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aha Bongani Mountain Lodge

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Located in a regional park, aha Bongani Mountain Lodge offers a perfect nature retreat. Guests enjoy English breakfast, spa aromatherapy treatments, and two outdoor pools. Families love the ecotours and the rooftop terrace with breathtaking views.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Suite | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chalet | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Chalet

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Off N4, MTHETHOMUSHA GAME RESERVE., Kaapmuiden, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, 1295

What's nearby

  • Malelane Gate - 48 min drive - 28.6 miles
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 52 min drive - 29.5 miles
  • Riverside Mall - 58 min drive - 38.9 miles
  • Lowveld National Botanical Garden - 59 min drive - 40.2 miles
  • Busamed Lowveld Private Hospital - 60 min drive - 38.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Galito's Matsulu Container - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Galito’s - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬24 min drive

About this property

aha Bongani Mountain Lodge

Family-friendly hotel in a regional park
You can look forward to free English breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a poolside bar at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Bongani, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours. Guests can also expect to find a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • A gift shop, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like safes and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Bongani

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (323 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1981
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 350 for check-in between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 350

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Transfers from the Welcome Center takes place at noon, 1 PM, and 3 PM. If planning to arrive outside any of these times, guests will incur an extra charge of ZAR 350 (per vehicle, per way). Guests are advised to contact the property in advance and coordinate their arrival around these times.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR 170 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 350 for check-in between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 350 (subject to availability)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Bongani
Bongani Lodge
Bongani Mountain
Bongani Mountain Kruger National Park
Bongani Mountain Lodge Kruger National Park
aha Bongani Mountain Lodge Hotel
aha Bongani Mountain Lodge Kruger National Park
aha Bongani Mountain Lodge Hotel Kruger National Park

Frequently asked questions

Does aha Bongani Mountain Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is aha Bongani Mountain Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 3 PM. Late check-in is available from 3:00 PM– 8:00 PM for a fee of ZAR 350.

What time is check-out at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 350 (subject to availability).

Does aha Bongani Mountain Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 500 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is aha Bongani Mountain Lodge located?

This family-friendly Mbombela hotel is located in a regional park, 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Nukain Mabuza's Stone Garden, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Kruger National Park and Inkwazi Shopping Centre. Tarentaal Centre and White River Mall are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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