Makhato Bush Lodge 109

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Great location!

8.5

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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Makhato Bush Lodge 109 in Bela Bela offers a spacious apartment with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Guests enjoy a terrace, balcony, and garden views. Exceptional Facilities: The property features a year-round outdoor swimming pool, indoor swimming pool, tennis court, and outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include a hot tub, entertainment staff, minimarket, and barbecue facilities. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves brunch with African and American cuisines. Outdoor dining areas provide comfortable spaces for relaxation. Local Attractions: Sondela Nature Reserve is 4 km away, Bothasvley Nature Reserve 24 km, Combretum Game Park 32 km, and Elements Private Golf Reserve 39 km from the lodge. Activities such as hiking and cycling are available.

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Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jay
South Africa South Africa
“The locks needs attention, keys don't work open and closes easily. The rooms need more fans for the extreme heat in summer.”
Louise
Ireland Ireland
“Great for a group as every room is very private with own bathroom”
Kruger
South Africa South Africa
“Lovely clean and modern facilities had everything we needed.”
Rhyna
South Africa South Africa
“The house is very spacious. No wifi so you can definitely rest and appreciate nature.”
Wilken
South Africa South Africa
“Very peaceful and quiet with only the Nyala and bush bucks as visitors. The kids really enjoyed being so close to the animals. The house with each room having its own ensuite bathroom adds to the comfort and sense of privacy.”
Cherryl
South Africa South Africa
“The location is excellent. The house is super cosy”
Trevor
South Africa South Africa
“Comfortable 109 and the bush setting. We were 5 adults and 1 child. The house sleeps 8 adults in 4 separate bedrooms each with a bathroom. There is a loft with 3 single beds.”
Louise
South Africa South Africa
“Lovey bushveld house, spacious with plenty of rooms and clean. Just nice to relax in nature with all the animals trolling and gazing around the house. Nice and close to a swimming pool. Ria is a great host see answers very promptly on...”
Monica
South Africa South Africa
“We had a great time with family. House is spacious and being semi-detached everyone can be together but have privacy. Will rent this property again. Sondela was awesome lots to do. Great breakaway in the bushveld.”
Alex
South Africa South Africa
“The location is perfect and very spacious with a lot to see. Game drives were great. Big herds of wild animals stroll and graze close to the premises and a number of birds species can be seen. Close to the swimming pool.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ria Auret

8
Host review score
Ria Auret
This magnificent, fully- furnished, thatched lodge has 4 large, tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms, sleeping 8 adults, overlooking the waterhole and authentic African bush that you're unlikely to forget. In the heart of the Bushveld, Makhato Bush Lodge No 109 is a privately- owned bush lodge in the exquisite pristine Sondela Nature Reserve. Conveniently situated an easy 90- minutes drive from Johannesburg, with a host of leisure facilities, getting back to nature is the name of the game, and the surrounding reserve with its idyllic rolling plains will provide endless opportunities to embrace the tranquillity of the Bushveld. A vast variety of birds and game can be viewed from the privacy of your bedroom or bathroom. The reserve is malaria free and totally safe, Ever dreamed of an 'Out of Africa' experience, but didn't want to leave the luxuries of an en-suite bathroom behind? Well, here is your chance! Relax and view the game from the thatched balcony upstairs or sit under the very large thatched outside braai area that has a large table and chairs, prep bowl, work surface and built- in jet master, or o enjoy the coziness of a large fire in the boma with its fire pit.
It is our pleasure to welcome you as our guests. As our guest you are allowed to make us of all the facilities on Sondela Nature Reserve. Sondela offers 6 swimming pools (3 heated) in a variety of exquisite gardens for guests to enjoy, and is only about 10 km outside Bela Bela (Warmbaths). On-Site Facilities Swimming pools (cold and heated) Restaurant Ladies bar Fast food Provisions shop, Spa, Playground with jumping castle, Games room, Game drives and Bird watching
Activities: Recreation programme Poolside games Horse riding Target shooting 4 x 4 course Organised quad- bike trails (no private quad bikes allowed) Game drives (day and night) Hiking Action cricket Putt- putt Animal farm( feeding of animals and milking of cows take place here) Tennis Volleyball Cycling (bikes for hire hourly/daily) Touch, feel and tour through the Wildlife Rescue Centre and let the team share their vast knowledge, experience, dedication and passion for hand rearing, caring and handling of wild animals, with you. Nearby tourist attractions and facilities: Carousel Casino - 50km Forever Resorts Warmbaths and Hydro - 10km Klein Kariba Resort- 15km Nylsvlei Bird Sanctuary - 70km Cheetah and Wild Dog Sanctuary - 60km Mabalingwe Nature Reserve (Big 5) - 25km Mabula Nature Reserve (Big 5) - 50km Royal Northlands Golf Course - 12km Shopping and Restaurants - 10km Medical facilities - 10km Movies - 10km Thaba Kwena crocodile farm - 20 km THIS IS AN EXPERIENCE IN NATURE YOU WILL REGRET IF YOU MISS IT!
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$58. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.