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Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Suite, 1 Double Bed (River Lodge) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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N6 National Road, Macleantown, Eastern Cape, 5201
  • Place, Beacon Bay Crossing
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Nahoon Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Bonza Bay Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, East London (ELS)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Indlovu Lodge)

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (River Lodge) | Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (River Lodge)

  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (River Lodge) | Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (River Lodge)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (River Lodge) | Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed (River Lodge)

  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Chalet, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Chalet, 2 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Indlovu Lodge) | Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Indlovu Lodge)

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Umthombe Lodge) | Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Umthombe Lodge)

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Macleantown

Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve places you 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from East London Museum and 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from Ann Bryant Art Gallery. This 4-star lodge has 23 guestrooms and offers an outdoor pool, free self parking, and a conference center.
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What's nearby

  • Beacon Bay Crossing - 34 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • East London Museum - 38 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Eastern Beach - 38 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • Nahoon Beach - 39 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 40 min drive - 26.3 miles

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kwabafo - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mdantsane Sun - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve

Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly lodge include a conference center, a business center, and a kids' club.
Guests can expect to find 32-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Patios, dining areas, and sitting areas are other standard amenities.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 245 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Huberta

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Ecotours
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 245 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Mpongo Game Reserve
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Macleantown
Mpongo Private Game Reserve Lodge Macleantown
Mpongo Private Game Reserve Macleantown
Mpongo Private Game Reserve Lodge
Premier Mpongo Private Game Reserve Macleantown
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Lodge
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Macleantown
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Lodge Macleantown

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve on Jun 16, 2026 start from $120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve include a casino?

No, Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve have a hot tub?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Huberta.

Does Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve.

Does Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve have connecting rooms available?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

The closest major airport to Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve is East London (ELS), which is 29.2 mi away (56 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

Yes, every guestroom at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve comes with a patio and some offer garden views.

Does Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve if that's in your vacation plans.

Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food andvLovely room. Sunken bathtub with garden view just lacks a TV in the room but have been told they will be installed shortly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

Home away from home, Gem in the making

What an amazing place, Mpongo Premier Game Reserve is the best. The Manager Pieter made sure that our stay is pleasant. From Reception the welcoming was excellent. Johannes the Ranger gave us tutorials about the Game Reserve thank you very much. The food was wonderful Breakfast was exquisite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Timothear Nontuthuzel

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

A Hide Out Break-Away

Our stay was amazing, only if we were informed prior to our arrival how the reception of mobile network is...? We could've rather opted on the rooms that had available WiFi excess..! Other than that it was relaxing. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gugulethu

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

Perfect Tranquility

This is our frequent hideaway spot to detach from the busy life of work and family. It's perfect. Food is great. It's a very peaceful place within a nature reserve.
The veranda in our chalet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nqobile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved everything about our stay. Friendly staff😊 everything was amaxinh
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Little piece of heaven

beautiful place to stay. Was very Accommodating and comfortable however network is very poor there and the WiFi was down during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Brand new, without much character

The MPongo Private Game Reserve was basically brand new when we stayed there (Jan'20). Very clean, if a bit corporate feel to it. Great big rooms and bathrooms with a view. Sadly no mosquito nets and plenty of mosquitoes. While service, rooms and food was all perfectly fine, it lacked some of the special touch of the other places we stayed at in SA.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Thabo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The stay was a great one, but its just a few things that I feel can be fixed or adjusted for. 1. Comfort - A TV is a must, we can have guest fighting over one TV. 2. Condition - The road leading to riverside lodge is very bad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Awesome staff, excellent facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tendai

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

Mpongo

Amazing place to stay. Perfect place for a family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ZANELE

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

Best getaway ever💃💃

It's an amazing refreshing experience and the peace and quietness of the place tops it all. Definitely coming again and will recommend to my friends and colleagues.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Katrin

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

Tolle Lage sehr ruhig. Keine Klima.

Direkt in einem Wildreservat mit vielen Tieren. Wenn man von unten zum Hotel Fährt ist die Straße der Horror. Den Weg zur Riverlodge darf man auch nur mit dem Auto fahren wegen der Tiere und man sollte besser nüchtern sein ;)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room and the environment was amazing. The only criticism I have is that they only offer buffet and you can not order off a normal menu. We went off the resort to obtain food at a near by restaurant for a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr d

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

Interesting & different place to stay, recommende

Easy to find as well signposted from main road. quick efficient check in and transfer from main lodge to satellite lodge about 2km in the park by the river where there was lots of tame wildlife- warthog, gazelle, hornbill - wandering around. Room was huge with four poster bed and bath tub in one corner with separate shower and toilet. large terrace with settee and untroubled by bugs, even at dusk. only drawback was need to drive back to main area for dinner which was a reasonably priced buffet overlooking the waterhole area which had lots of wildlife- peacocks, bunnies, gazelle, lions (thankfully caged), thoroughly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eric C Mc Gee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room fot improvement

Lack attention to detail. Cotaage had two baths and not one had a bath plug. Windowas was dirty and person on dutu during day at River cottage was not able to answer out questions refarding dinner arrangements. Lodge OK but can be so much better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mbalenhle

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

Overall stay

The staff is friendly and welcoming. Rooms are more than what you expect.. Their service is excellent. I'll definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Neli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendliest staff ever

i had a great stay bHut would much prefer Riverside lodge next time am around.Huberta is not so pleasant
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good value

Luxurious room with private veranda to watch antelope, ostrich and monkeys wandering through grounds. Plentiful game in reserve. Note no TV, fridge or air con in room. Lunchtime food in main restaurant very disappointing but excellent entertainment from hippo pool. Great evening braai and set menu at separate lodge.
Verified

8/10 Good

Not Provided

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very relaxing

Excellent lodge with very comfortable rooms and a great place to relax.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

Must stay

This place was amazing!! The food is delicious!!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

DEBRA

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

Smelly bedding with very slow service at meals

We stayed in the lodge, which was several kilometres from reception, in the bush. Only one other couple were staying there. No security was provided for us overnight and we felt very unsafe and vulnerable. The swimming pool was dirty and full of particles and mould. Our bed stunk strongly of body odour and the smell was so bad that it kept us awake. We don't think the bedding was clean or fresh. The toilet smelled of stale urine. At breakfast and dinner the service was extremely slow between courses. The sausage served at breakfast was undercooked inside. We couldn't wait to leave.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim

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

A pleasant 2 days break on a long drive

I chose Mpongo for a break whilst driving south from Durban to Cape Town. An excellent choice for me - moreover because there were few other guests and I could please myself. Still seemed to be quite a lot of work going on around the cpmplex.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodrick

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

Great getaway for the family.

Arrived and at checkin I didn't quite like the room they had prepared for us at and the Huberta Lodge. After a lengthy discussion with management we finally reached an agreement, I paid a little extra and was upgraded to the nicer River Lodge. Room Tip: River Lodge is the one you see in most of the picture gallery and was worth the extra charge. Thomas our fantastic host and guide drove us to our new rooms were Portia settled us in and made us feel at home. Our new room was what I had initially expected, it had plenty of room and was very comfortable. We had a little tour of River Lodge which sits in a valley with luscious surroundings and wildlife. We had some Nyala grazing outside by our patio. The swimming pool did need some attention it took two days for them to get it into a condition that we could swim. All in all we had a memorable great stay. The highlight was dinning at the waterhole, the food was always delicious thanks to our chef Aubrey. Will certainly pay another visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

animals outside your window

Our stay was only one night but was still fantastic. On Arrival we arrived at our room to find hippos outside the living room window as well as a few other animals throughout the day. As we were in the house we were picked up and driven down to the lodge for our evening meal. We would highly recommend the early morning bush walk the guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable we were even able to get quite close to a family of giraffes. This is definitely somewhere we would recommend.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

stay was not good

Not good due to condition of bathroom

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