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Get an overview of this hotel
All-inclusive lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park in Balule Game Reserve, you'll be 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and 31.1 mi (50 km) from Kruger National Park. This all-inclusive lodge is 31.1 mi (50.1 km) from Phalaborwa Gate.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

  • All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
  • Bottled liquor included
  • 24-hour room service (limited menu)
  • In-room minibar (all beverages included)
  • In-room liquor dispensers
  • Dining availability limited at one or more venues

Entertainment

  • Onsite entertainment and activities

Not included

  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Offsite tours
  • Transportation to offsite activities

  • 24-hour room service
  • Onsite entertainment and activities included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Gratuities included
  • Basic alcoholic beverages included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • Bottled liquour included
  • Bottled wine included
  • All meals included
  • Premium food items included
  • One or more venues limit dining availability
  • Limited meals offered through room service
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • In-room liquor dispensers
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • Transportation to offsite activities not included
  • Offsite tours not included

Hotel Amenities

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

In addition to a full-service spa, Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The lodge offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the lodge's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This all-inclusive lodge also offers a library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park has designated areas for smoking.

  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Organic food
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Books
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Terrace
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Art gallery on site
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Firepit
  • Free breakfast
  • Mosquito nets
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillow menu
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Meal delivery service available

Where to Eat

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

  • Ecotours on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site
  • Game viewing on site

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a spa tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Hot tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Comprehensive food waste policy

Cashless transactions are available

Comprehensive recycling policy

Contactless check-out is not available

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Smoke detector

Service animals not allowed

Renewable energy source - solar

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1395 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Pondoro
  • Pondoro Game
  • Pondoro Game Hoedspruit
  • Pondoro Game Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Pondoro Lodge
  • Pondoro Game Lodge All Inclusive Hoedspruit
  • Pondoro Game Lodge All Inclusive
  • Pondoro Game All Inclusive Hoedspruit
  • Pondoro Game All Inclusive
  • Pondoro Game Lodge
  • Pondoro Game Lodge
  • Pondoro Game Lodge All Inclusive
  • Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park Lodge

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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