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Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star lodge near Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
View from room
Reception
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • BarBarBar

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Farm 534KQ D1000, Mabula District, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480
  • Popular LocationMabalingwe Nature Reserve1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMabula Game Reserve15 min drive

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About the area

Bela-Bela

In Bela-Bela .You'll be steps from Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate and a 5-minute walk from Mabalingwe Nature Reserve. Also, Wessels Lake is within 3 miles (5 km) and Klipspringer Lake is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 1 min walk
  • Wessels Lake - 10 min drive
  • Mabula Game Reserve - 15 min drive
  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mabalingwe Nature Reserve Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge

Family-friendly 4-star lodge near Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 4 spa tubs. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wired Internet is free in public spaces.

Event space at this lodge measures 1851 square feet (172 square meters) and includes a conference center. A children's pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge. An area shuttle within 20 km and a roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bela-Bela lodge.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 60 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 1851 sq ft of conference space
  • 172 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2003
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include double sofa beds. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Bela-Bela lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

The Spa at Zebula has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sofa bed
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge), Free wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 20 km

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: ZAR 195 per person
  • 4 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 18 holes of golf
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 4 spa tubs
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Double sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Private pool
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 1000

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Protea Zebula
Protea Zebula Bela-Bela
Protea Zebula Lodge Bela-Bela
Zebula Lodge
Protea By Marriott Zebula
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge Lodge
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge Bela-Bela
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge Lodge Bela-Bela

Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mbongeni

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Lindelani

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good ,staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for family and golfers
Spent Easter weekend with our 2 year old. Rooms were clean, comfy and spacious. Furniture a bit dated but wasn't an issue for us. Price reasonable. Service good. Facilities great (probably because I love golf and swimming). Food was great. Was very helpful to have a shop we could buy essentials. Overall very happy and is somewhere I'd gladly come back to.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Sepokisi David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Heidi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

Refilwe

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Family outing not so nice
The service was not at the usual standard of a protea hotel. The Spa was disappointingly untidy and there was so much noise due to disgruntled clients who came before us. My sister's room had a dirty duvet. We just made the most of the outing after all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Getaway
Perfect weekend away! Very peaceful lodge overlooking nature from your room. Great service and food served at the restaurants. Lots of activities to be booked by the club house. And the spa was incredible. Would definitely recommend to any couples looking for a getaway to relax and view animals from your doorstep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

GJ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NOT VALUE FOR MONEY.
DINNER BUFFET WAS SUB STANDARD, COLD AND LACKED VARIETY, DEFINITELY NOR 4 STAR QUALITY. NOISY MACHINERY AR NIGHT SPOILS THE BUSH VELD FEEL. NO ROOM SERVICE.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019