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Pondoro Game Lodge

Pondoro Game Lodge

Hoedspruit Limpopo
Check in 1:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
When you stay at Pondoro Game Lodge in Balule Game Reserve, you'll be on a river and steps from Greater Kruger National Park. This luxury hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Selati Game Reserve and 15.5 mi (25 km) from Makalali Game Reserve.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.

Property Details

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Game viewing on site
  • Free full breakfast
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Game drive on site
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Outdoor furniture
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Firepit
  • Free breakfast
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Daily
  • Ecotours on site
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safari on site
  • Fitness facilities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Organic food
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Full-service spa
  • Art gallery on site
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Private picnics
  • Couples/private dining
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

  • 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; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Other details

This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Greater Kruger National Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Selati Game Reserve - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Makalali Game Reserve - 25 km / 15.5 mi
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 27.5 km / 17.1 mi
Grietjie Game Reserve - 36.9 km / 22.9 mi
Jessica the Hippo - 43.9 km / 27.3 mi
Karongwe Private Game Reserve - 50.2 km / 31.2 mi
Boabab Tree at Leydsdorp - 50.5 km / 31.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
Hoedspruit (HDS) - 57.7 km / 35.8 mi
Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 57.6 km / 35.8 mi
The preferred airport for Pondoro Game Lodge is Hoedspruit (HDS).

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Children not allowed
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1395 per person (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Balule Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo 1380, South Africa