Thulamela Couples Retreat

Farm 48 JU, De Rust, R40 White River Road, 1242 Hazyview, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>192</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
192 reviews

I enjoyed the jacuzzi and the serenity The bed was large and comfortable

Mapula South Africa
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Thulamela Couples Retreat

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Featuring a garden, Thulamela Couples Retreat provides accommodations in Hazyview. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The guest house has an outdoor fireplace and a hot tub. The air-conditioned guest house consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. This guest house also includes a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The guest house offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the guest house features a selection of packed lunches. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. Kruger Park Lodge Golf Club is 3.2 miles from Thulamela Couples Retreat, while Sabie River is 4.6 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International, 29 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
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1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Hazyview
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  • Mapula
    South Africa South Africa
    “I enjoyed the jacuzzi and the serenity The bed was large and comfortable”
  • Johan
    South Africa South Africa
    “Excellent reception and service. Consideration towards diet preference was really great. Lovely place and atmosphere.”
  • Betty
    South Africa South Africa
    “I loved everything about the place, it's very quiet and intimate, I would love to go there again.”

Hosted by Penny Swartz

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
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Penny Swartz
Thulamela is an ideal getaway for couples wanting a quiet breakaway "away from it all" - each cottage is stuck away in natural bush, with the emphasis on rest and recoup! Privacy and seclusion - we value our guests requests, and cater for any special needs eg. proposals, anniversary celebrations, picnics into the world-famous Kruger National Park on safari, girlfriend-getaways, mom and daughter bonding-time! A trained massage therapist can be booked for wonderful couple massages in the privacy of your cottage or on the deck (at an extra cost) and private catering options for guests eg. a yummy chocolate fondue, snazzy snack platters and wholesome braai goodie baskets can be ordered as extras. The deck jacuzzi is ideal for special conversations and memory-making moments. We so look forward to welcoming you to our special Thulamela!
Penny and the Thulamela-team so look forward to welcoming you - we have been waiting for you and have prepared your cottage! Most of the Thulamela-team have been here for 18-20 years and love this working space! Penny is a trained Dietician, and will cater for specific dietary needs, on request. Thulamela opened its doors in October 1996, with the desire to create an accommodation destination that would "tick the boxes" for couples wanting a quiet and intimate breakaway close to Gauteng, ideally suited for a weekend breakaway. The Thulamela-team is passionately focused on ensuring our guests are happy!
Hazyview is a tourism-town, with a wide range of activities from "mild to wild" - adventure activities like river rafting, horse-riding, aerial cable trail, paintball, quadbiking, the Big Swing in Graskop (approx 40km away), mountain-biking, hikes, KNP safaris. The area is also farming-rich and farm tours can be arranged (macadamia, ginger). The nearby KNP (approx 12km away) is home to the BIG 5 and day tours are arranged. We have a local coffee-bean grower and Shiloh Coffee has a lovely coffee shop venue and tours are offered. Thulamela is ideally suited to explore the scenic area of the Panorama Route, God's Window and the Blyde Canyon. No visit to Thulamela is complete without a day visit to Kaapschehoop and the wild horses there. There is a lovely artists ramble in and around White River with visits to the Bosch and Eloff studios a must.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Thulamela Couples Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the business center and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Heating
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Visa Cash is not accepted Debit card Thulamela Couples Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Thulamela Couples Retreat

  • Thulamela Couples Retreat is 1.4 miles from the center of Hazyview. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Thulamela Couples Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Couples' massage
    • Neck massage
    • Hand massage
    • Back massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Full-body massage

  • The prices at Thulamela Couples Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Thulamela Couples Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Thulamela Couples Retreat include:

    • Chalet

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Thulamela Couples Retreat on this page.