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The Ultimate Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with free water park access and a rooftop terrace

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Outdoor pool
Standard Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Family Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Lobby
Fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

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BP19 Bluegumsport Road, Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, 920
  • Makhado Show Grounds
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Makhado Church
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Al Noor Mosque
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Standard Triple Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family Chalet

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Family Apartment | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Louis Trichardt

The Ultimate Lodge places you next to Mapungubwe World Heritage Landscape and within a 15-minute drive of Makhado Show Grounds. This 3-star guesthouse has 17 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, a free water park, and an outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Makhado Show Grounds - 16 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Makhado Church - 17 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Al Noor Mosque - 17 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Polokwane (PTG-Polokwane Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nguni Grill - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Ultimate Lodge

Family-friendly guesthouse with free water park access and a rooftop terrace
Guests staying at The Ultimate Lodge enjoy access to a free water park, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for ZAR 400 per vehicle one way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this family-friendly guesthouse include free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and ceiling fans.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a complimentary water park and 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 all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free water park
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free water park access
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

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
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Water park

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: ZAR 400.0 per stay

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 120 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one way)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. 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.

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around The Ultimate Lodge?

This guesthouse is located in Louis Trichardt, just steps from Mapungubwe World Heritage Landscape. You'll also find Makhado Show Grounds and Makhado Church nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ultimate Lodge?

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ultimate Lodge on Jun 26, 2025 start from $57.36, 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 there parking available at The Ultimate Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Ultimate Lodge feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Ultimate Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Ultimate Lodge?

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

Is The Ultimate Lodge good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Ultimate Lodge?

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

Does The Ultimate Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Ultimate Lodge serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Ultimate Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at The Ultimate Lodge and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Does The Ultimate Lodge have connecting rooms?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Ultimate Lodge?

Yes, some accommodations at The Ultimate Lodge offer a furnished balcony and may feature mountain views.

The Ultimate Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

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

Absolutely personalized professional unit , 5 star

Swimming 2 pools game zebra and BBQ mini golf ext
Al fresco dinning bar and beutifull restaurant food and service exceptional grills wings handout fries and my favorite milk tert
Sun downers
Family fun in tranquil surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avhatakali Justice

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was in order and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Home away from home

Great environment, efficient and professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elmarie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not upgrade but my room was comfortable and service good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Tshilidzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome. My kids loved the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018