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Gem in the bush lodge

4.5 star property
Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Exterior
Garden
Free daily full breakfast
Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room massage
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room

1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room

1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
682 Kierieklapper St, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 27 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 31 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 38 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hat & Creek - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fig and Bean - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sleepers Station Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Gem in the bush lodge

Luxury guest house near Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
Consider a stay at Gem in the bush lodge and take advantage of free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a firepit. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this guest house. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Gem in the bush lodge have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other amenities include:
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of ZAR 260; reservation required

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 260

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Gem In The Bush Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Gem in the bush lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gem in the bush lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gem in the bush lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gem in the bush lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gem in the bush lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gem in the bush lodge located?

Situated in a regional park, this guesthouse is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.

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Gem in the bush lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le Gem in the Bush est un lodge récent superbement équipé et très confortable. Le personnel est très agréable et les repas étaient très bien cuisinés et copieux.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren vom Abendessen enttäuscht.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Obakeng

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023