Kaia Tani Exclusive Guesthouse

–Great location - show map
+52 photos
Scored 8
Rated very good

Free WiFi

9.5

About this property

Set just 1 km from Kruger National Park, this guest house offers on-site game drives and rooms with free Wi-Fi, TV and African-themed décor. Hans Merensky Golf course is 3 km away. Guests can have drinks at the on-site bar. All rooms at Kaia Tani Exclusive Guesthouse have a private bathroom with shower. The rooms include air-conditioning, a seating area and tea/coffee making facilities. Relaxation options include a swimming pool. Secure parking is available on site. The in-house restaurant serves African and Mediterranean dishes. Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 1.5 km away. Central Phalaborwa is a 2-minute drive from Kaia Tani Guesthouse.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Italian, Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

 ! 

Please select one or more options you want to book

Availability

Prices converted to USD
We have no availability here between Fri 31 Oct 2025 and Mon 3 Nov 2025

Select different dates to see more availability

Checking for other dates
—
Room type
Number of guests
Price
1 large double bed
Not available on our site for your dates
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
Not available on our site for your dates
1 extra-large double bed
Not available on our site for your dates
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Limited supply in Phalaborwa for your dates: 2 four-star guest houses like this are already unavailable on our site

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

David
Australia Australia
“This was my third stay at Kaia Tani, and the first under the new ownership. I was delighted to find that it still had the same comfort and charm that I experienced in my previous visits over 20 years ago. Located close to the Phalaborwa entrance...”
Bertram
Italy Italy
“Very nice and charming place to stay, beautiful designed rooms and property with lot's of green, very close to Phalaborwa Gate.”
Kabelo
South Africa South Africa
“The breakfast was excellent, the staff and owner were welcoming and friendly”
Piero
Italy Italy
“In this Guest house you arrive as client and go away as friends”
Travelhappy99
Italy Italy
“Wonderful lodge, very nice rooms in african style. Nice garden . Good dinner and breakfast”
Ashleigh
South Africa South Africa
“The team running the lodge were exceptional! Felt like being at your second home. So welcoming, friendly and nothing was too much to ask. The breakfast was also amazing.”
Quinten
South Africa South Africa
“The breakfast was very nice. All fresh ingredients.”
Anonymous
South Africa South Africa
“friendly staff….thanks to Donald for assisting with confusion of dates”
Dario
Italy Italy
“Siamo stati accolti con calore e accompagnati per tutto il tempo da un servizio eccellente e da una professionalità che ci ha fatti sentire a casa.”
Laura
South Africa South Africa
“Il posto è assolutamente magico. I proprietari Paolo e Barbara sono deliziosi, molto disponibili e professionali. Lo staff molto attento e gentile. Ci siamo sentiti a casa e le escursioni sono state meravigliose.”

Host Information

9.4
Host review score
Personalised Italian safari guide and township tours guided in English or Italian where we help the community with food projects and providing school uniforms.
The owners, who have roots in Italy, decided to move to South Africa in 2016 and hope to share their love of Africa and animals with you!
Languages spoken: English,Italian

Property surroundings

House rules

Kaia Tani Exclusive Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Free
6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that dinners need to be pre-booked with the property.

Please inform Kaia Tani Exclusive Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.