Name: Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa
Address: 288 Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, 1380, ZA

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Rebecca

Beautiful hotel with stunning rooms and real sense of luxury. The pool and grounds are so tranquil and calm and everything is immaculate

The staff are attentive and professional and the setting is beautiful with giraffe and zebra roaming around - so lovely.

The restaurant is gorgeous. The only tiny bit of feedback is that the restaurant staff got things a bit confused for us and forgot some of the food and got the courses mixed up so the children got their main courses while the adults were served the starter so then had to wait ages for their pudding while we had the rest of the meal, and the side orders of vegetables never materialised but overall we had a wonderful stay

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

W Gregory

Excellent staff, wonderful room, comfortable bed, beautiful setting.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Brad

Amazing staff and the food was terrific!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

David

The room here was beautifully appointed, and the bed was very comfy. The property was really quiet and it had a lovely pool. It was unfortunately too cold to take a dip in winter. There was wifi available everywhere, but its speed could vary depending on where you were. It would have been nice to have some bathrobes available in the room.

The views from the property were lovely, especially when you are on the observation deck and can see the Drakensbergs in the distance. The breakfast and dinner was enjoyable and generally varied each day. The service was also lovely and friendly. I stayed in the Mbali villa so it was about a 5 minute walk down the road back to the main building for meals. In the evenings, they can organise a shuttle to collect you and bring you back as it gets very dark outside.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Lila

I loved how understanding the staff was!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

David

Relaxing stay with helpful friendly staff.

Very relaxing stay with helpful friendly staff. Relatively convenient for Kruger although we drove through Kruger ourselves so didn’t use the lodges excursions but those who did spoke highly of them. Great to walk round the immediate area with sightings of giraffe, zebra, kudu, impala and wart hogs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Wilhelmina C

Gem in 24 Hour Secured Wildlife Estate

Since before our arrival we received value added service from

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Susana

Unembeza is a very quiet and peaceful place. The staff is great! Food is delicious. Would highly recommend. Reasonable rates! Jeremiah, Constance, Liz and all other staff have made our stay very pleasant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2024

Elizabeth

Our stay at this property was beyond a dream, our room was quiet, in the middle of nature. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate all our needs and more. The sunset drive and sunrise walk were amazing, seeing the animals so close was a wonderful experience. Jeremiah was so knowledgeable. The food was great! Can’t say how fantastic our stay here was!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2024

Steven

I cannot begin to express how wonderful the lodge, the staff and my stay here was. Unembeza is fantastic! It is located in an estate with other private properties. You will need to receive a code from the hotel to enter the estate and drive/ride, slowly for approximately 2 miles to get to the lodge. Along the way you will pass warthogs, kudu and impala…one guest told me he saw giraffes also.
Frank greeted me and registered me at checkin. He showed me around the lodge and took me to my AMAZING room in the Monkeythorn building. My room was stunning.
I had an incredible massage, given by Maria. I would highly recommend her. At breakfast, Vote, served me with incredible warmth, conversation and a smile. I wish I could remember all the names but everyone was amazing.
It is unusual to find a place of this caliber anywhere in the world like this.
It is a ways from Kruger National Park, so allow an hour or ninety minutes to get to the gate.
hope to return someday.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2024

Shasheen

A true gem adjacent to Kruger, truly allowed our family to disconnect from the world, relax, and recharge, amidst the wilderness which is at the doorstep of each villa. Staff are super attentive, and cater to a unique boutique experience. The safari guides are really friendly and professional.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2022

Verified traveler

Beautiful

It was amazing especially the spa so so amazing and relaxing we will definitely come back for more treatments.

The staff also very helpful and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2022

Busisiwe Carol

Beautiful Place

We had a beautiful stay and enjoyed everything. The staff is very friendly and always there to help. The place is beautiful and serene.

The food was devine, breakfast and dinner out of this world, thanks to Lussy and team.

Sam, Caroline, Decide, Patience, Meriam their service was great and Patience checked is in and was a quick check in.

Kurhula and Miyelani at the Spa gave us a beautiful massage and they are very friendly too.

Appearance, Phindile and team they serviced our room so beautiful

They are all so professional and friendly, I will definitely be back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2022

Morufa

Breakfast a disappointment

The breakfast was horrible. Same things everyday

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2022

Refiloe Joseph

Excellent

Absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2021

Kathryn

A definite 2 thumbs up for value and cleanliness.

We enjoyed our brief stay. We arrived late in the day and left early, so we did not have time to enjoy all the lodge and spa have to offer. The pool was a bit of a disappointment because it was dirt and the surface of the pool was peeling. The pool area could use a bit of sprucing up, but otherwise, everything was great. Very clean and cozy. We had everything we needed and the hosts were lovely.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2020

Glenda

Maritz stay

The stay was wonderful and the food Devine!! My only area where I can comment was that I wished the spa had a bit more options.

Accommodation staff very proffessional.
Thanks

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2020

Samantha

Can 10/10 unreservedly recommend.

I don't even know where to begin. Every single tiny detail about this place I loved. I was bleak when it was time to check out.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2019

Eben

Do yourself the favour and go and stay here!

Our stay was very relaxing - the staff really went out of their way to help us as I had a stomach-bug when we arrived there, so they called the nearest pharmacy to stay open for us, so that I could get some medicine.
Charlotte is a very kind and helpful young woman.

Beautiful surroundings and the breakfast is 6 stars!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2019

Jonathan

Pure luxury at a great price!

This was the absolute best hotel we have ever stayed at. It is extremely luxurious and the staff go above and beyond for you. We have never experienced such fantastic service. We only stayed here one night in transit to a safari game reserve but we wish we had stayed here 3 nights and done Kruger on our own. The food was outstanding, the staff was genuine and kind, the building and property were an architectural dream. We saw giraffes, zebras, warthogs and impalas within the reserve. We will be back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Gem in the Bush-veld !!

We had a very short stay, due to business commitments, but everything was exceptional, personnel very very friendly, food was outstanding, the room beautiful and toiletries in room fantastic, we will definitely spread the word, about this gem in the bush-veld, wish we had time to stay longer. !!!!!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Everything was amazing! The resort was beautiful, and the staff go above and beyond!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Nothing to fault

Everything was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Perfect place to stay en route to (or coming from) Kruger Park. Outstanding facilities and a warm, gracious staff. We're already looking forward to our next visit.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

A beautiful lodge set in a wildlife estate, with animals such as monkeys and impalas within the lodge grounds. The service was exemplary, quiet and extremely efficient, very good food, presented in an appealing manner. Our room, a cottage, was very private but only 10 metres away from the main building and the restaurant area. The whole experience was tranquil and peaceful, just what we needed as we used our stay to visit the Kruger and a private reserve on safaris.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2019

Genevieve

Incredible stay!

The service was incredible. The location is great to visit Kruger. The bike safari was wonderful. The food is great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2018

Ido

D R E A M!!!!

The most perfect place on earth, the staff are beyond perfect and the room as are a dream. The breakfast is great and their nighttime set ups is beautiful!!

Our only recommendation is to make sure book all your activities at least a week before arrival due to time and space, also pay attention that there are a lot of other activities not relevant to the lodge.
Other than that, perfect place!
Have fun!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2018

Philip

Overall it was ok. For the price the bike hire should be free of charge. I would skip the evening meal - they push this when you arrive, but I don't think it's worth the money. There are better places to eat in town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2018

Elika

Overall stay experience

Overall a good experience. Good service from friendly staff. Comfortable spacious room and very clean. Close to town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2018

Bill

Great accommodations and exceptional service

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2018

JW

A great stop over on the way to the Kruger Park

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2018

Catherine

Wonderful stay

Everything about this lodge is above expectations

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2017

Michelle

Convenient and Comfortable

We really enjoyed our stay at Unembeza . Great food, lovely setting and the staff were fantastic!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2017

Graeme

A great base to explore the Kruger region

We had a wonderful 4 nights at Unembeeza. The room, meals and staff were all great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Amazing

Fantastic superb food amazing service great owners just fantastic

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2016

Lance

The lodge is beautiful and in a wild animal preserve so there are zebra and water bucks in the yard! The little extra touches to make one feel pampered are everywhere. Tanya is an excellent hostess and the staff can't do enough for you. And the bed was heavenly!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Thiago

Excelente hotel. Quarto impecável e equipe muito prestativa! Voltarei com minhas filhas no próximo ano!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

barbara

un endroit incroyable en plein coeur de la nature. Personnel très accueillant, souriant, à l'écoute, au petit soin, une chambre hyper confortable, une grande piscine profonde où on peut vraiment nager, TRES agréable. Des repas délicieux. Des activités incroyables. Tout est fait pour rendre ce séjour merveilleux. Vive Unembeza!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Dulce ma

Servicio y lugar

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Dulce m

No cambiaron toallas , si esta limpio podria estar mas

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Philip

De ligging van de lodge. Onze kamer was prachtig. Alle faciliteiten waren aanwezig.
Vriendelijk personeel, lekker eten, ... alles was perfect. Een echte aanrader.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Luisa

Room was extremely clean, staff was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The guides for safaris and other tours were very professionnal, knowledgeable an friendly. We had an excellent moment

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2025

Paulo

Inesquecível

Hotel boutique muito lindo, com quartos amplos e situados no meio da mata (chuveiro ao ar livre foi o máximo), camas e lençóis confortáveis, água a vontade, funcionários bem simpáticos e prestativos. O único porém é que a localização exige que o hóspede jante no hotel todos os dias, com valores um pouco salgados. De qualquer modo, voltaria outras vezes.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Wataru

素晴らしいロッヂ。
スタッフもみんな笑顔で親切です。

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2023

Christina

Wunderschöne Unterkunft. Die Umgebung war ruhig und man war mitten im Busch bei den Tieren im Reservat. Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr bemüht und sehr freundlich ! Jeden Abend wurde uns ein 3 Gänge Menü serviert und nach unseren Wünschen zubereitet.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2020

Tamara Luiza

Um dos melhores hotéis que já fiquei!

Sem palavras para esse hotel! Nunca fui tão bem atendida na minha vida! Todos os funcionários são MUITO prestativos e atenciosos! O jantar (embora não incluso) é excelente! O café da manhã também é maravilhoso! Nos deram um upgrade de quarto e ficamos em um quarto absurdamente lindo, Charmoso e aconchegante! Eles se preocupam com os mínimos detalhes! Recomendo demais esse hotel!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Tudo perfeito!!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jan 2020

Luan

Atendimento horrível na chegada!

A minha estadia começou muito ruim! Reservei um quarto para 3 pessoas conforme disponível no site do hotéis.com e chegando lá nos avisaram que minha reserva estava para 2 pessoas e que eu teria que pagar pela cama extra. Eu mostrei a comprovação da reserva e a atendente - Tânia - foi pouco solicita a ajudar ( mesmo eu mencionando não ter celular disponível para ligar). Ela foi insistente dizendo que na página de reservas dela, do expedia, mencionava apenas 2 pessoas. Ela pediu minha reserva e só imprimiu a parte que mencionava a parte que interessava a ela - que a reserva estava feita para 2 pessoas - sendo que abaixo mencionava que o quarto era pra 3 camas twin.
Ela fez questão de ligar pra expedia, o mesmo sistema dela que já mencionava uma reserva de 2 adustos. Sendo que minha reserva estava feita pelo hotéis.com e nesse mostrava 3 adultos. Falei para ela que seria em vão.
Ligamos no hotéis.com, ela fez a ligação depois de muito pedir a ajuda dela, de implorar de fato, e quando conseguimos falar com a atendente a ligação caiu e ela me disse que não ligaria de novo que teria que pagar.
Mais uma vez tive que me estressar, levantar a voz, alegar que tinha pego pelo menos 2 pessoas, e que ela teria que me ajudar. Segundo ela, essa seria a última vez que ligaria e que se caísse ela não faria mais nada. Assim, ligamos novamente e o atendente disse que teve um erro na Reseva e que realmente estava para 3 pessoas e não para 2 como ela relatava! Ou seja, eu estava correto.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Sehr nettes und herzliches Personal. Leckeres Essen. Die Zimmer sind auch nett anzuschauen, es fehlt aber an einigen wesentlichen Dingen, zum Beispiel hat die Toilette keinen Abzug nach draußen. Wohlmeinend steht schon ein Raumspray bereit. Auf der eigenen Kleinen Terrasse fehlt ein Tischchen, auf das man mal ein Glas stellen kann. Der Gemauerte Schrank erlaubt nicht ein Hemd aufzuhängen, da fehlgeplant und zu kurz.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Foi tudo perfeito, adoramos estar lá. Gostaríamos de ter ficado mais, com certeza voltaremos.

Leisure Partner