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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms
1377 square feet
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Bush Suite
516 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Honeymoon Bush Suite
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities

When you stay at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge in uMhlabuyalingana, you'll be steps from Tembe Elephant Park. This lodge is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Phongolo River Bridge and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Ndumo Game Reserve.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

At Royal Thonga Safari Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This uMhlabuyalingana lodge also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Royal Thonga Safari Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2015
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Food and water bowls
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free English breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 14
  • Number of floors - 0
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Dutch
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Royal Thonga Safari Lodge offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Patio
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Mini-fridge

Where to Eat

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.

Royal Thonga Safari Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Game viewing on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 10:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11:00 PM

Pets allowed (no fees)

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

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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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