Luxury hotels in Malelane

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 Malelane. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Kambaku River Lodge Malelane, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Offering views of the Crocodile River and Kruger National Park, Kambaku River Lodge is a privately-owned lodge with game viewing opportunities. The African-themed Joao Luxury River Suite, Shawu Luxury River Suite, Ndlulamithi River Suite, Kambaku River House and Mafunyane Honeymoon Suite are all river-facing, equipped with a kitchenette, covered patio and en suite bathrooms. The Shingwedzi Suite has a partial river view from the bedroom and the patio, and has a bathroom with a shower. The suites have access to 3 pools and a river deck, and all suites have their own BBQ and fire-pit facilities. The Kambaku family home has a fully-equipped kitchen and comes with an open-plan lounge, dining area and large covered patio offering views. Breakfast, dinner and spa services can be arranged on advance request. All meals are served on your private patio facing the river. The owners can also assist you with the organisation of safari excursions in open game vehicles and golf rounds at Leopard Creek Country Club. Day trips to Mozambique, Swaziland and the surrounding attractions can be arranged. Kambaku River Lodge is set within 20 km of Malelane. The Kruger Nation Park Malelane Gate is 23 km from the property and Leopard Creek Country Club is 22 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 2 Buhala Lodge Malelane, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Located on the southern banks of the Crocodile River and bordering Kruger National Park, Buhala Lodge features elegant rooms, an outdoor pool and open deck spa. The elegantly decorated rooms and suites at this colonial style, thatched roof lodge all have air conditioning and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The rooms are located in the main building and the suites are separate and feature a private outdoor sitting area with views of Kruger National Park and the Crocodile River. All rooms feature en suite bathrooms with free-standing showers. Breakfast is provided every morning. The restaurant and bar is situated at the main building. Meals are served in the dining room or on the veranda and dinner consists of a three course meal that changes daily. Alternative meals due to dietary requirements can be accommodated on request, with prior arrangement. Buhala Lodge boasts an open deck spa, where guests can request a massage for a fee or choose from a selection of treatments. The spa overlooks Kruger Park and the river. The large outdoor veranda provides guests an opportunity to relax and dine outside while admiring views of the Kruger National Park and the wild life that frequent the area. Guests can book safaris with a qualified guide for a surcharge. For self-drivers, the Malelane Gate into Kruger National Park is about 15-minutes from the lodge. Early morning walks, night drives and transfers can also be arranged on request at a surcharge. Guests of Buhala Lodge have the opportunity to play golf at Leopard Creek Country Club. The Leopard Creek Country and Golf Club is 15 km and Nelspruit Airport is 65 km away. Airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 5600 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!