8,915.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Royal Malewane have a pool?

Royal Malewane has an outdoor pool.

What makes Royal Malewane a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub, plus private plunge pools in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Royal Malewane.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Royal Malewane?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private plunge pools in the guestrooms.

Does Royal Malewane serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Malewane?

No, Royal Malewane does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Malewane?

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

Are pets allowed at Royal Malewane?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Royal Malewane Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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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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