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Thandile Country Lodge

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Bela-Bela guest house

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Cottage (River Cottage) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Family Room (Large Family Unit) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Terrace/patio
Daily full breakfast (ZAR 125 per person)

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
D180 Alma Road, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480
  • Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm
  • Bela Bela Flea Market
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room (Large Family Unit) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Room (Large Family Unit)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard double en-suite room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bela-Bela

In Bela-Bela .You'll be 13 mi (20.9 km) from Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate with a stay at this Bela-Bela guesthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Bela-Bela Mosque - 23 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 25 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Klipspringer Lake - 37 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Wessels Lake - 38 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 61 min drive - 31.5 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shack - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shakama Dining Room - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Boschendal Kwekery-Tant Sannie se Teetuin - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪L'Orange Blue - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kalahari Oasis Bush Bar - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Thandile Country Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Bela-Bela guest house
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Thandile Country Lodge also features a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bela-Bela guesthouse.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thandile Country Lodge offers 8 accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 85 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game viewing
  • Seasonal 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.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 450 per stay

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 125 for adults and ZAR 85 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in March.

Property is also known as

Thandile Country Bela Bela
Thandile Country Lodge Bela-Bela
Thandile Country Lodge Guesthouse
Thandile Country Lodge Guesthouse Bela-Bela

Frequently asked questions

How close is Thandile Country Lodge to the airport?

Thandile Country Lodge is 101.5 mi (136-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 Thandile Country Lodge?

As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thandile Country Lodge on Jun 4, 2025 start from $79.94, 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 Thandile Country Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thandile Country Lodge.

Does Thandile Country Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Thandile Country Lodge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 85 for children. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Thandile Country Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Thandile Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Thandile Country Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Thandile Country Lodge have a pool?

Thandile Country Lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Thandile Country Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Thandile Country Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Thandile Country Lodge to downtown Bela-Bela?

Thandile Country Lodge is 4.4 mi away from Bela-Bela.

Thandile Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 11 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Naledi Lucky

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Naledi Lucky

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bathsheba

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vhelaphi

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

Total unhappy and wants a refund

This was a very bad choice with poor directions, contact number kept ringing. I basically could not locate this place and ended up giving up
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Mosima

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I had the worst ever stay in my life, no tv no wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Rudi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
There was not a stove in room as shown om this website. Fridge is extremely small, can only hold a 2l cooldrink and 2 waters. Bed is
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lot of improvement required.

Could be cleaner. Although a farm lodge, one would still expect maintenence on external structures for a better upkeeping. For a couple, we were given a room with two single beds joined together with single bedding sheets on each.Wifi signal is also extremely weak to non existent based on where you are placed in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't go there

The pictures to the place were deciving, it was a false advertising the place is old and dirty only the rooms were propper there are no activities and the pool was not up to scratch
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Tshepo

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

Horrible hotel

Dirty room. Misleading pictures on the site in terms of cleanness. The place is not organised. I regret my self. On the day of check I decided to cancel my booking even with my bank unfortunately my bank said i can't reverse a payment. There's 2 swimming pools, 1 for non whites and its dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hearts of the owners for their animals and the care they put into caring for them!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019