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Ritsako Game Lodge

Property class: 4
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Hammanskraal lodge

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Portion 19, Farm Kaallaagte 122, Dinokeng Game Reserve, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, 0040
  • Place, Oppi Plaas Picnic & Braai
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Dinokeng Info Office and Reception
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, The Carousel Casino
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hammanskraal

Hammanskraal retreat .At this Hammanskraal lodge, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Dinokeng Info Office and Reception and 9 miles (15 km) of Welgedacht Private Game Reserve. Temba City Shopping Centre is within 12 miles (20 km) and Mahala View is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Oppi Plaas Picnic & Braai - 18 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Dinokeng Info Office and Reception - 19 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Pretoria Information Center - 23 min drive - 16.7 km
  • The Carousel Casino - 31 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Time Square Casino - 59 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ritsako - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪the lazy river bush pub - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Halfway House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fishaways - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Ritsako Game Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Hammanskraal lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There are 2 meeting rooms available. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Ritsako Game Lodge. Self parking is free.

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

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ritsako Game Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: ZAR 850 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: ZAR 80 per person, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Pool access

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

This property is located in a national reserve. Guests must purchase tickets to access the reserve.Ticket fees are ZAR 40 per adult and ZAR 25 for children ages 0-10.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 150 for children

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 debit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A 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. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Ritsako Game Lodge Hammanskraal
Ritsako Game Hammanskraal
Ritsako Game Lodge Lodge
Ritsako Game Lodge Hammanskraal
Ritsako Game Lodge Lodge Hammanskraal

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ritsako Game Lodge to the airport?

Ritsako Game Lodge is 59.9 mi (77-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ritsako Game Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ritsako Game Lodge.

Does Ritsako Game Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ritsako Game Lodge, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 150 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ritsako Game Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge, but The Carousel Casino (7.9 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ritsako Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ritsako Game Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Ritsako Game Lodge have a pool?

Ritsako Game Lodge features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Ritsako Game Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ritsako Game Lodge have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Ritsako Game Lodge to downtown Hammanskraal?

Ritsako Game Lodge is 5.5 mi away from Hammanskraal.

Ritsako Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great service by the staff

We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge. The service was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great service and always smiles

Our stay was excellent, staff was an absolute pleasure and the establishment was overall great. Food was always fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are very friendly and accommodating. They go the extra mile to make the stay wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ritsako was Excellent

It was Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend at Ritsako Lodge

Fantastic getaway for.a weekend loved the peace and tranquility. Great place! Friendly staff. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are ever ready to assist in anyway they can and always smiling. I will def visit here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019