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Our top choices for The Big Hole hotels

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a small desk with a remote control.

1. Viata Luxe Guesthouse

Viata Luxe Guesthouse
3.0 star property
3.1 km from The Big Hole
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Gute Unterkunft die wir empfehlen können. Wir würden auch hier wieder hinkommen."
Germany
Bertram
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Viata Luxe Guesthouse
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small building in the background.

2. Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse

Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse
4.0 star property
5.7 km from The Big Hole
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"after a long travelling it was the best place to rest because it was quite and comfortable "
South Africa
KABELO
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse
A restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a well-lit patio area.

3. Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa
4.0 star property
4.3 km from The Big Hole
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (73 reviews)
"Nice stay in phalaborwa. Good food at the Restaurant and great breakfast"
Germany
Tobias
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa
A spacious patio with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and string lights.

4. Sunbird Lodge

Sunbird Lodge
3.0 star property
3.6 km from The Big Hole
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (92 reviews)
"The owners are wonderful. The rooms are great, lovely grounds and a first rate breakfast. I've stayed here twice and both times have been great!"
Canada
Paul
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Sunbird Lodge
A reception area with a brick wall, a wooden door, and a sign indicating it's the Royal Game Guest House. There are large red vases and a potted plant near the entrance.

5. Royal Game Guest House

Royal Game Guest House
4.0 star property
4.3 km from The Big Hole
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (33 reviews)
"Relaxed friendly and comfortable stay"
United Kingdom
Geoffrey Paul
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Royal Game Guest House
A modern bedroom with a bed, a painting, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

6. SHABIS GUEST LODGE

SHABIS GUEST LODGE
3.0 star property
4.2 km from The Big Hole
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Ja en het personeel was zeer beleeft"
Netherlands
Willem
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
SHABIS GUEST LODGE
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a ceiling light, and an air conditioning unit.

7. Homely Escapes

Homely Escapes
3.0 star property
5.8 km from The Big Hole
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"Cleanliness is very good"
United States
Mongwe
The price is €35
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Homely Escapes
A room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

8. Happy Time Guest House

Happy Time Guest House
3.0 star property
4.2 km from The Big Hole
The price is €19
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Happy Time Guest House
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a natural backdrop of trees and greenery.

9. Khanya Conservation Camp

Khanya Conservation Camp
3.0 star property
11.7 km from The Big Hole
The price is €193
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Khanya Conservation Camp
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a table, and a view of rocky terrain through the windows.

10. Timbila Game Lodge

Timbila Game Lodge
4.0 star property
19.6 km from The Big Hole
The price is €439
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Timbila Game Lodge
Two wooden chairs with cushions, a woven basket, and a wooden stump table, all on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a clear sky.

11. Shanatsi Safari Lodge

Shanatsi Safari Lodge
2.5 star property
15.8 km from The Big Hole
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Shanatsi Safari Lodge
An infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the landscape.

12. Last Word Kitara

Last Word Kitara
5.0 star property
15.1 km from The Big Hole
The price is €1,134
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Last Word Kitara
A swimming pool with a brick barbecue area and a stone wall.

13. Cottage Lenisè

Cottage Lenisè
3.5 star property
11.1 km from The Big Hole
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Simply Excellent for what i was looking for... Very private & Large cozy space !!! David was very accommodating to any requests and was prompt in communication among other qualities of a very good professional host."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Cottage Lenisè
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and wall-mounted artwork.

14. Pangolin's Rest - Unit 1

Pangolin's Rest - Unit 1
2.0 star property
6.5 km from The Big Hole
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Pangolin's Rest - Unit 1
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

15. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge
3.5 star property
17.7 km from The Big Hole
The price is €383
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge
A bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view.

16. Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger

Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger
2.5 star property
15.8 km from The Big Hole
The price is €300
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger
A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by stone tiles. There are three lounge chairs aligned in front of the pool, and a wire fence enclosing the area. The background features a dense green landscape.

17. Tulani Manor

Tulani Manor
3.5 star property
17.6 km from The Big Hole
The price is €697
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Tulani Manor
A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, lounge seating, and a bar area with ambient lighting.

18. La Lechere Guest House

La Lechere Guest House
4.0 star property
6.1 km from The Big Hole
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
"Wonderful attention to detail and comfort. Food (special dinner) was prepared with great care and pride. A wonderful place to stay!"
Canada
Stephen
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
La Lechere Guest House
An infinity pool with a view of the landscape, surrounded by wooden deck seating and a fire pit.

19. Mbizi Bush Lodge

Mbizi Bush Lodge
3.5 star property
13.7 km from The Big Hole
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"located in a private nature reserve, no fences. Excellent food and very friendly owners. Getting in and out the nature reserve is a bit awkward due to long interrogation procedures at the gate."
Germany
Regina
The price is €386
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Mbizi Bush Lodge
An outdoor dining area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

20. A Traveller's Palm

A Traveller's Palm
3.0 star property
5.5 km from The Big Hole
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (32 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Very helpful with recommendations and set up of activities. Lent us golf clubs for around of golf at Hans Merensky."
Canada
Danny
The price is €46
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
A Traveller's Palm
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Compare popular hotels close to The Big Hole

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a small desk with a remote control.
Viata Luxe Guesthouse
3.0 star property
8.0
Very good
1 review
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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small building in the background.
Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
7 reviews
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A restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a well-lit patio area.
Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
73 reviews
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A spacious patio with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and string lights.
Sunbird Lodge
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
92 reviews
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A reception area with a brick wall, a wooden door, and a sign indicating it's the Royal Game Guest House. There are large red vases and a potted plant near the entrance.
Royal Game Guest House
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
33 reviews
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Top The Big Hole Hotel Reviews

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"We absolutely loved our time at Milima. We were welcomed so friendly and professionally by Talia and Jack and Hansen the dog. First impressions of Milima was wow! We got there late afternoon but was given a game drive, where we saw loads of animals. We got back in time for pre dinner drinks, the selection of which were amazing, Sweetness made a great cocktail. Dinner that evening was a Bomu presented by the chef, which was fantastic, we overlooked the waterhole too which was an added bonus. The tent accommodation was great with everything you could need, coffee and tea, toiletries, amazingly comfortable beds and even a hairdryer and straighteners! The air con was also a welcome addition. The tent was kept very clean. The game drives were brilliant, our driver was Clement and he was very knowledgeable and made the drives really interesting. The food was incredible, cooked to perfection and served with amazing wines. Talia and Jack couldn’t do enough for you and we all felt very spoilt. We absolutely loved Milima and hope to return one day."
Louise 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

Other attractions near The Big Hole

Qualito Craft Distillery

You can take time to visit Qualito Craft Distillery during your travels to Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Big Hole?
The Big Hole is located in an area of Phalaborwa that travellers like for its wildlife. You'll find 41 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to The Big Hole?
Sefapane Lodges and Safaris is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Big Hole. Other good options within a few miles include Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa and Royal Game Guest House.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to The Big Hole?
Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from The Big Hole.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Big Hole, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near The Big Hole.
What can I see and do near The Big Hole?
Enjoy the outdoors at President Kruger Park, Phalaborwa Gate or Impala Park. Tambotie Park, Wildevy Park and Selati Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Stopping by Hans Merensky Golf Estate, Qualito Craft Distillery or Amarula Lapa is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.