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African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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Free toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns, towels
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is NZ$315
Price available on 20/5/2024

Explore the area

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Plumari Private Game Reserve; Doornhoek, Magaliesberg, Gauteng
  • Popular LocationBekker High School33 min drive
  • Popular LocationCradle of Humankind46 min drive
  • Popular LocationMountain Sanctuary Park85 min drive
  • AirportJohannesburg (QRA-Rand)119 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic resort, super friendly and professional service. Loved every minute of our stay
Charlene
Jan 5, 2023
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Room options

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Magaliesberg

Located in Magaliesberg, African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa is in the historical district and in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mountain Sanctuary Park and Buffelspoort Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Mother of Mercy Shrine - 28 min drive
  • Bekker High School - 33 min drive
  • Cradle of Humankind - 46 min drive
  • Ten Flags Theme Park - 61 min drive
  • Mountain Sanctuary Park - 85 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Horse Brewery & Restaurant - 28 min drive
  • Melon Rouge Eatery and Art - 30 min drive
  • White Dog Taproom - 25 min drive
  • Meat & Eat Deli - 8 min drive
  • Mogallywood - 14 min drive

About this property

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

Upscale lodge in the historical district
Consider a stay at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa and take advantage of free continental breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body wrap or a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and al fresco dining. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ecotours and hiking/biking. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, massage treatment rooms and a reception hall
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (3,229 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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

Askari Game Lodge Magaliesberg
Askari Game Lodge
Askari Game Magaliesberg
Askari Game
Askari Game Lodge Spa
Askari Game Lodge Spa
African Hills Safari & Spa
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa Lodge
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa Magaliesberg
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa Lodge Magaliesberg

Frequently asked questions

Does African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa on 20 May 2024 start from NZ$314.74, 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 African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa located?

Situated in the historical district, this spa lodge is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Mother of Mercy Shrine and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Bekker Primary School. Bekker High School and Kgaswane Mountain Reserve are also within 25 miles (40 km).

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James, Ascot

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Puleng

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excell. safari lodge just over an hr from Jo’burg
Really recommend this hotel. Has everything you need and more. Great for couples as well as families. Professional staff who work hard to give you the best service possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Tarryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One word “Amazing “ We will be back to this resort that pampered us all week, from the tours to the dining all top notch. The rangers that work with the animals and guides for the hikes are in love with their job and it shows. Can’t say enough about this place
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Les

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Manchester

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place! The highlight were the elephants that came to the water hole!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Itumeleng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always an amazing stay
Our stay at this lodge is always amazing. The stuff is extremely friendly and professional. The actual grounds are super pretty. It's a calming environment. Our baby also loved it. Thank you to the restaurant staff always go the extra mile to make our baby happy. Only issue is the wifi, but it wasn't the end of the world. We actually appreciate the downtime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Fantastic resort, super friendly and professional service. Loved every minute of our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022