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Royal Malewane

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa lodge with free breakfast

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Baobab Suite at Waterside | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Front of property
Farmhouse | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated
Bar (on property)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Avoca Road, Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Orpen Gate
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Baobab Suite at Waterside | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Baobab Suite at Waterside

  • 4306 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Luxury Suite Farmstead | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Luxury Suite Farmstead

  • 1959 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite at Malewane | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Luxury Suite at Malewane

  • 1776 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Royal Suite

  • 5490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Suite at Waterside | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Luxury Suite at Waterside

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Farmhouse | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Farmhouse

  • 6846 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Thornybush Game Reserve

In Thornybush Game Reserve .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Mafunyani Cultural Village and 9 miles (15 km) of Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Ehlanzeni Collage and Tintswalo Hospital are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mafunyani Cultural Village - 15 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 30 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Orpen Gate - 35 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 44 min drive - 22.7 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 50 min drive - 27.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boma - ‬51 min drive

About this property

Royal Malewane

3.5-star spa lodge with free breakfast
Some rates at Royal Malewane are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Royal Malewane offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. Royal Malewane also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a hair salon.

This 3.5-star Thornybush Game Reserve lodge is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
Royal Malewane offers 15 accommodations with private plunge pools and fireplaces. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Espresso makers and minibars (stocked with some free items) are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Private plunge pool

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Royal Malewane

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Royal Malewane Lodge Hoedspruit
Royal Malewane Lodge
Royal Malewane Hoedspruit
Royal Malewane
Royal Malewane Lodge
Royal Malewane Hoedspruit
Royal Malewane Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Malewane to the airport?

Royal Malewane is 26.1 mi (66-min drive) away from the Hoedspruit (HDS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Malewane?

As of May 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Malewane on May 22, 2025 start from $5,016.17, 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 Royal Malewane have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Malewane.

Does Royal Malewane offer free breakfast?

Royal Malewane offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Malewane?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Royal Malewane?

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

Is there free parking at Royal Malewane?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Royal Malewane have a pool?

Royal Malewane features an outdoor pool.

Does Royal Malewane have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features body scrubs, aromatherapy, and detox wraps.

How close is Royal Malewane to downtown Thornybush Game Reserve?

Royal Malewane is 2.9 mi away from Thornybush Game Reserve.

Royal Malewane Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

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