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Pestana Kruger Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with a sauna and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Classic Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Rooftop terrace
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Reception
Pestana Kruger Lodge in the African savannah offers wildlife viewing steps away. Refresh in the spa tub and sauna after adventure, then enjoy local dishes at Buhlebethu Restaurant. The property features a garden for walks and a library for quiet moments.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
R570 Riverside Road, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320

What's nearby

  • Malelane Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Malelane Gate - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Inkwazi Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 43 min drive - 44.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hamiltons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red Falcon Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Pestana Kruger Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge near Kruger National Park
At Pestana Kruger Lodge, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site African cuisine restaurant, Buhlebethu Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, a safari, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 74 individually decorated rooms have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 21-cm TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Boma
  • Buhlebethu Restaurant
  • Eshonalanga Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-cm TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
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
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

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Kruger Lodge Pestana
Kruger Pestana
Kruger Pestana Lodge
Pestana Kruger
Pestana Kruger Lodge
Pestana Lodge
Pestana Lodge Kruger
Pestana Kruger Hotel Malelane
Pestana Kruger Lodge Malelane
Pestana Kruger Malelane
Pestana Kruger Lodge Lodge
Pestana Kruger Lodge Nkomazi
Pestana Kruger Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

Does Pestana Kruger Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Pestana Kruger Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pestana Kruger Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pestana Kruger Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Pestana Kruger Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Pestana Kruger Lodge located?

This family-friendly Nkomazi lodge is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Malelane Gate and Kruger National Park. Leopard Creek Country Club is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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Pestana Kruger Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 198 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great food, very safe, great for going into Kruger
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

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

Great location

Great location just outside the malelane gate. We stayed for two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hloniphile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I didn't enjoy the buffet dinner, the breakfast pack that they pack if you that a morning tour but the (buffet)breakfast was so good, less entertainment for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lilantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel radiated charm and was impeccably maintained, creating inviting spaces that instantly made us feel at home. The staff's remarkable friendliness and willingness to assist truly elevated our experience, as they went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. Having previously stayed in July; we were thrilled to return for our second visit. However, we were sadly let down by the food quality, which fell significantly short of our expectations on both visits. Unfortunately, this prompted us to seek dinner outside the hotel after a long and tiring journey to Kruger, which was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheethal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with respect to Malelane Gate. Staff accommodated us as vegetarians too. Had a fantastic stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Very safe and secure. Great food. Perfect for staging into Kruger via Malelane gate. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alwaleed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always go for the deluxe rooms there are resident Waterbucks there and Hippos and crocodiles in the river and Elephants cross the river at night to feed in front of the rooms , the hotel sits just outside the Malelane gate an area famous for Leopards along the Crocodile river area the hotel has very good food and friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly but lacked organizational skills especially at the bar and restaurant Required to check out and pay the government hotel charges which we were unaware of Generally it was clean and tidy with excellent views from the balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Charlie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Told on arrival that there had been a mistake in booking and we were to be accomodated at a grossly inferior hotel 2km away although we had booked months ago. Eventually they found us a room but other friends were not so fortunate. It has become apparent that overbooking is a regular practice here. Beware.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lilantha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Berit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurens

Liked: Cleanliness
I was very disgusted that there were no options for cows milk or gluten intollerent, vegan or diabetic guests. We travel a lot and all over the world and all hotels make provision. More and more people have food allergies etc. Even in Kruger park there were for instance almond milk substitute.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Francina

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

Het zwembad mag 2 keer op een dag worden schoongem

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MARIA CRISTINA ARNIZAUT

Liked: Staff & service

Estadia agradável e excelente comida.

Quarto espaçoso com chá, café e água incluídos. O sofá cama para a terceira pessoa não é tão bem arrumado quanto a cama. O ponto alto é a localização e o restaurante. A comida é deliciosa com várias opções no cardápio a lá carte. Comemos filet, carneiro, avestruz, picanha, todas as carnes preparadas com esmero, todas macias e saborosas. Os vinhos também são bons e os preços são justos. Vale a pena comer lá, dependendo do horário ainda se desfruta da paisagem com vários animais entre eles hipopótamos, várias espécies de cervos, javalis, macacos e outros. Fornecem também toalhas para piscina.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDRE

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
This is a great choice is you don't want or can't stay inside the park. The property is literally on the river that serves as the southern boundary for the park - you can watch animals from the common patio. My only complaint is that the common area doubles as a dining area for the restaurant (which is so so). If you have your own food, snacks, wine etc. - there is no place other than you room that you are allowed to consume them. Slightly less stringent policies would be a step up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nashreen Essop

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was excellent. The service & food was great and the staff were very friendly. The unit was really comfortable but could do with minor improvements, the air con was almost non functional in ours. The main reception restrooms needed attention & better lighting. Really enjoyed our stay though & will return again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Risuna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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