10/10 Excellent
Timothy
Nov 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
they really know what they’re doing
Timothy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
5.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- All inclusive
- Free airport shuttle
- Breakfast included
- Pool
- Spa
Explore the area
Farm 380KU, Kingstone, Sabi Sand Wildtuin, Paul Kruger Gate, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1260
- Londolozi Game Reserve102 min drive
- Paul Kruger Statue116 min drive
- Paul Kruger Gate116 min drive
- Skukuza (SZK)21 min drive
Room options
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Suite
- 1561 sq ft
- River view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Fish Eagle Residence
- 1776 sq ft
- River view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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About this property
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
5-star Skukuza lodge with restaurant
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this lodge. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, spa services, and 24-hour room service. Housekeeping is available on request.
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Coffee/tea makers and minibars (stocked with some free items) are provided.
Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
This all-inclusive lodge also offers spa services, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request). Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge has designated areas for smoking.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.
All inclusive details
This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Food and beverages
All meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Things to do
- 24-hour gym
- Farming classes
- Game drive
- Game viewing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Outdoors
- Garden
- In a national park
- Pool loungers
- Terrace
- Vegetable garden
Spa
- Body scrubs
- Body wraps
- In-room massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator
- Well-lit path to entrance
More
- Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
- At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Designated smoking areas
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Fireplace in lobby
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- Mosquito nets
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- Rooftop garden
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian dining options
- Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Private plunge pool
Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Free minibar (limited items)
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Composting
- Desk
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Electrical adapters
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Laptop workspace
- Laptop-compatible safe
- LED lighting
- Phone
- Recycling
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Separate sitting area
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Destination fee: ZAR 160 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
- Resort fee: ZAR 957.50 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Bushbuckridge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge Bushbuckridge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Reviews
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