Sunbird Lodge, Phalaborwa
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| Room Pricing | R380 - R750 p/p (single room) |
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| | R150 - R375 p/p sharing |
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| | R580 - R950 per unit |
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Description
Sunbird Lodge is a family run business, emphasizing on good quality & friendly service! Experience the ambiance of more than 2.5 acres of tropical gardens which give host to a wide variety of bird-life, just relax and let your hosts Samantha and David Lockhart ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Laze by the swimming pool, sit under one of our Lapa’s with a drink from the bar or take in the gardens at night looking at the stars, you can just unwind and let your stress melt away. Accommodation is available on either a Bed & Breakfast or Self Catering basis. Lunches and evening meals can be provided on request. Choose from one of five rooms on the main house, all with their own private access from the gardens or one of two rooms by the swimming pool. All the rooms are either twin or double bedded with an en suite bathroom (either bath and shower or just shower), all have TV's, air conditioning and ceiling fans and have tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms have their own stoops with table and chairs. We also have a large, fully contained one bed roomed cottage, which can sleep up to 6 people. All our rooms are spacious and of a good standard. We also offer excellent braai facilities, a unique African bar, a large swimming pool, secure parking, laundry service, fax and Internet (WIFI) connections. Transfers from Pahalaborwa airport can also be arranged for a nominal fee.
Request A QuotePricing Information
2010 Base Rate
| Unit |
Single room |
Sharing (P/P) |
Unit |
| Room in the main House |
R400
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R300
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R600
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| Poolside room |
R400
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R300
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R600
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| Self Catering Cottage |
R650
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R325
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R650
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* For detailed pricing information, please request a non-committal quote!
2011 Base Rate
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Single room |
Sharing (P/P) |
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| Room in the main House |
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* For detailed pricing information, please request a non-committal quote!
Room Types
Room in the main House (5)
Either a twin or double room with private access and they all overlook the gardens. Each has an en suite bathroom with a shower/bath or both. All rooms have a TV, ceiling fan and air conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities.
Includes: B & B
Poolside room (2)
Twin rooms situated next to the swimming pool. Rooms are en suite with a shower and feature TV's,air conditioning, a ceiling fan, tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge.
Includes: B & B
Self Catering Cottage (1)
Good sized one bedroomed cottage which can sleep up to 4 people (6 with small children). The cottage has an en suite bathroom, large kitchen, a lounge and patio area. There is also full DSTV, air conditioning and ceiling fans in both the bedrooms and lounges. Also has its own private access and car parking port.
Includes: B & B
Facilities
Facilities and Services
Swimming Pool, Communal Satelite TV, Off Street Parking, Bar on the Premises, Parking Available, Internet Access, WiFi, Fax, Garden, Internet, Communal Television, Communal MNet, Laundry Service, Airport Shuttle Service, Adsl, Photocopy Machine, Braai / Barbecue
Facilities in Rooms/Units
Heater in Rooms, Air-Conditioning in Rooms, WiFi, Tea and Coffee in Rooms, No Smoking in Rooms, Television in Rooms, Radios in Rooms, Fan in Rooms
Activities Nearby
Horse Riding, River Rafting/Expedition, Ballooning, Bird Watching, Walking, Golf, Big 5
Dining
Set Menu Offered, Breakfast Served
Environment
Suburbs
Grading
AA Recommended, 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
Conference
Whiteboard Available, Conference Venue
Memberships and Legal
GHA (SA) Accredited
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Request A QuoteGuest Comments
SUNBIRD LODGE - Tshifhiwa Khashane, South Africa
I have to say being in a town like Phalaborwa I had expected the worst as I did in a racist town of Musina a few years ago.I got a very nice wholehearted welcome with a smile.The surroundings there were just fabulous. i felt I could just extend my stay ov
09 March 2009
Awesome stay at Sunbird - Mark Tittley, South Africa
My family and I were desperate to book into the Kruger Park in December, but because it was fully booked we were "forced" to look outside the park - Wow!!! Are we glad that happened, We absolutely loved our two nights at Sunbird, Dave was an amazing host
15 January 2009
Great stay - David Botha, South Africa
My family and I had a great stay. The host and hostess were very friendly.
09 January 2009
What a wonderful place - Hetisani Mathonsi, South Africa
Everything at Sunbird was wonderful from staff, breakfast, rooms, pool, braai place etc. The staff was always there for assistance. I'm coming back soon... Thank you for excellent service. Hetisani Mathonsi
05 January 2009
It was very relaxing. - Anonymous, South Africa
If you have experienced stress during the year, Sunbird lodge is the way to go. You can unwind listening to birds singing nice tunes. But all in all we enjoyed our stay, with a friendly service from Dave.
03 January 2009
Fantastic - Duduzile Ngubeni
The people there are so friendly it was amazing
21 November 2008
Recommended - jaco fourie, South Africa
We had a splendid time and are very much impressed with the place - I will recommend them to everyone I know.
16 July 2008
Very good - Afrika Mohale, South Africa
Being from Joburg I really enjoyed the fresh air and the traffic free roads, my stay was refreshing would go back anytime. The place is 5min drive from the Kruger Park which was/is the main attraction, I mean come on what more could one ask for.
29 April 2008
Recommended - HAAGE Olivier, Mozambique
Fantastic !
26 April 2008
Fantastic - Thapelo Vundhla, Canada
I booked the trip for my parents and they absolutely loved their stay. Sam and Dave were helpful and most important, friendly. The place is homey, according to my parents. The booking experience was exceptional. I had prompt replies to all my questions,
28 February 2008
Highly recommended - Maria Rimaati, New Zealand
A very nice and convenient place to stay. Hosts were extremely helpful and went out of their way to assist us. Would highly recommend the Sunbird Lodge in Phalaborwa as the place to stay when visiting the north of Kruger National Park.
14 January 2008
Relaxing Stay - Gael Tilbrook, Australia
Great welcome, good accommodation, wonderful breakfast and all round relaxing stay for four Australians visiting South Africa.
28 August 2007
EXCELLENT PLACE TO STAY!!! - Rolf Bakker, Netherlands
We stayed with our family of 5 (children 2,3 and 7 yrs old) at the Sunbird Lodge for 3 nights. Large rooms and easy to access to the Kruger park (ca.1km). Dave and Sam who run the business are extremely helpful and provide a lot of good advice for places
11 August 2007
Excellent place to stay - Trudy Bekkering, Belgique
We stayed two nights in the cottage which was clean and very spacious. Dave and Sam made us feel at home. The lodge is just 3 minutes from the entrance to Kruger Park.
31 May 2007
What a Stay!!!! - Marilyn van der Westhuizen, South Africa
The fact that my children called it "home" shows the sincerity of Dave & Sam's hospitality & friendliness. I didn't have to worry about anything besides having an awesome time exploring the breathtaking surroundings. I will definitely recommend SUNBIRD LO
02 May 2007
Gifted hosts - Martin Van der Merwe, South Africa
From the moment we set foot on Sunbird Lodge we were treated with warmth of heart, we were treated like friends that they had not seen for a long time. Dave,Sam and his parents made us feel at home all the time, they were always interested in how our day
01 May 2007
An enjoyable experience en route - Sean Wright, South Africa
What a refreshing and beautiful stop over as well as exceptional value for money. Over and above this I must mention David's friendliness and hospitality - nothing seemed too dififcult for him. This venue will remain on our list as the place to stay in Ph
10 April 2007
Easter Weekend stay at Sunbird Lodge - Llewellyn Crocker, South Africa
We were very satisfied with the accommodation. The rooms were lovely, very neat and comfortable. The garden area was beautiful and our hosts were very hospitable. Pahalaborwa was the ideal location from which to see the Kruger Park and all the surrounding
10 April 2007
Best Start for the Kruger Park!! - Markus Lindner, Germany
Relaxing Pool Area, nice and clean rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff!!
09 February 2007
What a hospitality - David Matlala, South Africa
Keep it up.
02 January 2007
Extravagent place to just chill!!! - Anonymous
The lodge was everything we were looking for; peace and quite and great hospitality. The lodge was affordable and still accomodating to all our needs. We truly had a marvellous time there and will definitely go again. Thank you for your great hospital
19 September 2006
Enjoyable stay - Ristine Botha, South Africa
Thank you we enjoyed our stay. Rooms were clean and beautiful. People were very friendly. Breakfast was very nice. We will stay there again when we are in Phalaborwa.
13 August 2006
Sun Bird - lara, Italy
Very nice place
10 August 2006
Wonderful - Ronel de Wit , South Africa
About my stay at Sunbird Lodge - Wonderfull!!!! Sam & Dave were lovely hosts and so friendly. We had a nice chat. The place is neat and clean and comfortable. We also enjoyed a lovely breakfast. I would definitely recommend them to anyone and the
04 August 2006
What a fabulous place! - Janine Taylor, South Africa
We had the pleasure of staying at Sunbird Lodge for a night before commencing our stay in the Kruger. The place was spotless and the service was friendly. We could not fault anything! When next we are going to be in Phalaborwa we will certainly stay there
21 July 2006
June 2006 - Bennie Otto, South Africa
Pleasant stay. Very hospitable people.
26 June 2006
Sunbird Lodge on map of Phalaborwa