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Golden Lantern Guest Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Bela-Bela with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by comfortable seating and a thatched-roof structure.
Stroll through a serene courtyard surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, featuring a classic fountain and a brick building with a tiled roof.
Enjoy al fresco dining on the patio surrounded by lush greenery and a brick wall.
Two single beds with white bedspreads, a dresser, and natural decor create a comfortable and inviting space.
Vibrant mural adorns the exterior of this building, set amidst lush greenery and a tranquil atmosphere.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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22 Van Der Merwe St, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480
  • Bela Bela Flea Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm
  • Bela-Bela Mosque
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Relax in this inviting room with a four-poster bed, desk area, and seating space.

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside table, and wooden wardrobe.

Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Suite (Private S/Catering)

Suite (Private S/Catering) | Premium bedding, desk, bed sheets

Suite (Private S/Catering)

  • 30 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bela-Bela

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge places you within a 10-minute stroll of Smart Center and Bela Bela Local Municipality. This 12-room, 3-star guesthouse has a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Bosveld Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bela Bela Local Municipality - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bela-Bela Mosque - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 38 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Agri Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Klein Kariba Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dros - Bela-Bela - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge

Guesthouse in Bela-Bela with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Guests staying at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and barbecue grills. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs. Other amenities include coffee makers, fans, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Beer Garden

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: ZAR 300.0 per night

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 English breakfast: approximately ZAR 100.00 for adults and ZAR 80.00 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 20.00

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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck 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.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

Located steps from Smart Center, this guesthouse is in Bela-Bela, and within a 10-minute walk of Bela Bela Local Municipality and Het Bad Natuurreservaat. You'll also find Bela Bela Flea Market and Bosveld Mall less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Golden Lantern Guest Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, Golden Lantern Guest Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a soaking tub and premium bedding as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

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

Does Golden Lantern Guest Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Golden Lantern Guest Lodge serves an English breakfast for a surcharge on weekday mornings at Beer Garden.

Does Golden Lantern Guest Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does Golden Lantern Guest Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Golden Lantern Guest Lodge.

Golden Lantern Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kgothatso Lucky

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zanyiwe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahlatse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Livhuwani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The bed was so terrible, the mattress was poking me n everytime i move it makes noise...sleeper couch was worse...TV is too small ,is like watching soccer on a laptop while is 5m away...security as well...electric fence and remote gate needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Precious

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne Molefe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

SJ

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lerato

Nice stay

It was very good staff was friendly and the place is very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Amukelani

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amor

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kgomotso wendy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Visa

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

Memorable Stay

Friendly and Helpful Staff, Clean and Comfortable Rooms. Need Extra Chair in the room in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Moses

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Gcinile Ettie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abegale

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Motsebi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mmamafala

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

Comfortable,Peace of mind stay!!

I can’t complain…the staff was very active,helpful and very friendly,my stays with The golden lantern is always fruitful and comfortable 😂😂😂😂
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Arthur

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chinah

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

The best place ever

The best place ever, the staff is so friendly and the place is very clean... I had great fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021