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Hotel Amenities
All-inclusive Details
All-inclusive room rates at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Food and beverages
- All à la carte meals and snacks included
Not included
- Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
- Minibar
- Spa/beauty facilities and services
- Gratuities
- Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
- Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
- A la carte dining included
- All onsite activities, and facilities and equipment included
- Gratuities not included
- All meals included
- Minibar not included
Property Features
Some rates at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the lodge's 3 restaurants. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This Colonial lodge also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve has designated areas for smoking.
- Library
- Daily
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Showcase for local artists
- Full-service spa
- Firepit
- 24-hour front desk
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- Free breakfast
- Vegan menu options available
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Year Built - 2001
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Free self parking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Pool sun loungers
- Vegetable garden
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Water-efficient showers only
- Water-efficient toilets only
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Spa services on site
- Terrace
- Number of restaurants - 3
- Free full breakfast
- Concierge services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Designated smoking areas
- Banquet hall
- Pool umbrellas
- Laundry facilities
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Total number of rooms - 27
- Television in common areas
- Number of floors - 1
- Number of buildings/towers - 3
- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Multilingual staff
- Outdoor furniture
- Fireplace in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Playground on site
Room Amenities
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Free bottled water
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Slippers
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Balcony or patio
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Number of bedrooms - 1
- Number of bathrooms - 1
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- LED light bulbs
- Recycling
- Wardrobe or closet
Parking
Free self parking
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food & Drink
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Gondwana Family Lodge Res - Overlooking the pool, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Tilney Manor Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Dwyka Tented Lodge Rest - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Spa Services
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments.
- Deep tissue massage
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Body scrubs
- Massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Nearby Activities
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Playground on site
- Game drive on site
- Safari on site
- Game viewing on site
Hotel Policies
Payment types
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee (May 01 - April 30): ZAR 190 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Check-in
Check-in time starts at noon
Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Humane animal treatment
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
Comprehensive food waste policy
Cashless transactions are available
Comprehensive recycling policy
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Masks are compulsory at the property
Temperature checks are available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is available to guests
Masks are available to guests
Mobile key entry is not available
Debit cards not accepted
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
Staffed front desk
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Smoke detector
Individually-wrapped food options are not available
Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
- Pets not allowed
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from September 01 to March 31.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Hotel Names
- Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
- Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale
- bona Wildlife Reserve Barryda
- Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge
- Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
- Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale
- Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge
- Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
- Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale
National Rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
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