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Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

4.0 star property
Lodge in Hoedspruit with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Sundeck
Lobby lounge
Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Garden
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa, in a provincial park, offers cycling trails for active guests, massages, and poolside relaxation. Enjoy free full breakfast, on-site designer shopping, and highly praised WiFi from previous visitors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Day bed
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Garden Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Garden Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Villa Mbali - Garden Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa Mbali - Garden Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Vila Mbali - Family Wing | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Vila Mbali - Family Wing

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Villa Mbali - Premium Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa Mbali - Premium Deluxe Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Hair dryer
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Mhlabeni Boutique) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Mhlabeni Boutique)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Mhlabeni Boutique) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Mhlabeni Boutique)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa Mbali - Premium Deluxe Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa Mhlabeni - Premium Deluxe Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
288 Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 32 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 37 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 43 min drive - 23.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Xitsumbeni Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

Upscale lodge in a provincial park
At Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and designer stores on site. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and game drive on site
Room features
All guestrooms at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Patios, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 850 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 9)

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Unembeza Boutique Lodge Hoedspruit
Unembeza Boutique Hoedspruit
Unembeza Boutique
Unembeza Boutique Lodge
Unembeza & Spa Hoedspruit
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa Lodge
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa Hoedspruit
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 850 per vehicle applies.

Where is Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa located?

Situated in a provincial park, this spa lodge is steps from Selati Nature Reserve and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. Drakensig Golf Course and Kapama Private Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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