Experience world-class service at Francolin Lodge

This modern, 5-star guest house offers stylish open plan rooms with private balconies in the city centre 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 en-suite bathroom. Lodge Francolin is a 15-minute drive from Lowveld National Botanical Gardens and only 2 km from Nelspruit Golf Club. The Numbi Gate of Kruger National Park is 63 km away. Orange Restaurant serves modern South African cuisine and guests can have a drink on the terrace whilst enjoying panoramic views over Nelspruit. Breakfast and lunch packs are available upon advance request. The guesthouse offers free private parking on site and an airport shuttle service is available upon request.

Couples particularly 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 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double 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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See what guests loved the most:

  • Evelyne
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the place, the staff was friendly. Loved the food. Oh the orange restaurant serve the best food
  • Adrian
    Ireland Ireland
    The Restaurant was excellent, very good food, presented to the highest standard in a fantastic location. We entertained some friends on the deck and we were very pleased with the excellent dining. The breakfast was very nice in the lovely gardens....
  • Langwenya
    Eswatini Eswatini
    The breakfast served is based on the Lodge's available special on the day, tasted amazing! Room was very clean and had adequate light control (lots of natural light and heavy curtains). Lodge has onsite restaurant called Orange Restaurant that...

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic

Facilities of Francolin Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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
Wellness
  • 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
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Massage
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

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.

House rules

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

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:30

 

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.

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

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is 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
Need-to-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 identification 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 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.

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

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

Legal information

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

FAQs about Francolin Lodge

  • Room options at Francolin Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Family

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

  • Francolin Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at Francolin Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

  • Francolin Lodge is 700 yards from the centre 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 and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Games room
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Game drives
    • Themed dinner nights
    • 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