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Mhangela Lodge Balule

4.0 star property
Riverfront country house with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Living area
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lounge
Outdoor pool
Located riverside, Mhangela Lodge Balule creates an immersive experience with its cooked-to-order breakfast and international cuisine. Guests can watch wildlife, cool off in the outdoor pool, or find a quiet moment in the garden and library.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Phalaborwa, Mhangela Lodge Balule is in a rural area and on a river. Hans Merensky Golf Estate and Qualito Craft Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Impala Park and Wildevy Park.
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54 Grietjie Private Nature Reserve, Phalaborwa, Limpopo, 1390

What's nearby

  • Qualito Craft Distillery - 43 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • The Big Hole - 45 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • President Kruger Park - 46 min drive - 21.8 miles
  • Phalaborwa Gate - 47 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Hans Merensky Golf Estate - 51 min drive - 24.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C.A.R.E Nursery - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Mhangela Lodge Balule

Upscale country house by the river
Consider a stay at Mhangela Lodge Balule and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Dining Room, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and game drive on site
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Patios, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from noon to 2:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dining Room

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1985
  • Colonial architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 6:00 AM - 10:00 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
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 700 per person (one-way)

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

Mhangela Balule Phalaborwa
Mhangela Lodge Balule Phalaborwa
Mhangela Lodge Balule Country House
Mhangela Lodge Balule Country House Phalaborwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Mhangela Lodge Balule have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mhangela Lodge Balule pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mhangela Lodge Balule?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mhangela Lodge Balule?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mhangela Lodge Balule?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Mhangela Lodge Balule provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs noon–2:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 700 per person applies.

Where is Mhangela Lodge Balule located?

Situated near the airport, this country house is within 20 mi (32 km) of Impala Park, Wildevy Park, and Tambotie Park. Selati Park and The Big Hole are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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