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Bakubung Bush Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Room
Safari
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West, 0316
  • Pilanesberg National Park
    8 min drive
  • The Valley of Waves
    11 min drive
  • The Gary Player Golf Course
    15 min drive
  • Pilanesberg (NTY-Sun City)
    22 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Central)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room (Central)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room | Living area

Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Central)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Central)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pilanesberg National Park

A family-friendly stay in Pilanesberg National Park awaits you at Bakubung Bush Lodge. You'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from The Valley of Waves and 10.1 km (6.3 mi) from Waterworld. Highlights at this lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Motswedi Bar is open for lunch and dinner. The lodge's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, kids' club and kids' swimming pool plus access to a safari. Meeting rooms and a conference centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Pilanesberg National Park lodge include Sun City Casino and The Gary Player Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Pilanesberg National Park - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • The Valley of Waves - 11 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Waterworld - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Sun City Casino - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • The Gary Player Golf Course - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 171 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acacia Terrace Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Crystal Court - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shebeen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
Bakubung Bush Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Bakubung Bush Lodge. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Pilanesberg National Park lodge.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Bakubung Bush Lodge offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 6 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Boma
  • Marula Grill Restaurant
  • Motswedi Bar

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Bakubung
Bakubung Bush
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Bakubung Bush Lodge Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Lodge
Bakubung Bush Hotel Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Lodge Lodge
Bakubung Bush Lodge Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Lodge Lodge Pilanesberg National Park

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Bakubung Bush Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bakubung Bush Lodge on 2 Dec 2024 start from AU$537.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Yep, Bakubung Bush Lodge has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Bakubung Bush Lodge. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge have a pool?

Bakubung Bush Lodge has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Bakubung Bush Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and garden-view dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bakubung Bush Lodge.

Is Bakubung Bush Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as highchairs and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Bakubung Bush Lodge is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Bakubung Bush Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 598 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 598 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 598 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 598 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 598 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MR C C D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Euan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff let this place down. Attention to detail is poor. Listening skills also not great and there’s a general malaise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coenraad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawn, kodiak

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff on arrival, room needs some minor repairs but has a beautiful decor and view, VIP complimentary bottle o wine on arrival to room, excellent game drives, Francois amazing , excelllent food, loving and friendly front desk staff, loved it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safari experience was the ultimate. Food was great, staff was awesome. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cesar

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay. Awesome safari tours included. I really liked the Braii evening in the bush with the traditional dancers.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Cumming

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is nice and the staff are friendly and helpful. This is a place geared for families and if that suits you, I don't believe you can do better. Food is buffet style with loads of selection or you can order from the menu.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the experience of sleeping so close to the animals. Game drives were exciting and very informative. We thoroughly enjoyed having Chu-Chu as our ranger on 2 of the drives. Thank you to all the amazing staff at Bakubang for making this such a delightful experience. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ettiene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masa

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Reynold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay great Value for money we went for half board with the game drive option and we had a blast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful relaxing trip with great game drives. Great value for money.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing 2 night at this relaxing lodge. Staff are lovely especially the reception staff and Rose in the restaurant. Great game drives did both morning and afternoon drives. Comfy beds spacious rooms Wi-Fi good felt quite sad to leave
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not actually stay at Bakubung. I took two US tourists on safari, booking them into Bakubung, I stayed outside the park . My feedback was very good, the said everything was on point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Glenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time visiting and it continues to absolutely blow me away! Thank you so much to the incredibly amazing staff as well - what an honor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Fredric

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Improvements in game drive vehicles needed
Quite ok hotel but little bit outdated. Good food. Only one game drive per day included and the vehicles used are large, not so comfortable and noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bakubang Bush lodge experience
Visited Bakubang Bush Lodge over the weekend had a great time rooms were neat and clean. The game drive experience was amazing had no regrets to wake up at early and attend the 5h30 drive. Breakfast and dinner were delicious lots off varieties to choose from and I loved that the menu is different every day. The chefs and staff over this weekend at Bakubang 5th-7th Jan 24 really made our experience special and created lots of memorable moments will definitely come back to experience the bush braai was not aware that a pre-booking must be made and when requested to attend was informed that it was full. A suggestion to start the Bush braai dinner early 5-7pm then again at 7-9pm so that all guests booked have a chance to experience the bush braai when staying over a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dewald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023