Title: Phelwana Game Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=837619225618206720&destination=Guernsey+Private+Nature+Reserve%2C+Limpopo%2C+South+Africa&selected=48412200&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Phelwana Game Lodge ## Photo gallery for Phelwana Game Lodge ![Luxury Tent | Private spa tub - Phelwana Game Lodge (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48412200/48412200/e5eec8fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Phelwana Game Lodge (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48412200/48412200/2d8c4f1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Tent - Phelwana Game Lodge (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48412200/48412200/f03b31cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Phelwana Game Lodge (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48412200/48412200/27712fbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Phelwana Game Lodge (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48412200/48412200/f1b6343c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Phelwana Game Lodge delivers beautiful lake views in a peaceful setting. Travelers can join the daily manager's reception on the terrace, participate in ecotours or fishing, and visit the onsite spa. The outdoor pool area includes comfortable sun loungers for relaxation. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10&selected=48412200&PinnedHotelID=48412200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10&selected=48412200&PinnedHotelID=48412200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=48412200&PinnedHotelID=48412200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=48412200&PinnedHotelID=48412200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=48412200&PinnedHotelID=48412200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=48412200&PinnedHotelID=48412200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=48412200&PinnedHotelID=48412200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=48412200&PinnedHotelID=48412200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Luxury Tent ![Luxury Tent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48412200/48412200/12577092.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Tent - Lake view - 646 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Villa (2 Sleepers) ![Villa (2 Sleepers)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48412200/48412200/782f8924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Villa (2 Sleepers) - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Villa (4 Sleepers) ![Villa (4 Sleepers) | Private pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48412200/48412200/a5bb1913.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Villa (4 Sleepers) - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Villa (6 Sleepers) ![Villa (6 Sleepers)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48412200/48412200/85a32d77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Villa (6 Sleepers) - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 3 King Beds ### Luxury Villa - 2691 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Guernsey Private Nature Reserve travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Guernsey-Private-Nature-Reserve.dx837619225618206720) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-24.51601%2C31.11253&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3gbuT3xzbtQTkKRtkJQTQHOEOEg=) Portion 197, Guernsey Farm, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380 ### Getting around - Hoedspruit (HDS) 43 min drive ### Restaurants - Kapama Southern Camp Restaurant 38 min drive - Boma 28 min drive - klaserie one stop 32 min drive ## About this property ### Phelwana Game Lodge Hotel by the lake Consider a stay at Phelwana Game Lodge and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like ecotours and fishing at this hotel. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a garden. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a banquet hall - Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby Room features All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Couples/private dining - Free daily manager's reception - Private picnics ### Things to do - Ecotours - Fishing - Full-service spa - Library - Outdoor pool - Shopping - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Garden - In a national park - On a lake - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### 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 accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - Banquet hall - Communal living room - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Pillowtop mattress - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Champagne service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar ### More - Desk - Individual decor - Laptop workspace - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 7:00 PM and midnight Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours 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 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 7:00 PM and midnight The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### 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 Phelwana Game Lodge Hotel Phelwana Game Lodge Hoedspruit Phelwana Game Lodge Hotel Hoedspruit ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Phelwana Game Lodge have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Phelwana Game Lodge? ### Is Phelwana Game Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Phelwana Game Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Phelwana Game Lodge? ### Does Phelwana Game Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Phelwana Game Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Phelwana Game Lodge Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing value, very relaxing This is the most relaxing lodge! I came for a weekend retreat and loved every minute. I was able sit in my own little plunge pool and watch the animals come to the water hole. The staff were all very friendly and inviting. I 100% recommend this place ![The plunge pool and watering hole](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3E30C63A7920D0577084B0112E6940A63049535D1729521801424.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Carolyn Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024