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Golden Lantern Guest Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Bela-Bela guest house

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Property grounds
Exterior
Courtyard
Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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22 Van Der Merwe St, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480
  • Place, Bosveld Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bela Bela Local Municipality
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bela Bela Flea Market
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Suite (Private S/Catering)

Suite (Private S/Catering)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Bela-Bela

In Bela-Bela .Your stay at this Bela-Bela guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Smart Center and Bela Bela Local Municipality. Het Bad Natuurreservaat and Bela Bela Flea Market are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bosveld Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bela Bela Local Municipality - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Het Bad Natuurreservaat - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bela-Bela Mosque - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dros Bela Bela - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Peet se Padstal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bos Kos Kiosk - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tacoma Spur Steak Ranch - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Bela-Bela guest house
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Bela-Bela guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Golden Lantern Guest Lodge offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and fans. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 300.0 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 100.00 for adults and ZAR 80.00 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 20.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Lantern Guest Lodge to the airport?

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge is 94.2 mi (98-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $64, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Golden Lantern Guest Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge.

Does Golden Lantern Guest Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 100.00 for adults and ZAR 80.00 for children.

Is there a casino at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Golden Lantern Guest Lodge have a pool?

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Golden Lantern Guest Lodge have a restaurant?

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge is home to Beer Garden, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Golden Lantern Guest Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Golden Lantern Guest Lodge to downtown Bela-Bela?

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge is 4.4 mi away from Bela-Bela.

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mahlatse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lerato

Nice stay

It was very good staff was friendly and the place is very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Livhuwani

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The bed was so terrible, the mattress was poking me n everytime i move it makes noise...sleeper couch was worse...TV is too small ,is like watching soccer on a laptop while is 5m away...security as well...electric fence and remote gate needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Visa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Memorable Stay

Friendly and Helpful Staff, Clean and Comfortable Rooms. Need Extra Chair in the room in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Gcinile Ettie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mmamafala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable,Peace of mind stay!!

I can’t complain…the staff was very active,helpful and very friendly,my stays with The golden lantern is always fruitful and comfortable 😂😂😂😂
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best place ever

The best place ever, the staff is so friendly and the place is very clean... I had great fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an awesome stay there... The place is beautiful and clean.Im already planning on visiting the place again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Comfortable bed with private braai. The pillows were lumpy, but overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thabiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great place to just unwind... I had a really pleasant stay with family and friends...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Senicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kgothatso Lucky

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zanyiwe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Precious

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne Molefe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

SJ

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amukelani

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amor

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kgomotso wendy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Moses

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021