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Located within 8.2 km of Drakensig Golf Club and 18 km of Kinyonga Reptile Centre, Gem In The Bush Lodge provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hoedspruit. Featuring full-day security, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a sun terrace. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and year-round outdoor pool. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and outdoor furniture. With a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available daily. Guests can relax in the on-site bar or lounge. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hoedspruit, like hiking and walking tours. Olifants West Game Reserve is 26 km from Gem In The Bush Lodge. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is 9 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Malesa
    South Africa South Africa
    Best dinner and breakfast 👌👌😋 Good value for more . Beautiful scenery, tranquil . Bathroom space is exquisite with modern finishes. Inside a nature reserve and estate👌👌👌👌
  • Jeanny
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was friendly and welcoming. The food was great!
  • Khuliso
    South Africa South Africa
    The location and cleaniness of the facility is amazing
  • Francina
    South Africa South Africa
    Peaceful place, we enjoyed the food, pool view, i saw lot of animals and mostly our room the open space ❤️❤️. Not forgetting sis Busisiwe such a sweet soul and your team guys thank you so much .
  • Bridgete
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was ok Muesli and yoghurt were the best
  • Nthabiseng
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is very clean and the staff very nice . We really enjoyed our say 😀 will definitely come back
  • Magdil
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the big room and beautiful bathroom - the outside shower was awesome ;) Stayed in Marula with beautiful views all round. The breakfast was divine. Felt like a 3-course meal. Dinner was also very good ;) Info received from the lodge all...
  • Erin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was lovely - especially the pancakes. Eating upstairs outdoors on the patio with the birds and animals coming by to say hi was really special and peaceful. Coffee was great and things were plentiful and well made. The gardens were so...
  • Mahlo
    South Africa South Africa
    The place itself is beautiful, the cleanliness, the food the staff are too friendly especially Nkululeko.
  • Munzhelele
    South Africa South Africa
    i loved everything about the place, very peaceful and private

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Gem In The Bush Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproofing
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Gem In The Bush Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Gem In The Bush Lodge

  • Gem In The Bush Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bicycle rental
    • Game drives
    • Horse riding

  • Guests staying at Gem In The Bush Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Gem In The Bush Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Gem In The Bush Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Gem In The Bush Lodge is 2.2 miles from the centre of Hoedspruit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Gem In The Bush Lodge include:

    • Suite
    • Chalet

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Gem In The Bush Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.