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eKhaya Bush Villa

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

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Interior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Garden

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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374 Kierrieklapper Str, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Jessica the Hippo
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Ekhaya Suite 4 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ekhaya Suite 4

  • 213.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bushwillow Private Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Ekhaya Suite 3 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ekhaya Suite 3

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ekhaya Suite 1

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ekhaya Suite 5 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ekhaya Suite 5

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ekhaya Suite 6 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ekhaya Suite 6

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Ekhaya Suite 2 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ekhaya Suite 2

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Marula Bush Villa

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit retreat .Stay at this Hoedspruit guesthouse and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and 12 miles (20 km) of Jessica the Hippo. Orpen Gate and Phalaborwa Gate are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 27 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 31 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 38 min drive - 22.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hat & Creek - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fig and Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sleepers Station Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬5 min drive

About this property

eKhaya Bush Villa

4-star guest house near Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
As a guest of eKhaya Bush Villa, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. EKhaya Bush Villa also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hoedspruit guesthouse.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
EKhaya Bush Villa offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Hoedspruit guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Deposit is payable by bank transfer or credit card and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at eKhaya Bush Villa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 350 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 350.00 (up to 18 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

eKhaya Bush Villa Lodge Hoedspruit
eKhaya Bush Villa Lodge
eKhaya Bush Villa Hoedspruit
eKhaya Bush Villa Guesthouse
eKhaya Bush Villa Hoedspruit
eKhaya Bush Villa Guesthouse Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

How close is eKhaya Bush Villa to the airport?

EKhaya Bush Villa is 8.8 mi (32-min drive) away from the Hoedspruit (HDS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does eKhaya Bush Villa have an airport shuttle?

EKhaya Bush Villa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 350 per person.

Does eKhaya Bush Villa offer free breakfast?

EKhaya Bush Villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at eKhaya Bush Villa?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at eKhaya Bush Villa?

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

Is there free parking at eKhaya Bush Villa?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does eKhaya Bush Villa have a pool?

EKhaya Bush Villa features an outdoor pool.

Does eKhaya Bush Villa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is eKhaya Bush Villa to downtown Hoedspruit?

EKhaya Bush Villa is 0.6 mi away from Hoedspruit.

eKhaya Bush Villa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lori

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall stay for one night prior to traveling home to the US. Large rooms with great amenities. Wish they had mosquito nets but did not get any bites during my stay as I had used the provided repellents. Staff was attentive at times but sometimes difficult to ask questions and get recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Paradise in South Africa/Dream Come True

This place is South Africa's best kept secret. Everything was great and I highly, highly recommend you stay here. I would advise you to forgo, at least in part, the fancy schmancy safari lodges that cost up to $1,000 a night and stay here instead because it's just as nice if not nicer and you get WAY more value for your money and can still book guided safaris from here and see all of the animals your heart desires. What's more, you are near the world's third largest canyon here with a breathtakingly beautiful boat ride. Use eKhaya Bush Villa as your base to then explore both Kruger National Park and the canyon area. My individual experience: To put it mildly, my trip to both Cape Town and Johannesburg did not go well. I had intended to stay at eKhaya Bush Villa two nights but stayed four instead because it became my oasis of tranquility and beauty. I don't know how old the place is but everything looks BRAND NEW. Claire, the owner, is a hospitality goddess. Truly. Hearing of my unpleasant experiences, she bent over backwards to make me feel at home and she helped me salvage my vacation (my experiences in Cape Town and Johannesburg were so bad I was thinking of flying home to the U.S. early). I am a HUGE fan of Claire and eKhaya and you will be too. The rooms are very spacious, the beds very comfortable, the bathrooms very large, the grounds are beautiful, the food is good and the staff friendly and helpful. AND it's in a secured estate so you are 100% safe. Don't miss it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Marten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service from the staff. Modern villa. Beds and Bathroom (shower) were perfect. Our main reason for the stay was a place to sleep while visiting Kruger National Park and we lost some time to get there compared to staying in the park but luxury and comfort wise this Villa outranks anything in Kruger Park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teza

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

eKhaya home away from home

My husband and I really enjoyed our 4 nights stay at eKhaya. The place is very well done and thought of. The ladies were delightful and courteous, always ready to help. Mike definitely knows his stuff in the area, and gave us great advice on which tours to take. And were very lucky enough to see a lot. So happy with everything. Hoping to come back and bring some friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Jay, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was surprised this was a full-on B&B, with all the rooms communal style in one house. This should be made clear in the listing as not everyone likes the B&B template. Very nice new house with outstanding staff. Somewhat pricey with some noise issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the fact it was in a remote location and quiet. The hospitality and food were terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not fantastic

There was very little help offered my the manager as far as trip planning is concerned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Average Hotel

I was assigned a room on the ground floor and could hear the guests from the room upstairs. Creaking wooden floorboards from their footsteps and their conversation could be heard loud and clear. Breakfast and dinner was relatively good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Best lodge in Hoedspruit. Best hotel ever!

This is by far THE BEST HOTEL I've ever stayed at and easily the BEST LODGE IN HOEDSPRUIT!!!! The owner of this lodge, Suzette, told me as soon as I arrived that I am now part of the family here and that I would leave a changed person. I can honestly say after my stay here that I feel like I'm a part of the family at this lodge. The place is very comfortable and clean, and gives off a vibe like you are at home. The food here is AMAZING! Everything was freshly cooked and made with love. However, the absolute best thing about this lodge are the people who run it. Suzette, Uncle Tom, and Mike really made me feel welcome like no other accommodation ever has before. They bent over backwards to make my stay as pleasant as possible. They truly were...like family. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. My 4 nights at this lodge was the highlight of my trip to South Africa. Only thing I could recommend is that the wifi be faster.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

A wonderful boutique hotel- we highly recommend it

A wonderful small boutique hotel with charm that less than 5 minutes away from Hoedspruit town square area. We highly recommend it- we had only planned to stay 2 nights but extended our stay since we liked it so much. This hotel has excellent service and is a newer property (I understand open for less than 6 months) so modern rooms that are both comfy and very clean. These are the best baths I had during my stay- large soak tubs, a roomy shower. The morning breakfast included with the room price was quite nice and served in a pleasant breakfast area overlooking a pool and rustic landscaped garden area. As an added bonus, the Wi-Fi signal is strong. The only downside is the hotel is about a 30 minute drive to the Orpen gate of Kruger Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

eKhaya

Excellent place to stay. Wish it could have been longer. Thank Mike and the team.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente!!! Uma casa super luxuosa com seis suítes, quartos luxuosas, camas super confortáveis, funcionárias maravilhosas que cozinham excelentementemente. Fiquei muito surpreendido e satisfeito mesmo. Além disso, fica o eKhaya fica dentro do condomínio que fica ao lado do centrinho onde tem fast food, posto, mercado, etc. A não ser que vá ficar em hotel all-inclusive de passeios tipo o Kapama, é um lugar excelente. Fiquei muito surpreendido ainda mais pelo valor
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

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

Excepcional

Incrivel experiencia. Equipe muito atenciosa e consegue os melhores passeios unica obrigação é se divertir. Tem uma janta muito boa e diferente todo dia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aviv

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

מדהים!!!

מקום מאובטח ברמה גבוהה, בעלת המקום מקסימה ומקבלת את פני האורחים בצורה מושלמת. אפילו עזרה לנו בתכנון מסלולי טיול באיזור והמליצה על מסעדות. שדרגה אותנו לסוויטת ירח הדבש וגם האוכל במלון היה מדהים! ללא ספק נחזור לשם בעתיד!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

LOIC

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

Belle villa belle deco

Belle villa avec un très bon accueil et une deco super sympa. Dommage que la nuit est perturbée par des tains qui passent pas loin
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Location mit Charme. Tollles freundliches Team. Lecker Essen. Schöne Zummee. Für unsere Gruppe mit 5 Pärchen optimal
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liebenswertes Personal, sehr komfortabel, die angebotenen Exkursionen sind sehr empfehlenswert. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pekka

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

Great villa!

Big thanks to Ekhaya people. Lovely villa to stay and everyrhing was perfect! Easy to visit Kruger, panorama trip etc. We are missing you../
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clarice

lugar maravilhoso. pessoal super atencioso. providenciam os passeios que vc deseja. preparam as refeições com o maior carinho. nota dez. super recomendo.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent location. Dinner options are limited but decent. Breakfast was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018