R516, 4080 Mabula, South Africa
#44 of 66 hotels in Mabula
Guests' ChoiceBased on 43 hotel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.4
Location
8.9
Facilities
7.4
Staff
7.9
Value for money
7.2
Free Wifi
8.8
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Reviewed: September 4, 2025
London
United KingdomLoved the secluded nature of the lodge. Enjoyed the wildlife
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 11, 2025
Shuxin
United KingdomOur room had a sewage like smell. We had informed the lady who was doing housekeeping but guess nothing could be done over the few days we were there
Beautiful scenery and right the house is great for big group. Room on suite is very convenient. Lynette was great and super helpful.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 24, 2025
Moodley
South AfricaThe jacuzzi was not working, and the games room is not maintained. Some slight improvements needed on stairs, the deck, cupboards as well as some lights etc.
Stunning views. Spacious outdoor area as well as a spacious lounge/kitchen area. Bedrooms were clean and spacious.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: September 29, 2024
Valerie
South AfricaNot that I didn’t like but I think it can be worked on.The place is great ,it just needs a bit of care.Some of the wooden stairs are wobbly and some of the wood on the wooden floor are out of place.A bit of attention when cleaning, especially the shower glasses.Maybe keep some blankets in the closet for the chilly nights.
It was a last minutes booking.The host was kind enough to assist with the process on the call even though the information was provided before hand on email.The house was just perfect,the facilities,the location,the rooms.We were even honoured by elephants family visit on our 1st night❤️,then monkey family on the 2nd day❤️.The kids had fun,I’ll definitely come back again.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2023
C-lee
New ZealandCommunication wasn't that great around the game vehicle use. We didn't have a map and wasn't sure were to go and got a bit lost and with no signal it was a bit scary. The fuel gauge wasn't working so unsure if we would have enough fuel to return.
Loved the house was very spacious and had great views. We got to see a lot of animals up close around the house. With load shedding you barely notice the power has gone out, good system in place. Kids enjoyed the pool. Park was amazing got to see Elaphants, Rhino's , Giraffs and lots of bucks.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: December 19, 2022
Marjorie
South AfricaOne wing didn’t have hot water so we had to share 2 bathrooms. 2 toilets that didn’t flush entirely and we had to go to different rooms. overall cleanliness of the space was not up to a great standard. The Boschpoort game drive people are refusing to give me my refund back after they cancelled the drive due to bad weather.
spacious and big and the views absolutely great.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: November 28, 2022
Dawie
South AfricaProblem with water. Wood was wet. Game drive vehicle battery flat.
Location. Facilities an the Chef was exellent.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: November 22, 2022
Sello
South AfricaWater pressure was too low. Hot water was an issue during our stay. The wooden deck around the pool needs to be given attention.
The house is situated in a remote location which offers an escape from the city and peace of mind. It has multiple bedrooms to choose from. The quality of the furniture is great. The house itself is huge.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: September 26, 2022
Henk
South AfricaNo water during load shedding hours, and backup electricity did not work because of faulty inverter.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 22, 2022
Adele
South AfricaWe had some issues with long periods without water.
Fantastic facilities and very spacious for a full house. Crispy clean linnen.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: August 25, 2025
Richard
South AfricaThe house is in a terrible state of disrepair. Deck wood is loose with protruding screws, stairs from deck to downstairs boma are quarantined, electrical installation is not safe, odors from bathrooms, jacuzzi was not programmed correctly, no mattresses for sun loungers, games room table tennis and foose ball table broken, game viewer had terrible brakes and a slipping clutch (correct once warmed up). Because the stairs from the deck were quarantined access to the boma was very difficult and it was not used at all.
Location was great, although not clearly communicated as being separate from the main Mabalingwe camp. Lots of bedrooms.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Thato
South AfricaNothing to mention except maybe the cost.
We loved the communication with the Hostess Lynette, she was prompt in her responses to the questions we had. We got to the house and were wowed with how beautiful the place is. The house had everything, the pool was amazing, and the hot-tub was loved by everyone. We loved the size of the kitchen with an amazing refrigerator, ice-maker and even a nespresso machine. The entertainment room downstairs, snooker table, foosball and table tennis were enjoyed by all. Check-in and Check-out of the facility was a breeze. The Housekeeping was also great and punctual. We also enjoyed the company of the peacocks, they really kept the young one's entertained.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Schwacke
South AfricaThe host charged us a R3000 (zar) "security & breakage" deposit. Upon leaving we have yet to get our deposit back. The host is now ignoring our messages and is acting and operating highly unethically.
It seems like they had a lock box but they cleaner wasn't done by the time we arrived (which was about an hour later than the check in specified. However it made it easy getting in but not ideal to have to wait for the cleaner to finish.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 22, 2025
Kezane
South AfricaThe sun loungers where a bit old and damaged
This property had everything we needed so super comfortable
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Tsaperas
South AfricaRooms run down, the pool table collapsed and nearly fell on one of the children, the thatch roof in one of the main rooms was breaking off and dropping on our head whilst sleeping, maintenance is needed in the house! The fans in the bottom bedrooms were not working
Location, view, swimming pool and hot tub! Amount of bedrooms! Patio!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: January 9, 2025
Alicia
South AfricaEverything was perfect. Maybe if the doors can be fixed.
Pool view and the peace that comes with it.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 19, 2024
Nicolene
South AfricaStacker doors at the pool area required some maintenance
Beautiful home , relaxing environment
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: December 1, 2023
Ntombie
South AfricaWhen we got to the venue 14:15 the staff was still cleaning the place, they finished around 16:00. The pool was dirty Some pillow cases had iron burns Jacuzzi was not working, Toilets were not clean Game drive was postponed from Saturday to Sunday. We used same towels till we left.
The fact that it had back up when there’s load shedding.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 24, 2023
Ishana
South AfricaCertain facilities such as the pool table, ping pong table and Foosball table was a bit poorly maintained and dated as well very worn out.
The cleanliness, layout, and facilities proved to be excellent value for money. The house was very comfortable and modern.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: August 31, 2023
Chaviva
South AfricaEverything was beyond expectation!
The unit was extraordinarily tranquil and situated in such a perfect location as the isolation was enough for us to be at one with nature yet still close enough to a conurbation. The unit boasts a magnificent modern open plan kitchen and the rooms had super comfortable beds. Everything was prepared beautifully for us down to the very last detail like the towels carefully folded with a deluxe chocolate placed on top. The expansive deck, in my opinion, is the units most outstanding feature with a top of the range jacuzzi which we bathed in under the starlight as various species of buck wandered below us- what an absolutely magical weekend!!!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 30, 2023
Eliezer
South AfricaEverything was wonderful, the jacuzzi. games room. Loadsheding did not affect us as the lodge has a great invertor. The outdoor showers were amazing.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 30, 2023
Sue
South AfricaThe tranquility, oh my word, the way the entire living space opens up onto the African bush, WOW, yes please! If you need a real break from the hussle and bussle of everything or anything, this is definitely the place to be. So peaceful and quiet. Plenty of space for your family, and friends, without being under each others feet. We arrived to a warm welcomining from an Nyala and her baby xxx. Living space is super spacious, with comfortable beds and amazing views. Started with sundowners in the Jacuzzi ,watching the African sunset (it was like being in a movie). The house opens up onto a deck that overlooks the african bush with an amazing pool and jacuzzi. Was blessed to see a family of giraffe casually taking a walk across the bush in the distance, enjoying the new shoots from the trees, sable grazing in the background, wildebeest in the distance and the occasional howl of the wild dogs and hyenas heard in the distance in the early morning as the african bush awakes. 1000% will be going back.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 27, 2023
Pieter
AustraliaNothing
Nyala View looks like on the photos. The house is beautiful, spacious, the bedding is very comfortable with enough bathrooms. The outdoor area is spacious with nice views and its close to the gate. It had everything we needed for our family. We rented a game viewer which just added to our wonderful experience.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 19, 2023
Violet
South AfricaThere was a guest in our villa when we got there it was so embarrassing. The house was not clean as looks like there was a person staying in the house. It wasn't prepared for new check in was so disappointing. The water pressure was extremely low and no water coming out from 2 bathrooms. We reported it but nothing was done until we left. The no noise policy stated that no playing music outside after 10pm, we were playing music inside the house where you couldn't even hear it from outside but one of the trustees came yo give us a warning informing us that the next time he comes back we will be evacuated this was very traumatic especially for your first day at a place and you still had 4 days more. Overall we did not enjoy our vacation and staying in the house
The place is situated in bushes great tranquility
Stayed in June 2023
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