Mabalingwe Nature Reserve - Elephant Lodge - Tjaila

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Mabalingwe Nature Reserve - Elephant Lodge - Tjaila
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Mabalingwe Nature Reserve - Elephant Lodge - Tjaila in Bela-Bela offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each unit includes a kitchen, dining area, and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a spa and wellness centre, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a restaurant, bar, garden, and outdoor play area. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea with local, South African, and international cuisines. Outdoor dining areas provide relaxing spaces. Convenient Location: Located 193 km from Lanseria International Airport, the resort is near Zebula Golf Course (24 km) and Sondela Nature Reserve (47 km). Free on-site private parking and a supermarket are available.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Spa and wellness centre

    • Billiards

    • Table tennis

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This unit had all that was needed. The beds and bedding were exceptional. Well equipped and the location to restaurants and shops was great. Easy access to self drive game park.”
  • Miguel
    South Africa South Africa
    “Loved that the 2 bedrooms each had their own bathrooms and tv's. I loved that the owners did something special for my daughter's birthday. Very thoughtful. I also found the owners very accommodating.”
  • Andre
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location and unique setting of having wildlife on your doorstep.”
  • Rolette
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “Really nice location and so easy to find in the park. Security at the Gate is so friendly and funny we loved him.”
  • Nontle
    South Africa South Africa
    “It was an absolute pleasure staying there. It was so relaxing and restful being there. Everytime we'd find something (for e.g the ice bucket and the ice tongs) we'd say "OH MY GOODNESS they thought of everything!👌🏼". Such thoughtful things that, if...”
  • Karin
    South Africa South Africa
    “It is beautiful, modern, very spacious, clean and conveniently located with lots of birds and wild visitors”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Fera Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

Mabalingwe Nature Reserve - Elephant Lodge - Tjaila takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$57. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.