Thornhill Safari Lodge

–Great location - show map
+28 photos
Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Thornhill Safari Lodge in Hoedspruit offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a balcony, terrace, or patio, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. The property features a family-friendly restaurant serving African cuisine, a bar, and free WiFi throughout. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner with halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus. Convenient Location: Located 42 km from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Drakensig Golf Club (35 km) and Blyde River Canyon (41 km). Guests appreciate the friendly staff and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
3 single beds
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 large double bed
Bedroom 5
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Michiel
Netherlands Netherlands
“The facilities, the prepared food and the possibilities of day excursions”
Lisa
Australia Australia
“They were so accommodating with my families Gluten allergy and need to eat earlier due to our children's ages. Sammy was really friendly and helpful. The family rooms are very spacious and comfortable.”
Frederique
South Africa South Africa
“I absolutely loved my stay at Thornhill Safari Lodge! The staff was amazing – professional, warm, and very friendly – making me feel truly at home away from home. The experience of seeing animals roaming freely in the reserve and around the lodge...”
Gavin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wildlife in and around the lodge including giraffe, nyala, bushbuck, monkeys, baboons, zebra and wildebeest. Good food and drink on offer. Staff are friendly, polite and helpful. Thanks to Nicole, Des, Mighty and all kitchen, cleaning, bar and...”
Monique
South Africa South Africa
“Manor House was amazing, excellent service, great bon-fires and extremely relaxing. Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala visited past our house. Will definitely return”
Mohau
South Africa South Africa
“The place was super clean, with no speck of dust on the floors, I walked barefooted the whole time in the place.”
Anonymous
South Africa South Africa
“Amazing staff, excellent service. Will be back again.”
Sanne
Denmark Denmark
“We stayed in the Manor House, which was amazing. Such a nice house. The Sunset Deck is amazing, and love the lights here in the evening also. Very nice staff, so amazing and helpfull. We will recommed Thorhill to all our friends and would...”
Gabi
Ireland Ireland
“The staff were amazing and very helpful. The food was very good. We got a room upgraded, which was a nice surprise, and we were very happy with room.”
Andrew
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent value for money. Very friendly helpful staff. Peaceful location in the bush. Game viewing excursions were fantastic. Got to see wildlife that I would have been unable to do alone.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Thornhill Safari Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Thornhill Safari Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thornhill Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.