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Tomjachu Bush Retreat

4.0 star property
Lodge with 4 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Nelspruit Golf Club

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4 outdoor pools
Bush Cottage | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Keepers Cottage | Terrace/patio
Valbonne Villa | Living area
Valbonne Villa | Terrace/patio
Tomjachu Bush Retreat offers a peaceful getaway near Mediclinic Nelspruit. Enjoy meals at the Homestead Dining Room, swim in four outdoor pools, or browse the library. The lodge provides free in-room WiFi and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services for a truly relaxing stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Keepers Cottage | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Keepers Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Cottage | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Valbonne Villa | Terrace/patio

Valbonne Villa

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 630 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Rock House | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Rock House

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Heating
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bush Cottage | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bush Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Homestead Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

The Homestead Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Off Uitkyk Road, Valbonne Farm, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1200

What's nearby

  • Nelspruit Golf Club - 22 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Mediclinic Nelspruit - 25 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Nelspruit Private Nature Reserve - 26 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Ilanga Mall - 27 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Lowveld National Botanical Garden - 29 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistrobistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The olive leaf - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Klipspringer Lodge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Suitkerbossie - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Maskmountain Lodge & Spa - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Tomjachu Bush Retreat

Upscale lodge near Mediclinic Nelspruit
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Tomjachu Bush Retreat. Active travelers can enjoy mountain biking at this lodge. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Homestead Dining Room, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • In-room massages and guidebooks
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 180 to 230 for adults and ZAR 130 to 180 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Homestead Dining Room

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 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: 18

Check-out

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

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 7 AM - 4 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 450.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 450.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 180 to 230 for adults, and ZAR 130 to 180 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 690 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 690 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 450.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 450.0 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Guests with service animals should contact this property in advance.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

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

Tomjachu Bush Lodges Lodge Nelspruit
Tomjachu Bush Lodges Lodge
Tomjachu Bush Lodges Nelspruit
Tomjachu Bush Retreat Lodge Nelspruit
Tomjachu Bush Retreat Lodge
Tomjachu Bush Retreat Nelspruit
Tomjachu Bush Retreat
Tomjachu Bush Lodges
Tomjachu Bush Retreat Lodge
Tomjachu Bush Retreat Mbombela
Tomjachu Bush Retreat Lodge Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

Does Tomjachu Bush Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

Is Tomjachu Bush Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tomjachu Bush Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tomjachu Bush Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 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 Tomjachu Bush Retreat?

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

Does Tomjachu Bush Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–9 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 690 per vehicle applies.

Where is Tomjachu Bush Retreat located?

Situated in a regional park, this lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Nelspruit Golf Club, Nelspruit High School, and Mediclinic Nelspruit. Nelspruit Private Nature Reserve and Ilanga Mall are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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