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Marataba Mountain Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Free daily full breakfast
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Reviews
10

Exceptional

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Explore the area

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Marakele National Park, Lephalale, Limpopo
  • Popular LocationMarakele National Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWelgevonden Game Reserve48 min drive
  • Popular LocationLebolobolo Game Farm66 min drive
  • AirportEllisras (ELL)113 min drive

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Lephalale

A luxury stay in Lephalale awaits you at Marataba Mountain Lodge, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Hot List award in 2021. Within steps you'll find Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and Marataba Private Reserve. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 9 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Lephalale lodge, you'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from Marakele National Park and 20.5 km (12.8 mi) from Welgevonden Game Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Marataba Private Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Marakele National Park - 5 min drive
  • Welgevonden Game Reserve - 48 min drive
  • Lebolobolo Game Farm - 66 min drive
  • Welgevonden Main Gate - 89 min drive

About this property

Marataba Mountain Lodge

Luxury lodge with free breakfast and free valet parking
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Marataba Mountain Lodge. Valet parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Lephalale lodge.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Marataba Mountain Lodge offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Marataba Mountain Lodge is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveller Hot List.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Marataba Mountain Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 15 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR400 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Utility fee: ZAR 145 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: ZAR 169 per person, per stay

We've listed 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Children 15 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Marataba Mountain Lodge Lephalale
Marataba Mountain Lephalale
Marataba Mountain Lodge Lodge
Marataba Mountain Lodge Lephalale
Marataba Mountain Lodge Lodge Lephalale

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Marataba Mountain Lodge?

Yep, Marataba Mountain Lodge has free valet parking.

Does Marataba Mountain Lodge have a pool?

Marataba Mountain Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Marataba Mountain Lodge a romantic place to stay?

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

Does Marataba Mountain Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, free full breakfast is offered daily between 9 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Marataba Mountain Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Marataba Mountain Lodge?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Marataba Mountain Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Marataba Mountain Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Marataba Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marataba is amazing! A truly unforgettable safari experience with amazing views you wont get elsewhere. The best part of our trip was our guide, JJ. He was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about the Bush from him! Thank you Marataba and especially JJ for the best safari ever!

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This boutique lodge is magnificent. The staff are attentive and the rooms ware luxurious! Wish we had more time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024