Ekuthuleni Lodge

All-inclusive lodge in Vaalwater with spa and safari

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Nestled in a provincial park, Ekuthuleni Lodge offers an upscale retreat with a poolside bar and free continental breakfast. Unwind at the onsite spa or enjoy game and wildlife viewing while soaking up the sun on the outdoor pool deck with loungers and umbrellas.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Why we love this property

Spa wellness lodge
Full-service spa offers hot stone massage, reflexology, and couples treatments daily. Guests relax in the garden or hot tub while waiting.
Tasty dining options
A restaurant, cafe, and bar offer a range of delicious options at this lodge. The continental breakfast is complimentary for all guests.
Dreamy sleep experience
Wrapped in bathrobes, guests can select from a pillow menu for perfect slumber. Premium bedding and turndown service elevate the separate bedroom.

Room options

Luxury Suite | Bathroom amenities | Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing
Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing
Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Mountain view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Welgevonden Main Gate, Road R510, Vaalwater, Limpopo, 530

What's nearby

  • Waterberg Biosphere Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Ekuthuleni Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Vaalwater with a stay at Ekuthuleni Lodge. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages or reflexology. Other features of this all-inclusive lodge include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a terrace.

All inclusive

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

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer to the property via required shuttle and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • 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
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Welgevonden Main Gate]
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property is located within Welgevonden Private Game Reserve. Private vehicles are not permitted in the reserve. Guests are picked up at the main gate by the property's rangers at 12:30 PM and driven to the lodge (approximately 45-minute drive). Guests must contact the property in advance to arrange transfers. Fees apply for late arrivals.

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 18

Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (during limited hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Rare Earth Massage Therapy has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: ZAR 165.00 per person, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • Pool access

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 1500
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Ekuthuleni Lodge Vaalwater
Ekuthuleni Lodge
Ekuthuleni Vaalwater
Ekuthuleni Lodge Lodge
Ekuthuleni Lodge Vaalwater
Ekuthuleni Lodge Lodge Vaalwater

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Ekuthuleni Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Ekuthuleni Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ekuthuleni Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Ekuthuleni Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ekuthuleni Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Ekuthuleni Lodge and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Ekuthuleni Lodge includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Ekuthuleni Lodge also has spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ekuthuleni Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Ekuthuleni Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Ekuthuleni Lodge like?

Ekuthuleni Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve.

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Ekuthuleni Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!

Everything met our expectations and more. Staff was very helpful with everything. Very exiting game drives. Truly amazing. The lodge is beautiful and the rooms are definitely 5 stars. Food was outstanding most of the time. You have a luxurious feeling when there is a limit of 10 occupants on the lodge. Recommended 100% from our side!
Jarle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Prachtige lodge in een wildreservaat

Prachtige lodge met mooi ingerichte cabins en gemeenschappelijke ruimtes en een geweldig uitzicht. Het team werkt ontzettend hard om het verblijf voor de gasten een onvergetelijke ervaring te maken. De service is warm en persoonlijk. De game drives zijn indrukwekkend en het eten heerlijk!

10/10 Exceptional

This is, of course, a bush camp, ina private game reserve about 3 hours drive from Joburg. We were droppped off at the main gate by a driver arranged through the African Pride Hotel in Melrose Arch-all went well. We were met by Jonad, from the loghe, and for the next three days he and his staff looked after everything and did a spectacular job. Game drives with Jonas, meals prepared by Steven and served by Clifford were all just great. The remaining staff of housekeepers, etc. were largely unseen but their work was evident and efficient. Frankly, my familt coudn't figure out how so few people could provide such great service. Highly recommended.

10/10 Exceptional

Torsten, 3-night trip