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Bakubung Bush Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Bakubung Bush Lodge offers a peaceful escape near The Valley of Waves. Enjoy wildlife on game viewing excursions, drinks at the poolside bar, or a spa treatment. The property features basketball and volleyball facilities, with attentive staff ensuring a seamless stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Queen Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury King Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive King Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Accessible Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard King Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West, 0316

What's nearby

  • Pilanesberg National Park - 11 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • The Valley of Waves - 14 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • The Gary Player Golf Course - 15 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Sun City Casino - 15 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Segaetsho Cultural Village - 18 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 171 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabanas Pool Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Acacia Terrace Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Crystal Court - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Shebeen - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge near The Valley of Waves
Located close to The Gary Player Golf Course and Sun City Casino, Bakubung Bush Lodge provides a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body wrap, or a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Motswedi Bar, offers lunch, dinner, and garden views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like volleyball and basketball. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A safari, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a children's club (surcharge), and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 43-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Boma
  • Marula Grill Restaurant
  • Motswedi Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Bakubung
Bakubung Bush
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Bakubung Bush Lodge Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Lodge
Bakubung Bush Hotel Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Lodge Lodge
Bakubung Bush Lodge Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Lodge Lodge Pilanesberg National Park

Frequently asked questions

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge have a pool?

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

How much is parking at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bakubung Bush Lodge located?

This family-friendly Pilanesberg National Park lodge is located in a national park, 2.5 mi (4 km) from The Valley of Waves, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Waterworld and Sun City Casino. The Gary Player Golf Course is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) away.

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