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Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star lodge with safari

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Outdoor pool
Family Chalet
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Family Chalet | View from room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Pilanesberg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West, 0314
  • Place, Pilanesberg National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Valley of Waves
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Sun City Casino
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Chalet

Family Chalet

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Pilanesberg National Park

Location.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pilanesberg National Park and 12 miles (20 km) of Mogwase Stadium. Mogwase Shopping Center and Lesego Private Hospital are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pilanesberg National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mogwase Shopping Center - 23 min drive - 21.1 km
  • The Valley of Waves - 34 min drive - 30.7 km
  • The Gary Player Golf Course - 35 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Sun City Casino - 36 min drive - 31.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Classic House Lerome - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lapa Tarven Moruleng - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Milky Lane - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Zebra Crossing Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Speelman - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort

Family-friendly 3-star lodge with safari
Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star lodge.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3-star lodge have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort

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 stay

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 full breakfast: approximately ZAR 125.00 per person

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

Golden Leopard Resort s Bakgatla Resort
Golden Leopard s Bakgatla Resort Pilanesberg National Park
Golden Leopard s Bakgatla Resort
Goln Leopard s Bakgatla
Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort Lodge

Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort to the airport?

Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort is 135.1 mi (184-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort.

Does Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 125.00 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort?

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

Is there free parking at Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort have a pool?

Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer hot stone massages, mani/pedis, and reflexology.

Golden Leopard Resorts - Bakgatla Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Overpriset i forhold til standaren på hotellet. Kunne vært et fint sted om de hadde vedlikeholdt det.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay. Warm welcome by reception and friendly staff in restaurant. Had a problem with the mattress and it was assessed and changed as requested
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pas mal mais il ne faut avoir besoin de rien

Peu de réactivité du personnel. Pour avoir accès au coffre, j'ai demandé 2 fois, je n'ai malgré cela jamais eu l’accès. De même néon défaillant.J'ai appelé pour le changer le matin, pas d'intervention avant notre départ. Le nouvel occupant aura peut être la chance d'avoir la réparation. Pas de WIFI malgré qu'il était présent dans le descriptif.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Mr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good value -if you know what to expect.

I read previous reports and they were accurate---So we got what we expected which was comfortable and good. (it may be a bit overpriced for what you get but lets not get picky) The resort needs funds and maintenance for chalets and sprucing up of Restaurant. The staff try hard but have limited resources. Grounds and all areas clean and nicely kept. Pool area is great--Temp up to 39 while we were there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were very comfortable. Enjoyed the peace and quiet. No wifi and Eskom did turn off the electricity periodically. The camp has a backup generator which allowed electricity, but there is no cell service when the electricity is out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Mixed feeling but still great over all

It’s really nice but definitely needs maintenance and repairs around the attractions . A simple layer of paint and a bit of filler will go along way in the public rest rooms . None of the hand driers worked and the super thin single ply toilet roll is so thin that you cannot even pull it of the roll from the dispensers without it tearing . You should try doing that while while wiping your child’s butt . The ground around the pool is completely covered in paper thorns so barefoot around the pool is a no no for sure . The campsite grounds are well swept but unfortunately on consist of sand and stones so thank goodness I wasn’t camping . Other than that the chalet was very comfortable and had everything you need and nicely laid out . I don’t know who they are but there are a bunch of people driving around in fancy cars with GP number plates and park official magnetic signs on there vehicles that actually become a bit of a nuisance around good sightings trying to tell people where they should be parking but they are actually causing more havoc than anything else as well as approach you telling you to move on because they heard on the radio that the leopard has moved on and we don’t need to sit there anymore meanwhile I just saw the leopard as well as the direction it went in so if I want to sit and wait for it again I shouldn’t be lied to but I find it very odd that non of the “Official” vehicles leave the area . It’s like they want it to themselves .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charity

Liked: Staff & service

Life in the bundus

Potentially great holiday place but there is need to improve on overall service. Every evening there was water shortage. Wifi also not good so its not a good place to mix business with pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Top top

Breakfast really Nice Restaurant not our cup of tea
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Direkt am Park. Super toller und großer Pool. Großer Brai.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Nice Location - Bad memories

Reception Staff - Casually dressed, made no attempt to familiarise us with facility. Units poorly maintained. Grass around unit not cut for some time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Très bon rapport qualité prix et idéalement situé

Chalet idéal pour 5 personnes. Un peu vétuste. Situé à l’entrée du parc. Petit déjeuner inclus et très correct. Possibilité de réserver à la réception les excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Top für Safari am Pilanesberg!

Das Ziel war Pilanesberg und Safari mit den eigenen Auto! Dafür gibt es keinen besseren Startpunkt, da der Eingang zum Gate nur 3 Min entfernt ist! Mitte Januar ist keine Saison und wir konnten, bei sehr netten Service unser Menü direkt aus der Karte wählen. Absolut Top 👍 Und deswegen viel zu viel gegessen 😂! OK - die Häuschen sind schon sehr abgewohnt und über eine Renovierung würden sie sich freuen. - Nur den Safarierlebnissen, hat das keinen Abbruch gemacht! Umbedingt zu verändern, wären Schirme (oder Sonnenschutzüberdachung) und Liegen am Pool. Der Pool ist zwar groß und schön, doch bei Sonne nicht nutzbar und zwischen Safari und Dinner ist keine Zeit! Das fanden wir sehr schade und würden es auch als negativ bewerten, da wir gerne am frühen Nachmittag ein bisschen geschwommenen wären!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Been there, Done That, Never again...

Cheaply constructed and cramped "chalets". There is no internet, even though it is advertised...would not have stayed there had I known that. Free breakfast could use some help?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very disappointing considering the price we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although the chalet we stayed in was older, it was perfectly clean and very comfortable. We had such a lovely stay that we decided to stay an extra night. The breakfast was good at the restaurant, but they could have better coffee. The staff at the resort were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Lovely stay

The accommodation was very clean and the self-service catering equipment was good. All the staff very friendly, helpful and accommodating. The shower could do with the mould being removed but that was minor. The welcome pack in the room should include a map of the site with evacuation points marked on it, to back up the description. We had all our meals included but although the menu was extensive not everything was available which was disappointing. As they had been busy the previous weekend and it was off-peak season they should have provided a reduced menu. The restaurant is very large and during quiet periods is should be screened off to create a better atmosphere. However, I cannot fault the waiting staff for the quality of service which was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilboa

Nice chalets at Pillansberg entrance

Staff are friendly, the place was quite abandoned in August - which we liked. The chalets are big and can easily accommodate 3 kids and their parents
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

MAGALI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Simple et efficace

Logement pratique et bien équipé, proche de l'entrée du Pilanesberg (avec 50% de réduction sur l'entrée du parc). Pas le grand luxe, mais confortable, tout ce qu'il faut pour profiter du séjour. Petit déjeuner inclus complet et bon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly and enthusiastic staff, decent rooms (we loved the loft!) and comfortable setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Leckeres Abendessen und Frühstück. Die Häuser sind sauber und ordentlich. Wir würden wieder buchen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Phumelele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a great lodge that's not being well maintained. The kitchen needs a revamp. The pool looked like it wasn't cleaned for days. The lady at check in and check out never smiled even once when we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

SHAMS FARAZ

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

Nice stay just at Pilanesberg gate

The Chalet accomodation was good for the price. Breakfast was fine. One thing I loved was the proximity to Pilanesberg and greenery around the accomodation. Good for family with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

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

Family stay in the Pilanesburg.

Pilanesburg is an amazing destination. The kids really enjoyed the playground and being able to cycle around the campsite. The pool is huge and the breakfast at the restaurant was pretty good. The only downside is the chalet accommodation looks a bit outdated and probably needs a facelift. The lodge is very close to the entrance of the park which makes it very easy to start an early game drive during the day. There is abundance of game right outside the lodge on the other side of the fence. We spotted rhinos, elephants and a brown hyena one morning within 5 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Great Base for our safari trip

Great lodge. Only stayed one night but would stay there longer next time. All good amenities and clean. Good Base to travel the park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

einfache, schöne Unterkunft zum vernünftigen Preis

Wir hatten uns eine Chalet gemietet für 4 Erwachsene und 1 Kleinkind. Die große des Hauses war ok. Ich würde nur kritisieren, dass im oberen Bereich bei den 2 Einzelbetten kein Schrank war, und die Treppe sehr steil/nicht kindergerecht ist. Leider gibt es kein kostenloses Internet. Ansonsten waren wir mit der Anlage sehr zufrieden. Viele kleine Spielplätze, auch wenn mehrere Geräte eine Reparatur notwendig hätten. Die Toiletten auf der Anlage waren alle sehr sauber und die Pools gepflegt. Leider gab es keine Liegen zum Entspannen. Das Frühstück war gut, und das Restaurant immer offen. Der kleine Supermart hat wirklich nur das nötigste. Wer grillen möchte, sollte alles mitbringen. Wir haben von den Big5 Big4 gesehen. Der Park ist wirklich sehr schon und nicht überlaufen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017