Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge

4.0 star property
Upscale lodge with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge

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Front of property
Lake view
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Safari

Overview of Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Babysitting

Check out the area

Limpopo, Hoedspruit, 1451, South Africa, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Popular LocationGreater Kruger National Park1 min walk
  • AirportHoedspruit (HDS)14 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoedspruit Wildlife Estate25 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoedspruit Endangered Species Centre32 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Suite, Lake View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, River View ( Interleading Suites )

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
2 bedrooms
  • 70 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Honeymoon Suite, Lake View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, Lake View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Suite, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Suite, 3 Single Beds, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Hoedspruit

Located in Hoedspruit, Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Greater Kruger National Park and Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, while Nyani Cultural Village and Mafunyani Cultural Village are cultural highlights.

What's nearby

  • Greater Kruger National Park - 1 min walk
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 25 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 32 min drive
  • Jessica the Hippo - 50 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bush Pub & Inn - 5 min drive

About this property

Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge by the lake
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and game and wildlife viewing at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge. The on-site restaurant, Elandela, features pool views and a poolside location. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A safari, supervised childcare (surcharge) and meeting rooms
  • A gift shop, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Game drive on-site, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free return airport shuttle from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9 AM–10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Elandela

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge?

Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM on request.

Where is Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge located?

This family-friendly Hoedspruit lodge is located near the airport, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Greater Kruger National Park, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Nyani Cultural Village. Jessica the Hippo and Mafunyani Cultural Village are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 54 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob, NH USA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From arrival to departure we could not have been more pleased in every way. The guides on the drives were outstanding. Brenda, a coordinator could not have been more helpful. The dining room was very nice. The area is suffering an extreme multi year drought, which is causing dire consequences for animals and the landscape, both here and in Kreuger.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Yaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good stay overall
NICE rooms , good stuff , game drive a bit weak and food can be a bit better , weak wifi .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing professionalism ! Worries free lodge Everything is included They can even cook your traditional food !!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic !!!! Wonderful Great service, unforgettable experience !!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Lovely enjoyable stay from start to finish. The game driver Tallin had a great deal of knowledge about all the animals which was very interesting. Managed to see a lot of different animals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Judy, Maryland

Liked: Staff & service
Casual, simple but very nice, memorable experience
Extremely fun views from our lake room, many animals frequent the common area - hippos, zebra, giraffe, monkeys all ran around at different times -- very exciting! Staff tries very hard all the time, and food above average due to creativity, but not fancy. Game drives fun with many animals, and knowledgeable guides. Great place to stay, however there is a gap in expectation between the website description and the actual lodge. The lodge is small and so flexibility in meals/eating options, free-time activities, bar limited. Also, rooms are nice, but simple touches are missing -- burnt out candles in room, towels not replaced, mini bar with waters not refilled, etc. Also, dinner is served without main course options, also always eating our main course before we had our water/drinks, no music, candles not lit etc. Small stuff that may sound a little ridiculous, but a little discouraging because of website expectation, frequency of 'issues' and since these are easy, inexpensive fixes for the lodge. However it is a casual, intimate, quite lodge which offers a very authentic bush feel. I would recommend for the 'down to earth' traveler who doesn't demand 5-star pampering, but would like to feel welcomed with the local people who work at Elandela. They will welcome you with sincerity, cleanliness and kindness at Elandela, however you must offer them patience, happiness and an 'open mind' to the style of their culture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

AHPL Pro, Bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place but staff attitude needs to change
Very good property but let down by curt behaviour of Mrs Rocco. Talked to guests like they were truant school children. Introductory briefing sounded more like instructions. Room could not be locked & had to sleep 2 nights with unlocked room - Management did little to rectify. But safari & rangers were excellent. Managed to see the Big 5 which was the highlight of the trip. Food was also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017