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Experience world-class service at Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge

With garden views, Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge is located in White River and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge and kettle are also provided. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Mbombela Stadium is 24 km from Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge, while The Barnyard Theatre is 5.4 km away. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International, 17 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
or
3 single beds
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for White River
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maxenshire
    South Africa South Africa
    The quietness of the place, beautiful garden and lounge area
  • Musa
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is accessible and the staff is very friendly
  • Cezanne
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms are very spacious and the linen crisp and clean. Can definitely recommend the Eggs Benedict - to die for. Great place. Great service. We will be back. Thank you

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant 68
    • Cuisine
      International • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Heated pool
    • Salt-water pool
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 20:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    < 1 year old
    Cot upon request
    ZAR 200 per child, per night
    1 years
    Cot upon request
    ZAR 200 per child, per night
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 650 per child, per night
    2 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 650 per child, per night
    12 - 17 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 850 per child, per night
    Adult (18+ years)
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 950 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge

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

    • Guests staying at Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet

    • Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant 68

    • The prices at Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge is 1 miles from the centre of White River. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Game drives
      • Swimming Pool

    • Room options at Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge include:

      • Suite
      • Triple

    • Check-in at Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.