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Elephant Springs Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Interior entrance
Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Pool View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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31 Sutter Road, Bela Bela, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480
  • Place, Bela Bela Flea Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bela Bela Local Municipality
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bosveld Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Family Room (First Floor) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Room (First Floor)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Pool Access, Pool View | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Pool Access, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Pool View | Terrace/patio

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Pool View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View | Balcony

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bela-Bela

Elephant Springs Hotel places you next to Bela Bela Flea Market and Het Bad Natuurreservaat. This 50-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Het Bad Natuurreservaat - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bela Bela Local Municipality - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bosveld Mall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bela-Bela Mosque - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dros Bela Bela - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peet se Padstal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bos Kos Kiosk - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tacoma Spur Steak Ranch - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Elephant Springs Hotel

Guests of Elephant Springs Hotel enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Minibars, electric kettles, and free toiletries are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 175 for adults and ZAR 175 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference center (861 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1993
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of ZAR 300 will be collected before check-in.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 175 for adults and ZAR 175 for children

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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 2013/030338/07

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 for incidental charges and 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 and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Elephant Springs Hotel?

Elephant Springs Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Springs Hotel?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephant Springs Hotel on Jun 5, 2026 start from $38, 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.

What is there to do near Elephant Springs Hotel?

This hotel is located in Bela-Bela, just steps from Bela Bela Flea Market and Bela Bela Local Municipality, and within a short walk of Bosveld Mall. You'll also find Het Bad Natuurreservaat and Smart Center less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Elephant Springs Hotel?

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

Does Elephant Springs Hotel feature a casino?

No, Elephant Springs Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Elephant Springs Hotel?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Elephant Springs Hotel?

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

Does Elephant Springs Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Elephant Springs Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Elephant Springs Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Elephant Springs Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Elephant Springs Hotel.

Does Elephant Springs Hotel have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Elephant Springs Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony and a deck/patio where guests can enjoy city and pool views.

Does Elephant Springs Hotel have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Elephant Springs Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Elephant Springs Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 77 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay at this establishment. Would definately come back 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tintswalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was very good and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We wanted a safe room, with a hot shower and a confortable bed to rest for the night before continueing oir journey the following morning and Elephant Springs Hotel provided that. It is also conveniently situated in the middle of town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thabo

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

Great

Basic but neat
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean butrun down
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

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

Very bad experience received from Elephant spring

I won't recommend it to anyone no water for 2 days no communication
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gugu

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

Horrible horror hotel. Don't stay there!

My stay was horrible. I complained about the bed not comfortable keep moving while sleeping. And the photo to be covered as it was not making my sleep. Nothing was done or attended. Towels were not in the room. Breakfast made milk was sour or made me to have stomach problems. Shower gel not replaced. It was not a good experience to be in that hotel, i fell i need a refund for such experience. No phones in the room need to go all the way down to complain or say your need. Air-conditioned not working accordingly bad service from the staff. Taking too long to solve the problem or not even solve it. Staff don't show remorse about the service the provide. I will never recommend that hotel. It must be close period. Problem to be resolved the increase. The worse one their are aware of the water problem they don't even tell us. Yesterday i did not have water to bath or toilet. It was bad. I asked to be assistance of second option which was done around 10pm when i was even asleep. My birthday turned to be horrible. I went to relaxing bad it was like a war. I need to be refunded for waist of my time and vacation in that horrible horror hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tlou

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our room was full of cockroaches

After check-in, we were taken to a room that was full of cockroaches. We complained and refused to sleep in the room. Then we were taken to another room, but it was in such poor condition, and we also refused to sleep in because it wasn't worth the money we paid. We were then taken back to the original room, but they used doom to dispatch the cockroaches. The room smelled so much of doom that my husband slept with a blocked nose as a result of the doom odour. There was so much noise with loud music and the TV in the chilling room was also very loud. I didn't enjoy my stay and wished I could get a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meldah

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

Happy

Thank it was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tebogo Legodi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was fine but the noise on the corridor was so annoying couldn't sleep people knocking on my door time and again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

sifiso

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

No bath soap? really?

It seemed everyone at front-desk didnt know anything about basic etiquette from attending to customers to not being available at the front for minutes on end or not answering the phone. Our towels were not replaced and when i asked i only got one towel. Then i asked about bath soap only to be told that no soap is provided. this is the first hotel where there is no bath soap provided that i have visited in the whole world.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia Pheladi

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Some what disappointing

The place is not exactly as advertised. Its delapitated and needs maintenance. The shower does not mix water, the water is either too hot or too cold. The drainage system is super slow. The pool is not 100% clean. Also the noise levels from the other side guests, self catering side partying until the morning, was very frustrating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Joyce

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

Genuine African experience,

It is a genuine African experience - management is very good. Staff excellent, central & close to hot baths. Security at hotel very good - safe parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The staff at Elephant springs are absolutely awesome! So friendly and helpful. The renovated rooms are very nice,the old rooms are not worth the money at all. But the staff did not hesitate to put us in a better room when we were not happy with the first two rooms. The hotel rooms could also do with mini bar fridges.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Hetty

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the staff were very friendly and helpful. the room that booked the two mattress that were combined were not comfortable at all. when I arrive there's was no water and load shading of which I understand unforeseen circumstances. there were huge cockroaches in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

percy

We booked simply because we wanted to take the kids to warmbaths for the weekend and this was the closest. The other guests were loud at night the noise was unbearable even after calling reception to control the noise. This place is suitable for the younger generation who just want to have a rowdy group weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My stay was perfect the first time but this time the hotel cancelled my bookings without letting me know.I was surprised
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
noise level and cockroaches
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kusa

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

Lovely Get-away

Lovely Weekend get-away spot with family, and the went the extra mile of giving extra beds at no additional cost. A big Thank you from the family and I.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Simphiwe

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

DISGUSTED!!!

I am disgusted to the core, was chased out before departure date, jailed and harassed because I stood my ground. My Take on it, RACIST and run down. The guest house down the road is a trillion times better...NEVER AND NEVER again....
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Wifi was not available in the rooms.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel not up to standard.

This was a complete rip off for the price we paid. SO many things didn't work, it was very noisy and dirty. If the town was not full over the holiday weekend, I would have left and stayed somewhere else. Photographs are very misleading.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kaveer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable but room not great

Very modest place. Positives: Affordable. Ok for 1 night layover stay. The people give great service. Nice cheap cocktails. Negatives. room we were in was definitely not great. The bathroom was the worst, tap didnt work properly, bath tub was dirty and shower curtain looked like it wasn't changed for years. No Wi-Fi in the rooms. Furniture looked very old and run down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Annika

Liked: Staff & service

Value for money

It’s not luxury and the views aren’t great, but it’s good value for money. Staff was friendly, kids enjoyed the swimming pool and the complimentary breakfast was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Selaelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel rooms can do better with improved lighting and the cleaning of carpets can be improved or just put in tiles
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

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