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Nando's - 6 min drive
Tindlovu - 19 min drive
Debonairs Pizza - 5 min drive
Hamiltons Lodge & Restaurant - 2 min walk
Red Falcon Spur Steak Ranch - 5 min drive
About this property
Pestana Kruger Lodge
Upscale family-friendly lodge near Kruger National Park
At Pestana Kruger Lodge, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the spa tub. The on-site African cuisine restaurant, Buhlebethu Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Other perks at this lodge include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
Free self parking
Limo/town car service, a safari, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
Game drive on site, a TV in the lobby, and wedding services
Room features
All 74 individually decorated rooms have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
21-cm TVs with cable channels
Balconies, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limo/town car service
Food and drink
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
Buhlebethu Restaurant
Eshonalanga Bar
Boma
Things to do
Children's pool
Ecotours
Game/wildlife drives
Game/wildlife viewing
Outdoor pool
Safari
Sauna
Spa tub
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
In-room child care (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Library
Reception hall
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Conference center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Entertainment
21-cm TV
Cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Outdoor space
Balcony
More
Desk
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Safe
Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Kruger Lodge Pestana
Kruger Pestana
Kruger Pestana Lodge
Pestana Kruger
Pestana Kruger Lodge
Pestana Lodge
Pestana Lodge Kruger
Pestana Kruger Hotel Malelane
Pestana Kruger Lodge Malelane
Pestana Kruger Malelane
Pestana Kruger Lodge Lodge
Pestana Kruger Lodge Nkomazi
Pestana Kruger Lodge Lodge Nkomazi
Frequently asked questions
Does Pestana Kruger Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Pestana Kruger Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Pestana Kruger Lodge?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Pestana Kruger Lodge?
Check-in begins at 3 PM.
What time is check-out at Pestana Kruger Lodge?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Pestana Kruger Lodge located?
This family-friendly Nkomazi lodge is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Malelane Gate and Kruger National Park. Leopard Creek Country Club is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.
Pestana Kruger Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Excellent location with respect to Malelane Gate. Staff accommodated us as vegetarians too. Had a fantastic stay and will be back!
Sheethal
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Timothy
Traveled with family
10 July 2024
Liked: Staff & service
This is a great choice is you don't want or can't stay inside the park. The property is literally on the river that serves as the southern boundary for the park - you can watch animals from the common patio. My only complaint is that the common area doubles as a dining area for the restaurant (which is so so). If you have your own food, snacks, wine etc. - there is no place other than you room that you are allowed to consume them. Slightly less stringent policies would be a step up.
Always go for the deluxe rooms there are resident Waterbucks there and Hippos and crocodiles in the river and Elephants cross the river at night to feed in front of the rooms , the hotel sits just outside the Malelane gate an area famous for Leopards along the Crocodile river area the hotel has very good food and friendly staff
Told on arrival that there had been a mistake in booking and we were to be accomodated at a grossly inferior hotel 2km away although we had booked months ago. Eventually they found us a room but other friends were not so fortunate. It has become apparent that overbooking is a regular practice here. Beware.
Charlie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Nashreen Essop
19 January 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Nashreen Essop
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
9 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was excellent. The service & food was great and the staff were very friendly.
The unit was really comfortable but could do with minor improvements, the air con was almost non functional in ours.
The main reception restrooms needed attention & better lighting.
Really enjoyed our stay though & will return again!
The staff were very friendly but lacked organizational skills especially at the bar and restaurant
Required to check out and pay the government hotel charges which we were unaware of
Generally it was clean and tidy with excellent views from the balcony
Complained about dirty sliding door entrace curtains and air conditioner that was not working. No feedback was given and the items were not adressed.
Breakfast is great with freshly baked pastries and wide choices of items to eat
Dinner is a buffet we tried it once and never again. They served bone hard pork and little pieces of fish that did not taste great at all! You can order from a set menu but are strongly encouraged to do the buffet, 1stly by their menu pricing and by the waiters.
Excellent location just outside gate of Kruger Malelane gate. Clean detached chalet style room with restaurant overlooking Crocodile river where Elephant, Hippo and other animals could be viewed during dinner