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Thornybush Waterside Lodge

5.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Property entrance
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Suite (11 & 12) | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Thornybush Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Place, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite (11 & 12) | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Suite (11 & 12)

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Thornybush Waterside Lodge

Luxury lodge with free breakfast and spa services
This smoke-free lodge features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and WiFi in public areas.
Thornybush Waterside Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Thornybush Game Reserve lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include 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 on-site spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Features at Thornybush Waterside Lodge include free breakfast and self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare and a concierge
  • 31.7 miles (51 km) from Kruger National Park and 2.8 miles (4.5 km) from Selati Nature Reserve
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Thornybush Waterside Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Thornybush Game Reserve lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 80 per stay)

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Thornybush Waterside Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 80.00 per stay (rates may vary)

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

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Per property policy, children under 6 years old are not permitted on game drives.

We should mention

  • 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 organisation.

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