This modern, 5-star guest house offers stylish open plan rooms with private balconies in the city center of Mbombela. Francolin Lodge includes an outdoor swimming pool with a deck, shaded seating area and a designated out-door smoking area. All of the luxurious rooms at Francolin Lodge have a LCD TV, kitchenette and private bathroom. Lodge Francolin is a 15-minute drive from Lowveld National Botanical Gardens and only 1.2 mi from Nelspruit Golf Club. The Numbi Gate of Kruger National Park is 39 mi away. Orange Restaurant serves modern South African cuisine and guests can have a drink on the terrace while enjoying panoramic views over Nelspruit. Breakfast and lunch packs are available upon advance request. The guest house offers free private parking on site and an airport shuttle service is available upon request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • Marta
    Mozambique Mozambique
    Clean, safety and kindness from staff particularly at he restaurant. Food was excellent
  • Reiko
    Eswatini Eswatini
    It was located close to where we needed to go early morning so it was very convenient. The room was spacious, modern, and clean. Kids loved to stay upstairs by themselves whereas I enjoyed the spacious queen bed . The room is equipped with fridge,...
  • Lucille
    South Africa South Africa
    Always a fantastic stop over. The rooms are magnificent as is everything else including the Orange restaurant.

Hosted by Cindy Machete

9.1
9.1
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Cindy Machete
Francolin Lodge is a modern, simplistic accommodation establishment in the heart of Nelspruit.
I look forward to exceeding your expectation and making your stay with us a memorable one .
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic

Amenities of Francolin Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Francolin Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:30 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 of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Francolin Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note Francolin Lodge is equipped with a generator as a back-up source of electricity.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Francolin Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

FAQs about Francolin Lodge

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

  • Francolin Lodge is 2,150 feet from the center of Nelspruit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Game room
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Game drives
    • Themed dinners
    • Beauty services
    • Swimming pool
    • Facial treatments
    • Walking tours
    • Waxing services
    • Live music/Performance
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage

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

  • Check-in at Francolin Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Room options at Francolin Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • Francolin Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant