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Thornybush Waterside Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lake
Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi
Bar (on property)

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Childcare
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Suite (11 & 12)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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HK$2,906 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2025
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About the area

Map
Thornybush Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380

What's nearby

  • Greater Kruger National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 43 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 48 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 64 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Orpen Gate - 75 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 115 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bush Pub & Inn - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Boma - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Thornybush Waterside Lodge

Thornybush Waterside Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Thornybush Game Reserve. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in massages, facials or body scrubs. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious lodge.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • 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 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Supervised childcare

What to do

  • Wildlife and game drive
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Safari nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for ZAR 80.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Per property policy, children under 6 years old are not permitted on game drives.

Also known as

Thornybush Waterside Lodge Hoedspruit
Thornybush Waterside Hoedspruit
Thornybush Waterside
Thornybush Waterside Lodge Lodge
Thornybush Waterside Lodge Bushbuckridge
Thornybush Waterside Lodge Lodge Bushbuckridge

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Thornybush Waterside Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Thornybush Waterside Lodge?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Thornybush Waterside Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Thornybush Waterside Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thornybush Waterside Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Thornybush Waterside Lodge and nearby?
On-site recreation at Thornybush Waterside Lodge includes game viewing and a wildlife and game drive. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Thornybush Waterside Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Thornybush Waterside Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Thornybush Waterside Lodge like?
Thornybush Waterside Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Greater Kruger National Park.

Thornybush Waterside Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Zelda, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

couldn't find a fault
Incredible attention to detail from the moment we arrived until our departure. This is a beautiful, comfortable oasis with highly trained and professional staff. Rangers and trackers better than anywhere I've been before.
K, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded All Expectations
Thornybush was perfect from beginning to end. The staff, accomodation, food and game drives all exceeded our expectations. Well done Thornybush, we will be back.
Vanessa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

African Safari at its best
If you want to see African wild life and experience a luxury lodge, this is the place to go. We spent three nights at this fabulous resort. The facilities, meals and service are five star level. We enjoyed two safari outings per day with experienced and knowledgeable staff who made sure we were safe and comfortable all the time. We saw the big 5 plus many other animals, including beautiful birds. A great experience...I just wish we could go back every year,
Lidia, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best trip ever Great safaris Good food
We loved this trip everything was perfect but we thought the weather would be warmer Need to travel during their summer months Which is our winter We're from the Turks and caicos and not acclamaited to the cold We saw everything on the safaris Our guide Enoch was the best Fantastic accommodations and food
dierin, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend
Our experience at Thornybush Waterside Lodge exceeded our expectations at every level!! The service, the food, the cleanliness and amenities of the property but most of all the people!!! I cannot say enough good things about this place. Just go!! What a fabulous vacation.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the safari drives everyday. The guides do a great job of making sure you get to see and take great pictures. Food was amazing and the room was very nice. Would highly recommend
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great Safary Experience!
My wife and I spend 3 nights at Thornybush Waterside Lodge. It was a great experience!!! . Great game drives with very knowledgeable and attentive ranger and tracker!! Great experience! Very ralaxing ambiance with really attentive staff!! We enjoyed it a lot!! Will recommend it to others!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best Safari Lodge
Amazing experience. Staff is great and lodge is amazing. Got to see all of the Big 5 and a TON of other animals. Ranger Jukula and tracker Abraham were very friendly and very devoted to providing the best experience possible.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thornybush Safari game lodge
From the time of our arrival we had the most amazing time… Game drive in the morning comeing back for lunch. Game drive in the evening come back for dinner .. First class all the way.. We were extremely lucky to find the Thornybush collection. We stayed at waterside lodge But The River Lodge was spectacular also. 5 people from So. California. Trip of a life time. But will be back next November.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Luxury Safari Experience for Honeymoon
If you like seeing wildlife, eating good food, and staying in luxurious surroundings then Thornybush is the place for you! When we arrived there was a problem with our booking due to a miscommunication between hotels.com and Thornybush. However, the Thornybush Group CEO personally contacted us, resolved the problem, and made sure our stay was amazing. We were blown away by the hospitality shown by the Thornybush team. We came here for our honeymoon, and they provided several romantic surprises for us during our stay. We saw the Big 5 and more every single day. We even saw leopards AND both black and white rhinos. You get a guide and a tracker - they work hard and in cooperation with the other guides in the private reserve to find wildlife for you. The food is amazing and plentiful. The service is great - you get a personal butler who looks after your needs every day. You'll want for nothing when you stay. We were really sad to leave in the end. This particular lodge overlooks a watering hole - we got to enjoy gin and tonics while watching hippos - nothing better! I recommend Thornybush to anyone who wants to see wildlife with a luxury safari experience.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A experiência no Thornybush Waterlodge foi excelente! O staff é muito gentil e simpático, sempre muito prestativo. Os games são muito bem organizados, com ranger e tracker muito experientes. Altamente recomendado!
Tathiana, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lodge maravilhoso
Lodge com passeios de safari diários onde vimos quase todos os Big5 e foi muito emocionante. O quarto é muito grande e a decoração não contrasta com o parque. A área comum e o restaurante são muito bons. Tinha medo de ficar entendiado mas o tempo passou muito rápido e foi uma ótima esperiencia.
Carlos Eduardo , 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Só se você quiser ter uma experiência unica
Perfeita
Aldo José, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente lodge
Lodge muito confortavel. quartos espaçosos e comida boa. conseguimos ver o big five. valeu muito a pena
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel excelente
Excelente hotel, com equipe capacitada e muito atenciosa. Recomendo o hotel.
Verified Hotels.com guest review