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Sunbird Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Phalaborwa Gate

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
21 Aalwyn Street, Phalaborwa, Limpopo, 1390

What's nearby

  • Qualito Craft Distillery - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • President Kruger Park - 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

Guesthouse 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Laundry services, barbecue grills, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunbird Lodge include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and refrigerators

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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 elevator

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
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: 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

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 elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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 organization.

Property is also known as

Sunbird Lodge Guest House
Sunbird Lodge Guest House Phalaborwa
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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 Apr 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbird Lodge on Apr 5, 2025 start from CA $110.67, excluding 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–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Sunbird Lodge?

Check-out 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.

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Sunbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

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

Richard

Very attractive and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MR C C D

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

Jane

We stayed at the Sunbird Lodge for 3 nights, and it was very peaceful and quiet. It had two twin beds, a set of bunk beds, small kitchenette, television, air conditioning, desk and chair, as well as outdoor patio. The pool was clean and extremely warm, but refreshing. The outside area was well maintained and staff was always busy keeping it that way. The common area had a bar (honor system) and rooftop patio with comfortable furniture. The breakfast area was beautifully arranged and we enjoyed the large fish tank. The breakfast was delightful, as well as delicious and made to order. There was plenty to choose from. The staff, especially the hosts deserve recognition for such warm hospitality and recommendations. Dave made Safari reservations for us and our guide was simply the best. The restaurant recommendation was wonderful so we eat there 3 times! We would not hesitate to stay there again and highly recommend. Thumbs up to Sunbird Lodge! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Phantastische Unterkunft in dieser Preiskathegorie
Ruhig gelegen, sehr freundlicher, hilfsbereiter Besitzer. Falls wir noch mal nach SA kommen, werden wir ein drittes Mal dort für mehrere Tage übernachten.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sader

Für ein paar Tage vor oder nach Kruger Park bestens geeignet. Sauberkeit besonders bei corona Zeit ist groß geschrieben. Sehr freundliches Personal, toller Garten, sicherer Parkplatz.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

KABELO

very beautiful and relaxing
it was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Toronto

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

Verified traveller

Tres bon accueil , endroit très joli, excellent rapport qualité prix pour couronner le tout
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

David

Super Loge in super Lage
Schöne gepflegte kleine Anlage. Sehr grosse saubere Zimmer mit Gartenblick. David hat uns super Tipps gegeben zum Krüger Nationalpark und Umgebung. Wir würden wieder dort übernachten.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Een geweldige accomodatie De eigenaar en zijn vrouw doen er alles aan om je verblijf zo aangenaam te laten verlopen. Ook het overig personeel is erg vriendelijk. Onze comimenten. Mijn totale beoordeling 10+
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lior, Tel Aviv

Beautiful gardens and a very friendly host. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul

Enjoyable stay
Very hospitable, welcoming, breakfast excellent Only problem mould in shower cubicle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Tolle Lage
Sehr ruhige, verkehrsgünstige Lage Schöner Garten Ideal für Besucher es Krügerparks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Excellent but expensive
Clean rooms, but very basic. Excellent breakfast. Is however expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Parfait
Accueil parfait et chaleureux.Chambre simple mais confortable.Beau jardin et belle piscine.Bon breakfast.En résumé,excellent rapport qualité/prix aux portes du parc Kruger.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ilan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Yohan

Top pour une escale à Phalanborwa
Charmant ce lodge! On a été accueilli par la maman des propriétaires, vraiment très gentille!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fabiano

Ótima estadia
Excelente hospedagem. Tudo ótimo! Confortável, limpo, aconchegante, ótimo café da manhã e internet funcional. Destaque especial para o Dave, excelente recepção e informações extremamente precisas.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

romain

1 er choix à faire à phalaborwa
Je recherchais un logement proche du park kruger et bien je n'ai vraiment pas était déçut notre hôte est genial super compréhensible. J'ai même oublié une affaire très importante et il me la gardé jusqu'à ce que je revienne. Calme, détendant, une très bonne connection au wifi, je recommande.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Optimal zur Übernachtung vor dem Krüger Park. Sehr freundliche Eigentümer und tolles Frühstück
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018