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Thandile Country Lodge

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Family Room (Large Family Unit)
Cottage (River Cottage) | Private kitchenette
Terrace/patio
Breakfast and lunch served, local and international cuisine

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

Explore the area

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D180 Alma Road, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480
  • Place, Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm
  • Place, Bela Bela Flea Market
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard double en-suite room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room (Large Family Unit)

Family Room (Large Family Unit)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Bela-Bela

At Thandile Country Lodge, you'll be 20.9 km (13 mi) from Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This guest house has a garden and a picnic area. Added amenities include a conference centre and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Full breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Bela-Bela guest house include Bela Bela Flea Market and Bela-Bela Mosque.
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What's nearby

  • Bela-Bela Mosque - 23 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 25 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Klipspringer Lake - 44 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Koro Creek Golf Estate - 56 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 61 min drive - 50.7 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shakama Dining Room - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The English pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Keg & Filly Rivonia - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪NP Bar - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Boschendal Kwekery-Tant Sannie se Teetuin - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Thandile Country Lodge

Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Thandile Country Lodge also features a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bela-Bela guest house.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thandile Country Lodge offers 8 accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 85 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game viewing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 450 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: from approximately ZAR 125 for adults and from ZAR 85 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in March.

Property is also known as

Thandile Country Bela Bela
Thandile Country Lodge Bela-Bela
Thandile Country Lodge Guesthouse
Thandile Country Lodge Guesthouse Bela-Bela

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thandile Country Lodge?

Thandile Country Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thandile Country Lodge?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thandile Country Lodge on 5 Dec 2025 start from NZ$165.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Thandile Country Lodge?

Yep, Thandile Country Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Thandile Country Lodge have a pool?

Thandile Country Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from October to March.

What makes Thandile Country Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Thandile Country Lodge.

Does Thandile Country Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is served daily between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thandile Country Lodge?

No, Thandile Country Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thandile Country Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Thandile Country Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Thandile Country Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Thandile Country Lodge Reviews

4.6

6.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Naledi Lucky

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Naledi Lucky

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bathsheba

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vhelaphi

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

Total unhappy and wants a refund

This was a very bad choice with poor directions, contact number kept ringing. I basically could not locate this place and ended up giving up
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Mosima

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I had the worst ever stay in my life, no tv no wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Rudi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
There was not a stove in room as shown om this website. Fridge is extremely small, can only hold a 2l cooldrink and 2 waters. Bed is
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lot of improvement required.

Could be cleaner. Although a farm lodge, one would still expect maintenence on external structures for a better upkeeping. For a couple, we were given a room with two single beds joined together with single bedding sheets on each.Wifi signal is also extremely weak to non existent based on where you are placed in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Don't go there

The pictures to the place were deciving, it was a false advertising the place is old and dirty only the rooms were propper there are no activities and the pool was not up to scratch
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Tshepo

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

Horrible hotel

Dirty room. Misleading pictures on the site in terms of cleanness. The place is not organised. I regret my self. On the day of check I decided to cancel my booking even with my bank unfortunately my bank said i can't reverse a payment. There's 2 swimming pools, 1 for non whites and its dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hearts of the owners for their animals and the care they put into caring for them!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019