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A swimming pool with a brick barbecue area and a stone wall.

A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a covered carport, and a patio area with a table and chairs.

An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

A paved pathway leading to a stone wall with a brick structure, surrounded by trees and a fence.

1. Cottage Lenisè

9.3 km from Amarula Lapa

Anonymous traveler

￥12,483

￥14,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small building in the background.

A breakfast setup with a toaster, plates, cutlery, and a variety of fruits and beverages.

A garden with a pathway, palm trees, and a wooden structure.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

2. Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse

6.2 km from Amarula Lapa

KABELO

￥11,991

￥13,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A sign for the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre with a website URL and a slogan.

A rustic lodge with a thatched-roof dining area, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.

A bar area with a wooden bar, stools, and a patterned wall. There are wall-mounted lights and a ceiling with a thatched design.

A spacious patio with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and string lights.

3. Sunbird Lodge

6.5 km from Amarula Lapa

Paul

￥11,625

￥13,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a brick wall, a wooden door, and a sign indicating it's the Royal Game Guest House. There are large red vases and a potted plant near the entrance.

A pool area with brick pillars, wooden chairs, and a tiled floor.

A dining area with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a glass table set for four.

A spacious outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table.

4. Royal Game Guest House

6.5 km from Amarula Lapa

Geoffrey Paul

￥7,619

￥8,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A rustic house with a thatched roof, a porch with chairs, and a dirt path leading to another building.

A sign for "Setapane Lodge & Safari" with a clear view of the surrounding greenery and a road.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a thatched roof structure.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a large window.

5. Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

7.2 km from Amarula Lapa

Tina

￥14,653

￥16,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern bedroom with a bed, a painting, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

A small, single-story building with a tiled entrance and a wooden door.

A building entrance with a wooden door, a small window, and a number '2' on the wall.

A row of single-story buildings with a flat roof, large windows, and a paved walkway.

6. SHABIS GUEST LODGE

6.8 km from Amarula Lapa

Willem

￥10,001

￥10,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A tray with two glasses, a bowl of berries, and a bottle of rose wine on a bed.

A modern living room with a black sofa, a black armchair, a round coffee table, and a TV mounted on a wooden cabinet.

A swimming pool with a red and black patterned deck, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, a toaster, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

7. Viata Luxe Guesthouse

5.7 km from Amarula Lapa

Bertram

￥9,600

￥9,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a ceiling light, and an air conditioning unit.

A white bedside table with a lit candle, a bottle of essential oil, and a geometric candle holder.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a fan, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, sink, and dining area.

8. Homely Escapes

6.7 km from Amarula Lapa

Mongwe

￥5,968

￥5,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a table, and a view of rocky terrain through the windows.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, and a mirror. There is a window with a view of trees and a building outside.

A spacious living area with a high thatched ceiling, large rock formations, and a cozy seating arrangement.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small hut.

9. Timbila Game Lodge

17.1 km from Amarula Lapa

￥49,022

￥75,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Two wooden chairs with cushions, a woven basket, and a wooden stump table, all on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a clear sky.

A bathroom with a white sink, a window, and a green wall.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table with a lantern, and a view through a netted window.

A bar area with wooden shelves displaying bottles, a cash register, and two wooden chairs.

10. Shanatsi Safari Lodge

15.5 km from Amarula Lapa

￥18,322

￥21,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, lounge seating, and a bar area with ambient lighting.

A thatched-roof building with a wooden deck and a large potted plant in the foreground.

A cozy room with a thatched roof, a sofa, a dining table with candles, and a bar area.

A resort with a thatched-roof structure, a wooden deck, and lush greenery including ferns and palm trees.

11. La Lechere Guest House

6.7 km from Amarula Lapa

Stephen

￥18,132

￥20,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view.

A thatched-roof building with a covered outdoor area and steps leading up to it.

A tent with a bed, two chairs, and a table.

A person pouring liquid from a metal container into a stainless steel pot on a patterned table outdoors.

12. Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger

15.5 km from Amarula Lapa

￥40,063

￥46,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a natural backdrop of trees and greenery.

A rustic cabin with a gabled roof, surrounded by dense trees and dry grass.

A tented accommodation with a sofa, armchairs, a wooden table, and a bookshelf.

A rustic wooden table set with glassware, napkins, and cutlery, suggesting a dining area in a cozy, possibly historic setting.

13. Khanya Conservation Camp

11.2 km from Amarula Lapa

￥28,981

￥33,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An elephant in a natural setting with trees and vegetation.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a window, and a door.

An aerial view of a property with a large, irregularly shaped building, a swimming pool, and surrounding vegetation.

An outdoor dining setup with a table set for two, overlooking a river.

14. Tulani Boutique Lodge

17.7 km from Amarula Lapa

￥32,193

￥38,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

A narrow hallway with a tiled floor, a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, and a door at the end.

An outdoor area with a gravel surface, a metal fence, and multiple light poles.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large tree sculpture.

15. Happy Time Guest House

6.5 km from Amarula Lapa

￥2,961

￥2,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A wooden deck with a stone fire pit, surrounded by a black metal railing, overlooking a dry landscape.

A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a thatched roof ceiling.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and benches, a kitchen in the background, and a thatched roof ceiling.

16. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

17.2 km from Amarula Lapa

￥52,299

￥60,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and wall-mounted artwork.

A brick building with a sign that reads 'UNIT 1 Pangolin's Rest.'

A kitchen with a clock, a scale, a plant, and a coffee maker.

A circular sign with a pangolin illustration and the text 'Pangolin's Rest' against a brick wall background.

17. Pangolin's Rest - Unit 1

8 km from Amarula Lapa

￥8,963

￥10,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An aerial view of a house with a swimming pool, surrounded by dense greenery.

A room with a wooden table, benches, a fur rug, a wall-mounted animal head, and a red curtain.

18. Tulani Manor

17.1 km from Amarula Lapa

￥106,899

￥122,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

An infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the landscape.

A stone-walled outdoor shower with a hanging birdcage and a towel draped over the wall.

A rustic dining table with a metal sculpture, a vintage lamp, and a potted cactus.

An aerial view of a secluded lodge with a swimming pool, surrounded by dense forest.

19. Last Word Kitara

19.1 km from Amarula Lapa

￥227,332

￥263,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a well-lit patio area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a painting of cattle, and a large window with a view of trees.

A restaurant with wicker furniture, a wooden barrel, and wall art.

A covered outdoor seating area with a pool, stone walls, and a pergola.

20. Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

6.2 km from Amarula Lapa

Tobias

￥25,919

￥29,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Amarula Lapa

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Cottage Lenisè	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Sunbird Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 90 reviews	View
Royal Game Guest House	9.0 Wonderful 33 reviews	View
Sefapane Lodges and Safaris	8.2 Very good 65 reviews	View

Top Amarula Lapa Hotel Reviews

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Mycket välskött lodge ned trevlig personal. Fantastisk mat. Bra safari med kunnig guide som hittade de bästa platserna. Bodde i ett av deras tält med bra dusch, toalett samt en skön säng. Finns en pool och utanför en vattendamm där man ser elefanter, zebror, buffel. Bara plus"

Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Located 1 minute from the Phalaborawa Gate, this is an excellent location for visiting the Northern Part of Kruger National Park. The included breakfast was excellent and evening dinners had a great selection at reasonable prices. Dining is outside under the South African stars. The room was large with a great view into the wild. I would highly recommend staying here on a Safari Journey."

Royal Game Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay and will come back again"

La Lechere Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful attention to detail and comfort. Food (special dinner) was prepared with great care and pride. A wonderful place to stay!"

Homely Escapes

8/10 Good

"Cleanliness is very good"

Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences

10/10 Excellent

"Alles was perfect. Wat een heerlijke plek. Zoveel rust. Kruger ligt op een half uur rijden. Zelf safari gereden en veel gezien. In de middag heerlijk aan het zwembad gelegen."

Other attractions near Amarula Lapa

Qualito Craft Distillery

You can take time to visit Qualito Craft Distillery during your travels to Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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The Big Hole

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the campus of The Big Hole, during your travels in Phalaborwa. Wander the parks or discover the area's sunsets.

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Wildevy Park

After visiting Wildevy Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Selati Park

After visiting Selati Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Tambotie Park

After visiting Tambotie Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Impala Park

Explore the great outdoors at Impala Park, a lovely green space in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Foskor Mine Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Foskor Mine Museum during your travels in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Woyer Street Park

After visiting Woyer Street Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Amarula Lapa?

Amarula Lapa is located in Phalaborwa. Travelers like the surrounding area for its wildlife and gardens. You'll find 44 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Amarula Lapa?

Sefapane Lodges and Safaris is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Amarula Lapa. Other good options within a few miles include Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa and Royal Game Guest House.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Amarula Lapa?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Amarula Lapa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Amarula Lapa, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Amarula Lapa.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Amarula Lapa?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Amarula Lapa, click here.

What can I see and do near Amarula Lapa?

Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of President Kruger Park, Impala Park, and Wildevy Park. Surround yourself with nature at Selati Park, Tambotie Park, and Woyer Street Park. The Big Hole and Qualito Craft Distillery are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Amarula Lapa hotels

1. Cottage Lenisè

2. Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse

3. Sunbird Lodge

4. Royal Game Guest House

5. Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

6. SHABIS GUEST LODGE

7. Viata Luxe Guesthouse

8. Homely Escapes

9. Timbila Game Lodge

10. Shanatsi Safari Lodge

11. La Lechere Guest House

12. Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger

13. Khanya Conservation Camp

14. Tulani Boutique Lodge

15. Happy Time Guest House

16. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

17. Pangolin's Rest - Unit 1

18. Tulani Manor

19. Last Word Kitara

20. Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

Compare popular hotels close to Amarula Lapa

Top Amarula Lapa Hotel Reviews

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

Royal Game Guest House

La Lechere Guest House

Homely Escapes

Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences

Other attractions near Amarula Lapa

Qualito Craft Distillery

The Big Hole

Wildevy Park

Selati Park

Tambotie Park

Impala Park

Foskor Mine Museum

Woyer Street Park

Frequently asked questions