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Buhala Lodge

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Restaurant
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Suite, River View | Terrace/patio

Overview of Buhala Lodge

Buhala Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge in Nkomazi with outdoor pool and restaurant
9.2 out of 10 Superb
9.2/10 Superb

19 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
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12km Beyond Malelane, N4 Highway, Kruger National Park, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • Kruger National Park - 18 min drive
  • Kruger National Park Malelane Gate - 19 min drive
  • Kruger National Park Crocodile Bridge Gate - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 59 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Dulce - Malelane - 13 min drive
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About this property

Buhala Lodge

Buhala Lodge offers an airport shuttle (available on request) for ZAR 1400 per person one-way. Guests indulge in hot stone massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious lodge. Fellow travellers like the location.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitiser provided
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 over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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 over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site extended parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 7 AM to 6 PM*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Safari nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1994
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 18 holes of golf
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include hot stone massages and massages.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 1400 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 14 costs ZAR 1400 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

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 over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in.

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Buhala Lodge?
This property confirms that guests must provide documentation related to COVID-19 at check-in. Furthermore, disinfectant is used to clean the property, guests are provided with hand sanitiser and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Buhala Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Buhala Lodge?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Buhala Lodge?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Buhala Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7 AM to 6 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 1400 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Buhala Lodge?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Buhala Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes game viewing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Buhala Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Buhala Lodge like?
Buhala Lodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Kruger National Park, which is 18 minutes away by car. Travellers say that this lodge is in a good location.

Reviews

9.2

Superb

9.1/10

Cleanliness

9.7/10

Staff & service

10.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nuno, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great location!
Fantastic staff and great owners. The food was awesome. The place needs updating and maintenance as well as a thorough cleaning. I later stayed at the Kruger Gate Hotel which had more amenities, free meals, cleaner and much cheaper.
Brian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible view
Quiet beautiful room with a splash pool on the river, we were greeted by a heard of elephants meters away
G, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience
Great hospitality and breathtaking views. Awesome
Tiamiyu, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wonderful experience but!!!!!
We spent 2 nights at Bhula primary to enable us to play golf at Leopards Creek, however we took advantage of a couple of game drives our guide Pat was truly amazing and Sean so helpful thanks guys for fab memories. The lodge whilst physically in the Kruger is on the edge and you have to drive to Malelane Gate approx 15mins. The staff are wonderful and so helpful if there was one fault it would be the quality and choice of the evening meal I sent my salmon back because it was raw the same piece came back recooked this should never happen under any circumstances
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly Awesome!!! Shawn and Marji along Tuckeee are the best. Spent 5 days and loved everything. Just what we wanted - a high end lodge in a perfect setting!
JAMES, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

From the moment we arrived we were welcomed as if we were family. Marjie and Erica were fabulous and the entire staff went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and well fed. From our room we watched crocodiles and hippos enjoying the river, an elephant visited the riverbank, kudus and bushbuck were everywhere. We enjoyed wonderful massages in a tent overlooking the Crocodile River and Sean, the guide took us on a wonderful tour of the panorama route. This is a lovely spot with wonderful staff.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice safari lodge facing the river and KNP
We had a wonderful weekend stay at Buhala Lodge. Breakfast and dinner were tasty and served in the dinning room which opens into the garden and to the crocodile river. Beautiful location near the Malelane gate. The lodge offers golf in the surrounding courses and safari drives in the KNP. We were extremely happy with our stay
Paulo, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Miss it... :) Beautiful place. Peacefull. I'm still in South Africa and thinking to going back tomorrow for 2 days. :)
Rob, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury of afternoon tea while watching elephants
Loved the afternoon tea and scones while watching elephants and giraffes come down to river to drink. You can sit in room balcony using wifi to broadcast photos to your friends at home or if feeling social you can join others on back deck as sun goes down. Dinner has great options for both meat eaters and vegetarians. Room peaceful and bubble bath a relaxing way to get dust of Kruger safari off. (Staff helpful in setting up safari rides in park if you don't want to self-drive.) You drive through a commercial papaya grove to get to the property adding an air of adventure. Mistakenly parked under mulberry-like tree. Staff kindly washed car before we left demonstrating the high level of service. Highly recommend for relaxing getaway.
JG, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review