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Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge

4.0 star property
Lakefront lodge in Hoedspruit with safari and outdoor pool
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Front of property
Honeymoon Suite, Lake View | Lake view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Honeymoon Suite, Lake View | Bathroom
Suite, River View ( Interleading Suites )

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Lake View

Deluxe Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, River View ( Interleading Suites )

Suite, River View ( Interleading Suites )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Honeymoon Suite, Lake View

Honeymoon Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, Lake View

Standard Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Suite, River View

Standard Suite, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, River View

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Suite, 3 Single Beds, River View

Family Suite, 3 Single Beds, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Limpopo, Hoedspruit, 1451, South Africa, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Greater Kruger National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 25 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 32 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 50 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 51 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 14 min drive
  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 98 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bush Pub & Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Hoedspruit with a stay at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a free airport shuttle, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 22 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 9 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Elandela – This poolside bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM on request.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge and nearby?
On-site recreation at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge includes ecotours, game viewing and a wildlife and game drive. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge?
Yes, Elandela offers garden views and poolside dining.
Does Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge like?
Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Greater Kruger National Park.

Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing and went well above expectations. We saw all of thebig 5 as well as numerous other animals. Great place to stay. Don’t book through expedia though and book through their site.
Surima, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

From arrival to departure we could not have been more pleased in every way. The guides on the drives were outstanding. Brenda, a coordinator could not have been more helpful. The dining room was very nice. The area is suffering an extreme multi year drought, which is causing dire consequences for animals and the landscape, both here and in Kreuger.
Bob, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

good stay overall
NICE rooms , good stuff , game drive a bit weak and food can be a bit better , weak wifi .
Yaron, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing professionalism ! Worries free lodge Everything is included They can even cook your traditional food !!!!
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic !!!! Wonderful Great service, unforgettable experience !!
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay
Lovely enjoyable stay from start to finish. The game driver Tallin had a great deal of knowledge about all the animals which was very interesting. Managed to see a lot of different animals.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Casual, simple but very nice, memorable experience
Extremely fun views from our lake room, many animals frequent the common area - hippos, zebra, giraffe, monkeys all ran around at different times -- very exciting! Staff tries very hard all the time, and food above average due to creativity, but not fancy. Game drives fun with many animals, and knowledgeable guides. Great place to stay, however there is a gap in expectation between the website description and the actual lodge. The lodge is small and so flexibility in meals/eating options, free-time activities, bar limited. Also, rooms are nice, but simple touches are missing -- burnt out candles in room, towels not replaced, mini bar with waters not refilled, etc. Also, dinner is served without main course options, also always eating our main course before we had our water/drinks, no music, candles not lit etc. Small stuff that may sound a little ridiculous, but a little discouraging because of website expectation, frequency of 'issues' and since these are easy, inexpensive fixes for the lodge. However it is a casual, intimate, quite lodge which offers a very authentic bush feel. I would recommend for the 'down to earth' traveler who doesn't demand 5-star pampering, but would like to feel welcomed with the local people who work at Elandela. They will welcome you with sincerity, cleanliness and kindness at Elandela, however you must offer them patience, happiness and an 'open mind' to the style of their culture.
Judy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good place but staff attitude needs to change
Very good property but let down by curt behaviour of Mrs Rocco. Talked to guests like they were truant school children. Introductory briefing sounded more like instructions. Room could not be locked & had to sleep 2 nights with unlocked room - Management did little to rectify. But safari & rangers were excellent. Managed to see the Big 5 which was the highlight of the trip. Food was also good.
AHPL Pro, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Honeymoon Suite at Elandela Private game reserve
Guides for the game drives were friendly, knowledgeable and a lot of fun.
Rodney and Lydi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place is great
This place is great Very friendly staff who are passionate about the work they do Only thing they need to fix is the wifi Constant drop outs and no access in the rooms
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Great place, with great food and great game drive, staff was amazing, we really enjoy this place
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Horrible hospitality, people have no personal feel
Booking is fully messes up, partially by Expedia but mostly by Elandela, never want to win people heart as probably they this is season so who cares if we cancel, finally we cancelled and went for a different property.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great Experiance - Game Reserve
We had a good experience during our stay. We were here for a couple of days and had gone for 4 game drives (one @ Kruger NP). We specially liked the way we were welcomed in the lodge. Lil disappointed with the food as we had very less options for Asian Vegetarians. Were able to see big5 except Leopard and various other animal & bird species. Had a great time @ bonfire during first night with their traditional song & dance. Overall a superb experience!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Don't stay here
Terrible "safari" experience, hotel provided mosquito nets to several rooms but not ours, drivers were late for game drive and very unknowledge of safari. Also they charge for water on safari with +40 weather. We skipped one of safari drives as we felt unsafe. Our driver was eating on the drive, which is the one the thing anyone whose been on safari or with basic animal knowledge knows - you can't eat on safari!!! Safe your money and mostly important vacation time! Go anywhere else.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Safari in comfort with great animal viewing
Lodge is 15 minutes from the Hoespruit airport. Comfortable well decorated rooms with a African twist, great staff who couldn't be more friendly and helpful. Great game viewing including white lions and rhino. You also visit Kruger Naional park, an hour away if you stay at least 2 nights. Highly recommended for couples and they also thoughtfully cater for families with children. They also have disability accessible facilities available.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

zoneina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great place with amazing staff! The thing to improve is the food, it was okay but not more than that.
Amanda, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Millena, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Muito bom e da pra ficar melhor!
Recomendo muito a hospedagem no Elandela! O Safari faz tudo valer a pena! A reserva do leao branco e dos rinocerontes é o melhor de tudo! A ranger Karina e John são incríveis. Porem, apesar de ter amado o safari eu recomendo ficar em 2 reservas diferentes, foi o que fizemos e valeu muito a pena. No Elandela não tem elefantes, por isso eles oferecem uma visita ao kruger. Nós fomos lá mas nao conseguimos ver nenhum elefante la. A sorte é que tinhamos outra reserva ainda e pudemos vê-los de perto. Quanto ao hotel, nosso quarto era bem confortavel. Só tenho duas sugestões: Colocar cortina black out nos quartos e uma reposição melhor de shampoo, sabonete e etc. A comida é otima! Os jantares sao excelentes e de otima qualidade. Mas concordo com alguns reviews que li que sao poucas opcoes. Nao pouca quantidade, pois tudo é muito bem servido. Mas poucas opcoes. No jantar, por exemplo, sò tem uma opcao de peixe e carne/frango. No almoço comemos mac and cheese um dia e no outro quiche de legumes. Nao tinha opcao de escolha no almoço. Só 1 prato e paes. Tinha uma vegetariana no grupo que avisou que era vegetariana e nao tinha nada diferente pra ela. No jantar, por ex, ela nao tinha prato principal. Somente entrada, sopa e etc. outra sugestao é oferecer agua filtrada pelo menos nas refeiçoes e safaris. Está incluso 2 garrafas de agua por dia. Mas, como em outros hoteis e restaurantes, acredito que oferecer agua filtrada nas refeiçoes nao iria custar nada pro hotel.
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Ótimo hotel e Safari . Excelente animais e quartos .
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Sehr schöne, gepflegte Anlage mit zuvorkommendem Service. Die Pirschfahrten waren interessant-besonderes Highlight waren die weißen Löwen. Wir wohnten in der River Lodge und durften leider nicht die dazugehörige Lake Lodge besuchen. Befremdlich war die gewünschte Eintragung der Tips in eine Namenliste.
Erich, 4-night trip
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