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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale lodge with 5 outdoor pools and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

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

Located in Balule Game Reserve, Raptor Retreat Game Lodge is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Greater Kruger National Park and Selati Game Reserve. This upscale lodge is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Makalali Game Reserve and 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from Grietjie Game Reserve.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools. Rooms have private furnished patios. Conveniences include safes and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

Stop by the lodge's restaurant, Main Lodge Area, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. 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

Hotel Amenities

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge features 5 outdoor swimming pools. The lodge offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Balule Game Reserve lodge also offers spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle and an area shuttle. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 5
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2011
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Spa services on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free full breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 6
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 6
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desk chairs. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Premium bedding
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Private plunge pool
  • Furnished patio
  • Separate bedroom
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bed sheets not available
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Main Lodge Area - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

5 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

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 by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages, detox wraps, and manicures and pedicures.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 7:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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, debit cards, and cash

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, debit cards, and cash.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

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

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • Raptor Retreat Game Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Raptor Retreat Game Lodge
  • Raptor Retreat Game Hoedspruit
  • Raptor Retreat Game
  • Raptor Retreat Game
  • Raptor Retreat Game Lodge Lodge
  • Raptor Retreat Game Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Raptor Retreat Game Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

We should mention

Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

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