Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge in Macleantown with safari and outdoor pool

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Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing
Building design
Property amenity
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve, nestled in a rural setting, offers game and wildlife viewing for an unforgettable experience. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or explore the garden while kids enjoy the playground.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Children's club
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
The current price is ₩134,756
₩156,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Why we love this property

Food and drink heaven
This lodge boasts a restaurant and bar for memorable dining experiences. Guests can kick off their day with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast.
Premium sleep experience
Soft premium bedding and cozy down comforters create a dreamy atmosphere. Special touches include nightly turndown service and a private patio.

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Indlovu Lodge)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (River Lodge)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (River Lodge)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed (River Lodge)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Chalet, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chalet, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Indlovu Lodge)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Umthombe Lodge)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
N6 National Road, Macleantown, Eastern Cape, 5201

What's nearby

  • Beacon Bay Crossing - 32 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Eastern Beach - 36 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Nahoon Beach - 36 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 37 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Cove Rock - 46 min drive - 40.8 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kwabafo - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Endaweni club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve

Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve is a great choice for a stay in Macleantown. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a kids' club, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
    • Children's club
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's club
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2005
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-cm flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

The Huberta - Onsite restaurant.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 225 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Mpongo Game Reserve
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Macleantown
Mpongo Private Game Reserve Lodge Macleantown
Mpongo Private Game Reserve Macleantown
Mpongo Private Game Reserve Lodge
Premier Mpongo Private Game Reserve Macleantown
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Lodge
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Macleantown
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Lodge Macleantown

Frequently asked questions

Does Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve includes ecotours, game viewing, and a safari. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Huberta.

Does Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio.

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Reviews

Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home, Gem in the making

What an amazing place, Mpongo Premier Game Reserve is the best. The Manager Pieter made sure that our stay is pleasant. From Reception the welcoming was excellent. Johannes the Ranger gave us tutorials about the Game Reserve thank you very much. The food was wonderful Breakfast was exquisite
Lorraine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good food andvLovely room. Sunken bathtub with garden view just lacks a TV in the room but have been told they will be installed shortly.
sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Hide Out Break-Away

Our stay was amazing, only if we were informed prior to our arrival how the reception of mobile network is...? We could've rather opted on the rooms that had available WiFi excess..! Other than that it was relaxing. Thanks.
Mrs Timothear Nontuthuzel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Tranquility

This is our frequent hideaway spot to detach from the busy life of work and family. It's perfect. Food is great. It's a very peaceful place within a nature reserve.
The veranda in our chalet
Gugulethu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved everything about our stay. Friendly staff😊 everything was amaxinh
Nqobile, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Little piece of heaven

beautiful place to stay. Was very Accommodating and comfortable however network is very poor there and the WiFi was down during our stay.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Brand new, without much character

The MPongo Private Game Reserve was basically brand new when we stayed there (Jan'20). Very clean, if a bit corporate feel to it. Great big rooms and bathrooms with a view. Sadly no mosquito nets and plenty of mosquitoes. While service, rooms and food was all perfectly fine, it lacked some of the special touch of the other places we stayed at in SA.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The stay was a great one, but its just a few things that I feel can be fixed or adjusted for. 1. Comfort - A TV is a must, we can have guest fighting over one TV. 2. Condition - The road leading to riverside lodge is very bad.
Thabo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay. Awesome staff, excellent facilities
Shannon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mpongo

Amazing place to stay. Perfect place for a family
Tendai, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best getaway ever💃💃

It's an amazing refreshing experience and the peace and quietness of the place tops it all. Definitely coming again and will recommend to my friends and colleagues.
ZANELE, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tolle Lage sehr ruhig. Keine Klima.

Direkt in einem Wildreservat mit vielen Tieren. Wenn man von unten zum Hotel Fährt ist die Straße der Horror. Den Weg zur Riverlodge darf man auch nur mit dem Auto fahren wegen der Tiere und man sollte besser nüchtern sein ;)
Katrin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room and the environment was amazing. The only criticism I have is that they only offer buffet and you can not order off a normal menu. We went off the resort to obtain food at a near by restaurant for a reasonable price.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Interesting & different place to stay, recommende

Easy to find as well signposted from main road. quick efficient check in and transfer from main lodge to satellite lodge about 2km in the park by the river where there was lots of tame wildlife- warthog, gazelle, hornbill - wandering around. Room was huge with four poster bed and bath tub in one corner with separate shower and toilet. large terrace with settee and untroubled by bugs, even at dusk. only drawback was need to drive back to main area for dinner which was a reasonably priced buffet overlooking the waterhole area which had lots of wildlife- peacocks, bunnies, gazelle, lions (thankfully caged), thoroughly recommended
Mr d, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room fot improvement

Lack attention to detail. Cotaage had two baths and not one had a bath plug. Windowas was dirty and person on dutu during day at River cottage was not able to answer out questions refarding dinner arrangements. Lodge OK but can be so much better.
Eric C Mc Gee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall stay

The staff is friendly and welcoming. Rooms are more than what you expect.. Their service is excellent. I'll definitely come back.
Mbalenhle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendliest staff ever

i had a great stay bHut would much prefer Riverside lodge next time am around.Huberta is not so pleasant

8/10 Very good

Good value

Luxurious room with private veranda to watch antelope, ostrich and monkeys wandering through grounds. Plentiful game in reserve. Note no TV, fridge or air con in room. Lunchtime food in main restaurant very disappointing but excellent entertainment from hippo pool. Great evening braai and set menu at separate lodge.

8/10 Very good

Very relaxing

Excellent lodge with very comfortable rooms and a great place to relax.

10/10 Exceptional

Must stay

This place was amazing!! The food is delicious!!

2/10 Poor

Smelly bedding with very slow service at meals

We stayed in the lodge, which was several kilometres from reception, in the bush. Only one other couple were staying there. No security was provided for us overnight and we felt very unsafe and vulnerable. The swimming pool was dirty and full of particles and mould. Our bed stunk strongly of body odour and the smell was so bad that it kept us awake. We don't think the bedding was clean or fresh. The toilet smelled of stale urine. At breakfast and dinner the service was extremely slow between courses. The sausage served at breakfast was undercooked inside. We couldn't wait to leave.

8/10 Very good

A pleasant 2 days break on a long drive

I chose Mpongo for a break whilst driving south from Durban to Cape Town. An excellent choice for me - moreover because there were few other guests and I could please myself. Still seemed to be quite a lot of work going on around the cpmplex.

8/10 Very good

Great getaway for the family.

Arrived and at checkin I didn't quite like the room they had prepared for us at and the Huberta Lodge. After a lengthy discussion with management we finally reached an agreement, I paid a little extra and was upgraded to the nicer River Lodge. Room Tip: River Lodge is the one you see in most of the picture gallery and was worth the extra charge. Thomas our fantastic host and guide drove us to our new rooms were Portia settled us in and made us feel at home. Our new room was what I had initially expected, it had plenty of room and was very comfortable. We had a little tour of River Lodge which sits in a valley with luscious surroundings and wildlife. We had some Nyala grazing outside by our patio. The swimming pool did need some attention it took two days for them to get it into a condition that we could swim. All in all we had a memorable great stay. The highlight was dinning at the waterhole, the food was always delicious thanks to our chef Aubrey. Will certainly pay another visit.

10/10 Exceptional

animals outside your window

Our stay was only one night but was still fantastic. On Arrival we arrived at our room to find hippos outside the living room window as well as a few other animals throughout the day. As we were in the house we were picked up and driven down to the lodge for our evening meal. We would highly recommend the early morning bush walk the guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable we were even able to get quite close to a family of giraffes. This is definitely somewhere we would recommend.

6/10 Good

stay was not good

Not good due to condition of bathroom