Saragossa Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Front of property – evening/night
Bar (on property)
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 62 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Kitchenette
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 121 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Honeymoon Studio Suite, Bathtub, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • 51 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
N4 Road, Emgwenya, Mpumalanga

What's nearby

  • Kruger House Museum - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Elands Falls - 15 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Sudwala Caves - 44 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Nelspruit Private Nature Reserve - 52 min drive - 66.3 km
  • Mbombela Stadium - 52 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malaga Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Saragossa Game Reserve

Upscale hotel near Kruger House Museum
You can look forward to free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a poolside bar at Saragossa Game Reserve. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking and fishing. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues
  • Wedding services, multilingual staff and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at Saragossa Game Reserve boast perks, such as premium bedding and dressing gowns, as well as amenities, such as safes and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

More

  • Built in 1920
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 13 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 850.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 850.00 (from 14 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 1100.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 1100.00 (from 14 to 18 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3400 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

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 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Saragossa Game Reserve Lodge Waterval Boven
Saragossa Game Reserve Lodge
Saragossa Game Reserve Waterval Boven
Saragossa Game Reserve Hotel
Saragossa Game Reserve Emgwenya
Saragossa Game Reserve Hotel Emgwenya

Frequently asked questions

Does Saragossa Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Saragossa Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Saragossa Game Reserve?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Saragossa Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Saragossa Game Reserve?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Saragossa Game Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 3400 per vehicle applies.

Where is Saragossa Game Reserve located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Kruger House Museum and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Elands Falls. Sudwala Caves is 32.2 mi (51.9 km) away.

Saragossa Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptionally memorable ...
Incredible place. We were looked after very well by all staff. We had a fantastic stay. Food is lovely. It's just a chill out place ... one with nature. A must visit when you are travelling to or/and from Kruger National Park. All being well, we shall return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, peaceful stay
Saragossa really was an amazing place. We stayed two nights at the lodge, and loved every minute. Every detail was thought of, they were so accommodating and the entire staff was very kind. We left on my birthday, and they went above and beyond to make it a very special day. Thank you Saragossa for the wonderful time! It was one of the highlights of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saragossa is a beautiful location and Anna, Hugo and the team did everything in their power to make us feel welcome. Excellent home produced food beautifully prepared
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Martin, uk london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Its gr8 however
Don’t expect to see giraffes and my major gripe is the pool is in really poor condition and dirty which is a shame as it in a beautiful setting The food is nice but has extremely limited choice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First night in ZA, wonderful hideaway, unfortunately we had booked one night only (planning error), we should have stayed 2, 3 or for ever. Seriously, I could very well imagine to stay for a week or two. Very nice personnel, friendly and helpful. The food was very delicious. But, if you need bars and clubs, definitely not the place to go!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcus, Wiesbaden

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traumlage, ein toller Platz zum Abschalten und Ausspannen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr freundliche und zuvorkommende Gastgeber. Tolle Atmosphäre, super Außengelände einfach genial zum Wohlfühlen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fedor E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to start or end your holiday to Kruger
The Saragossa Game reserve is a very beautiful and romantic small lodge situated in private game reserved. There's giraffes, hippos, ostriches, gnoe and many antilopes. We stayed in the lodge on our way towards the Kruger Park. It's only 2.5 hrs away from Johannesburg International Airport and the lodge is close to the Panorama route. We received an upgrade and stayed in a nice suite with a stunning view of the game garden. Unfortunately we stayed only one night, but wished we could have stayed longer. The surrounding was so peaceful and surreal. The staff was great, amazing service and the food was excellent. All fresh from their own farm on the estate. We will definitely book this lodge again on our next trip to South Africa. It's a great place to start or end your holiday on your way from or to the airport of Johannesburg.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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