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Thandile Country Lodge

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Family Room (Large Family Unit)
Breakfast and lunch served, local and international cuisine
Cottage (River Cottage) | Private kitchenette
Escape to Thandile Country Lodge in a serene rural location, where you can unwind by the firepit or take a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool. Enjoy breakfast and lunch at the on-site restaurant, connect with free WiFi, and savor game viewing from your private space.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is €80
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug

Room options

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Family Room (Large Family Unit)

Family Room (Large Family Unit)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard double en-suite room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Bela-Bela, Thandile Country Lodge is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate and Kamonande Nature Reserve. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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D180 Alma Road, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480

What's nearby

  • Bela-Bela Mosque - 23 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 25 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Klipspringer Lake - 44 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Koro Creek Golf Estate - 56 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 61 min drive - 50.7 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪NP Bar - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Osborn Parnes Lapa (NP) - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Keg & Filly Rivonia - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Shakama Dining Room - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Kalahari Oasis Bush Bar - ‬37 min drive

About this property

Thandile Country Lodge

Guest house in a rural location
You can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a firepit and a garden at Thandile Country Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and lunch. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and outdoor furniture
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate baths/showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 85 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game viewing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 450 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 125 for adults and from ZAR 85 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from October to March

Property is also known as

Thandile Country Bela Bela
Thandile Country Lodge Bela-Bela
Thandile Country Lodge Guesthouse
Thandile Country Lodge Guesthouse Bela-Bela

Frequently asked questions

Does Thandile Country Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Thandile Country Lodge?

As of 24 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thandile Country Lodge on 29 Aug 2025 start from €80.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Thandile Country Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thandile Country Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thandile Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thandile Country Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thandile Country Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate.

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Thandile Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 11 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hearts of the owners for their animals and the care they put into caring for them!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Naledi Lucky

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Naledi Lucky

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bathsheba

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vhelaphi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Total unhappy and wants a refund

This was a very bad choice with poor directions, contact number kept ringing. I basically could not locate this place and ended up giving up
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Mosima

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I had the worst ever stay in my life, no tv no wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Rudi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
There was not a stove in room as shown om this website. Fridge is extremely small, can only hold a 2l cooldrink and 2 waters. Bed is
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lot of improvement required.

Could be cleaner. Although a farm lodge, one would still expect maintenence on external structures for a better upkeeping. For a couple, we were given a room with two single beds joined together with single bedding sheets on each.Wifi signal is also extremely weak to non existent based on where you are placed in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't go there

The pictures to the place were deciving, it was a false advertising the place is old and dirty only the rooms were propper there are no activities and the pool was not up to scratch
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Tshepo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible hotel

Dirty room. Misleading pictures on the site in terms of cleanness. The place is not organised. I regret my self. On the day of check I decided to cancel my booking even with my bank unfortunately my bank said i can't reverse a payment. There's 2 swimming pools, 1 for non whites and its dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019