Royal Kruger Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge with free parking, a quick walk to Lionspruit Game Reserve
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Outdoor pool
Private Villa
Private Villa  | Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property amenity

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1224 Volstruis Road, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1330
  • Marlothi Conservancy
    1 min walk
  • Lionspruit Game Reserve
    6 min walk
  • Bushveld Atlantis Water Park
    4 min drive
  • Skukuza (SZK)
    141 min drive

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About the area

Marloth Park

At Royal Kruger Lodge, you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Lionspruit Game Reserve and 38.2 km (23.7 mi) from Malelane Gate. Highlights at this lodge include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include hot stone massages and sports massages. Enjoy access to ecotours, a safari and a wildlife and game drive. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Nkomazi lodge, you'll be 39.7 km (24.7 mi) from Crocodile Bridge Gate.

What's nearby

  • Lionspruit Game Reserve - 6 min walk
  • Bushveld Atlantis Water Park - 4 min drive
  • Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts - 8 min drive
  • Malelane Gate - 31 min drive
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aamazing River View - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boskombius - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Watergat - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ngwenya Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Le Fera - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Royal Kruger Lodge

Lodge with free parking, a quick walk to Lionspruit Game Reserve
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this lodge measures 22 square feet (2 square metres) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at Royal Kruger Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nkomazi lodge.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 22 sq ft of conference space
  • 2 sq. m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Royal Kruger Lodge offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Nkomazi lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include dressing gowns and complimentary toiletries. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. 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. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages and sports massages.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 150 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 22 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Royal Kruger Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 200 for adults and from ZAR 150 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 500 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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

Royal Kruger
Royal Kruger Lodge
Royal Kruger Lodge Marloth Park
Royal Kruger Marloth Park
Royal Kruger Lodge Lodge
Royal Kruger Lodge Nkomazi
Royal Kruger Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Royal Kruger Lodge?

Yep, Royal Kruger Lodge has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Royal Kruger Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like hot stone massages.

Does Royal Kruger Lodge have a pool?

Royal Kruger Lodge has an outdoor pool.

What makes Royal Kruger Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and garden-view dining, as well as premium bedding and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Royal Kruger Lodge.

Is Royal Kruger Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Royal Kruger Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Royal Kruger Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Kruger Lodge?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Kruger Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Royal Kruger Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Kruger Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Royal Kruger Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Royal Kruger Lodge?

There is a golf course next to Royal Kruger Lodge.

Royal Kruger Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrizia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janneke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business in Marloth Park
Great welcoming experience. The lodge is well equipped and appointed. A beautiful outdoor shower. Breakfast was delicious and dinner in the Boma at night was divine. I would suggest eating there each evening as other options are limited. The staff is knowledgeable and welcoming. Wifi is a tad slow but that is to be expected in the bush. Cell signal was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience...
The ladies are wonderful and make for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent will stay again for sure very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dene, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most amazing and impressive holiday
Our memories of the staff at RKL and Kruger wildlife will last a life time. The staff are faultless, a huge thank you to Julia and the girls, Robert, Charlie and Felicity, my second visit in the last year. Hopefully Kruger will receive much wanted rain soon. Will be back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Good hotel near the Kruger
a very sympathetic and cozy hotel , where the staf did everything to satisfy our requests even out of hours and always cheerful and helpful . The manager also always helpful to all went well The food is very good. A Especial thanks for Filicity and Julia.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
truly special safari experience
This is a truly special safari experience. I can honestly say that it exceeded all expectations. It's not just the intimate atmosphere of a small, friendly lodge that allows the guests to bond by the outdoor fire at dusk as the first night's four-course dinner appears effortlessly and the next day's dawn drive is planned with Gavin and Verena. It's not just the anticipation of seeing the big five as Gavin's bush vehicle heads to the very front of the queue at the Kruger gate at dawn, and we sit hushed with cosy blankets on our knees, stuffed with Julia's muffins and tea, eager and a bit nervous. Will we see anything? Will we be safe? Within minutes, there's a female lion training her daughter, adolescent giraffes lanking and dipping by the vehicle, and -wow- a sumptuous leopard padding purposefully right across our path, inches from us. And it just goes on getting better, with elephants, rhino, kudu, impala, birds of all descriptions, cheeky warthogs. Where is the special magic of the Royal Kruger experience? It's not just the utter quiet of the bush in the afternoon, with the daft 'go away' bird calling; or the gentle voice of Julia announcing the evening menu (always with a surprise pudding), or the evening drives by Crocodile River with G &T sundowners and unaffected kindness from the attentive and knowledgeable Verena, jokes and lightly-worn expertise from Gavin. It's a combination of everything. You want to have a guided bush walk on foot in the morning for a change? Gavin arranges it at the drop of a hat, at a time to suit us. We have the privilege of two and a half hours in Rick's company, seeing birds and plants up close, stumbling on a herd of zebras, tracking giraffe prints, gathering discarded feathers, laughing and relaxing at our own pace. Why Marloth? We chose The Royal Kruger in Marloth Park for a three-night stay as the conservancy adjoins Kruger, making access pretty quick for dawn and night drives, while also allowing for safe rambles: the big predators are inside the park while Marloth is unique in its abundant wild life. Also, as we flew up to Nelspruit, then hired a car, we wanted fairly rapid journey times, and it took only about an hour from the airport, mostly easy roads. Our room was very comfortable, with a huge corner bath in the bathroom. Julia's cooking was delicious every night and her gentle hospitality added to the sense of welcome. Gavin arranged our game requests effortlessly and proved an excellent guide; Verena's friendly smiles light up the room. The special atmosphere comes from these two, I think. They made a dream stay for us and we are very grateful.

10/10 Excellent

Luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil et services au top pour ce lodge. Excellente prise en charge dès notre arrivée par l equipe présente. Tour le monde est au petit soin . Le petit plus ici on parle français La propreté impeccable et une jolie petite piscine avec Transat, serviettes Je recommande vivrlent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le lieu est paradisiaque, dans une nature superbe, avec les zèbre, les girafes et les facoceres qui arrive à votre porte. Les chambre sont très accueillantes et propres, le lit très confortable, le personnel merveilleux.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très agréable. Au milieu de la nature. Les animaux arrivent à côté des chambres: zèbres, facocères, autruches, girafes. Le personnel est excellent, la cuisine très bonne. Un vrai paradis pour qui aime vivre à l’aise dans un milieu sauvage.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lars-Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another wonderful visit at this lodge
Lovely visit with 2 of my visitors to Southern Africa. We enjoyed the most welcome and friendly staff and the tours we did. Robert was an excellent guide giving us not just the big five but also cheetas and wild dogs and many more. I will come back to this lodge again and again enjoying the good atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

François, Gland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un cadre exceptionnel à proximité du Kruger
Très beau Lodge situé entre la rivière Crocodile et le parc Kruger. Phacochères et girafes au petit déjeuner. Accueil prévenant de la gérante qui nous a conseillés un bon restaurant pour dîner. Chambres confortables avec de belles salles de bains, wifi inutilisable, petit déjeuner cuisiné à la demande mais assez limité par rapport à d’autres adresses en Afrique du Sud.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access to Kruger National Park and nice game drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lars-Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kruger weekend
Had a weekend in Kruger and the hotel helped us having safaris both days. We had wonderful traditional dinners that we really recommend. Food was really good and staff really helpful. I really recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017