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5.0 out of 5

"Real bush experience can spot leopards relatively easily, lovely options for activities in terms of game drives in other private reserves and activiti ... " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 12 Aug 2020

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Leopard Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Elephant Room

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Rhino Room

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Lion Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Buffalo Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Bushbaby River Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Selati Nature Reserve. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes horse riding/rentals, mountain biking and bicycles to rent
  • 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Bushbaby River Lodge ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Bushbaby River Lodge

Everyone (1)
5 out of 5
Real bush experience can spot leopards relatively easily, lovely options for activities in terms of game drives in other private reserves and activities like star gazing tours. Lovely place, lovely staff and the owner goes out of her way to accommodate all requirements.

Posted by on 12 Aug 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Aug 2020 by Yvette

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and we are so happy to read you enjoyed your stay with us.

Property Features

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Bushbaby River Lodge. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hoedspruit bed & breakfast.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Bushbaby River Lodge offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Hoedspruit bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

On-site venue – This bar specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Mountain biking on site

Spa Services

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

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 7 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8 PM. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8 PM.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 450.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 450.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bushbaby River Lodge

Policies

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, debit cards and cash

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, debit cards and cash.

  • Front desk opens daily at 6:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8 PM
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 750.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 450.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 450.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Bushbaby River Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Bushbaby River Hoedspruit
  • Bushbaby River
  • Bushbaby River Hoedspruit
  • Bushbaby River Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Bushbaby River Lodge Bed & breakfast
  • Bushbaby River Lodge Bed & breakfast Hoedspruit

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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