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Rafiki's Resthouse

3.5 star property
Family-friendly lodge with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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House | Private pool
House | Living room | Flat-screen TV, video-game console
Garden
House | 4 bedrooms, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board
House | In-room dining
At Rafiki's Resthouse, travelers enjoy quality family time. Kids splash in the pool or play in the playground while adults visit the hair salon. Everyone enjoys WiFi in rooms, and families gather for meals around the barbecue grills after mini golf.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 270 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Nkomazi is home to Rafiki's Resthouse. Kruger National Park and Marlothi Conservancy reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bushveld Atlantis Water Park and Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Buffelstreet 4450, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1321

What's nearby

  • Lionspruit Game Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bushveld Atlantis Water Park - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts - 20 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 33 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Lebombo Border Control - 36 min drive - 20.5 miles

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aamazing River View - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Watergat - ‬8 min drive
  • Parkview Restaurant
  • ‪Jabula Lodge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪bos. Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rafiki's Resthouse

Family-friendly lodge
At Rafiki's Resthouse, you can look forward to a terrace, mini golf, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and a hair salon.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Rafiki's Resthouse feature comforts such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Private pool
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 3 2023 to December 2 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning fees vary based on length of stay

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
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

Property is also known as

Rafiki's Resthouse Lodge Marloth Park
Rafiki's Resthouse Lodge
Rafiki's Resthouse Marloth Park
Rafiki's Resthouse Lodge
Rafiki's Resthouse Nkomazi
Rafiki's Resthouse Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

Does Rafiki's Resthouse have a pool?

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

Is Rafiki's Resthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rafiki's Resthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rafiki's Resthouse?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Rafiki's Resthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Rafiki's Resthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Rafiki's Resthouse located?

This family-friendly Nkomazi lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Marlothi Conservancy and Bushveld Atlantis Water Park. Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts and Lionspruit Game Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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