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Sunbird Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Phalaborwa Gate

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Property amenity
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Point of interest
Lounge
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
21 Aalwyn Street, Phalaborwa, Limpopo, 1390

What's nearby

  • Tambotie Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Qualito Craft Distillery - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Phalaborwa Gate - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hans Merensky Golf Estate - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Big Hole - 14 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Yurok Spur Steak Ranch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Calabash Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Big Five Pub & Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sunbird Lodge

Guest house near Phalaborwa Gate
Located close to Hans Merensky Golf Estate and The Big Hole, Sunbird Lodge provides a terrace, a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Sunbird Lodge include perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and fridges

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 150 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9 PM and midnight

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Sunbird Lodge Guest House
Sunbird Lodge Guest House Phalaborwa
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Sunbird Lodge Guesthouse
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Sunbird Lodge Guest House
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sunbird Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunbird Lodge?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbird Lodge on 1 Dec 2024 start from €85.86, 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 Sunbird Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunbird Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9 PM to midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Sunbird Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunbird Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Phalaborwa Gate and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Hans Merensky Golf Estate. The Big Hole is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) away.

Sunbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 86 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MR C C D

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem in Phalaborwa
What an amazing gem in Phalaborwa. Host was super friendly and on point with everything. The rooms were spotless nothing was spared on attention to detail. I would highly recommend any traveler to this Guesthouse.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attractive and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

KABELO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very beautiful and relaxing
it was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are wonderful. The rooms are great, lovely grounds and a first rate breakfast. I've stayed here twice and both times have been great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lior, Tel Aviv

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens and a very friendly host. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay
Very hospitable, welcoming, breakfast excellent Only problem mould in shower cubicle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent but expensive
Clean rooms, but very basic. Excellent breakfast. Is however expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, peaceful setting with beautiful grounds. Rooms are large, clean and very private. Has pool and bbq area. We were warmly welcomed by Dave our host, who, along with his wife, Sam, was extremely helpful throughout our stay. All of his recommendations panned out as promised. We stayed there as a base to explore Kruger Park. Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful B&B in Phalaborwa outside of Kruger
Sunbird is a wonderful B&B with gracious hosts, beautiful grounds including a fab swimming pool and quiet rooms. Breakfast was 5 star. We had a 2 night stay 6 of us as we toured Kruger. Recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graeme, lusaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No point staying anywhere else
I always stay at Sunbird Lodge when visiting Phalaborwa. Truth be told there is honestly no point looking for anywhere else. Large room with private veranda, fridge, tea & coffee, cable TV, private bathroom (shower only) secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and friendly lodging - spacious rooms
My family and I spent a night at Sunbird Lodge after leaving the Kruger National Park. The Lodge is ideally suited for exploring the park as it is situated just outside the park's Phalaborwa Gate. The owners are charming and very welcoming and gave us a thorough explanation of both the property and the surrounding area. The rooms are spacious and well equipped and the showers are excellent. The property has a pool, bar area and pretty gardens and you can sit on the patio outside your room and enjoy a drink at the end of a day's exploring. The breakfast is hearty and delicious and starts the day off well. This property represents excellent value for money and I would highly recommend it to anybody visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great position on the edge of town. Easy access to town. Great reception. Comfortable room. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall nice place. Clean and comfortable rooms, pool, and quick access to Kruger national park.

10/10 Excellent

Brighton

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
SM from Hamburg
Thanks for all!

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it was Great
Overall it was great. Only issue was at checkout the concierge booked our taxi earlier than we requested. Just a minor inconvenience in an otherwise wonderful hotel with good service.

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A little bit of paradise.
Our host could not have been more welcoming and efficient and the property was beautifully prepared. Unfortunately, the town of Phalaborwa was hit by a severe storm the day before our arrival which resulted in considerable damage to the area. Nevertheless, our host had worked hard to minimize the effect on our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved staying here with easy access to Kruger park. The owner was so helpful and friendly!

10/10 Excellent

Graeme, Lusaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Really no point in looking at other accommodation in Phalaborwa. Very pleasant and friendly hosts and staff. Large comfortable room, DSTV, fridge, air-con, large shower (pressure good but would change the shower head to a rainfall) Large gardens with all types of birds, squirrels as well, secure parking and centrally located. Good breakfast and Honesty bar. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodations and hosts!
Sunbird Lodge was our first lodging experience on our first trip to South Africa and they definitely delivered an outstanding experience. Our rooms were clean and spacious, the grounds were lovely and immaculate, and the hosts and staff were fantastic! Their dining suggestions and advice about grocery shopping, Kruger park, etc. were perfect, and their breakfast was top notch. Although excited about visiting Kruger NP (incredibly close and convenient), I had a twinge of regret that we were leaving Sunbird so soon. Next time we visit Phalaborwa, we'll be sure to build in a bit more time overcome our jetlag and enjoy Sunbird longer. Thank you for the great hospitality, Sunbird. It was perfect introduction to an incredible journey.