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Raptor Retreat Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge with 5 outdoor pools and restaurant

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Escape to Raptor Retreat Game Lodge, nestled in a national park. Indulge in full breakfast, rejuvenate with spa services like massage or detox wrap, and unwind at the coffee shop or one of the 5 outdoor pools. With free WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services nearby Main Lodge Area restaurant serves up delicious meals.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Why we love this property

Flavors to remember
Culinary pleasures abound at this lodge with a restaurant, cafe, and bar. Morning adventures begin with a complimentary full breakfast.
Refreshing pool options
This hotel features 5 outdoor pools and a private plunge pool. Water enthusiasts will find multiple options for swimming and relaxation.
Rejuvenation getaway
Spa treatments from detox wraps to hot stone massages await at this lodge. The tranquil garden setting in a national park creates a perfect wellness retreat.

Room options

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5 outdoor pools

Buffalo Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Elephant Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Tent | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Tent

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Chalet | Terrace/patio

Family Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 82 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
39 Balule Parsons Nature Reserve, KT 155, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 59 min drive
  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 70 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • Children (13 years old and younger) not allowed
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Safari nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • 6 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2011
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Spa services

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Private plunge pool
  • Furnished patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages, detox wraps, and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge Hoedspruit

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge

Raptor Retreat Game Hoedspruit

Raptor Retreat Game

Raptor Retreat Game

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge Lodge

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge Hoedspruit

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Raptor Retreat Game Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Raptor Retreat Game Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Raptor Retreat Game Lodge?

Yes, there are 5 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Raptor Retreat Game Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Raptor Retreat Game Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Raptor Retreat Game Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Raptor Retreat Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Raptor Retreat Game Lodge and nearby?

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge has 5 outdoor pools and spa services, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Raptor Retreat Game Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Raptor Retreat Game Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a private plunge pool and a furnished patio.

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Reviews

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and well appointed. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Regina, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A very warm welcome from the team.The tent was cosy, as was the bed on the cold nights. Great to hear the local animals during the night, with wonderful day visits from the ellies.
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was such an incredible experience at Raptor retreat. We enjoyed our stay at the elephant lodge! The whole staff is so kind and the food is very good!
Alexander, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay. The game drives are Professional, all of our questions were answered, the staff was friendly and took good care of us. The location was perfect. We could watch the animals from the terrace. We'd love to come back. Thank you for the lovely stay.
Erika, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5 times and still awesome

We absolutely love this game lodge which is why its our 5th time visiting. Whenever we come to Greater Kruger we start with several days relaxing at Raptor Retreat because it is so quiet, comfortable and friendly. Staff and hosts are excellent, as is the meals and surroundings. Our spirit place
Geoffrey, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was my second time staying at Raptor Retreat and it was just as good as the first. Our lodging, the Hippo Cottage, was huge, very well equipped and had a wonderful view of the river and the animals. One morning, we saw a parade of elephants right by our window. I also loved the soaking bathtub that also had a great view. We did three amazing game drives with Keith, the owner of Raptor Retreat on which we saw an incredible variety of animals including a huge herd of elephants, hippos and both male and female lions. Finally, we had several excellent massages from Nancy. I highly recommend Raptor Retreat and look forward to returning in the future.
Anne-Marie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good place

The premises is very nice, very clean and comfortable. The self catering unit was well equipped with everything you may need for self catering. The place is beautiful and peaceful. Loved the communication and flexibility I got when still planning the trip and the efforts made to make our birthday special. The only thing I didn’t not like was the rudeness from the lady that woke us up for breakfast on our last morning, she was very rude about how we must be at breakfast by 08:00 ( which o think of breakfast is between 08:00 and 10:00 then guests should have the flexibility between those times). The girl banged the door and rudely communicated how we need to be there at 08:00. She needs general customer service communication training as all my encounters with her were not pleasant. The rest of the staff was amazing.
Tinyiko, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Raptor Retreat Game Lodge was definitely the most beautiful on our trip to South Africa. We received a very friendly welcome with African singing. The chalet was very large with 2 bedrooms and the kitchen was also very large and well equipped. The bathroom was integrated into the bedroom except for the toilet. There was a very large shower and a great bathtub with a great view outside. Everything was very clean. Our chalet had a very nice and above all quiet private outdoor area, a pool and a great view of a waterhole. Elephants, big boy (a kudu that was always around the lodge) and warthogs walked in the garden. Breakfast and dinner were served in the main house (restaurant) with a great view and beautiful ambience. Both were very rich and delicious. If you want to relax, this is the place to be. The hosts were very nice and also offered game drives, which we did. These are also recommended. This chalet exceeded our expectations and we would book there again in a heartbeat.
Jörg, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Game drive was a bit quite animals wise and you need a 4x4 to cope with the ride in but a lovely place.
Verified

2/10 Poor

Owner doesn’t have a problem with expressing his racist ideology while staying there as a dark skinned tourist. Served me pork as well.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lodge war makellos Alle sehr freundlich/hilfsbereit Essen war super Traumhaft!!!
Kerstin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lodge stupendo, staff meraviglioso
daniela, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nota 10/10.

Foi uma das melhores experiências das nossas vidas! O Lodge é lindo, tudo muito bem organizado, limpo e agradável. O proprietários proporcionam um atendimento único aos hóspedes, totalmente personalizado! Atenção especial os proprietários que eram muito simpáticos, ao Antony nosso motorista do game drive, que se esforçou muito para que pudéssemos ver os Big 5, mas infelizmente não aconteceu, vimos apenas 1. E as camareiras, que deixavam o quarto sempre muito decorado, repunham sempre as águas, e deixavam tudo com um carinho especial!
Leticia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Diese Loges ist sehr zu empfehlen. Herzlicher Empfang , und Service im allgemeinen. Alles war sehr sauber, und dass für eine sehr gute Preis-Leistung. Auch werden sehr gute Gamedrives angeboten.
Katharina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

le paradis sur terre

si le paradis sur terre existe, il est là ! hébergement grandiose, luxueux, vue sur un point d'eau où nous avons vu défiler des éléphants, phacochères et impalas. Les Games drive étaient incroyables, avec un excellent pisteur-guide : 5 bébés lions jouant à coté de la jeep, des éléphants à foison, un chacal, un lion male, des impalas et des zèbres le tout en deux jours
Pause café pendant un morning drive à 50 m des éléphants
Terrasse du bâtiment principal-restaurant
Une partie du groupe d'éléphants pendant un morning drive
Entrée du bâtiment principal
Catherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay was amazing
lindokuhle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had the most amazing stay at the lodge. The staff were so attentive and always smiling. The owners were fantastic- nothing was too much trouble . Keith was so animated and so keen to explain everything about the bush. His enthusiasm was infectious and we learnt so much. He is a real Doctor Doolittle. What could possibly beat sitting on your deck drinking early morning coffee as a male lion walked by.
David, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A melhor escolha nos arredores Hoedspruit

O lugar é uma delícia! Ficamos no Hippo Logde que era enorme: Duas suítes, sendo 1 com banheira, sala de estar com tv, sala de jantar, cozinha equipada c varanda, piscina e área p acender uma fogueira. Ouvi de outros hóspedes que ficaram em quartos comuns que seus quartos eram enormes e super confortáveis. O café, o almoço e o jantar são servido na casa principal que tem lareira, sala de estar um deck de observação dos animais (lá aparece de esquilo a girafa) uma atração à parte. Tudo delicioso e super caprichado. Os donos, funcionários e eapecialmente a guia Arena são super atenciosos. Você pode deixar pra programar seus game-drives e outros passeios lá mesmo - eles fazem pra vc! O custo das coisas lá é bem justo! Super recomendo e de uma próxima, não ficaria em outro lugar!
Gustavo, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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Lorenz, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super schöne kleine Boutique-Anlage mit einem super familiärem Service, tollem Essen und modernen Zimmern. Zudem eignet sich die Location perfekt für einen Ausflug zur Panorama Route und ist ein guter Stopp bevor es in den Krüger Nationalpark geht. Eine echte Empfehlung!!!
Basti, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wunderbare Lodge mit persönlicher Note!

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und werden speziell diese Lodge immer als herausragend während unserer dreiwöchigen Rundreise in Erinnerung behalten. Die Zimmer, das Ambiente rundherum und das köstliche Essen haben 5 Sterne Niveau. Man fühlt sich bei den netten Gastgebern gut aufgehoben, gut beraten und hat trotzdem seine Privatsphäre. Die Game Drives und Ausflüge waren gut organisiert und im kleinen Rahmen individuell gestaltet.
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Tres bonne adresse

Endroit merveilleux, beau et de bon gout. Le staff est au petit soin, la nourriture est excellente et variée (vraiment top les repas) je vous recommande vraiment cette adresse. Vue sur la riviere ou on a vu de la chambre des bisons, des girafes, des zebres, des singes, des phacocheres... Vraiment sympa et tres bon rapport qualité prix
stephane, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jéssica, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cyril, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Koketso, 2-night trip