Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa

4.5 star property
Luxury lodge with full-service spa and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Safari
Exterior
Balcony
Pool views, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

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About the area

Map
Rooiberg Road, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 480

What's nearby

  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Klipspringer Lake - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mabula Game Reserve - 20 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 43 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shack - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Mabalingwe Nature Reserve Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kalahari Oasis Bush Bar - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa

Luxury family-friendly lodge near Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate
Free breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure or a facial at Thandeka Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, express check-in and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as safes and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths
  • Patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (3,229 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 1008.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Thandeka Game
Thandeka Game Bela-Bela
Thandeka Game Lodge Bela-Bela
Thandeka Game Lodge
Thandeka Game Lodge Spa
Thandeka Game & Spa Bela Bela
Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa Lodge
Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa Bela-Bela
Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa Lodge Bela-Bela

Frequently asked questions

Does Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa located?

This family-friendly Bela-Bela lodge is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Wessels Lake and Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate. Klipspringer Lake is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Thandeka Game Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Colette, Nigel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OROS for breakfast
This lodge just does not have the WOW factor. Lacks that special feeling,that does not cost any money. Although staff were very friendly, the waiters were absolutely nowhere in terms of other skills - basic waitering and communication skills lacked. Overall, the place lacks refinement and the managers/owners lack attention to detail. No water in the rooms is unacceptable,and then for your own account,where one bottle a day is somewhat standard. The quality of the food was particularly average unfortunately. And to top everyting we got OROS as fresh juice. One can sense that the kitchen staff here are not happy. Although staff were very friendly which often makes you want to overlook the negative, objectively I don't think it justifies the rates. Unlikely to recommend.I will most certainly think twice before visiting this lodge .