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Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Interior entrance
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Luxury Tent (Safari)
Luxury Tent (Safari)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$1,166
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Explore the area

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Amakhala Game Reserve, Grahamstown, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6140
  • Lalibela Game Reserve
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Tent, 2 Bedrooms

Luxury Tent, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Valley view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Luxury King Suite | Bathroom

Luxury King Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
  • Valley view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury King / Twin Suite

Luxury King / Twin Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
  • Valley view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Tent (Safari)

Luxury Tent (Safari)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Valley view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Paterson

A family-friendly stay in Paterson awaits you at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve. You'll be 23.1 km (14.3 mi) from Lalibela Game Reserve and 33 km (20.5 mi) from Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari. Highlights at this boutique guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the free kids' club and pool loungers as well as access to a safari and a wildlife and game drive. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 9 AM and noon. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Paterson guest house, you'll be 34.9 km (21.7 mi) from Quin Sculpture Garden and 37.9 km (23.6 mi) from Sundays River Dunes.
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What's nearby

  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 23 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 35 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Sundays River Dunes - 36 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Rhodes University - 42 min drive - 58.2 km
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 44 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 64 min drive

About this property

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Paterson guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8 AM to 4 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 9 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Free children's club
  • Game drive
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
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 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 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 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 Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR275 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3000 per vehicle (return)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2004/024354/07

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Hlosi Game Lodge Paterson
Hlosi Game Paterson
Hlosi Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve
Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Paterson
Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Guesthouse
Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Guesthouse Paterson

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

As of 23 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve on 1 May 2025 start from AU$1,120.41, 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 Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Yep, Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve has a free self car park.

Does Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve have a pool?

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve.

Is Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and babysitting services, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

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

Does Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve serve breakfast?

You bet, free English breakfast is on offer daily between 9 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 8 AM - 4 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

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

Are pets allowed at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent game reserve lodge and great game drives

Great stay. The manager was extremely attentive and explained everything, the staff were very attentive. Game drives were great, up rough roads, and we saw cheetahs and rhinos. Lovely views of animals grazing from our tent balcony. The food menus were a little tatty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A superb safari game lodge in the Eastern Cape South Africa. Excellent in every way with very knowledgeable rangers who offer 2 x 3 hour game drives per day. Wonderful variety of animals to see :- lions, cheetah, elephant, giraffe white rhino, hippos, eland, kudu, vervet monkeys, black wildebeest, ostrich and warthogs. Utterly fabulous and our 4th visit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smallish lodge with informative game drives. Staff really nice a friendly. Accomodation was clean and comfortable. Nice to have a couple of Hippo's hanging out the front. Food good without being over the top. Given the weather, didnt get to make much use of the outdoor area, but would be nice in summer. My only gripe is when I neede to cancel and rebook, it took almost 2 months and the commencement of credit card chargeback to get my refund (which was not disputed).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

one night was enough

not a four star operation. asked for wake-up call. did not get one. Asked for ice. zero. The waitresses were excellent. the ranger was top. but the welcome person not. and some staff not. the cooking was mediocre. the hut spacious, but unspectacular.
approaching resort
back side hut
hut
dining hall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I visited South Africa for our honeymoon. We drove along the Garden Route before arriving at Hlosi. W O W. Where do I begin? On the day we checked in, we arrived about 45 minutes late for the evening game drive. Luckily, our driver, Jean Luke, waited for us! The staff at Hlosi is on another level. The second we arrived, they took our car and our luggage and told us to go to our game drive and enjoy! We returned to our delicious dinner waiting for us. Each day, we were spoiled with excellent service and food. Our room was beautiful and in between drives we enjoyed wine and watched animals from our deck. At dinner, the staff graced us with song and dance! The entire stay was an absolute dream. Our drives were amazing. We had Jean Luke as our driver for our entire stay. He is so knowledgeable and truly enjoys his job. He makes sure the guests see each animal at least once during their stay. The sunrises and sunsets were magical and we saw them each day out on the reserve. Our stay at Hlosi was the highlight of our honeymoon in South Africa. The food was excellent, the staff was spectacular and the actual hotel was a dream! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing safari experience. fantastic guide, Ty, was so friendly, funny and informative. i learnt support much and saw some beautiful animals as well. really relaxing and much better than i was expecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

kate, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!!

Truly magical experience, book here and you will not be disappointed it will be everything you hope for and a lot lot more!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent getaway- super spoiled! Five star!

It was amazing! Excellent service, friendly staff, great ranger, food was outstanding...we will definitely be back and encouraging friends to book- especially through booking.com!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We booked for one night and stayed for two!

Great service, good food and fabulous game drives!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

S, Yorba Linda, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great safari experience!

It was an amazing place. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The game drives were very informative and our Ranger, Nathan, was both knowledgeable and funny. We got to see all the animals except for the elusive Leopard. Although it seemed expensive at first, when you figure out what you get, it was a good value. It was all inclusive, which meant an early morning tea before the drive, hot breakfast after, lunch, high tea, afternoon drive snack, dinner. There was no lack of food or drink... it was fabulous!! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent safari experience

Great trip Lots of wildlife Varied habitat Staff gracious Good photography tips from ranger
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

An amazing place to stay and go on safari. Can be very cold in the early morning safari's rides - so wrap up warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Hampshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great lodge and excellent safari

Stayed for three nights at Hlosi. Game drives were great and we saw the big 5. On one drive we were less than 5 metres from the pride of lions! Staff and ranger were always helpful. Accommodation was very comfortable and food plentiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

WFellows, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Safari choice for families

We enjoyed a 2 night safari at Hlosi which we felt was about right. They arrange 2 drives each day, each being 3 hours. Make sure you check in early enough to join the afternoon drive - 3pm at this time of year. Our check in information didn't tell us this and just said check in between 2 and 5pm. We arrived at 2.45pm and only just made the afternoon drive! If you miss it this is your loss and will only then only enjoy 3 drives on a 2 night stay. You are able to enjoy the morning drive on the day you check out, then have breakfast before leaving. There was no pressure from the hotel to check out by a certain time. However, if you are flying home after checking out you may have problems if you have a morning flight! You arrive back from the drive about 10am and then need to allow 1 hour for breakfast. We were concerned our 9 year old daughter would be bored on the drives of 3 hours, however we were seeing lots of animals and she loved it! Saw 4 out of the Big 5, the leopard being the missing one. We were told sightings are rare on this reserve. Overall a great experience and would definitely stay here again!

8/10 Good

Yek Wan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice game lodge & safari

Had a nice stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Ben, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding choice for safari

Hlosi was an amazing experience. The staff are the nicest people and will make sure you are comfortable during your stay. I have told so many already that we have never been treated in the way we were treated at Hlosi. Our car was parked for us and luggage brought to room, while hot towels and hot apple cider were waiting for us as soon as we arrived. Room was stocked with water, beer, snacks, tea, coffee, brandy, and basically anything else we needed. The lodge grounds were beautiful. We had two options for dinner each night and two options for breakfast. All food was delicious and all alcohol was included. The game drives were great and our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. She even brought some hard ciders for us for our afternoon drive. We also did a boat ride on the river as part of our game drive experience. When we returned from our morning game drives, more hot towels, hot chocolate, and a perfectly set table for breakfast awaited us. What astonished me the most about Hlosi was that despite us being their only guests during our stay, the lodge was set up and run as if it was full. They had lounge chair cushions out IN CASE we wanted to sit on them. We didn't even ask. They had a lovely array of light snacks prior to our morning game drive as if 10 people were partaking, even though it was only for us. I HIGHLY recommend Hlsoi to anyone considering a luxury safari experience at an affordable price. Thanks Hlosi!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely Awesome Hotel

Fabulous hotel with 5 Star service in a wonderful setting - cannot rate high enough

10/10 Excellent

Jesper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nettes und freundliches Personal. Großes Gebiet für Safari, leider haben wir nicht viele Tiere gesehen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilson Roberto

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

6/10 Okay

Jasmin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Die angebotenen Game-Drives haben sehr viel Spaß gemacht und waren dank des engagierten Rangers informativ. Die Lodge ist stilvoll eingerichtet und toll gelegen, v.a. mit dem Wasserloch, in dem sich Flusspferde und andere Tiere gerne aufhalten. Allerdings stimmte für uns das Preis- Leistungsverhältnis nicht. Das Abendessen und die Weine war aus unserer Sicht nicht 4-Sterne-würdig (schräg gedruckter Zettel zum ankreuzen der Auswahl - die dritte mögliche Nachspeise war schon nicht mehr zu sehen - die Vorspeise war ein liebloser Salat, Platzsets und Tischdecke fleckig). Unser Zimmer hatte kein Warmwasser, bis der Reparaturservice sich dankenswerterweise mühsam darum gekümmert hat. W-LAN hatten wir in unserem Zimmer während des gesamten Aufenthaltes nicht.

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and service was great. The game was amazing! Highly recommend that lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021