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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

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

When you stay at Pondoro Game Lodge in Balule Game Reserve, you'll be on a river and steps from Greater Kruger National Park. This luxury hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Selati Game Reserve and 15.5 mi (25 km) from Makalali Game Reserve.

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 hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

This hotel 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. Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 9:00 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 hotel 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

  • 24-hour room service
  • 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

Hotel Amenities

Pondoro Game Lodge is an all-inclusive hotel. 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 features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel'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 hotel 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 has designated areas for smoking.

  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Organic food
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Art gallery on site
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Firepit
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • 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
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free full breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • 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 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. 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
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Onsite venue - This theme restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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 hotel'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
  • Spa 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.

  • Handrails in stairways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM

Check-in time starts at 1:00 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 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 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

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

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

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

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

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We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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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