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Luxury Suite Farmstead
1959 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Luxury Room
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Farmhouse
6846 square feet
3 King Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Superior Suite
4306 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Superior Studio Suite
1076 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Royal Suite
5490 square feet
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Luxury Suite
1776 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve with a full-service spa and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

When you stay at Royal Malewane in Thornybush Game Reserve, you'll be in a national park and steps from Greater Kruger National Park. This spa lodge is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Kruger National Park and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Mafunyani Cultural Village.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private plunge pools. 42-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 rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and a banquet hall.

All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at Royal Malewane are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Hotel Amenities

Some rates at Royal Malewane are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite 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.

In addition to a full-service spa, Royal Malewane features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This Thornybush Game Reserve lodge also offers laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a hair salon.

Royal Malewane is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Hair salon
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free full breakfast
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Total number of rooms - 15
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

Royal Malewane offers 15 accommodations with private plunge pools and fireplaces. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have 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 separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. 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 bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 42
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Private plunge pool
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Deck or patio
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite 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 spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa.

  • Number of treatment rooms 5
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Hot tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 10
  • Detoxification wrap
  • 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 elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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

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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

LGBTQ friendly

No elevators

Service animals not allowed

Fees

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Royal Malewane Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Royal Malewane Lodge
  • Royal Malewane Hoedspruit
  • Royal Malewane
  • Royal Malewane Lodge
  • Royal Malewane Hoedspruit
  • Royal Malewane Lodge Hoedspruit

We should mention

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

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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