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All-inclusive lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Breakfast included
Free self parking
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Concierge services

Located in Thornybush Game Reserve, Thornybush Game Lodge is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Greater Kruger National Park and Selati Nature Reserve. This all-inclusive lodge is 31.7 mi (51 km) from Kruger National Park and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Nyani Cultural Village.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.

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 spa tub. This lodge also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

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. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, 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 meals, snacks, and select beverages included
  • Basic alcoholic beverages included

Not included

  • Premium/non-domestic alcoholic beverages

  • Gratuities included
  • Local non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks included
  • Basic alcoholic beverages included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • Premium/imported alcoholic beverages not included
  • All meals included

Hotel Amenities

Thornybush Game Lodge 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, Thornybush Game Lodge features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access (surcharge).

This all-inclusive lodge also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Thornybush Game Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

  • Library
  • Daily
  • Couples/private dining
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Free self parking
  • Pool sun loungers
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Terrace
  • Supervised childcare/activities
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free English breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Conference center
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 20
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's club (free)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Thornybush Game Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Premium bedding
  • Room service
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Furnished balcony
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Wardrobe or closet

Where to Eat

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Thornybush Game Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Room service 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 spa tub.

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

Amani African Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • 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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM

Check-in time ends at 5 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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

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.

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

No front desk

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Host will greet you

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 450 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: ZAR 50.00 per stay (rates may vary)

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

Hotel Names

  • Thornybush Game Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Thornybush Game Hoedspruit
  • Thornybush Game
  • Thornybush Game Lodge Lodge
  • Thornybush Game Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Thornybush Game Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

We should mention

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

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

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

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