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Golden Lantern Guest Lodge provides amenities like a garden and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, desk, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Suite (Private S/Catering) | Premium bedding, desk, bed sheets

Suite (Private S/Catering)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bed with a canopy, bedside lamps, and a bedside table.

Private En-Suite Rooms Lux

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with white bedding, two black pillows, and a pair of brown robes on the side. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

Private En-Suite Rooms

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bela-Bela is home to Golden Lantern Guest Lodge. Smart Center and Bela Bela Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Het Bad Natuurreservaat and Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Bela-Bela travel guide
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Map
22 Van Der Merwe St, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480

What's nearby

  • Smart Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bosveld Mall
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bela Bela Local Municipality
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bela Bela Flea Market
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Northland Golf Club
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)
    98 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Jakkelsgat
    8 min drive
  • Bos Kos Kiosk
    16 min drive
  • KFC
    8 min walk
  • Klein Kariba Koswerf
    8 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 90 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Beer Garden

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: ZAR 300.0 per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 120.00 for adults and ZAR 90.00 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 20.00

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

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Lantern Guest Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Golden Lantern Guest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Golden Lantern Guest Lodge located?

Situated in Bela-Bela, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Smart Center, Bela Bela Local Municipality, and Het Bad Natuurreservaat. Bela Bela Flea Market and Bosveld Mall are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bongani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place ever.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mahlatse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lerato

Nice stay

It was very good staff was friendly and the place is very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Livhuwani

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The bed was so terrible, the mattress was poking me n everytime i move it makes noise...sleeper couch was worse...TV is too small ,is like watching soccer on a laptop while is 5m away...security as well...electric fence and remote gate needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Visa

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

Memorable Stay

Friendly and Helpful Staff, Clean and Comfortable Rooms. Need Extra Chair in the room in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gcinile Ettie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mmamafala

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

Comfortable,Peace of mind stay!!

I can’t complain…the staff was very active,helpful and very friendly,my stays with The golden lantern is always fruitful and comfortable 😂😂😂😂
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chinah

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

The best place ever

The best place ever, the staff is so friendly and the place is very clean... I had great fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an awesome stay there... The place is beautiful and clean.Im already planning on visiting the place again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

P

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

Comfortable stay

Comfortable bed with private braai. The pillows were lumpy, but overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thabiso

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

Great

Great place to just unwind... I had a really pleasant stay with family and friends...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Senicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kgothatso Lucky

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zanyiwe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Precious

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne Molefe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

SJ

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amukelani

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amor

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kgomotso wendy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021