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Luxury Tent

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
€525* Per night/room 19 May - 20 May

Luxury Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Luxury Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Honeymoon Tent

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Villa, 5 Bedrooms

Bed Count 3 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 10 Max

Standard Tent

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Thanda Safari features free WiFi in public areas and self-parking, plus a full-service spa.

  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, body scrubs or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • 4.1 miles (6.7 km) from Zululand Rhino Reserve and 5.4 miles (8.7 km) from Phinda Private Game Reserve
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Thanda Safari ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Thanda Safari

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Jul 2019

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All-inclusive Details

This lodge is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

  • All meals and snacks included

Not included

  • Scuba-diving excursions
  • Room service
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Off-site tours
  • Transport to off-site activities

  • Scuba diving excursions not included
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • Transport to offsite activities not included
  • Offsite tours not included
  • Room service not included
  • All meals included

Property Features

Thanda Safari is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities. Thanda Safari offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Thanda Safari. Self parking is free. This 4-star Hluhluwe lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2004
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Thanda Safari offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided.

  • In-room dining
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

Thanda Safari has a restaurant on site.

Room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive on site
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Game viewing on site

Spa Services

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 4363.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Thanda Safari

Policies

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

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals not allowed
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 4363.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Thanda
  • Thanda Game Reserve
  • Thanda Private
  • Thanda Private Game
  • Thanda Private Game Reserve
  • Thanda Private Game Reserve Hluhluwe
  • Thanda Private Game Reserve Lodge
  • Thanda Private Game Reserve Lodge Hluhluwe
  • Thanda Private Reserve
  • Thanda Reserve
  • Thanda Private Game Reserve Hotel Hluhluwe
  • Thanda Safari Lodge Hluhluwe
  • Thanda Safari Hluhluwe
  • Thanda Safari Lodge
  • Thanda Safari Hluhluwe
  • Thanda Safari All Inclusive
  • Thanda Safari Lodge Hluhluwe

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

National Rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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