Bela-Bela-24.92717000,
28.39185800,
Farm Tweefontein, Settlers Road, Bela-bela, Limpopo(Show on Map)
8.2
Very Good
➔
➔
Please select your travel dates to see rates and availability
Check In
Check Out
1 room2 guests1 room, 2 guests
Info
Summary of reviewsSondela Nature Reserve & Spa Makhato Lodges is set in the tranquil beauty of Sondela Nature Reserve, offering an idyllic backdrop for a rejuvenating getaway. Known for its excellent location, the lodges provide guests with direct access to nature, offering stunning views and frequent sightings of local wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and warthogs. The serene environment makes it a perfect choice for family vacations or anyone seeking a peaceful retreat. The seamless integration of natural landscapes with functional living spaces enhances the charm of this destination.
Guests have consistently praised the lodges for their spacious and aesthetically pleasing accommodations. Units are roomy and well-equipped, complemented by delightful entertainment areas. While there were minor maintenance issues, the lodges' cleanliness is commendable, both inside and out. Fresh linen and spotless bedrooms significantly add to the comfort of the stay, although some kitchen facilities may need updating. The cleaning staff's friendly and efficient service further enhances the cleanliness experience.
The staff at the lodges are known for their warm hospitality, ensuring guests feel welcomed from arrival to departure. Their professionalism and attentiveness, despite occasional inexperience in certain areas, have left a positive impression on visitors. This dedication contributes to the excellent service offered at Sondela, adding to the good value for money and overall guest satisfaction.
The pool area, featuring both heated and cold options, provides a delightful opportunity for relaxation. The heated pool, in particular, is noted for its privacy and warmth. Convenient proximity to some units and the availability of braai facilities enhance the experience, though improvements such as additional loungers and regular cleaning could elevate the enjoyment further. Despite minor inconveniences like power outages, the pool area's vibrant atmosphere greatly enhances the overall stay.
With its prime location, spacious and clean accommodations, attentive staff, and enjoyable facilities, Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa Makhato Lodges come highly recommended for those seeking a memorable and relaxing nature retreat. Show more
Read review summaries for all categories
Categories
Lodge with Spa
Being part of Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa, guests have access to the spa facilities and the tranquil environment of the reserve. The lodges offer a comfortable stay with the added benefit of spa treatments.
Romantic Lodge
Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa Makhato Lodges provides luxurious self-catering lodges within a nature reserve. The combination of privacy and access to nature and spa facilities makes it ideal for a romantic retreat.
Lodge with Swimming Pool
Part of the Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa, these lodges offer access to a swimming pool and spa facilities. Guests can enjoy both nature and relaxation during their stay.
Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool
Lodge with Outdoor Pool
These lodges within Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa feature an outdoor pool, providing a convenient swimming option for guests staying in the Makhato section of the reserve.
Lodge with Indoor Pool
This lodge provides an indoor pool, contributing to a relaxing stay within a nature reserve setting. The indoor pool complements the on-site spa and wellness facilities.
Lodge with Parking
Small Lodge
Room Types
Holiday Home Makhato 1This spacious holiday home features 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. Boasting a patio, this holiday home also features a seating area, a wardrobe and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 7This spacious holiday home includes a kitchen, a seating area, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home has a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit has 7 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 11This spacious holiday home consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. Featuring a patio, this holiday home also provides a seating area, a wardrobe and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 12This spacious holiday home consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. Featuring a patio, this holiday home also provides a seating area, a wardrobe and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 19The well-fitted kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. The spacious holiday home offers a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, as well as a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 3 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 29This spacious holiday home features 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. The well-fitted kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home has a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit has 6 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 33This spacious holiday home comprises 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home features a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit offers 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 42This spacious holiday home comes with 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home has a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit has 5 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 58This spacious holiday home features 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. Boasting a patio, this holiday home also features a seating area, a wardrobe and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 62This spacious holiday home includes 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home has a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit has 6 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 70This spacious holiday home is comprised of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. The well-fitted kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home features a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit offers 5 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 72This spacious holiday home consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. The fully equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home features a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit offers 5 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 75This spacious holiday home is comprised of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. Featuring a patio, this holiday home also offers a seating area, a wardrobe and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 6 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 76This spacious holiday home comes with 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home has a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit has 7 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 81This spacious holiday home is comprised of 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. Featuring a patio, this holiday home also offers a seating area, a wardrobe and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 5 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 83This spacious holiday home comprises 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. Featuring a patio, this holiday home also provides a seating area, a wardrobe and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 3 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 87This spacious holiday home consists of 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home features a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit offers 6 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 88This spacious holiday home is comprised of 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. Featuring a patio, this holiday home also offers a seating area, a wardrobe and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 6 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 89Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower, this spacious holiday home offers a well-fitted kitchen and a seating area. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home features a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit has 6 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 96This spacious holiday home includes 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home has a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit has 5 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 99This spacious holiday home comprises 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home features a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit offers 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 104This spacious holiday home consists of 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home features a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit offers 6 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 106This spacious holiday home includes 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. Boasting a patio, this holiday home also offers a seating area, a wardrobe and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 3 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 110This spacious holiday home comprises 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. Featuring a patio, this holiday home also provides a seating area, a wardrobe and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 6 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 120This spacious holiday home is comprised of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath or a shower. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This holiday home features a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit offers 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 23In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. The spacious holiday home provides a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 25In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. The spacious holiday home offers a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, as well as a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 30The well-fitted kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. The spacious holiday home features a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 31Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. The spacious holiday home features a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 69Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. The spacious holiday home provides a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 80In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. The spacious holiday home offers a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 5 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 105The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. The spacious holiday home features a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, as well as a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 5Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. The spacious holiday home features a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 52The unit offers 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 21The unit has 4 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 3The unit offers 5 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 51The unit has 3 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 68The unit has 5 beds.
Holiday Home Makhato 73The unit offers 6 beds.
Holiday Home 368002061The unit offers 5 beds.
Holiday HomeThe unit offers 4 beds.
Holiday HomeThe unit offers 4 beds.
Holiday HomeThe unit has 6 beds.
Guest Reviews
8.2
Very Good
Location
Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Sondela Nature Reserve, Makhato Lodges offer an idyllic setting for a rejuvenating getaway. Renowned for its excellent location, the lodges are perfectly positioned to provide guests with direct access to nature and remarkable views of the surroundings. Visitors appreciate the proximity to wildlife, often enjoying sightings of giraffes, zebras, and warthogs right from the comfort of their accommodation.
The property is set in a peaceful environment that enhances the experience of a relaxing vacation. It boasts the ideal blend of comfort and nature, making it well-suited for family holidays and those seeking a tranquil retreat. Guests frequently comment on the easy accessibility and the property's thoughtful design that integrates the natural landscape with functional living spaces.
Whether one is staying in Makhato Unit 99 or Makhato 30, every lodge extends a warm invitation to explore the vast range of activities available in the area. The setting simplifies the pursuit of outdoor adventures, accompanied by the joy of unwinding in a well-cared-for property. This combination of an impressive location and the abundance of herbivorous wildlife has left many eager to return, recommending the experience to family and friends.
Rooms
Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa Makhato Lodges have charmed guests with their spacious and beautifully designed accommodations. Many visitors appreciated the roomy units, which were not only visually appealing but also featured well-equipped amenities and delightful entertainment areas. The lodges are known for their cleanliness, with several guests mentioning the pristine state of their rooms and charlets, although there were occasional lapses. The bedrooms and furniture received praise for being perfect, contributing to an overall comfortable stay. Despite minor drawbacks with maintenance, guests wholeheartedly recommend these lodges for a memorable and relaxing getaway surrounded by nature.
Cleanliness
Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa Makhato Lodges has garnered praise for its cleanliness, with guests frequently noting the spotless condition of accommodations. The units are described as clean both inside and outside, enhancing the comfort of the stay. Visitors appreciated the fresh linen and clean bedrooms, contributing to a larger sense of cleanliness throughout the lodges. Additionally, the lodges are spacious and well-furnished, adding to the overall pleasant experience.
However, there were remarks concerning kitchen facilities, where some pots and cutlery appeared dated and not up to standard. A few reviews suggest that certain areas might benefit from further cleaning and maintenance. Despite these occasional concerns, the infrastructure and surrounding environment are highly regarded.
Overall, the friendly and efficient service, particularly from the cleaning staff, complements the pristine condition of the lodges. This attention to cleanliness is a key aspect of what makes Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa at Makhato Lodges a comfortable getaway destination.
Staff
The staff at Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa Makhato Lodges consistently receive accolades for their friendliness and helpfulness. Visitors are welcomed warmly from the entrance gate to the reception area, creating a positive impression right from the start. Guests have noted the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff, praising them for providing excellent service and accommodating to their needs. While there have been occasional mentions of staff appearing somewhat inexperienced in addressing certain inquiries, overall feedback highlights their dedication to making guests feel valued and ensuring a pleasant stay. The blend of warm hospitality and good value for money contributes significantly to the overall guest experience at this nature retreat.
Pool
The pool area at Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa Makhato Lodges offers a delightful experience, with both heated and cold pools available for guests to enjoy. The heated pool, in particular, is appreciated for its warmth and sense of privacy, contributing to a lovely swimming experience. The proximity of the pool to some units is convenient, allowing easy access for a refreshing dip or relaxation time. Additionally, the pool area features braai facilities, which some guests have had the opportunity to enjoy privately, enhancing their visit. However, there are areas for improvement, such as the need for more loungers in better condition and more regular cleaning of the swimming facilities. Despite the occasional power outage, the fun atmosphere of the pool area contributes positively to the overall stay.
Yes, Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa Makhato Lodges has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool.
Yes, a spa is available at Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa Makhato Lodges.