Kubu Safari Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge in Hoedspruit with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Perched by the river, Kubu Safari Lodge offers a serene escape with continental breakfast and poolside bar. Unwind in the sauna or spa tub, enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, and connect with high-speed WiFi. The lodge's activities like ecotours have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Pool bar
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Communal living room

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
$223 nightly
The total price is $256
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Portion 20 Guernsey Private Conservancy, Argyle Road to Timbavati, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 102 min drive
  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 106 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bush Pub & Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Airport Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kapama Southern Camp Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Boma - ‬36 min drive

About this property

Kubu Safari Lodge

Kubu Safari Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Hoedspruit. Guests indulge in Swedish massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

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

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Swedish massages and massages.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 240 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Frequently asked questions

Does Kubu Safari Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kubu Safari Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Kubu Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Kubu Safari Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kubu Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Kubu Safari Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 240 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kubu Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Kubu Safari Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, hiking, and rafting, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and game viewing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a fitness center and spa services. Kubu Safari Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kubu Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Kubu Safari Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio.

What's the area around Kubu Safari Lodge like?

Kubu Safari Lodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, which is 23 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Kubu Safari Lodge Reviews

7.8

Good

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff amazing. Rooms perfect. Excellent food, location and friendliest and sweetest staff.bfood is also amazing.
Grant, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beyond Basic, Beautiful, Bush Experience

My husband and I stayed at the Kubu Lodge for 11 nights. The staff and owners, Nicole and Manfred, were pleasant, friendly and helpful. The rooms were beautiful and kept clean. Breakfast was a delight every morning with fresh fruit, fresh bread and eggs made to order. The ladies knew my husband liked mushrooms and they made sure he had them on his plate every morning. We ate several dinners there and particularly enjoyed the meals prepared in the boma. We saw many animals as we drove into Hoedspruit everyday. The Kubu Lodge is a peaceful place that calls one to rest and be refreshed.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wow. Wir durften vier Tage über Weihnachten 2022 in der Kubu Lodge verbringen. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist super. Manfred und Nicole haben eine wunderbare Unterkunft erschaffen, die einen den Busch fühlen lässt. Viel Komfort, tolles Essen, aber bodenständig. Der Staff ist super, offen und witzig. Wir haben uns von Sekunde 1 an pudelwohl gefühlt.
Verified

4/10 Fair

N accepté pas les cartes de crédit

Très mauvaise surprise au moment de régler la note le matin du départ : pas de carte bleue possible, pour un montant d environs 6000 zar ... Et rien n était indiqué sur notre réservation. Pas très logique lorsque l'on se fait référencer sur les plateformes web. Pas d accès téléphonique et web limité : seule solution : aller retirer la somme en cash a 20' de là. Près de 1 h de trajet pour pouvoir régler ma note. Bilan : vu le manque de support du propriétaire pour aider a résoudre le problème (qui vient de son refus de permettre les paiements par carte), je déconseille vivement cet établissement.
Ludovic, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Hotel bom, mas pode melhorar

Muito bom lodge, equipe super atenciosa e prestativa, vale a pena pelo preço, unica coisa que deixou muito a desejar foi do local nao aceitar pagamento em cartao, apenas em dinheiro ou deposito, um lugar que recebe turistas do mundo todo, é inaceitavel que nao aceite nenhum tipo de pagamento em cartao.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Tolle Lodge im Busch mit Tieren

Für jemanden, der natürliche Bedingungen preferiert eine ideale Unterkunft, die Natur Südafrikas zu erfahren. Die Geschichten von Nicole sind grossartig!
Verified

4/10 Fair

Rude Owners

While the physical accommodations were nice the owners were downright rude and unpleasant. It is astonishing how people in the hospitality industry could be so inhospitable.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

mitten im Busch

Unser Aufenthalt war super,großes Frühstück und sehr nette Gastgeber.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis

Eigentlich gibt es nichtviel zu kritisieren, das Zimmer war toll, sehr sauber und mit allem Komfort. Die Betreiber haben viele Angebote die Umgebung zu erkunden , Safaris in den Krüger Park bzw in private benachbarte Game Reserves inklusive. Das Essen abends war manchmal etwas zu sehr " Mainstream " und richtet sich nach der Herkunft der Reisegruppen - finde ich schade- wer will schon Rotkohl in Südafrika ? Ansonsten gibt es aber nichts zu meckern, ich würde wieder hinfahren.
Verified

6/10 Good

Hotel en Afrique du Sud en pleine nature

Lodge au milieu des arbres et d'une reserve privee, pas facile d'acces mais depaysant. La distance par rapport a la ville la plus proche fait que la cuisine de la patronne est un must mais cela reste tres familial et assez basique. A conseiller pour ceux qui veulent vivre pres des reserves et qui ne souhaite pas un trop grand confort.
Verified

8/10 Very good

reuven, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Verified

6/10 Good

Verified

8/10 Very good

Verified

10/10 Exceptional