Name: Phelwana Game Lodge
Address: 197 Guernsey Road, Hoedspruit, ZA

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 275 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11

Guests praised staff, luxury tents, and wildlife views. Food was excellent. Complaints focused on long travel for activities and minor maintenance issues.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.9

Rooms9.5

Cleanliness9.5

Facilities9.4

Location9.1

Value9.0

Wi-Fi7.6

＋ PraisedExcellent and warm staff service · Comfortable accommodation with good facilities · High-quality food and dining · Close wildlife encounters

－ ComplaintsSmall reserve, predictable animals · Average room lighting · No Big 5 limits game viewing · Limited food options or times

KEYIdeal for relaxation and wildlife lovers. Accept that Big 5 requires travel; mind activity transit times.

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Room types · 5

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Three-Bedroom House

2 × Twin bed250 ㎡up to 6

This holiday home features a pool with a view and a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The holiday home also provides guests with a barbecue. The spacious holiday home provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, as well as garden views. The unit offers 4 beds.

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Villa

2 × Twin bed150 ㎡up to 6

These spacious chalets have a veranda leading into a garden with outdoor pool. They are equipped with ceiling fans.

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Villa

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)100 ㎡up to 4

These chalets feature a private pool and a thatched pergola. They are equipped with ceiling fans.

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Tent

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 2 × Twin bed50 ㎡up to 2

These air-conditioned tents are located near the dam and feature a deck with plunge pool.

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Villa

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)50 ㎡up to 2

These round shaped chalets feature a private pool and a thatched pergola. They are equipped with a ceiling fan.

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Facilities · 77

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableGuest education on local ecosystems and cultureSwimming poolFamily roomsLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsIroning serviceCar hirePacked lunchesParkingTerracePrivate check-in/check-outShared lounge/TV areaBoard games/puzzlesShuttle service (additional charge)Kid mealsKids' outdoor play equipmentOutdoor furnitureFruitsStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during stayShared stationery like menus, pens are removedGuest room sealed after cleaningPhysical distancing in dining areasKey accessFood delivered to guest roomCCTV outside propertyProcess in place to check health of guestsAccess to health care professionalsScreens / Barriers between staff and guests for safetyFace masks for guests available24-hour securityDelivered food - securely coveredSecurity alarmThermometers for guests provided by propertyInternet accessJapanese gardenFishing nearbyExercise/lap poolNo accessible shuttleNo accessible train station shuttleOffsite parking discounted rates availableCharcoal grillPool sun loungersPool waterfallPrivate picnicsReception hallSecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Beach umbrellasSwimming nearbyAirport transportation - pickup (surcharge)Television in common areasAirport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)Vegetarian menu options availableAccessible train station shuttleAccessible shuttleWine release eventsFree wired internetGame drive nearbyGuest education on local ecosystems and cultureHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantTour deskNon-smoking throughoutWheelchair accessible

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Nearby & map

Sights

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Thornybush Game Reserve

nature

game reserve in Limpopo, South Africa

6.6km

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Kapama Game Reserve

nature

game reserve in Limpopo, South Africa

10.4km

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