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Elephant Springs Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Bela-Bela hotel

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Terrace/patio
Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View | Private kitchen | Oven, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Front of property
Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
31 Sutter Road, Bela Bela, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480
  • Bela Bela Flea Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm
  • Bela-Bela Mosque
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Pool Access, Pool View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Pool Access, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Pool View | Terrace/patio

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Pool View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View | Balcony

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Family Room (First Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Room (First Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bela-Bela

In Bela-Bela .Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Bela Bela Flea Market and a 5-minute walk from Het Bad Natuurreservaat. Bosveld Mall and Bela Bela Local Municipality are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bosveld Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smart Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bela-Bela Mosque - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 37 min drive - 20.6 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Agri Deli - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Klein Kariba Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dros - Bela-Bela - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Elephant Springs Hotel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Bela-Bela hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 861 square feet (80 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Elephant Springs Hotel. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Bela-Bela hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 861 sq ft of conference space
  • 80 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1993
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Elephant Springs Hotel offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 175 for adults and ZAR 175 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Oven

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Elephant Springs Hotel

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of ZAR 300 will be collected before check-in.

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: approximately ZAR 175 for adults and ZAR 175 for children

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 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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash.

Property Registration Number 2013/030338/07

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Elephant Springs Hotel to the airport?

Elephant Springs Hotel is 92.1 mi (100-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Springs Hotel?

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephant Springs Hotel on May 30, 2025 start from $33.83, excluding 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.

Does Elephant Springs Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Elephant Springs Hotel.

Does Elephant Springs Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Elephant Springs Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 175 for adults and ZAR 175 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Elephant Springs Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Elephant Springs Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Elephant Springs Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Elephant Springs Hotel have a pool?

Elephant Springs Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Elephant Springs Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Elephant Springs Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Elephant Springs Hotel to downtown Bela-Bela?

Elephant Springs Hotel is 4.4 mi away from Bela-Bela.

Elephant Springs Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 74 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gugu

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

Horrible horror hotel. Don't stay there!

My stay was horrible. I complained about the bed not comfortable keep moving while sleeping. And the photo to be covered as it was not making my sleep. Nothing was done or attended. Towels were not in the room. Breakfast made milk was sour or made me to have stomach problems. Shower gel not replaced. It was not a good experience to be in that hotel, i fell i need a refund for such experience. No phones in the room need to go all the way down to complain or say your need. Air-conditioned not working accordingly bad service from the staff. Taking too long to solve the problem or not even solve it. Staff don't show remorse about the service the provide. I will never recommend that hotel. It must be close period. Problem to be resolved the increase. The worse one their are aware of the water problem they don't even tell us. Yesterday i did not have water to bath or toilet. It was bad. I asked to be assistance of second option which was done around 10pm when i was even asleep. My birthday turned to be horrible. I went to relaxing bad it was like a war. I need to be refunded for waist of my time and vacation in that horrible horror hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tintswalo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was very good and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

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

Very bad experience received from Elephant spring

I won't recommend it to anyone no water for 2 days no communication
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Patience

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ofentse

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean butrun down
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Tlou

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our room was full of cockroaches

After check-in, we were taken to a room that was full of cockroaches. We complained and refused to sleep in the room. Then we were taken to another room, but it was in such poor condition, and we also refused to sleep in because it wasn't worth the money we paid. We were then taken back to the original room, but they used doom to dispatch the cockroaches. The room smelled so much of doom that my husband slept with a blocked nose as a result of the doom odour. There was so much noise with loud music and the TV in the chilling room was also very loud. I didn't enjoy my stay and wished I could get a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Chwayita Yolanda

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Chinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meldah

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

Happy

Thank it was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Mamehlala Neria

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Vonani timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tebogo Legodi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was fine but the noise on the corridor was so annoying couldn't sleep people knocking on my door time and again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Chinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Tendamudzimu

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Itumeleng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

sifiso

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

No bath soap? really?

It seemed everyone at front-desk didnt know anything about basic etiquette from attending to customers to not being available at the front for minutes on end or not answering the phone. Our towels were not replaced and when i asked i only got one towel. Then i asked about bath soap only to be told that no soap is provided. this is the first hotel where there is no bath soap provided that i have visited in the whole world.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Patricia Pheladi

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Some what disappointing

The place is not exactly as advertised. Its delapitated and needs maintenance. The shower does not mix water, the water is either too hot or too cold. The drainage system is super slow. The pool is not 100% clean. Also the noise levels from the other side guests, self catering side partying until the morning, was very frustrating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Joyce

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

Genuine African experience,

It is a genuine African experience - management is very good. Staff excellent, central & close to hot baths. Security at hotel very good - safe parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The staff at Elephant springs are absolutely awesome! So friendly and helpful. The renovated rooms are very nice,the old rooms are not worth the money at all. But the staff did not hesitate to put us in a better room when we were not happy with the first two rooms. The hotel rooms could also do with mini bar fridges.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Hetty

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the staff were very friendly and helpful. the room that booked the two mattress that were combined were not comfortable at all. when I arrive there's was no water and load shading of which I understand unforeseen circumstances. there were huge cockroaches in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018