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African Rock Lodge

4.0 star property
Hoedspruit lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

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About the area

Map
594 Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, c/o Ghwarrie & Kanniedood Street, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 7 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 27 min drive
  • Jessica the Hippo - 33 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 39 min drive
  • Blyde River Canyon - 100 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 19 min drive
  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 80 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hat & Creek - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Fig and Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sleepers Station Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬9 min drive

About this property

African Rock Lodge

When visiting Hoedspruit, African Rock Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 16
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • There is no front desk at this property
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 10 AM to 4 PM*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Mountain biking
  • Wildlife and game drive
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 250 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

African Rock Lodge
African Rock Lodge Hoedspruit
African Rock Hoedspruit
African Rock Lodge Lodge
African Rock Lodge Hoedspruit
African Rock Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at African Rock Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at African Rock Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at African Rock Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by African Rock Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 10 AM to 4 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 250 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at African Rock Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at African Rock Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours and a wildlife and game drive. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near African Rock Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does African Rock Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around African Rock Lodge like?
African Rock Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Selati Nature Reserve.

African Rock Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I don’t usually write reviews. But this lodge was way out of my expectations. My experience with the lodge was fantastic. Every staffs were very nice and sincere. The energy vibe at the place was warm and welcoming. The food was AMAZING. The lodge only host 5 rooms. So It was very private. You could pretty much enjoy the entire property by yourself without sharing space.
Phoebe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The owners of the property were very warm and hospital. The room was spacious and had a nice African vibe. Braai for dinner was delicious. Highly recommended!
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
We stayed at the lodge for 2 nights and enjoyed our time there. Sander was a great host, picking us up from the airport, as well as providing us for bikes to use to ride around and explore the area (within the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate). We ate dinner at the lodge both nights, and the food was very tasty and we enjoyed the environment sitting outside.
Kayla, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to the airport and great access point from which to venture further afield - into Kruger NP, particularly if you have vehicle access. Sander and his wife and daughter (soon to add a son) were the most helpful and kind hosts a traveler could wish for.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay at African Rock Lodge. The owner couples gave us great suggestions for local attractions, driving routes and restaurants. The camp fire and braai dinner at the lodge was very intimate and nice.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome!!
It was AMAZING!! Sander and his wife could not be better host!! Me and my family were very and there are NO Complaints!!
Terrence, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, welcoming and helpful staff
The location was very nice, food very good, proprietors were knowledgeable and very helpful
Bridget, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel room and grounds. Friendly and helpful staff. Definitely recommend.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Just fantastic
With very friendly and helpful team it really is a magical place . Will definitely be back .
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location
We have just returned from a fantastic stay at the African Rock Lodge .Found Sander and Juliet so hospitable and made us feel so welcome.They also were able to arrange different game drives for us .I can not speak highly enough about our stay in a wonderful Lodge set in a wildlife estate can not wait to return
Colin, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

S, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

great stay
fantastic place once we found it, a great and safe estate with wildlife,everything was fine staff were brilliant and breakfast was just what was needed the onlt complaint was with the game drive we booked with this hotel.
Andrew, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Really lovely braai is available in the evening and is very good value for money. Great breakfast. Wonderful service. Everything you could possibly need is in the bathroom. Real thought has been given to accommodating different needs. Be aware that this hotel is in a private game reserve so there are animals such as zebra, giraffe and impala wondering around. It is safe to walk in during the day but not at night. It is also away from local hotels so would need a car if wanted to access these. Thoroughly recommend.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best tasting breakfast in my 20 day entire
The breakfast is not more or fancy but it was the tastiest breakfast of all the hotels and b&b we stayed at in our 20 days tour of South Africa.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient , Access to Kruger Park & Local Area
We enjoyed our stay at African a Rock lodge. It was great to walk in the green belt area of Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, lovely scenery. Our accommodation was perfect for what we needed and the breakfast that was served in the morning was delicious !
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An enjoyable 4 night's good hosts nice location - nice food you won't be disappointed ☺
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfort and value near Kruger
We only had one night here but the African Rock Lodge would be a great place to stay if you wanted to base yourself near Kruger or the Blyde River Canyon. Very relaxing pool and patio area. They did a really nice braai (bbq) in the evening for a very reasonable price.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Choice in Hoedspruit
Only stayed the 1 night but wish I could have stayed longer. Sander was a great host and the room was unique and charming. The hotel has a lovely setting, nice pool and great outdoor area to eat, drink and relax. Very comfy bed and a great shower. We had an evening meal and breakfast, both of which were excellent. The braai delivered many different cuts of interesting local meats but the beef fillet was exceptional and one of the best I have ever had. All in all a great stay and tremendous value for money. If I return to the area this is undoubtedly where I will stay. Finally beware of the Leopard in the grounds !
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great place !
A warm and personal welcome, support and advice on local issues and a great braai ! We really liked to Wildlife Estate location and rated this place highly.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Lodge
Sander & Juliet are great hosts. Very welcoming and friendly. Their braai was great, the breakfasts were just perfect. Sitting on the patio in the bush having a meal, nothing beats that! The lodge is decorated with amazing African décor. Pool is great, our patio from our room was great to sit and watch nature. Well stocked mini bar. Peaceful and quite just what you want. Loved African Rock Lodge, will be back.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to explore Kruger and surrounding area
We chose African Rock after reading many of the positive reviews that had been posted. We were not let down. The actual lodge is really well kept, clean, and with all the amenities you'd expect. What made the stay a real pleasure, however, was Sanders. He really went out of his way to make our trip (myself and my son) a success. He was really helpful in arranging trips and game drives, recommended restaurants, and even provided transport to and from local restaurants. I'm the time we were there, we saw all that we were hoping for and more. Can't recommend highly enough.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review