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A spacious bedroom with a canopy bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Skukuza, Kruger National Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1260
  • Place, AM Spa Kruger
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Paul Kruger Gate
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Phabeni Gate
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Skukuza (SZK)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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A spacious bedroom with a canopy bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Spa
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 518 reviews
$355 nightly
The price is $408
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Mbombela

Located in Mbombela, Lion Sands Narina Lodge is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of AM Spa Kruger and Skukuza Golf Course. .This all-inclusive hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Paul Kruger Gate and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Paul Kruger Statue.

What's nearby

  • AM Spa Kruger - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Paul Kruger Gate - 18 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Paul Kruger Statue - 18 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Phabeni Gate - 46 min drive - 30.1 miles

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪3638 Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Selati Train Restaurant & Museum - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪One Life More - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kirkman’s Kamp Boma - ‬161 min drive
  • ‪Paul’s Pub - ‬161 min drive

About this property

Lion Sands Narina Lodge

Lion Sands Narina Lodge offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and minibars (stocked with some free items). Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Mbombela hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring private plunge pools. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Lion Sands Narina Lodge has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Rooftop garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR 134 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Utility fee: ZAR 176 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: ZAR 495 per person, per night

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

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 10 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

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Lion Sands Narina Lodge Lodge
Lion Sands Narina Lodge Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Narina Lodge Lodge Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Narina Lodge Hotel
Lion Sands Narina Lodge Mbombela
Lion Sands Narina Lodge Hotel Mbombela

Lion Sands Narina Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incrível

Lodge com atendimento espetacular, de todos os colaboradores, recepção e garçons. Permitem que seja uma experiência única e inesquecível. Conseguimos ver bastante animais, inclusive dentro da própria acomodação. Comida e hospitalidade impecáveis.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Experience

Incredible experience. All staff and guides are so friendly and approachable. Our guide (Jabu) and tracker (Wanted) are incredibly knowledgeable and fun to be with. All are so passionate about their lodge and ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely outstanding from start to finish and worth every penny of the price tag. The game viewing was the best we have seen on safari, spotting the Big 5 in just one morning and even licking out to find a pride of lions eating a giraffe. Our guide Joe was one of the best we’ve had across Africa, as was his tracker. Lindawei on the service staff was so helpful and friendly and felt like family by the time we left. Beautiful lodge, spectacular food, and amazing people. This place will forever have a place in my heart. Thank you everyone who who made our stay a memory of a lifetime.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this as a last-minute trip and couldn't have made a better choice! The staff and guides are so friendly and welcoming, food is phenomenal, and I can't even begin to describe the experience of sitting on your private balcony watching elephants and other animals wander by the river in the afternoon. We saw the "Big 5" and then some!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020