Mabula Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, massages
Exterior
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry

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Rhensoterhoekspruit, Rooiberg, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480
  • Bela Bela Flea Market
  • Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate
    ‪43 min drive‬

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Room options

Double Room

  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room

  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bela-Bela

Mabula Game Lodge places you 31.9 mi (51.4 km) from Bela Bela Flea Market. This 47-room, 4-star lodge welcomes business and leisure travelers with 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a restaurant.

What's nearby

  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 43 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mabula Private Game Reserve Restuarant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zebula Syringa Restuarant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mabula Boma - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mabula Game Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Guests of Mabula Game Lodge have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa lodge include free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court, and meeting rooms.
LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies or patios, minibars, and coffee makers are also standard.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Mabula Spa. Services include body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ko Bojelong Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR 365 per accommodation, per stay

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant 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

Mabula Game Lodge Lodge
Mabula Game Lodge Rooiberg
Mabula Game Rooiberg
Mabula Game Lodge Bela-Bela
Mabula Game Bela-Bela
Mabula Game Lodge Bela-Bela
Mabula Game Lodge Lodge Bela-Bela

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Mabula Game Lodge?

Mabula Game Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

Is there parking available at Mabula Game Lodge?

No, there isn't parking available at the lodge.

Is a spa located at Mabula Game Lodge?

Mabula Spa is the lodge's spa and services include body wraps and massages.

Does Mabula Game Lodge have a casino on the premises?

No, Mabula Game Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mabula Game Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Is Mabula Game Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Does Mabula Game Lodge have a hot tub?

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

Does Mabula Game Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Mabula Game Lodge serves breakfast for a surcharge at Ko Bojelong Restaurant.

Will Mabula Game Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Mabula Game Lodge.

Does Mabula Game Lodge have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this lodge for your group or family vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Mabula Game Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Mabula Game Lodge comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

Mabula Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eva

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

Great time in Mabula

Our stay in Mabula was fantastic, very large and comfortable room, exceptional food, fantastic game drives, bush walk, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great visit

Really good value enjoyed our stay. Shower was bit compicated for my mother to use but apart from that we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Game drive was excellent

We enjoyed our stay. The room is clean. The stuff are also kind. The food is good. The game drive was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great stay

Awesome place well run
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best Game Experience

Excellent Accomodation, meals and Game drives
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Joao

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safari was great. Resort is beautiful.Staff was very helpful. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The game drives is absolutely amazing. Be sure to ask for Andrew as your guide. Satisfaction in seeing game guaranteed. Excellent cliënt relations and his knowledge is on top form. Thank you for the amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

M p

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

great outdoor experience

overall stay was great. accommodation very comfortable. surroundings was clean and pleasing. game drives were superb; saw 4 of the big 5 which was just amazing. the spa was good although the time allocated was not given as there were few staff. the food was good as well with a lot of variety to choose from. quad biking was very exciting. wifi was very poor which is very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing stay. Tristan our guide helped us see all the animals including lion and cheetah. One of the best ever places we have stayed. Food was amazing. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend. Thank you for a life changing experience and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Toronto

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool and dining area. Felt very comfortable and the ambiance was very appropriate for a Safari lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris, London, UK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice lodge and experience! I took my 9yr old daughter here for two days. We had a lovely time and stay. The game drives were good and we saw everything there was to see except Leopard/cheetah. Some amazing experiences and sightings. The lodge is clean and tidy and staff generally friendly and helpful. It was luckily fairly quiet At the start of our stay there, so the usual buffet was not catered, meaning that breakfast and supper was generally a la carte instead of the buffet. A la carte was good. The second day was busier and the buffet re-started. The buffet itself is good, but not exquisite. As buffets go it was nice and a good selection of different types of food and ingredients. Good selection of salads and desserts. The highlight was the made-to-order hotplate: one day was stir-fry and the next fajitas. You choose the ingredients you want in a bowl and the sauce you’d like and the chef cooks it up on a tepanyaki style hot plate. Both times this was delicious! Game drivers were friendly and attentive and knowledgable! Very determined to try and see lots of things including both the elephants and lions (in different areas). We also took the horse-back safari. Was 1.5hrs on a horse. We ended up 7m/20ft from a family of 3 rhinos. Is safe as the rhinos see you as horse, not a person. What an amazing highlight being so close to these amazing creatures! A shame the alcoholic beverage on the afternoon drive is charged to room afterwards and not included!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice weekend away with family. Game Drives excellent, food and room was good. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

graeme

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

Relaxed get away

Went for a relaxing weekend away and got exactly that. Would have liked some chairs to use out side the unit to soak up the sun and the relaxed surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

I C

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

My Mabula stay

Stay was good. Room was not up to standard
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great trip
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Mabula stay

We had an amazing time at Mabula. Enjoyed the game drives around the reserve. Will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

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

Great family vacation

What an amazing time, the food,the service and the game drives were just top of class. Before coming to Mabula we were in Botswana and I can honestly say that you are a world class facility with outstanding food and service. We will be back....
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect bush getaway

Phenomenal game viewing experience - the baby rhinos were a particular highlight! Lovely restaurant and pool area, and the spa is a bonus.

10/10 Excellent

Edith, New York

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

Nice getaway

The staff was very helpful and friendly, they made our stay there feel like home. We enjoyed all the food and there was plenty of food. I will go back again for sure.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

6/10 Okay

NICHOLAS RALPH, Johannesburg

The location is amazing. However, we found the place a bit tired and need of a makeover. It's not a suitable venue for couples...it's very family friendly.