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Sunbird Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Phalaborwa Gate

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Property amenity
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Point of interest
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is AED 251
AED 289 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 January 2025

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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 Aalwyn Street, Phalaborwa, Limpopo, 1390

What's nearby

  • Impala Park - 3 min drive
  • Qualito Craft Distillery - 4 min drive
  • Phalaborwa Gate - 4 min drive
  • Hans Merensky Golf Estate - 7 min drive
  • The Big Hole - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Yurok Spur Steak Ranch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Calabash Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Big Five Pub & Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sunbird Lodge

Guesthouse near Phalaborwa Gate
Located close to Hans Merensky Golf Estate and The Big Hole, Sunbird Lodge provides a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Outdoor furniture, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunbird Lodge include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and refrigerators

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: ZAR 150 per person
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9 PM and midnight

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 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Sunbird Lodge Guest House
Sunbird Lodge Guest House Phalaborwa
Sunbird Guest House Phalaborwa
Sunbird House Phalaborwa
Sunbird Lodge Guesthouse
Sunbird Lodge Phalaborwa
Sunbird Lodge Guest House
Sunbird Lodge Guesthouse Phalaborwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunbird Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sunbird Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunbird Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Sunbird Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunbird Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Phalaborwa Gate and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Hans Merensky Golf Estate. The Big Hole is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) away.

Sunbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 86 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MR C C D

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem in Phalaborwa
What an amazing gem in Phalaborwa. Host was super friendly and on point with everything. The rooms were spotless nothing was spared on attention to detail. I would highly recommend any traveler to this Guesthouse.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attractive and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

KABELO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very beautiful and relaxing
it was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are wonderful. The rooms are great, lovely grounds and a first rate breakfast. I've stayed here twice and both times have been great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lior, Tel Aviv

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens and a very friendly host. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay
Very hospitable, welcoming, breakfast excellent Only problem mould in shower cubicle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent but expensive
Clean rooms, but very basic. Excellent breakfast. Is however expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, peaceful setting with beautiful grounds. Rooms are large, clean and very private. Has pool and bbq area. We were warmly welcomed by Dave our host, who, along with his wife, Sam, was extremely helpful throughout our stay. All of his recommendations panned out as promised. We stayed there as a base to explore Kruger Park. Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful B&B in Phalaborwa outside of Kruger
Sunbird is a wonderful B&B with gracious hosts, beautiful grounds including a fab swimming pool and quiet rooms. Breakfast was 5 star. We had a 2 night stay 6 of us as we toured Kruger. Recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graeme, lusaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No point staying anywhere else
I always stay at Sunbird Lodge when visiting Phalaborwa. Truth be told there is honestly no point looking for anywhere else. Large room with private veranda, fridge, tea & coffee, cable TV, private bathroom (shower only) secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and friendly lodging - spacious rooms
My family and I spent a night at Sunbird Lodge after leaving the Kruger National Park. The Lodge is ideally suited for exploring the park as it is situated just outside the park's Phalaborwa Gate. The owners are charming and very welcoming and gave us a thorough explanation of both the property and the surrounding area. The rooms are spacious and well equipped and the showers are excellent. The property has a pool, bar area and pretty gardens and you can sit on the patio outside your room and enjoy a drink at the end of a day's exploring. The breakfast is hearty and delicious and starts the day off well. This property represents excellent value for money and I would highly recommend it to anybody visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great position on the edge of town. Easy access to town. Great reception. Comfortable room. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall nice place. Clean and comfortable rooms, pool, and quick access to Kruger national park.

10/10 Excellent

Brighton

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
SM from Hamburg
Thanks for all!

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it was Great
Overall it was great. Only issue was at checkout the concierge booked our taxi earlier than we requested. Just a minor inconvenience in an otherwise wonderful hotel with good service.

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A little bit of paradise.
Our host could not have been more welcoming and efficient and the property was beautifully prepared. Unfortunately, the town of Phalaborwa was hit by a severe storm the day before our arrival which resulted in considerable damage to the area. Nevertheless, our host had worked hard to minimize the effect on our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved staying here with easy access to Kruger park. The owner was so helpful and friendly!

10/10 Excellent

Graeme, Lusaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Really no point in looking at other accommodation in Phalaborwa. Very pleasant and friendly hosts and staff. Large comfortable room, DSTV, fridge, air-con, large shower (pressure good but would change the shower head to a rainfall) Large gardens with all types of birds, squirrels as well, secure parking and centrally located. Good breakfast and Honesty bar. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodations and hosts!
Sunbird Lodge was our first lodging experience on our first trip to South Africa and they definitely delivered an outstanding experience. Our rooms were clean and spacious, the grounds were lovely and immaculate, and the hosts and staff were fantastic! Their dining suggestions and advice about grocery shopping, Kruger park, etc. were perfect, and their breakfast was top notch. Although excited about visiting Kruger NP (incredibly close and convenient), I had a twinge of regret that we were leaving Sunbird so soon. Next time we visit Phalaborwa, we'll be sure to build in a bit more time overcome our jetlag and enjoy Sunbird longer. Thank you for the great hospitality, Sunbird. It was perfect introduction to an incredible journey.