10/10 Excellent
Timothy
13 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
they really know what they’re doing
Timothy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
5.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- All-inclusive
- Free airport shuttle
- Breakfast included
- Pool
- Gym
Explore the area
Farm 380KU, Kingstone, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1260
- Londolozi Game Reserve102 min drive
- Paul Kruger Statue116 min drive
- Paul Kruger Gate116 min drive
- Skukuza (SZK)21 min drive
Room options
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Suite (Ivory Lodge)
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
- 145 sq m
- River view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Villa
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
- 165 sq m
- River view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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About the area
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
A luxury stay in Skukuza awaits you at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge. You'll be 23.6 km (14.6 mi) from Kruger National Park. Highlights at this all-inclusive lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers as well as access to a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Skukuza lodge, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Greater Kruger National Park and 18.3 km (11.4 mi) from Londolozi Game Reserve.
What's nearby
- Londolozi Game Reserve - 102 min drive
- Paul Kruger Statue - 116 min drive
- Paul Kruger Gate - 116 min drive
- Kruger National Park - 116 min drive
Getting around
- Skukuza (SZK) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
- Amukelekani - 131 min drive
- Lapa Restaurant - 116 min drive
- Cattle Baron Skukuza - 132 min drive
- Selati Train Restaurant & Museum - 132 min drive
- Kudyela Restaurant Protea Hotel Kruger Lodge - 116 min drive
About this property
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
All-inclusive lodge with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge 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.
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Spa services, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Lion Sands Ivory Lodge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Skukuza lodge.
- 9 guestrooms or units
- Full breakfast (free)
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Front desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Terrace
- Garden
- Gift shop
- Fireplace in lobby
- Smoking in designated areas
- Water dispenser
- Bar or lounge
- Dining venue
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Coffee/tea makers and minibars (stocked with some free items) are provided.
Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Outdoors
- Garden
- In a national park
- Pool loungers
- Terrace
- Vegetable garden
Spa
- Body scrubs
- Body wraps
- In-room massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Well-lit path to entrance
More
- Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
- At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Designated smoking areas
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Fireplace in lobby
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- Rooftop garden
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian dining options
- Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Dressing gowns
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Private plunge pool
Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Free minibar (limited items)
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Composting
- Desk
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Electrical adapters
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Laptop workspace
- Laptop-compatible safe
- LED lighting
- Phone
- Recycling
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Separate sitting area
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact 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 make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Children and extra beds
- Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Destination fee: ZAR150 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
- Utility fee: ZAR 145 per person, per night
- Resort fee: ZAR 374 per person, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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.
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, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
- Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
National rating
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
Property is also known as
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Bushbuckridge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge Bushbuckridge
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge?
Yep, Lion Sands Ivory Lodge has a free self car park.
Is there a spa on site at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge?
There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps and body scrubs.
Does Lion Sands Ivory Lodge have a pool?
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.
What makes Lion Sands Ivory Lodge a romantic place to stay?
A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as private plunge pools and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge.
Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge?
No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private pools in the guestrooms.
Does Lion Sands Ivory Lodge serve breakfast?
Yep, free full breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge?
Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM on request.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Reviews
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