Saragossa Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Enjoy the safari at this 4-star Emgwenya hotel

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
Honeymoon Studio Suite, Bathtub, Lake View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
N4 Road, Emgwenya, Mpumalanga
  • Mountain Strings Zipline
    10 min drive
  • Kruger House Museum
    11 min drive
  • Sudwala Caves
    44 min drive
  • Nelspruit (NLP)
    79 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden View

  • 62 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

  • 121 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Studio Suite, Bathtub, Lake View

  • 51 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Emgwenya

On lake.You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Kruger House Museum and 12 miles (20 km) of Elands Falls. Sudwala Caves is 32.2 mi (51.9 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Kruger House Museum - 11 min drive
  • Elands Falls - 15 min drive
  • Sudwala Caves - 44 min drive
  • Nelspruit Private Nature Reserve - 52 min drive
  • Mbombela Stadium - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malaga Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Saragossa Game Reserve

Enjoy the safari at this 4-star Emgwenya hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Saragossa Game Reserve. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Emgwenya hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1920
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Saragossa Game Reserve offers 8 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room espresso makers and minibars. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Spa services

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 13 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 850.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 850.00 (from 14 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 1100.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 1100.00 (from 14 to 18 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3400 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Saragossa Game Reserve Lodge Waterval Boven
Saragossa Game Reserve Lodge
Saragossa Game Reserve Waterval Boven
Saragossa Game Reserve Hotel
Saragossa Game Reserve Emgwenya
Saragossa Game Reserve Hotel Emgwenya

Saragossa Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptionally memorable ...
Incredible place. We were looked after very well by all staff. We had a fantastic stay. Food is lovely. It's just a chill out place ... one with nature. A must visit when you are travelling to or/and from Kruger National Park. All being well, we shall return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, peaceful stay
Saragossa really was an amazing place. We stayed two nights at the lodge, and loved every minute. Every detail was thought of, they were so accommodating and the entire staff was very kind. We left on my birthday, and they went above and beyond to make it a very special day. Thank you Saragossa for the wonderful time! It was one of the highlights of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saragossa is a beautiful location and Anna, Hugo and the team did everything in their power to make us feel welcome. Excellent home produced food beautifully prepared
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Martin, uk london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Its gr8 however
Don’t expect to see giraffes and my major gripe is the pool is in really poor condition and dirty which is a shame as it in a beautiful setting The food is nice but has extremely limited choice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First night in ZA, wonderful hideaway, unfortunately we had booked one night only (planning error), we should have stayed 2, 3 or for ever. Seriously, I could very well imagine to stay for a week or two. Very nice personnel, friendly and helpful. The food was very delicious. But, if you need bars and clubs, definitely not the place to go!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcus, Wiesbaden

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traumlage, ein toller Platz zum Abschalten und Ausspannen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr freundliche und zuvorkommende Gastgeber. Tolle Atmosphäre, super Außengelände einfach genial zum Wohlfühlen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fedor E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to start or end your holiday to Kruger
The Saragossa Game reserve is a very beautiful and romantic small lodge situated in private game reserved. There's giraffes, hippos, ostriches, gnoe and many antilopes. We stayed in the lodge on our way towards the Kruger Park. It's only 2.5 hrs away from Johannesburg International Airport and the lodge is close to the Panorama route. We received an upgrade and stayed in a nice suite with a stunning view of the game garden. Unfortunately we stayed only one night, but wished we could have stayed longer. The surrounding was so peaceful and surreal. The staff was great, amazing service and the food was excellent. All fresh from their own farm on the estate. We will definitely book this lodge again on our next trip to South Africa. It's a great place to start or end your holiday on your way from or to the airport of Johannesburg.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort