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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 4 outdoor pools

In provincial park

You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Makalali Game Reserve and 25 miles (40 km) of Selati Game Reserve. Boabab Tree at Leydsdorp is 25 mi (40.3 km) away.

All-inclusive

This all-inclusive hotel features 4 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities and in-room childcare. There's no skimping on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking.

Main Lodge Superior Room

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$239* Per night/room Apr 21 - Apr 22

River Lodge Thatched Suites

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About the Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve

Location Limpopo, Hoedspruit, Limpopo 6191

All-inclusive Details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

  • All buffet meals and snacks included
  • In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Not included

  • Gratuities

  • Buffet-style meals included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • Gratuities not included
  • All meals included
  • Minibar (all beverages included)

Property Features

Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities. Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve offers its guests 4 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Hoedspruit hotel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 4
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Hoedspruit hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception on select days.

Makalali Dining Hall - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Nearby Activities

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Ecotours on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site
  • Game viewing on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 4:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve

Policies

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 315 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • Makalali Game
  • Makalali Private Game Reserve Hoedspruit
  • Makalali Private Game Reserve Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve Hotel
  • Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve Hoedspruit
  • Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve All Inclusive
  • Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve Hotel Hoedspruit

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 5 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.