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In a national park

With a stay at Lion Sands River Lodge in Bushbuckridge, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands Game Reserve. This 5-star hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Paul Kruger Entrance Gate and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Paul Kruger Statue.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy a soak in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.

All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite to eat at Boma Dinner, a buffet restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private patios. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Sabi Sands Game Reserve - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Paul Kruger Entrance Gate - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Kruger National Park - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Paul Kruger Statue - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Skukuza Golf Course - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Londolozi Game Reserve - 17.5 km / 10.9 mi
Phabeni Gate, Kruger National Park - 32.3 km / 20.1 mi
Silolweni Lake - 44.1 km / 27.4 mi
Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 48.5 km / 30.2 mi
Shangana Cultural Village - 51.2 km / 31.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Skukuza (SZK) - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Mala Mala (AAM) - 88.2 km / 54.8 mi

The preferred airport for Lion Sands River Lodge is Skukuza (SZK).

Amenities

Gift shops or newsstand
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Reception hall
Television in common areas
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Designated smoking areas
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Garden
In-room accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking
Full-service spa
Wedding services
Fireplace in lobby
Free English breakfast
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Luggage storage
Free breakfast
Porter/bellhop
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Daily
Spa services on site
Coffee/tea in common areas
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Laundry facilities
Free self parking
Fitness facilities
Free valet parking
Terrace
Wheelchair accessible path of travel

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Check in and important information

Check In

2:00 PM

Check Out

11:00 AM

Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Destination fee: ZAR 140 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
Utility surcharge: ZAR 115 per person, per night
Resort fee: ZAR 152 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Policies

Know Before You Go

Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service.