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Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Natural beauty surrounds this lodge with its refreshing outdoor pool, while the bar provides a perfect spot to unwind and plan tomorrow's explorations.

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a table. - Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre (Thulamela)
A pathway leading to a brick building surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. - Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre (Thulamela)
A rustic building with a thatched roof, a wooden balcony, and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance. - Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre (Thulamela)
A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a brick deck. - Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre (Thulamela)
A spacious room with wooden floors, large windows, and a high ceiling. - Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre (Thulamela)
Travelers find a perfect balance of rustic charm and modern comfort at Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre. The garden offers a peaceful retreat, the outdoor pool provides refreshing relief, and children have their own space to play in the dedicated playground.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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A small, single-story building with a corrugated metal roof and a window.

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

Elite Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Cottage, 4 Bedrooms (Self Catering)

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and bar stools.

Cottage, 4 Bedrooms (Self Catering)

  • Garden view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A concrete outdoor seating area with a table and benches, surrounded by greenery and trees.

Executive Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A concrete pathway in a lush garden with dense foliage and trees.

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Thulamela is home to Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre. Nandoni Dam and University of Venda are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Phangami Shopping Centre and Thavhani Mall. Punda Maria Gate is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Thulamela travel guide
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Lambani Thohoyandou, Thulamela, Limpopo, 987

What's nearby

  • Punda Maria Gate
    22 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Phangami Shopping Centre
    47 min drive - 39.5 miles
  • Venda Mosque
    51 min drive - 41.1 miles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference center (2,153 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-cm TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 150 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre located?

Situated in Thulamela, this lodge is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Punda Maria Gate and 30.5 mi (49.1 km) from Nandoni Dam.

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Reviews

Copacopa Lodge and Conference Centre Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Bjørn Lasse

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dette er ikke et 4 stjernet hotel. 2 er mere passe

De havde ikke styr på vi kom. Vi blev delt i 2 værelser i stedet for 1. Køleskabet virkede ikke.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Matthias

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heruntergekommen, renovierungsbedürftig, rostige und kaputte Stühle am Pool, Pool verwahrlost Großer Garten akzeptabel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

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

A friendly northern Kruger outpost

The hotel is rustic and the staff is very friendly and the room was clean. Is a good spot to BBQ as a self-catering unit, since the grill is right outside the room. Excellent breakfast and attentive staff. Cold beers and hot chips at the patio bar. The location is optimal for visits to Kruger NP via the Punda Maria gate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

The toilet basin had a missing plug.

Cleanliness of the room and the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Edgar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eigentlich hübsche Anlage, aber

Sauberkeit ließ zu wünschen übrig. Wir nutzten z.B. lieber unsere eigene Bettwäsche. Das Zimmer war voller Mücken. Nachdem wir etwa 20 erwischt hatten, besorgten wir an der Rezeption Mückenspray und nebelten den Raum erst einmal ein. Nach der Besichtigung des angeschlossenen Restaurants verzichteten wir sowohl auf ein Abendessen als auch am Morgen auf das inkludierte Frühstück. Die Unterkunft entsprach nicht unserem Anspruch und ist eher für Backpacker geeignet. Dafür ist sie dann aber sicher etwas zu teuer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stanley Ray

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Grounds and staff are excellent..but

As I checked in at night, my first impression of the property and amenities was not a fair evaluation. I will put this first for the readers. The grounds and this property during the daylight was splendid. Breakfast was a good experience as well. I do encourage a walkabout during the daylight to fully appreciate the flora and fauna around. The pool and bar area, water features, etc. However, I checked in at night and I was disappointed in 3 things upon check in, and fairly so. 1) WiFi.. Upon check-in I was informed that wifi was only available in the lobby of the property. Would not have been a real issue if that would have been noted in the description and if the walk to my chalet was not so far at night. Chalets are spread around the grounds. 2) Restaurant..while there is a restaurant, it was still a walk to the restaurant to order then a walk back with the food. I was not prepared for this as I had packed my computer, camera, etc to do work and did not feel safe walking around at night with this equipment on my back searching for food. My expectation was that it would be in the lobby. The dinner experience should be similar to the breakfast experience..where you order in the lobby, sit and work or wait, and the food is then prepared and delivered by staff. 3) Bed sheets were stained when I finally did get to my chalet. This is 100% unacceptable under any circumstances. The stains were visible and I slept on the duvet and extra blanket.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Afrika direkt

Loge für Besucher ohne hohe Ansprüche. Man hat sich bemüht. Die Möglichkeiten zum Essen sind SEHR eingeschränkt. Kurze Entfernung zum Krüger Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stop over and good value.

This was a stop over for us on our way to Kruger. The restaurant provided us with an affordable braii for dinner and we self catered for breakfast. Wifi does not work well.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Magalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Moyen

Bon accueil. Par contre, bungalow sans aucun confort et vieillot. Ménage à revoir. Pour une escale avant le Kruger pour le pratique sinon pas extraordinaire.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

mr d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

good location on road from Kruger Punda Maria Gate

phoned for directions as gps useless and found it easily as it was signposted on the main road from the Kruger Punda Maria Gate. security gate opened quickly, lovely young lady showed me to my room and explained how everything worked plus system for dinner and breakfast. room a bit tired with plugs/wires everywhere but it all worked, including the a/c which was terrific and very necessary. mosquito net in room over bed but didn't need it as I sprayed the room before dinner. big bed, lots of pillows, quality bedding. effective shower with plenty of h/w. staff at dinner efficient and friendly - food good and plenty of it. slept well, brekky, ordered night before, nice.not luxury but would stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely stay!

Wonderful staff!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gladys

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thapelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities