About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge in Bela Bela offers spacious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each unit includes a kitchen, patio, and outdoor furniture, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a restaurant, bar, tennis court, and outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a minimarket, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and children's playground. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner, catering to diverse preferences. Outdoor dining areas provide a relaxing atmosphere for meals. Convenient Location: Located 21 km from Zebula Golf Course and Zebula Golf Estate & Spa, the lodge is also close to Sondela Nature Reserve (44 km) and Bothasvley Nature Reserve (46 km). Guests appreciate the convenient location for nature trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)


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Guests who stayed here loved

Shaheer
South Africa South Africa
We totally enjoyed the trip, the Mbali day spa experience was excellent, the staff friendly and really took the time to understand our requirements(Charmaine and Nolo) , the restaurant and bar (Smiley and colleagues) service was exceptional Sonja...
Hein
South Africa South Africa
Great location in the reserve. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Beautiful and tranquil boma and braai area.
Asher
South Africa South Africa
Perfect little bush location for a couple looking to escape . Very central location in Mabalingwe and close to most of the activities
Tebza5
South Africa South Africa
The scenery was amazing.... A quiet place to unwind. Loved everything about the place, a mini shop o site
Amanda
South Africa South Africa
The lodge was nice, the aircon was amazing, and there was definitely enough room for two people.
Xhakaza
South Africa South Africa
The staff from the guards..groundsman and the rangers were top notch..will recommend other ppl
Thane
South Africa South Africa
Spa treatment was great. Had very nice lunch at Vulture bar
Maritsa
South Africa South Africa
It was good located. It had everything you needed.
Nicola
South Africa South Africa
Seperate private boma, with a really nice view of the little stream. Location within the mabalingwe park is perfect and close to amenities Very well equipped kitchen Air conditioning is a massive plus
Hashanta
South Africa South Africa
it was a relaxing short left from Johannesburg. conveniently placed between the reception and main swimming pool

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Le Fera Restaurant
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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