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Gem in the bush lodge

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury guest house near Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

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Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Luxury Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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682 Kierieklapper St, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Jessica the Hippo
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

In regional park.Within the region of this Hoedspruit guesthouse, you'll find Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Three Rondavels. Blyde River Canyon and Bourkes' Luck Potholes 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 - 32 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 36 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 43 min drive - 22.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fig & Bean - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Giraffe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Gem in the bush lodge

4.5-star luxury guest house near Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
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.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Gem in the bush lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Hoedspruit guesthouse.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gem in the bush lodge offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. This Hoedspruit guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

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Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge
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  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 10 reviews
$142 nightly
The price is $142
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of ZAR 260; reservation required

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 260

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 debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Gem In The Bush Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gem in the bush lodge to the airport?

Gem in the bush lodge is 8.5 mi (49-min drive) away from the Hoedspruit (HDS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gem in the bush lodge?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gem in the bush lodge on Jun 3, 2026 start from $142, including 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 Gem in the bush lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gem in the bush lodge.

Does Gem in the bush lodge offer free breakfast?

Gem in the bush lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Gem in the bush lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Gem in the bush lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gem in the bush lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Gem in the bush lodge have a pool?

Gem in the bush lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Gem in the bush lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gem in the bush lodge have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages and mani/pedis.

How close is Gem in the bush lodge to downtown Hoedspruit?

Gem in the bush lodge is 0.7 mi away from Hoedspruit.

Gem in the bush lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Garth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Communication between Gem in the Bush and us before arrival was good and clear, providing detailed entry and check-in instructions to enter the estate. Room was clean and in good condition but very basic. Staff were polite and courteous. The reception area, dining room and kitchen are all in one room as you enter so it is not pleasant to be checking in whilst other occupants are dining. The walkway from the parking to the front entry is not lit up at night so a torch is necessary. Maybe some garden lights along the pathway could help.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot find a single fault …. Excellent comms. Great location. Superb food. Lovely room. Comfy bed. Gorgeous shower. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to stay again and recommend to others
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Obakeng

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le Gem in the Bush est un lodge récent superbement équipé et très confortable. Le personnel est très agréable et les repas étaient très bien cuisinés et copieux.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren vom Abendessen enttäuscht.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024