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Maroela Chalet

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Buffalo Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Tree Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Water Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Rock Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Earth Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park, you're just a quick walk from Greater Kruger National Park. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, body wraps or Ayurvedic treatments at the spa
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a gift shop and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and 31.1 mi (50 km) from Kruger National Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

All-inclusive Details

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

Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

  • All à la carte meals, snacks and select beverages included
  • Bottled spirits included
  • 24-hour room service (limited menu)
  • In-room minibar (all beverages included)
  • In-room spirit dispensers
  • Dining availability is limited at one or more venues

Entertainment

  • On-site entertainment and activities

Not included

  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Off-site tours
  • Transport to off-site activities

  • 24-hour room service
  • Onsite entertainment and activities included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Service charge included
  • Basic alcoholic drinks included
  • Additional service charge accepted
  • Bottled liquour included
  • Bottled wine included
  • All meals included
  • Premium food items included
  • One or more venues limit dining availability
  • Limited meals offered through room service
  • Minibar (all drinks included)
  • In-room liquor dispensers
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • Transport to offsite activities not included
  • Offsite tours not included

Property Features

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site 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. Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Balule Game Reserve lodge.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

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

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

  • Private balcony or patio (furnished)
  • Sitting area
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

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

  • Ecotours on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site
  • Game viewing on site

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Hot tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM
  • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

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; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

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, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • 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
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Security system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1395 per person (one-way)

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

Hotel Names

  • Pondoro
  • Pondoro Game
  • Pondoro Game Hoedspruit
  • Pondoro Game Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Pondoro Lodge
  • Pondoro Game Lodge All Inclusive Hoedspruit
  • Pondoro Game Lodge All Inclusive
  • Pondoro Game All Inclusive Hoedspruit
  • Pondoro Game All Inclusive
  • Pondoro Game Lodge
  • Pondoro Game Lodge
  • Pondoro Game Lodge All Inclusive
  • Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park Lodge

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 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 organisation.

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