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Bakubung Bush Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Garden
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hot stone massages

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
The current price is NZ$650
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West, 0316
  • Place, The Valley of Waves
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, The Gary Player Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sun City Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Central)

Standard Double Room (Central)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Central)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Central)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Pilanesberg National Park

A family-friendly stay in Pilanesberg National Park awaits you at Bakubung Bush Lodge. You'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from The Valley of Waves and 10.1 km (6.3 mi) from Waterworld. Highlights at this lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Motswedi Bar is open for lunch and dinner. The lodge's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, gym and kids' club plus access to a safari. Meeting rooms and a conference centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Pilanesberg National Park lodge include Sun City Casino and The Gary Player Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Pilanesberg National Park - 11 min drive - 4.9 km
  • The Valley of Waves - 14 min drive - 6.0 km
  • The Gary Player Golf Course - 15 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Sun City Casino - 15 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Segaetsho Cultural Village - 18 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 171 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabanas Pool Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Acacia Terrace Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Shebeen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Luma Bar & Lounge - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
Bakubung Bush Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. 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 available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness centre, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Bakubung Bush Lodge. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Pilanesberg National Park lodge.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Bakubung Bush Lodge offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 6 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials.

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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 (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Boma
  • Marula Grill Restaurant
  • Motswedi Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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.
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Bakubung
Bakubung Bush
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Bakubung Bush Lodge Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Lodge
Bakubung Bush Hotel Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Lodge Lodge
Bakubung Bush Lodge Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Lodge Lodge Pilanesberg National Park

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bakubung Bush Lodge on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$649.53, 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 Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Yep, Bakubung Bush Lodge has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Bakubung Bush Lodge. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge have a pool?

Bakubung Bush Lodge has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Bakubung Bush Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and garden-view dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bakubung Bush Lodge.

Is Bakubung Bush Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as highchairs and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Bakubung Bush Lodge is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

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

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

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