Located within 8.2 km of Drakensig Golf Club and 18 km of Kinyonga Reptile Centre, Gem In The Bush Lodge provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hoedspruit. Featuring full-day security, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a sun terrace. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and year-round outdoor pool. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and outdoor furniture. With a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available daily at the guest house. Guests can relax in the on-site bar or lounge. Guests at Gem In The Bush Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hoedspruit, like hiking and walking tours. Olifants West Game Reserve is 26 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 9 km from Gem In The Bush Lodge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Annelie
    South Africa South Africa
    Location of Gem In The Bush Lodge was very good. We had breakfast each morning. Small selection but very tasty and well prepared. The staff was always friendly and helpful. Unit was clean and very peaceful. I would recommend staying here to...
  • Lecrocia
    South Africa South Africa
    It’s clean,quiet and has a natural view and the stuff is very friendly 🥰🥰🥰
  • Fikile
    South Africa South Africa
    It’s in the bush and the structure of the building plus our accommodation was perfect
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Gem In The Bush Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproofing
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Gem In The Bush Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and older are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Gem In The Bush Lodge

  • Room options at Gem In The Bush Lodge include:

    • Suite
    • Chalet

  • Check-in at Gem In The Bush Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Gem In The Bush Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Gem In The Bush Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Gem In The Bush Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Gem In The Bush Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bicycle rental
    • Game drives
    • Horse riding

  • Gem In The Bush Lodge is 2.2 miles from the centre of Hoedspruit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.