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8.8

204 reviews

Panzi Lodge

Panzi Lodge

Hoedspruit, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa

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Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Panzi Lodge

Panzi Lodge is a 4-star resort in Hoedspruit, South Africa, located about 15.4mi from the city center. The listed address is Hoedspruit. With 204 reviews, this property has drawn a wide range of traveler opinions, offering a sense of the experience from many perspectives.

Amenities include free on-site parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and free Wifi, along with air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, private entrances, terraces, balconies, patios, and garden or mountain views. A bar, sun deck, tour desk, and kid-friendly buffet add convenient touches, while Kids' meals are available for extra charges.

Shuttle service (extra charges) and airport shuttle (extra charges) provide travel options, and horseback riding is available for an additional fee. The setting showcases mountain, garden, and landmark views, with terraces, patios, and garden spaces to enjoy the scenery.

Set against mountain and garden views, the property invites leisurely moments on terraces, balconies, and patios that frame the scenery. A refreshing outdoor pool awaits, plus an adults-only pool with a shallow end and a view for quieter moments. Free on-site parking and free Wi‑Fi keep things convenient, while air conditioning and non-smoking rooms with private entrances ensure comfortable stays in any season.

Dining options include a bar and sun deck, with a kid-friendly buffet on hand for families. A tour desk helps plan local explorations, and there are practical touches like kids’ meals available for an extra charge. Travel arrangements are flexible with shuttle service and airport shuttle available for an additional fee, and horseback riding is another nearby option for a separate charge.

A variety of room configurations cater to different groups, including a Room - 2 Double (accommodates up to 4 adults and 3 children with 2 double beds), a Double Room (1 double bed, accommodating up to 4 adults and 3 children), and more spacious choices like a House, 2 Bedroom HolidayHome (323 sqft) sleeping up to 8 adults and 4 children with 2 queen beds and a sofa bed. Other options include a Room - 2 Twin (two twin beds for 2 adults and 1 child) and a 2 Bedroom setup, offering flexible layouts to fit family or group travel. Cash, Mastercard, and Visa are accepted.

Closest airports

AFB Hoedspruit

11.2mi

Londolozi Airport

27.7mi

Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport

29.7mi

Hendrik Van Eck Airport

40.4mi

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

59.6mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Landmark view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

Balcony

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Twin/Double Room - single occupancy in Panzi Lodge

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Room - 2 Twin, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

325 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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2 Bedroom

Kitchen

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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House, 2 Bedroom

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

325 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

x8

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Room - 2 Double

2 Double Beds

x4

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x3

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Guest reviews

8.8

204 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Chrisna

10

December 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our mini bush break at Panzi Lodge. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by smiling faces and staff going above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and enjoying their time, whether you went on one of the many adventures in the area or chose to relax by the pool. The personnel were always ready to assist with arrangements and dispensing valuable advice and recommendations about the area and having a friendly chat at dinnertime. Our room was immaculate and tastefully decorated. Sipping your morning coffee while monkeys, bushpigs and zebras graze around your chalet really revives your soul! The outside showers and privacy of each individual chalet were amazing additions to relax and restore. We hope to visit again very soon!

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Tammy

10

July 2024

The food for breakfast and supper were amazing. They have set 3 course meals for dinner and a standard egg, toast, bacon, sausages, fruit and cereal for breakfast. The entire lodge is fairly small, so it makes the places really comfortable. The viewing deck was nice and big. The aircon in the rooms was a big win for my wife and myself. The activities were the best part. Some might find the activities pricey but if you're willing to do a lot, do it! The activities will form great experiences with family and loved ones and you'll have great memories. The staff was absolutely wonderful. Very kind, caring and the customer service was really taken at a high regard. We felt like very special guests. Overall I think the lodge is only going to get better and more wonderful as I've heard that the owner is taking the initiative to keep the lodge well maintained and dazzling. We loved our stay at Panzi Lodge.

Everything was really nice. No real big inconveniences. The staff will do anything they can to solve problems as soon as possible if they arise.

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Amy

8.2

August 2024

Charmaine was incredibly helpful with all requests and always asked about how our day in the Kruger went! She asked about onward travel and gave recommendations for those locations - and places to avoid! The food was lovely and we loved the honesty bar idea! Leah the Spaniel was probably our favourite part of staying at Panzi Lodge. She was so well behaved - and with both of us working in the veterinary industry, we couldn't get over how healthy she looked! We miss you Leah!

The rooms were very private, but this meant quite a walk to the reception area/where we ate. We found the bed very hard, while it is difficult to cater for everyone's mattress preference - we like a firm mattress, but this was too firm for us! Luckily, we were so tired from the excitement of animal spotting in the Kruger that we still fell asleep before too much time had passed

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Ivan1489

10

September 2024

We stayed 4 nights at Panzi Lodge and it was a remarkable experience. Our wooden chalet was really nice and comfortable. Each morning we could see some small animals roaming around and at the viewing deck we could sometimes see buffalos, zebras and giraffes. The staff was very friendly and made our stay at the lodge feel like a dream. Delicious breakfast and dinner was served everyday. The game drives we did with the lodge were amazing. We are very thankful to Irene and Charmaine who made everything perfect for our stay.

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Sezi

8.2

October 2024

Our stay was great, the lodge is very nicely planned. The fact that there are only 10 rooms makes the experience much better and cosy. The staff is super friendly, kind and helpful. They take the time to talk to everyone, inform diligently on everyone’s individual plans. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here.

The location is very good, you can get to many activities easily. Since it is in a reserve the drive to get to the hotel is a bit bumpy but its all part of the experience and it’s not too bothersome.

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Tawanda

10

July 2022

I enjoyed the Bush environment and spacing between Charles, thus great thus value for money.... no interference in passage and corridors with other guests. It was excellent, wish to have a return soon.

The bumpy dusty road to the guest house from the main road.... One with a small car will find it hard to manuavre eroded places of the road surfaces... maybe a little bit of maintaining will assist. ... although it's a collective thing since its a public road.

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Solani

8.2

January 2024

The property was like a rain forest. I loved being surrounded by trees. It felt like I was somewhere in Bali. The staff were super friendly and made our stay comfortable.

It was raining when we checked in, so the gravel road leading to the lodge was wet, slippery and it was a mission to get to the lodge. The booking came with breakfast and dinner & the dinner on the second night was horrendous. They need to hire a professional chef to do their cooking. We only ate because shops and other restaurants were too far and the road was not in the best condition for us to drive at night.

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Msithazwe

9.1

March 2024

The food was quite good, very accurate to the local food. The manager of the lodge was very sweet and helpful with regard to recommendations on where to eat as well as activities we should try. The lodge is quite removed from any major cities so there is no noise, and seeing the animals up close was amazing, highly recommend it.

The roads are not paved and we didn't know this before booking so it was difficult anytime we wanted to come or go.

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Genya

9.1

November 2024

The staff working there is so lovely!!!!! The room was very comfortable, clean, well equipped and the location in the reserve is great! Dinner and breakfast were also very good! Good distance to make the Panorama road, and the Kruger Park as well.

For small cars, the road to get to the accommodation can be tricky and pretty long (need to drive slow to avoid getting a flat tire).

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Yvonne

8.2

January 2023

Staff was very nice. Charmaine is the best host- very customer focused and always willing to assist. Aircons in rooms and mosquito nets over beds

Wooden walkway need TLC- we did report broken slabs. We didn’t like the borehole water- we had to buy water. Lodge can invest in coffee machine - most 4star lodges have a proper coffee machine at the lodge and some even have in the rooms. my daughter was in room 6 - side sliding door was not closing - gap between the wall and door- they fixed it when I reported it but this should have been checked before we checked in. Rooms have outside showers- not sure why as it is not private at all!!!

Points of Interest Around Panzi Lodge

Attractions

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center

4.2mi

Thornybush Game Reserve

9.3mi

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

13.7mi

Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve

19.1mi

Bourke's Luck Potholes

21.8mi

Mpumalanga Panorama Route

28.3mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Panzi Lodge

Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Landmark view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Panzi Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property