Set in Malelane, Ducks Nest is a recently renovated accommodation, 11 km from Leopard Creek Country Club and 8.5 km from Malelane Gate. This apartment features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Berg-en-Dal Rhino Hall. The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with pool views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Lionspruit Game Reserve is 40 km from the apartment. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, 57 km from Ducks Nest.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
10
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.3
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  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    Joy and Allan are great hosts very accommodating to your needs. Power during load shedding massive plus. Satellite tv etc. The staff were all great and couldn't do enough for us 👍
  • Maj
    Ireland Ireland
    We had a fantastic stay at Ducks Nest. Very close to the Malelane Gate to the Kruger so we did not need to wake up early at all for our 6am safari!
  • Panayiotis
    South Africa South Africa
    Joy and Allan very hospitable Resident pet dog, Fudge, big hit with the kids Inverter a big bonus.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Joy & Allan

10
10
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Joy & Allan
This centrally located, neat, fully furnished 2 bedroomed garden flat is only 6km From KNP Malelane gate. The property has solar panels, inverters & batteries, gas geysers, gas hob and gas stove, so you can rest assured that load shedding will NOT effect your stay, if you are on a business trip, there are no interruptions, no reason to worry about the Eskom Load shedding schedule, everything stays on! Long term stays can be arranged. Full size Fridge/Freezer, indoor outdoor dining areas, comfy lounge, books and games are all provided to make it a "home from home. An ideal base to explore the Lowveld and Panorama route, with the Mozambique and Swaziland borders both a short drive away, and of course the world famous Kruger National Park Malelane entrance gate around 6km away. For keen golfers we have our own beautiful Malelane Golf Course and the exclusive Leopard Creek golf courses only 6km away, not forgetting the 9 hole Skukuza golf course in the KNP. The property has its own outdoor braai area, as well as a portable Weber braai. Private, undercover outdoor seating is provided to escape from the sun or the rain. There are many fruit trees and guests are encouraged to gather any fruit in season for their own consumption. Visiting birds love the trees and plants & we have quite a few regular visitors. The unit is serviced daily, Monday to Saturday, but not on Sundays or public holidays. Guests have full access to the swimming pool (we provide pool towels). Our fiber Wi-fi is free & unlimited. The Smart TV enables you to log in to your personal apps, so you carry on watching your favorite series where you left off at home. Full Premium DSTV package is available. Fully equipped, Private and secure, with own private entrance (electronic gate) and secure parking, guests have everything they need to ensure a comfortable stay, with three convenient shopping centers on your doorstep, as well as three petrol stations. #TravellerReviewAwards2023.
Owners or staff are available on site with at least one person on site at all times. Please remember that we have a "minimum stay policy" of two nights. We no longer own the local restaurant, and are not involved there at all. #TravellerReviewAwards2023.
Attractions: World famous Kruger National Park (6km); Historical Barberton & the GeoTrail (75km); Sudwala Caves (100km) Panorama Route (Gods Window, Bourkes Luck Pot Holes, Pilgrims Rest, etc : +/-160km); Tiger Fishing (60km); Swaziland Border (40km); Mozambique Border (49km); Golf courses: Malelane - 6km; Leopard Creek - 8km; Kambaku - 47km.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ducks Nest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Common areas
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    Activities
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Ducks Nest takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 20:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment 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.

    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

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Ducks Nest

    • Ducks Nest has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Ducks Nest is 100 yards from the centre of Malelane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Ducks Nest offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool

    • Yes, Ducks Nest is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ducks Nest on this page.

    • Ducks Nest can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Ducks Nest is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

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