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Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

4.0 star property
Lodge in Hoedspruit with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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288 Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Jessica the Hippo
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa places you next to Selati Nature Reserve and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. This 11-room, 4-star lodge has free breakfast along with conveniences like a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 32 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 37 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 43 min drive - 23.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hat & Creek - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Fig and Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sleepers Station Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

Lodge in Hoedspruit with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Guests staying at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 850 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa lodge include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a porter/bellhop.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include patios, refrigerators, and minibars.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 6 and younger (only guests older than 6 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 850 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 9)

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Unembeza Boutique Lodge Hoedspruit
Unembeza Boutique Hoedspruit
Unembeza Boutique
Unembeza Boutique Lodge
Unembeza & Spa Hoedspruit
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa Lodge
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa Hoedspruit
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa?

This lodge is located in Hoedspruit, just steps from Selati Nature Reserve. Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is also within a driving distance of 2.4 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa?

As of Jun 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa on Jul 7, 2025 start from $160.67, excluding 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 parking available on site at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa?

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

Is a spa located at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include couples treatments, mani/pedis, body treatments, and massages.

Does Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa include a casino on the premises?

No, Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa?

There are many amenities for couples at this lodge, including an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms feature private plunge pools and fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa?

Yes, this lodge offers private spa tubs in some guestrooms.

Does Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa.

Does Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

How far is the airport from Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa?

The closest major airport to Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa is Hoedspruit (HDS), which is 10.1 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa comes with a patio with some featuring garden views.

Does Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa.

Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana

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

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unembeza is a very quiet and peaceful place. The staff is great! Food is delicious. Would highly recommend. Reasonable rates! Jeremiah, Constance, Liz and all other staff have made our stay very pleasant.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this property was beyond a dream, our room was quiet, in the middle of nature. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate all our needs and more. The sunset drive and sunrise walk were amazing, seeing the animals so close was a wonderful experience. Jeremiah was so knowledgeable. The food was great! Can’t say how fantastic our stay here was!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Gwynn Oak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I cannot begin to express how wonderful the lodge, the staff and my stay here was. Unembeza is fantastic! It is located in an estate with other private properties. You will need to receive a code from the hotel to enter the estate and drive/ride, slowly for approximately 2 miles to get to the lodge. Along the way you will pass warthogs, kudu and impala…one guest told me he saw giraffes also. Frank greeted me and registered me at checkin. He showed me around the lodge and took me to my AMAZING room in the Monkeythorn building. My room was stunning. I had an incredible massage, given by Maria. I would highly recommend her. At breakfast, Vote, served me with incredible warmth, conversation and a smile. I wish I could remember all the names but everyone was amazing. It is unusual to find a place of this caliber anywhere in the world like this. It is a ways from Kruger National Park, so allow an hour or ninety minutes to get to the gate. hope to return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristofer

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shasheen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A true gem adjacent to Kruger, truly allowed our family to disconnect from the world, relax, and recharge, amidst the wilderness which is at the doorstep of each villa. Staff are super attentive, and cater to a unique boutique experience. The safari guides are really friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrique

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Starline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful

It was amazing especially the spa so so amazing and relaxing we will definitely come back for more treatments. The staff also very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shlomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Busisiwe Carol

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

Beautiful Place

We had a beautiful stay and enjoyed everything. The staff is very friendly and always there to help. The place is beautiful and serene. The food was devine, breakfast and dinner out of this world, thanks to Lussy and team. Sam, Caroline, Decide, Patience, Meriam their service was great and Patience checked is in and was a quick check in. Kurhula and Miyelani at the Spa gave us a beautiful massage and they are very friendly too. Appearance, Phindile and team they serviced our room so beautiful They are all so professional and friendly, I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Morufa

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Breakfast a disappointment

The breakfast was horrible. Same things everyday
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Refiloe Joseph

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

Excellent

Absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

A definite 2 thumbs up for value and cleanliness.

We enjoyed our brief stay. We arrived late in the day and left early, so we did not have time to enjoy all the lodge and spa have to offer. The pool was a bit of a disappointment because it was dirt and the surface of the pool was peeling. The pool area could use a bit of sprucing up, but otherwise, everything was great. Very clean and cozy. We had everything we needed and the hosts were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Glenda

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

Maritz stay

The stay was wonderful and the food Devine!! My only area where I can comment was that I wished the spa had a bit more options. Accommodation staff very proffessional. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Can 10/10 unreservedly recommend.

I don't even know where to begin. Every single tiny detail about this place I loved. I was bleak when it was time to check out.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eben

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

Do yourself the favour and go and stay here!

Our stay was very relaxing - the staff really went out of their way to help us as I had a stomach-bug when we arrived there, so they called the nearest pharmacy to stay open for us, so that I could get some medicine. Charlotte is a very kind and helpful young woman. Beautiful surroundings and the breakfast is 6 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Pure luxury at a great price!

This was the absolute best hotel we have ever stayed at. It is extremely luxurious and the staff go above and beyond for you. We have never experienced such fantastic service. We only stayed here one night in transit to a safari game reserve but we wish we had stayed here 3 nights and done Kruger on our own. The food was outstanding, the staff was genuine and kind, the building and property were an architectural dream. We saw giraffes, zebras, warthogs and impalas within the reserve. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Gem in the Bush-veld !!

We had a very short stay, due to business commitments, but everything was exceptional, personnel very very friendly, food was outstanding, the room beautiful and toiletries in room fantastic, we will definitely spread the word, about this gem in the bush-veld, wish we had time to stay longer. !!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing! The resort was beautiful, and the staff go above and beyond!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nothing to fault

Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019