Located on the southern banks of the Crocodile River and bordering Kruger National Park, Buhala Lodge features elegant rooms, an outdoor pool and open deck spa. The elegantly decorated rooms and suites at this colonial style, thatched roof lodge all have air conditioning and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The rooms are located in the main building and the suites are separate and feature a private outdoor sitting area with views of Kruger National Park and the Crocodile River. All rooms feature private bathrooms with free-standing showers. Breakfast is provided every morning. The restaurant and bar is located at the main building. Meals are served in the dining room or on the veranda and dinner consists of a three course meal that changes daily. Alternative meals due to dietary requirements can be accommodated on request, with prior arrangement. Buhala Lodge features an open deck spa, where guests can request a massage for a fee or choose from a selection of treatments. The spa overlooks Kruger Park and the river. The large outdoor veranda provides guests an opportunity to relax and dine outside while admiring views of the Kruger National Park and the wild life that frequent the area. Guests can book safaris with a qualified guide for a surcharge. For self-drivers, the Malelane Gate into Kruger National Park is about 15-minutes from the lodge. Early morning walks, night drives and transfers can also be arranged on request at a surcharge. Guests of Buhala Lodge have the opportunity to play golf at Leopard Creek Country Club. The Leopard Creek Country and Golf Club is 9.3 mi and Nelspruit Airport is 40 mi away. Airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Malelane
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  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything about Buhala was amazing from start to finish! Me and my wife enjoyed our honeymoon in the elephant suite which was such a pleasure. All staff were top tier with excellent service. We hope to someday return to Buhala lodge in the near...
  • Karl
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Fast replay on e mail and a lot of help for special request.
  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    Game drives in Kruger Park with guide Shawn, View from our balcony, breakfast, massage, comfort of our room and the whole lodge, friendliness of the entire staff, security, condition of property.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic

Amenities of Buhala Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules

Buhala Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Buhala Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, the restaurant is open during the below times:

Breakfast: 07h00 to 10h00

Lunch: 12h00 to 14h00

Dinner: 19h00 to 20h30

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Buhala Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.

FAQs about Buhala Lodge

  • The prices at Buhala Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Buhala Lodge is 8.1 miles from the center of Malelane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Buhala Lodge include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Double

  • Buhala Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Game drives
    • Spa facilities
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at Buhala Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Buhala Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant