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Caracal Lodge

Property class: 3
Family-friendly 3-star cottage with outdoor pool

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A stone fire pit surrounded by rocks and trees, with a building in the background.
A thatched-roof house with a single window, surrounded by a grassy area with rocks and trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair with cushions, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a window view of a hilly landscape, a sink, a stove, and a cabinet.
A stone wall with a metal water spout and a wooden fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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N4 Towards Nelspruit, Mbombela, Mpumalanga
  • Place, Montrose Falls
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Sudwala Caves
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Mountain Strings Zipline
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Room options

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Kudu)

  • Water view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Bungalow, 1 Bedroom (Magtree Lodge)

A rural house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Family Bungalow, 1 Bedroom (Magtree Lodge)

  • Hill view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom (Figtree Lodge)

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair with cushions, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom (Figtree Lodge)

  • Hill view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Cottage, 1 Bedroom (Stone Circle Cottage)

A rustic outdoor area with a stone building, a barbecue grill, and outdoor seating.

Comfort Cottage, 1 Bedroom (Stone Circle Cottage)

  • Hill view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms ( Nyala)

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Impala Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Bushbuck)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Mbombela

In Mbombela .At this Mbombela cottage, you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Montrose Falls and 25 miles (40 km) of Sudwala Caves. Mbombela Stadium and Ilanga Mall are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Montrose Falls - 34 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Sudwala Caves - 57 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Mountain Strings Zipline - 59 min drive - 61.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galito’s - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Salvador - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Caracal Lodge

Family-friendly 3-star cottage with outdoor pool
As a guest of Caracal Lodge, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The family-friendly Caracal Lodge also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Mbombela cottage is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Caracal Lodge offers 5 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Rooikat

Kitchen

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dining

  • A bar/lounge

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 5 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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 8 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Caracal Lodge Houtboschoek
Caracal Houtboschoek
Caracal Lodge Cottage
Caracal Lodge Mbombela
Caracal Lodge Cottage Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

How close is Caracal Lodge to the airport?

Caracal Lodge is 45.9 mi (72-min drive) away from the Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Caracal Lodge?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Caracal Lodge on Nov 17, 2026 start from CA $103, 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 Caracal Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Caracal Lodge.

Does Caracal Lodge offer free breakfast?

Caracal Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Caracal Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Caracal Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Caracal Lodge?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Caracal Lodge have a pool?

Caracal Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Caracal Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Caracal Lodge to downtown Mbombela?

Caracal Lodge is 0.9 mi away from Houtboschoek.

Caracal Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect away from it all experience

We had a marvellous time at Caracal Lodge. It was a wonderful away from it all experience. Magtree Cottage was very comfortable and well equipped even though there is no electricity, power being supplied by gas appliances, paraffin lamps and LED lighting. It was magical to wake up with views of the resident giraffe family as well as zebra, impala, horses and a pet pig! Outside there was a braai, fire pit in a lovely shaded area and a small pond. Exploring the 300 hectare game park there is a beautiful walk to a waterfall with views over the surrounding countryside. Caracal Lodge was one of the highlights of our trip to South Africa.