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Thornybush Game Lodge

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star lodge with safari

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
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Bar (on property)
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Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Guernsey Road, Hoedspruit, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Popular LocationGreater Kruger National Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHoedspruit Wildlife Estate43 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoedspruit Endangered Species Centre48 min drive
  • AirportHoedspruit (HDS)114 min drive

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Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Thornybush Game Reserve

In Thornybush Game Reserve .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Greater Kruger National Park and 12 miles (20 km) of Nyani Cultural Village. Mafunyani Cultural Village is within 20 miles (32 km) and Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is within 32 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Greater Kruger National Park - 1 min walk
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 43 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 48 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 64 min drive
  • Jessica the Hippo - 67 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bush Pub & Inn - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Boma - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Thornybush Game Lodge

Family-friendly 5-star lodge with safari
Thornybush Game Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Thornybush Game Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Thornybush Game Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Thornybush Game Reserve lodge.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thornybush Game Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amani African Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised childcare

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 50.00 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Thornybush Game Lodge

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:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 450 per person, 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 wireless internet in public areas: ZAR 50.00 per stay (rates may vary)

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; 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Thornybush Game Lodge Hoedspruit
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Thornybush Game Lodge Hoedspruit
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Thornybush Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonio, Oakland Park

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
splendorous and mqjestic. Wild beauty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, New York City

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Indescribably excellent in every way. I have traveled all over the world in this ranks at the absolute top.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about Thornybush is fabulous, from the location of the lodge itself, to actual accomodations, the dining, and last but not least, the twice dsily safari rides where you get to experience the wildlife in their own habitat. Finally, a word about the staff. They are outstanding - knowledgeable, competent, polite, friendly and always helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
luxury at it's best-mel &wayne wonderful hosts
Amazing - wonderful service - can't wait to return!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A slightly ageing thorneybush venue
The staff and the overall atmosphere was great, the game viewing and guiding excellent, but the lodge needs a little work to bring it up to standard. The rooms while large and comfortable show the signs of lack of investment and refurbishment. Thorneybush need ps to embrace a 5 year refreshment cycle in this lodge so as not to undermine the brand. None the less, still a good stay

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Lodge and Drives.
Thornybush Lodge was first class all the way. The meals were delicious, the grounds beautiful and the service impeccable. The lodge even recognized a special wedding anniversary we were having by surprising us with rose petals, candles and champagne by the tub. The game drives were informative, fun and successful as we saw leopards, lions, rhinos, zebras, elephants, giraffes, numerous interesting birds, and much more. Met other very nice people at the lodge

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would go back in a heartbeat
It was amazing and I would highly recommend it. They look after everything so you do not have to worry about anything. The staff are incredible. The guide Chris was awesome and very good at his job. The food was amazing.

10/10 Excellent

NLT, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just right
We saw the big 5 and much more, accommodations were luxurious, food was abundant and delicious. No Internet in the rooms., only in the main lobby.

10/10 Excellent

Sydney, Brazil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!!!
Outstanding. Our stay at Thornybush Game Lodge from 20-22nd of July 2015 could not have been better. Our guides Jack and Ishi were great. We saw all Big 5 and a host of other very beautiful animals within the reserve. Congratulations!!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura bellissima , personale all altezza . I ranger molto bravi . Noi avevamo Rudy e Joe e sono stati eccezionali . Abbiamo fatto molti Safari ma nessuno è stato bravo come loro . Spiegano tantissime cose e con loro ti senti tranquilla . Le camere sono bellissime noi avevamo la family suite . Si mangia benissimo .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020