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Presidential Suite
2411 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Superior Suite
807 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury lodge with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
24-hour front desk

When you stay at Shumbalala Game Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve, you'll be in a provincial park and 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from Orpen Gate. This luxury lodge is within the region of Blyde River Canyon.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a library. 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

All-Inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at Shumbalala Game Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Hotel Amenities

Some rates at Shumbalala Game Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury lodge also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Shumbalala Game Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free parking nearby
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 6
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Wheelchair accessible

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Shumbalala Game Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Wireless internet access
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • iPod docking station
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Where to Eat

Shumbalala Game Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby

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 (single level property)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 11 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

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

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

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

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 750 per person, per stay

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

Hotel Names

  • Shumbalala Game Hoedspruit
  • Shumbalala Game Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Shumbalala Game Lodge
  • Shumbalala Game
  • Shumbalala Game Lodge Lodge
  • Shumbalala Game Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Shumbalala Game Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

We should mention

Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

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

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