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Royal Malewane

3.5 star property
Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve with full-service spa and free breakfast

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated
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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated
Escape to Royal Malewane, a serene lodge in a national park. Treat yourself to aromatherapy at the spa, enjoy an invigorating workout at the gym, or unwind with free WiFi and breakfast. Additional perks include dry cleaning services, a hair salon, luggage storage and an outdoor pool.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Suite (Masiya's Camp Luxury Tented)

Highlights

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

Luxury Suite (Malewane Lodge)

Highlights

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

Royal Suite (Malewane Lodge)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Suite (Farmstead)

Highlights

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

Room (Waterside Aloe)

Highlights

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

Luxury Suite (Waterside)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Room (Farmhouse)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Suite (Waterside Baobab)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Room (Waterside House)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Twin Beds and 4 King Beds
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About the area

Located in Thornybush Game Reserve, Royal Malewane is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kruger National Park and Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, while Mafunyani Cultural Village and Nyani Cultural Village are cultural highlights. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Map
Avoca Road, Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Mafunyani Cultural Village - 19 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 39 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 46 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Orpen Gate - 49 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 56 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ergens zo hier - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boma - ‬57 min drive

About this property

Royal Malewane

Lodge in a national park
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services at Royal Malewane. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub or a body wrap at the on-site spa. In addition to a gym and a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Massage treatment rooms, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as private plunge pools and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

All-inclusive details

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

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.

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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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa
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

Does Royal Malewane have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Royal Malewane pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royal Malewane?

Royal Malewane doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Royal Malewane?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Royal Malewane?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Royal Malewane?

Some rate plans available at this lodge are all-inclusive.

Where is Royal Malewane located?

Situated in a national park, this spa lodge is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Mafunyani Cultural Village and within 12 miles (20 km) of Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and Ehlanzeni Collage. Tintswalo Hospital and Acornhoek Plaza are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Royal Malewane Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

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