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Reviews of Lodge on Watering Hole , Zebula

Farm 534KQ D1000, Mabula District Bela-Bela 0480, 0480 Mabula, South Africa

#33 of 66 hotels in Mabula

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Review Score

Based on 27 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The camping chairs could do with upgrading as they are rather worn out but everything else exceeded our expectations

    The lodge is well situated and has tons of space for a big family. There is plenty to do and the lodge is well stocked with appliances and all that you would require.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2025

    10
    Beautiful spacious house in a lovely bush setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    The location is great - a 2 hour drive from Pretoria. The house is wonderful with more than enough space to accommodate many guests. The house has all the modern amenities and is situated at a scenic bush location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2025

    10
    An outstanding opulent and luxurious accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Whilst the property is excellent, the game reserve does not have the big five

    A stunning huge villa with multiple private bedrooms for three large families

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    8.0
    Great location-
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Management company for the propery 🙁 Took almost a month to refund my unually large R5000 breakage deposit .

    Great

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2024

    10
    We will definitely call again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The Pool was not clean

    it was a self catering.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely family holiday experience in a very large home with great setting over looking the watering hole
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor lighting in kitchen, lack of dish towels and dish swabs, leaky dishwasher. A few small maintenance issues. Doors that don’t slide well. Some AC’s that don’t work properly.

    The layout and extra external bungalows , the size of the house. Patio and exterior entertainment and privacy from other houses Excellent kitchen appliances but complicated to use. Anna is also amazing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely house in beautiful location with all the facilities one needs to have a lovely family break away. Anna was very helpful. Thank you for a memorable stay

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    10
    Absolutely amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Quiet, spacious and very neat.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Zebula 142 vacay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That we only stayed for a weekend

    The place was phenomenal, more than enough room and modern facilities with everything you could possibly need and more. The staff were so friendly and the accommodation exceeded our expectations. Best memories were made and I would highly recommend the lodge for a big group. Would have loved to stay longer. We had zebra, kudu , hornbills and monkeys visiting us and we will treasure our experience for years to come. The golf course, restaurant and pool area are also fantastic. Thank you Nicky and staff for hosting us. I'm sure we will be back

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    10
    Stunning accommodation that is highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We needed instructions on how to use the induction stove and oven

    It is a beautiful huge house with all the facilities and more that one could hope for. Rooms and bathrooms are spacious

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    8.0
    Our stay was amazing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was not informed ahead of time that the free game drive is no longer available

    The house is beautiful, spacious and had all the equipment you need. The bonus was the it's loadshedding proof and has a gas stove.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The house was awesome. Didn't even know when it was loadshedding. The staff was great at the house as well.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2024

    7.0
    House is in need of TLC.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Roof leaked when it rained. wooden balustrades need repairing urgently before someone is injured.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2024

    1.0
    This was a family trip to check venue and suitability for small family wedding and unfortunately we won’t be coming back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    So much wrong with the maintenance of this property which totally spoilt the stay, broken bar stools, broken toilet seats, showers didn’t work, drains filled and blocked, broken banister outside which could have potentially been very nasty if we hadn’t noticed, plunge pool was dirty and uninviting to cool down in, broke doors which monkeys knew and opened and made small mess, ice machine was great after we cleaned it ! Broken glass on floor which 2 people in the party nearly stood on and cut their feet, bottle tops and rubbish everywhere, we had to clean every plate, knife fork prior to using, house came with golf buggy, couldn’t use as flat tyre, game vehicle that came with house also broken. I can’t believe that no air con in all rooms, one room that had air con was broken. Light bulbs missing so poor lighting, won’t go in as was so much more !!! Such a disappointment as such a lovely house

    The house was huge more than enough space, great location by watering hole plenty of wildlife

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The house is very rusty and not too functional. The presence of monkeys in and around the property resulted in us having always to keep the door and windows closed at all times and it was very hot with no aircon in the house. The monkeys were a big inconvenience as one had at all times mind personal belongings. The pool was unfortunately dirty.

    The self-check-in option was easy to follow and allowed me to gain access to the house. The security personnel were beneficial in providing directions to the house.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely house, perfect for families but no Big Five game drives and poor rental agent communcation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rental agents communicated poorly often not replying to messages. Rental agents gave the wrong check in times. Game vehicle was out of service, and agents didn't communicate this until it was too late to book game drives at the neighbouring game reserve. Cleanliness of rooms could have been better as there were many old cobwebs in the bedroom and bathroom cupboards, with spiders etc.

    Lovely location Great facilities with on-suite bathrooms for all bedrooms and wonderful entertainment areas Daily cleaning was great and staff were very friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    6.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasnt clean Couldnt gain access to outside rooms Beds, mattresses, pillows and bedding can be upgraded and more towels in bathroom

    The house entertainment area outside

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Six-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

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