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At the foot of Nelshoogte Pass, the colonial-style Dawson's Lodge offers a relaxing retreat with spa facilities and spectacular mountain panoramas. It has an outdoor pool and a spacious garden. Herds of zebras, giraffes and indigenous cattle roam the area, providing Dawson's guests with opportunities for wild animal watching. The perennial streams and waterfalls abound in trout, perfect for fishing. Each room at Dawsons Game Lodge is creatively decorated with rich colours and luxurious materials. All feature fireplaces and tea/coffee facilities. After a calming massage, guests can sample food typical of Mpumalanga Province at the lodge’s restaurant or outdoors. A romantic candlelit dinner can also be arranged. Dawson's Game Lodge is located a 3-hour drive from Johannesburg.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
3 sofa beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
Bedroom 5:
3 single beds
Bedroom 6:
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 7:
3 single beds
Bedroom 8:
2 bunk beds
Living room:
1 sofa 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
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Badplaas
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Peter
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff, facilities were great. Location so beautiful.
  • Tshanwakani
    South Africa South Africa
    A cool ,quite and environmental friendly ,the cottage offerd with everything inside impress me a lot ,I never come across any of that nature ,we eagerly want to come back soon
  • Marius
    South Africa South Africa
    Very serene, quiet and picturesque location. Excellent facilities. More than enough sleeping capacity.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Dawsons Game Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the business centre and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

Dawsons Game Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

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 4 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Dawsons Game 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 Dawsons Game 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.

FAQs about Dawsons Game Lodge

  • Guests staying at Dawsons Game Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Breakfast to go

  • Yes, Dawsons Game Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Dawsons Game Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Dawsons Game Lodge is 13.7 miles from the centre of Badplaas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Dawsons Game Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Chalet
    • Holiday Home

  • Dawsons Game Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Archery
    • Game drives

  • Dawsons Game Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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

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