Buhala Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxurious Colonial lodge with spa

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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12km Beyond Malelane, N4 Highway, Kruger National Park, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320
  • Place, Malelane Gate
  • Place, Leopard Creek Country Club
  • Place, Malelane Golf Club

Room options

Room, River View

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Suite, River View

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Room, River View

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Emjejane

Near the airport.Within 12 miles (20 km) of this lodge, you'll find Malelane Gate and Leopard Creek Country Club.

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hamiltons - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Apple Tree - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ndlovu Restaurant and Bar - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Buhala Lodge

Luxurious Colonial lodge with spa
Buhala Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. 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.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Buhala Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Nkomazi lodge.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1994
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Buhala Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Nkomazi lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages and massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Buhala Lodge

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 1400 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1400 (one-way), (up to 14 years old)

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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times and massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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 organization.

Property is also known as

Buhala Game
Buhala Lodge Hectorspruit
Buhala Game Lodge Malelane
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Buhala Lodge Malelane
Buhala Lodge
Buhala Malelane
Buhala Hectorspruit
Buhala Lodge Lodge
Buhala Lodge Nkomazi
Buhala Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Buhala Lodge to the airport?

Buhala Lodge is 46.5 mi (75-min drive) away from the Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Buhala Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Buhala Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 7 AM to 6 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 1400. per person, one-way.

Does Buhala Lodge offer free breakfast?

Buhala Lodge offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Buhala Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Buhala Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Buhala Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Buhala Lodge have a pool?

Buhala Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Buhala Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Buhala Lodge have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features hot stone massages.

How close is Buhala Lodge to downtown Nkomazi?

Buhala Lodge is 3.3 mi away from Emjejane.