African Rock Lodge offers luxury thatched-roof accommodations in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. It features an outdoor pool with sun terrace, a rustic bar and a shared TV lounge. All of the air-conditioned rooms include a seating area and free WiFi internet. The private bathrooms are decorated with earthy stone tiles and have double washbasins, a rain shower, a bath and free toiletries. A daily buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant or enjoy a characteristic South African barbecue on the tiled terrace. There is a well-stocked bar, DVDs and books in the guest lounge. Attractions in the area include game drives, horse riding, hiking and tours of Kruger National Park. More adventurous options are canoeing and river rafting, which can all be arranged at the tour desk. Blyde River Canyon is a 40-minute drive away from African Rock Lodge. An airport shuttle is available for Eastgate Airport, 6.8 mi away by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
Bedroom 4
1 king bed
Bedroom 5
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Richard
United States United States
This lodge is in a private reserve. The owners, Sander and Juliet, are incredibly kind, hospitable and thoughtful. All of the little details are considered here…the rooms are spotless and cleaned twice daily; the internet is good enough for a...
Zala
Slovenia Slovenia
A beautiful place in an amazing natural setting, wonderful people who run it, great food. Everything was simply perfect!
Paul
Canada Canada
Exemplary in every way. What a stunning property! Add caring hosts and you have all you need for a brilliant stay in Hoedspruit. Do not hesitate to book. African Rock is the best of the best.
Amy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The lodge is part of a gated community, where we always felt not only safe, but very welcomed. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, and the bathrooms were wonderful! The food was incredible, would definitely recommend taking part in their...
Battokiri
Netherlands Netherlands
Exceptional choice for travellers. Great cozy room and common areas. Amazing staff. Safe and comfortable. Highly recommended dinner on-site — finger-licking good.
Samuel
Brazil Brazil
First of all, the hosts were very friendly and helpful! Helped me a lot on planning activities around the area. The breakfast and dinner (barbecue) were tasty and full of options. The rooms were big and clean. The property had a cozy atmosphere.
Ilona
United States United States
The location is fabulous, and the staff absolutely wonderful. The breakfast was great as was the dinner - I don't know how Juliette does it, but her spinach is amazing, and the selection of braai meats varied from evening to evening. The...
Rebecca
United States United States
Great location, peaceful place with great people running the hotel.
Fernando
Germany Germany
1. The attention to the details everywhere, from the rooms decoration to the cleaning times timing. 2. Sander and Juliet are the bests hosts ever, always ready to support and make the guests experience unforgettable. 3. Everything was super clean...
Sharon
Canada Canada
A charming property in a great location that was beautifully decorated.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    South African
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional

House rules

African Rock Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 3 years
Crib always available
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform African Rock Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.