Lion Sands Narina Lodge

5.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool
Interior
Champagne service
Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Skukuza, Kruger National Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1260
  • Skukuza Golf Course
    17 min drive
  • AM Spa Kruger
    24 min drive
  • Kruger National Park
    25 min drive
  • Skukuza (SZK)
    30 min drive

Room options

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Lion Sands Narina Lodge

All-inclusive hotel with free breakfast and free valet parking
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and a free airport shuttle. Other amenities include spa services, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.
Lion Sands Narina Lodge offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and minibars (stocked with some free items). Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Skukuza hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.
During your stay at Lion Sands Narina Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Greater Kruger National Park. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • 7.5 mi (12 km) from Kruger National Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Greater Kruger National Park
  • Free airport shuttle service
Lion Sands Narina Lodge is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Lion Sands Narina Lodge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Skukuza hotel.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Lion Sands Narina Lodge has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Spa services

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (some items)

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Private plunge pool
  • Recycling
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lion Sands Narina Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR 128 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Utility fee: ZAR 160 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: ZAR 450 per person, per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Lion Sands Narina Lodge offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Lion Sands Narina Lodge Lodge
Lion Sands Narina Lodge Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Narina Lodge Lodge Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Narina Lodge Hotel
Lion Sands Narina Lodge Mbombela
Lion Sands Narina Lodge Hotel Mbombela

Lion Sands Narina Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Experience
Incredible experience. All staff and guides are so friendly and approachable. Our guide (Jabu) and tracker (Wanted) are incredibly knowledgeable and fun to be with. All are so passionate about their lodge and ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely outstanding from start to finish and worth every penny of the price tag. The game viewing was the best we have seen on safari, spotting the Big 5 in just one morning and even licking out to find a pride of lions eating a giraffe. Our guide Joe was one of the best we’ve had across Africa, as was his tracker. Lindawei on the service staff was so helpful and friendly and felt like family by the time we left. Beautiful lodge, spectacular food, and amazing people. This place will forever have a place in my heart. Thank you everyone who who made our stay a memory of a lifetime.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Washington, D.C.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this as a last-minute trip and couldn't have made a better choice! The staff and guides are so friendly and welcoming, food is phenomenal, and I can't even begin to describe the experience of sitting on your private balcony watching elephants and other animals wander by the river in the afternoon. We saw the "Big 5" and then some!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incrível
Lodge com atendimento espetacular, de todos os colaboradores, recepção e garçons. Permitem que seja uma experiência única e inesquecível. Conseguimos ver bastante animais, inclusive dentro da própria acomodação. Comida e hospitalidade impecáveis.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023