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Bakgatla Resort is located in the north-eastern part of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, near the Bakgatla Gate. The resort offers an outdoor pool, restaurant and a children's playground. Bakgatla has basic chalets and tented accommodations. The chalets are air-conditioned and feature a kitchenette, at TV and a patio. The tents are equipped with a fan, private bathroom, tea-and-coffee making facilities. The resort has a restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Barbecue facilities are available. There is a spa, a souvenir shop. conference facilities and walking trails on site. Staff at the reception can provide information on what to do in the area. Guided game drives within the Pilanesberg National Park can be arranged on advance request. Pretoria and Johannesburg are within 2.5 to 3.5 hours drive from the resort and the entrance to Sun City can be reached within 40 minutes by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Spa

Playground

Pool table


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Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
6.3
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.9
Value for money
6.3
Location
8.1
Low score for Pilanesberg
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Bakgatla Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Resort facilities at Bakgatla Resort

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Bakgatla Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 150 is required on arrival. That's about USD 7. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note compulsory park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates.

Please note a refundable key deposit fee is required upon check in.

Please inform Bakgatla Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of ZAR 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Bakgatla Resort

  • Bakgatla Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Themed dinners
    • Spa facilities
    • Game drives
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Yes, Bakgatla Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Bakgatla Resort include:

    • Chalet
    • Tent

  • Check-in at Bakgatla Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Bakgatla Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Bakgatla Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Bakgatla Resort is 4.3 miles from the center of Pilanesberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bakgatla Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Bakgatla Restaurant