Located in Matlhagame, Buffalo Thorn Lodge offers an outdoor pool and hot tub. The accommodations is 14 mi from Sun City. Free private parking is available on site. Featuring a patio, all units are air-conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven and microwave. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a coffee machine and a kettle in the unit. Each private bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower and comes with bathrobes and a hairdryer. Other facilities at Buffalo Thorn Lodge include a BBQ area, daily maid service and laundry. The nearest airport is Pilanesberg International Airport, 26 mi away. Pilanesberg is 9.9 mi from Buffalo Thorn Lodge, while Rustenberg is a 1-hour drive away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 5:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Pilanesberg

See what guests loved the most:

  • Saul
    United States of America United States of America
    +great staff +clean rooms with AC +everything you need (all you have to bring is food and drinks) +animals just feet away at the watering hole +Good game drives

Area info

Amenities of Buffalo Thorn Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Spa tub
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Hot tub
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
    Business Facilities
    • Business center
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    Spa
    • Fitness
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Buffalo Thorn Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 10:00 AM to 10:30 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 2000 is required on arrival. That's about USD 104. 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.

    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.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Buffalo Thorn Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

    Please inform Buffalo Thorn Lodge 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.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 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 Buffalo Thorn Lodge

    • Buffalo Thorn Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Pool table
      • Evening entertainment
      • Fitness
      • Game drives
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Walking tours
      • Swimming pool

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Buffalo Thorn Lodge on this page.

    • Buffalo Thorn Lodge is 9.9 miles from the center of Pilanesberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Buffalo Thorn Lodge include:

      • Vacation Home

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

    • Check-in at Buffalo Thorn Lodge is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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