Luxury hotels in Hoedspruit

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Hoedspruit. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge Hoedspruit, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Set in Hoedspruit, 7.1 km from Drakensig Golf Club, Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a business centre and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, every room has a desk, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. The rooms have a coffee machine, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. The units will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Kinyonga Reptile Centre is 17 km from Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge, while Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate, 8 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 4425 ZAR.

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• 2 Vuyani River Lodge Hoedspruit, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Located in Hoedspruit, 22 km from Drakensig Golf Club, Vuyani River Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a shared lounge, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features free shuttle service, room service and currency exchange for guests. All units are equipped with a fridge, minibar, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel every room comes with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish options. At Vuyani River Lodge you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a terrace. Languages spoken at the reception include Afrikaans and English. Kinyonga Reptile Centre is 32 km from Vuyani River Lodge, while Blyde River Canyon is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 15 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 3 African Flair Boutique Safari Lodge Hoedspruit, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Offering mountain views, African Flair Boutique Safari Lodge in Hoedspruit offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries, shower and bath. A minibar and kettle are also featured. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. A bicycle rental service is available at African Flair Boutique Safari Lodge, while hiking and cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Drakensig Golf Club is 6.8 km from the accommodation, while Kinyonga Reptile Centre is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate, 6 km from African Flair Boutique Safari Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.9, rooms from around 5500 ZAR.

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• 4 Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve Hoedspruit, South Africa

  

  Lodge. With garden views, Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve is located in Hoedspruit and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Free WiFi is featured. Some units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a coffee machine, as well as a kitchenette. Breakfast is available daily, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and American options. The lodge offers a children's playground. A business centre, gym and an ironing service are available at the property as well as free private parking. After a day of hiking, fishing or cycling, guests can relax in the shared lounge area. Drakensig Golf Club is 17 km from Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve, while Kinyonga Reptile Centre is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 18 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 6813 ZAR.

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• 5 Vuyani Safari Lodge Hoedspruit, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Vuyani Safari Lodge is set in the Moditlo Private Game Reserve, neighbouring the famous Kruger National Park. A free road transfer from the Hoedspruit airport is available to guests. Decorated in a colonial style, the rooms feature thatched roofs and French windows. The bed is draped in mosquito nets and the private bathroom includes a bath and shower. The restaurant at Vuyani offers a mixture of European and South African cuisine. Barbecues can be enjoyed around an open fire in the boma, and meals are served on the deck. Guests can relax on the sun loungers, around the pool. Game drives depart twice daily from the lodge, in open 4x4-safari vehicle. Other available activities include hot-air ballooning trips and river cruises. Free Wi-Fi and parking is available. Hoedspruit is 18 km away and the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 124 km from the lodge. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 6 AM Lodge Hoedspruit, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Located on a private reserve in the Klaserie region, AM Lodge and AM Villa is a luxury bush retreat, only 15 minutes' drive from Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit. Combining natural materials with contemporary furnishings, the suites are linked to the main building by lantern-lit wooden walkways and open up onto a private deck. Each suite boasts a bedroom, separate lounge and a spacious bathroom with free-standing bathtub, indoor and outdoor shower. The modern villa 3-bedroom villa is located in the heart of the reserve and features a large rim-flow pool and a deck with plenty of sun-loungers and sofas. Meals are included and served at the lodge or in the privacy of your own boma. Beverages included are local beers, soft drinks, house wines, teas and coffee. The spa and wellness centre is located at the main lodge, which offers a hot tub, a heated pool and a fitness centre. The Blyde River Canyon is a 1-hour drive from the reserve. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 15580 ZAR.

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• 7 Moditlo River Lodge Hoedspruit, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Situated along the Nbesi River in the heart of the Blue Canyon Conservancy, Moditlo River Lodge features a rustic lodge with an outdoor swimming pool, boma bonfire and restaurant. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private patio and outdoor seating. They also include a minibar, tea-and-coffee making facilities and a safety deposit box. The en suite bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy South African cuisine and wine in the restaurant as well as al fresco boma BBQs. Activities at the lodge include game drives and bush walks, and wellness treatments are available upon request. Moditlo River Lodge is located 20 km from Hoedspruit and a free airport shuttle is provided to Hoedspruit Airport. Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate is 50 km from the lodge. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 8032 ZAR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!