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Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Amakhala Game Reserve, Grahamstown, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6140
  • Place, Lalibela Game Reserve
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Sundays River Dunes
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪45 min drive‬

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Exceptional
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  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Luxury King / Twin Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Tent, 2 Bedrooms

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(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Tent (Safari)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Paterson

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve places you 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Lalibela Game Reserve and 20.5 mi (33 km) from Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari. This 4-star guesthouse has 14 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 27 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Sundays River Dunes - 35 min drive - 29.4 miles
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 45 min drive - 44.7 miles
  • Rhodes University - 45 min drive - 45.6 miles
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 48 min drive - 34.1 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 64 min drive

About this property

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
At Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a free kid's club. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for ZAR 3000 per vehicle roundtrip. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this boutique guesthouse include an arcade/game room, a library, and a terrace.
Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and safes are also available.
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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Free children's club
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 425 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3000 per vehicle (roundtrip)

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—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 2004/024354/07

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:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Hlosi Game Lodge Paterson
Hlosi Game Paterson
Hlosi Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve
Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Paterson
Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Guesthouse
Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Guesthouse Paterson

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

Is there parking available at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Is there a spa available at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Spa services at the guesthouse include Swedish massages.

Does Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve feature a casino at the property?

No, Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

This boutique guesthouse offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve serves free English breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve.

Are there connecting rooms at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer either a furnished balcony or a terrace where guests can enjoy valley or mountain views.

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Well managed. Rooms clean, but not perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

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

Highly Recommend

Amazing lodge with amazing staff. Our two night stay with 4 safari drives was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Excellent game reserve lodge and great game drives

Great stay. The manager was extremely attentive and explained everything, the staff were very attentive. Game drives were great, up rough roads, and we saw cheetahs and rhinos. Lovely views of animals grazing from our tent balcony. The food menus were a little tatty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A superb safari game lodge in the Eastern Cape South Africa. Excellent in every way with very knowledgeable rangers who offer 2 x 3 hour game drives per day. Wonderful variety of animals to see :- lions, cheetah, elephant, giraffe white rhino, hippos, eland, kudu, vervet monkeys, black wildebeest, ostrich and warthogs. Utterly fabulous and our 4th visit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smallish lodge with informative game drives. Staff really nice a friendly. Accomodation was clean and comfortable. Nice to have a couple of Hippo's hanging out the front. Food good without being over the top. Given the weather, didnt get to make much use of the outdoor area, but would be nice in summer. My only gripe is when I neede to cancel and rebook, it took almost 2 months and the commencement of credit card chargeback to get my refund (which was not disputed).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

one night was enough

not a four star operation. asked for wake-up call. did not get one. Asked for ice. zero. The waitresses were excellent. the ranger was top. but the welcome person not. and some staff not. the cooking was mediocre. the hut spacious, but unspectacular.
approaching resort
back side hut
hut
dining hall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I visited South Africa for our honeymoon. We drove along the Garden Route before arriving at Hlosi. W O W. Where do I begin? On the day we checked in, we arrived about 45 minutes late for the evening game drive. Luckily, our driver, Jean Luke, waited for us! The staff at Hlosi is on another level. The second we arrived, they took our car and our luggage and told us to go to our game drive and enjoy! We returned to our delicious dinner waiting for us. Each day, we were spoiled with excellent service and food. Our room was beautiful and in between drives we enjoyed wine and watched animals from our deck. At dinner, the staff graced us with song and dance! The entire stay was an absolute dream. Our drives were amazing. We had Jean Luke as our driver for our entire stay. He is so knowledgeable and truly enjoys his job. He makes sure the guests see each animal at least once during their stay. The sunrises and sunsets were magical and we saw them each day out on the reserve. Our stay at Hlosi was the highlight of our honeymoon in South Africa. The food was excellent, the staff was spectacular and the actual hotel was a dream! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing safari experience. fantastic guide, Ty, was so friendly, funny and informative. i learnt support much and saw some beautiful animals as well. really relaxing and much better than i was expecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

kate, uk

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

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!!

Truly magical experience, book here and you will not be disappointed it will be everything you hope for and a lot lot more!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helene

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

Excellent getaway- super spoiled! Five star!

It was amazing! Excellent service, friendly staff, great ranger, food was outstanding...we will definitely be back and encouraging friends to book- especially through booking.com!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

We booked for one night and stayed for two!

Great service, good food and fabulous game drives!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

S, Yorba Linda, CA

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

Great safari experience!

It was an amazing place. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The game drives were very informative and our Ranger, Nathan, was both knowledgeable and funny. We got to see all the animals except for the elusive Leopard. Although it seemed expensive at first, when you figure out what you get, it was a good value. It was all inclusive, which meant an early morning tea before the drive, hot breakfast after, lunch, high tea, afternoon drive snack, dinner. There was no lack of food or drink... it was fabulous!! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent safari experience

Great trip Lots of wildlife Varied habitat Staff gracious Good photography tips from ranger
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Place

An amazing place to stay and go on safari. Can be very cold in the early morning safari's rides - so wrap up warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Hampshire, UK

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

Great lodge and excellent safari

Stayed for three nights at Hlosi. Game drives were great and we saw the big 5. On one drive we were less than 5 metres from the pride of lions! Staff and ranger were always helpful. Accommodation was very comfortable and food plentiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

WFellows, UK

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

Great Safari choice for families

We enjoyed a 2 night safari at Hlosi which we felt was about right. They arrange 2 drives each day, each being 3 hours. Make sure you check in early enough to join the afternoon drive - 3pm at this time of year. Our check in information didn't tell us this and just said check in between 2 and 5pm. We arrived at 2.45pm and only just made the afternoon drive! If you miss it this is your loss and will only then only enjoy 3 drives on a 2 night stay. You are able to enjoy the morning drive on the day you check out, then have breakfast before leaving. There was no pressure from the hotel to check out by a certain time. However, if you are flying home after checking out you may have problems if you have a morning flight! You arrive back from the drive about 10am and then need to allow 1 hour for breakfast. We were concerned our 9 year old daughter would be bored on the drives of 3 hours, however we were seeing lots of animals and she loved it! Saw 4 out of the Big 5, the leopard being the missing one. We were told sightings are rare on this reserve. Overall a great experience and would definitely stay here again!

8/10 Good

Yek Wan

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

Nice game lodge & safari

Had a nice stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Ben, New Jersey

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

Outstanding choice for safari

Hlosi was an amazing experience. The staff are the nicest people and will make sure you are comfortable during your stay. I have told so many already that we have never been treated in the way we were treated at Hlosi. Our car was parked for us and luggage brought to room, while hot towels and hot apple cider were waiting for us as soon as we arrived. Room was stocked with water, beer, snacks, tea, coffee, brandy, and basically anything else we needed. The lodge grounds were beautiful. We had two options for dinner each night and two options for breakfast. All food was delicious and all alcohol was included. The game drives were great and our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. She even brought some hard ciders for us for our afternoon drive. We also did a boat ride on the river as part of our game drive experience. When we returned from our morning game drives, more hot towels, hot chocolate, and a perfectly set table for breakfast awaited us. What astonished me the most about Hlosi was that despite us being their only guests during our stay, the lodge was set up and run as if it was full. They had lounge chair cushions out IN CASE we wanted to sit on them. We didn't even ask. They had a lovely array of light snacks prior to our morning game drive as if 10 people were partaking, even though it was only for us. I HIGHLY recommend Hlsoi to anyone considering a luxury safari experience at an affordable price. Thanks Hlosi!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Absolutely Awesome Hotel

Fabulous hotel with 5 Star service in a wonderful setting - cannot rate high enough

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Game Drives!!! Frühstück unterdurchschnittlich, keine kindergerechte Ausstattung im Restaurant (kein Hochstuhl), ungeschultes Personal, kein warmes Wasser, Gas-Kamin hat nicht funktioniert, Teile unserer Kleidung sind verschwunden …
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael Valentin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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