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Ezulwini Game Lodges

5.0 star property
Riverfront tentalow with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Terrace/patio
Lounge
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished
Garden view
Lounge

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Standard Room, River Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Luxury Suite, River Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 80 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Living area

Family Room, River Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Ceiling fan
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Standard Room, Billy's Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Luxury Suite, Billy's Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 125 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Family Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Sofa Beds and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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Ezulwini Game Lodges, Olifants, West Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 130 min drive

About this property

Ezulwini Game Lodges

Luxury tentalow by the river
Free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Ezulwini Game Lodges. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Mondsweni & Inyati, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and an art gallery on-site.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a waterfall pool
  • Multilingual staff, game drive on-site and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as desk chairs and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and LED light bulbs

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Ezulwini Game Lodges are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic drinks included

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Mondsweni & Inyati

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterfall pool
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2011
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 616.75 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 616.75 (one-way), (from 10 to 12 years old)

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
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, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ezulwini Game Hoedspruit
Ezulwini Game Lodges Hoedspruit
Ezulwini Game Lodges Lodge Hoedspruit
Ezulwini Game Lodges Hoedspruit
Ezulwini Game Lodges Safari/Tentalow
Ezulwini Game Lodges Safari/Tentalow Hoedspruit
Ezulwini Game Lodges Hoedspruit
Ezulwini Game Lodges Safari/Tentalow
Ezulwini Game Lodges Safari/Tentalow Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Ezulwini Game Lodges have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Ezulwini Game Lodges pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ezulwini Game Lodges?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ezulwini Game Lodges?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ezulwini Game Lodges?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Ezulwini Game Lodges provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM-6:30 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 616.75 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Ezulwini Game Lodges?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Ezulwini Game Lodges located?

Situated on a river, this luxury tentalow is in the same region as Nyani Cultural Village and Blyde River Canyon.

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Ezulwini Game Lodges Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you visit a place as a tourist and do not want to leave even though a new place awaits for you in your itinerary, then you know the place is a hit. Ezulwini River Lodge was an experience that you will carry throughout your life. The setup , the drives, the friendliness of the staff , everything was great. Nothing seemed over indulgent, but just perfect. Everyone tries hard to make you feel happy. I do not know if I will have an opportunity to be back. But if I do, I will not hesitate to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Naylor Lee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

do not recommend

The Lodge is very untaken care off, needs some restoration, way over prized. the best thing were Laurens the driver and Richard the tracker and Ruth and Glory who work in the restaurant. The whole experience of the lodge was very disappointing. I have been travelling around South Africa, Namibia and Botswana the last 7 years, and this was one of the worst places. Way too overpriced for how run down the place is. There are many places close bye that offer so much more. The photos are very misleading.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Highlight of our Trip to South Africa

My daughter and I had the absolute privilege of staying at Ezulwini in August 2024. I first want to acknowledge the amazing and knowledgeable staff who absolutely made our stay. Ange and Craig make quite the team! Glory was accommodating, caring, and personable. While in the Bush, Craig and Shads combined their seemingly unlimited knowledge to answer all our non-stop questions. Even when the animals were feeling shy, Craig was able to teach us about something else within the ecosystem, and usually by the end of the lesson, Shads was able to use his eagle-eyes to track another animal. What really made this lodge stand out was the fact that their approach was respectful to the land on which they live, never exploitative. Each night before an absolutely delicious dinner, we were able to sit down with Ange and Craig who crafted a lesson about local history, the law of the reserves, or about the country of South Africa. The meaningful conversations absolutely made us feel like welcomed friends, rather than simple guests. Of course, it should go without saying, that the accommodations of the resort itself were stunning. The resort’s small number of guest rooms makes the experience feel personal and uniquely tailored to each guest, and the property, which often welcomes many four-legged guests, feels more like an extension of the bush rather than a separate space. I simply cannot recommend this lodge, this team, and this trip enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Andreas

Disliked: Staff & service

Gute Safaris, ungepflegte Anlage, grausames Essen

Insgesamt lässt sich sagen, dass die Lodge etwas wenig gepflegt/gewartet ist. Das Grundstück ist naturbelassen, was sich einerseits sehr schön anhört aber in Realität nur ein verwildertes Grundstück ist und der Ausblick zum Fluss dadurch eher eingeschränkt ist. Hier fehlt einfach ein Gärtner, der eine gute Balance zwischen Gartenpflege und Natur findet. Die Pools waren verdreckt und trüb. Die Auflagen der Liegen waren schwarz vor Dreck, die Toiletten spülen einen Haufen meist nicht weg, die Lounge-Sessel im Foyer sind verschlissen und es gibt nichts blühendes fürs Auge. Man könnte der Meinung sein, dass diese Details nicht wichtig sind, da man vornehmlich zum Tiere anschauen die Game-Drives nutzen möchte, die 2x täglich um 05:30 und 16:00 Uhr stattfinden. Aber in der Zeit von 10:00 bis 16 Uhr ist man in der Lodge und ärgert sich über die ungepflegte Anlage und nicht existenten Service. Zu den Game-Drives würde ich sagen, dass diese durchweg gut waren und wir alle Big Five in 2 Tagen gesehen haben. Wirklich enttäuschend ist die Gastronomie und Service eher die Qualität einer südafrikanischen Bergwerkskantine. Fisch und Gemüse waren tiefgefroren, das Fleisch zäh und mit Fertigsauce und Mittags gab es Fertigpizza. Die meisten Gäste der Lodge kamen aus den USA, die den Aufenthalt bei Auktionen quasi Blind ersteigert haben und das Essen aus den Fastfood-Restaurants gewöhnt waren. Mein Tipp: Es gibt deutlich bessere Lodges zum halben Preis die bessere Gastgeber sind.

10/10 Excellent

Jay, Detroit, MI

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

Short Safari Trip

Only had time for a 3 day (2 night) safari trip but Ezulwini made it completely worthwhile. They bent over backwards to accommodate any request and took care of every detail. The game driver and tracker were very friendly but also professional, we would recommend this lodge to anyone from kids to seniors.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Very good safari option

The friendliness and warmth of the staff was the highlight. They went out of their way to ensure a pleasant stay

8/10 Good

serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hard to get there on your own... but when you manage to reach the place... wow, Exceptional environment!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great Lodge

It was a great place to stay staff was professional and made our stay that much better.

6/10 Okay

reyss, france

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

GAME DRIVE SUPERBE

Très belle situation dans réserve privée. Chalet moderne, bien aménagé et propre. Ranger et Tracker très professionnel et passionné (le point fort). Repas ne correspondent pas à la catégorie Luxe : midi pas de choix et soir deux offres. Personnel à professionnaliser (tenue vestimentaire) pour justifier le prix. Comparé à d'autres lodges en réserve privée, ne justifie pas le prix demandé.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Dricks viktigt

Personal "krävde" dricks och de var inte nöjda även om de fick flera hundra kronor i dricks.

10/10 Excellent

Mike, LA

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

Best hotel in its class

I enjoyed my stay at Ezulwini very much. While it may not be an ultra luxury resort, it is very nice and well kept and provides a feel like you are among family (albeit in the middle of the bush). I went solo on a business trip and was treated great. Food was still brought for about ten people and it was fresh and very good. Sean, the manager, hung out having beers with me and discussed south Africa, and on another night showed us the beautiful wine cellar. That same night, a full barbecue with African song and dance was given by the employees and it seemed authentic and was great. Finally, the driver and tracker Lawrence and Conrad were unbelievable and really made the experience. They went above and beyond and I actually saw all big 5 on my first tour out. I stayed at the more modern and larger Billy's lodge but also took a ride over to River and you can't go wrong either way. I highly recommend Ezulwini for the value offered in that price range and would definitely return.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous Safari!

The 2x daily safari drives were incredible! The Guides, Tracker and Hostess made the stay extra special.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Best Hotel I have ever stayed at

Lawrence, Lauren, Rex and Frans gave first class service 24/7. It is a luxury boutique safari experience with the needed rustic appeal.

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

Planned a safari and experienced MUCH more

Ezulwini was a wonderful experience. We stayed at both the River Lodge and Billy's Lodge -service and staff at both locations was outstanding, staff were attentive and genuinely pleasant. We planned our safari to enjoy the wonders of the Bush and ended being as delighted by ournLodge experience as we were the incredible surroundings.