Malewane Lodge at Royal Malewane
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333 guest reviews analysed
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380, ZA · Thornybush Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Distinctions
Global excellence index- Industry awards
EMPTYJET Consensus
95.8 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 333 guest reviews across Tripadvisor.
Best for
- safari
- couples
- groups
- privacy
About Malewane Lodge at Royal Malewane
Malewane Lodge at Royal Malewane sits within Thornybush Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit. The property comprises 26 rooms and 3 villas and operates as part of The Royal Portfolio. On-site facilities include fine dining, a spa, a swimming pool and safari game drives. The lodge presents exclusive-use private villas alongside standard accommodation types.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET listing reflects the property's location in Thornybush Private Game Reserve, its affiliation with The Royal Portfolio, its mix of 26 rooms and 3 villas, and guest facilities such as fine dining, a spa, a swimming pool and safari game drives, plus a World Travel Awards win in 2025.
Key facts
- Keys
- 26 rooms · 3 villas
- Check-in / out
- 14:00 / 11:00
- Type
- Safari, Private villas
Amenities
Verified 22 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Swimming Pool
- Safari game drives — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Game Drives
Dining
- Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fine Dining
Rooms
- Villas — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Exclusive-Use Private Villas
Wellness
- Spa — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Spa and Wellness
Awards & affiliations
Location
-24.5178, 31.1643Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial16 fields