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
- privacy
- food & wine
About Malewane Lodge at Royal Malewane
Malewane Lodge at Royal Malewane is a 26-room property with 3 villas located in Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, South Africa. The property offers fine dining, a spa, a swimming pool, exclusive-use private villas and safari game drives. It is part of The Royal Portfolio and sits 21 km from HDS (Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit).
The lodge has been recognised by La Liste (94/100; Top 1000 — Hotel — 2026) and by the World Travel Awards (Winner — Hotel — 2025).
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET listing for a The Royal Portfolio safari property with 26 rooms and 3 villas, on-site fine dining, spa, pool and safari game drives. Awarded La Liste Top 1000 (94/100) and World Travel Awards Winner.
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, 31.1643Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDSprimary | Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base HoedspruitHoedspruit · Medium | 21 km | ≈ 37 min | Fly here |
| PHW | Hendrik Van Eck AirportPhalaborwa · Medium | 65 km | ≈ 94 min | Fly here |
| SZK | Skukuza AirportSkukuza · Medium | 65 km | ≈ 95 min | Fly here |
| MQP | Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMbombela · Large | 96 km | ≈ 135 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial16 fields