Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

5.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Front of property – evening/night
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Rock Suite
Buffalo Suite  | Private spa tub
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Balule Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
  • Place, Phalaborwa Gate
  • Place, Jessica the Hippo
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)

Room options

Tree Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private spa tub
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Wildevy Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Water Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private spa tub
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Maroela Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Earth Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private spa tub
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Buffalo Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private spa tub
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Hardekool Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rock Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private spa tub
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C.A.R.E Nursery - ‬86 min drive

About this property

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

All-inclusive lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star lodge.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1395 per person (one-way)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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 organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park?

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park?

Yep, Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park. It has a hot tub and a steam room. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park have a pool?

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park serve breakfast?

You bet, free cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.