Top-Rated Hotels in Ellisras with Prices and Guest Reviews

Find popular Ellisras hotels frequently selected by travellers for business, leisure and family stays.

Palm Park Hotel
8.3 (6 reviews)

Palm Park Hotel ★★★

📍 1 O.R. Tambo Rd, Lephalale

"This hotel is a gem in Lephalale. Its conveniently located an hour over the SA and Botswana boarder & still close enough to Jhb. It has great facilities and a fantastic restaurant on site."

Palala Boutique Game Lodge and Spa
9.6 (40 reviews)

Palala Boutique Game Lodge and Spa ★★★★★

📍 Palala Boutique Game Lodge, Ellisras

"The level of service is truly above and beyond, the attention to detail is impeccable,the quality of food, decor, staff, surroundings, furnishings and offerings is more than 5-Star. What a phenomenal experience. Luxury and Beauty. Pampering and Opulence. Nature and Elegance. BEST !!!"

Eco Lodge
7.4 (3 reviews)

Eco Lodge ★★★

📍 17 Fox Odendaal Street, Lephalale

"BEWARE - Cozy Lodge has serious deteriorated, with little to no service and regard for the paying customer. Weekends has turned into a local hangout with loud obnoxious music into early morning hours, drunken behavior, no offer to enjoy breakfast (unless lucky to be escom), zero security with gates open all night, etc. VERY VERY DISAPPOINTING! It raises the question, why would the owners allow this with zero revenue generated due to no bar, so bring your own, have a party, all at the cost with no regard to the paying customers/accommodation. Will not recommend nor be back."

Prisatt Boutique Hotel
8.7 (10 reviews)

Prisatt Boutique Hotel

📍 8 Bloukweek Street, Lephalale

"I had bad service from manager because they did not want to provide me with dinner while mi voucher was with dinner "

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
10 (43 reviews)

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa ★★★★★

📍 Welgevonden Game Reserve, R517, Ellisras

"Our stay at Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa was, without question, the most incredible vacation our family has ever taken. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed, cared for, and completely at home. The lodge itself is beautiful, warm, inviting, and the perfect place to relax between game drives. The villas were exceptionally comfortable, immaculately maintained, and equipped with every luxury imaginable. The air conditioning worked wonderfully, and thoughtful touches such as complimentary laundry service, bug spray, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bath salts, cotton balls, Q-tips, room spray, slippers, bathrobes, and even a pillow menu ensured every detail was taken care of. The food was simply outstanding. Much of it comes directly from the farm, and you can truly taste the freshness in every bite. Every meal felt thoughtfully prepared, full of flavor, and made with genuine love and care. One of the most unique features of Mhondoro is the underground hide overlooking the waterhole. Being able to watch wildlife from water level is an experience unlike anything else. It provided some of our favorite moments of the trip. As incredible as that was, nothing topped the excitement of having elephants visit the villa. During our six-night stay, elephants came to drink from our pool on three separate evenings! This is an experience our family will never forget!! Welgevonden Game Reserve is breathtaking. With nearly 100,000 acres of diverse landscapes, every game drive felt like a new adventure. The animals have plenty of room to roam, which makes every sighting feel truly special and rewarding. But what makes Mhondoro extraordinary is its people. Our guides, Ryan and Hein, were knowledgeable, passionate, personable, and incredibly talented at helping us understand and appreciate the wildlife around us. The chefs, housekeeping team, and front-of-house staff were equally exceptional. A special thank you to Isaac, Jacob, Opa, Sam, David, Maggie and Reneè for making us feel so welcomed throughout our stay. We traveled as a group of 11 ranging in age from 12 to 80. My mother has mobility challenges, and the staff consistently went above and beyond to ensure she could participate in and enjoy every experience she wanted. Their kindness and attentiveness meant the world to our family. During our stay, we celebrated three birthdays and an anniversary. Each celebration was made to feel uniquely special, with the staff putting so much thought and effort into every detail. It wasn’t just hospitality, it felt personal. What is hardest to put into words is how deeply the team at Mhondoro cares about their guests. They didn’t simply respond to our needs and requests, they anticipated them. Time and time again, they thought of things before we ever had to ask. Whether it was ensuring my mother was comfortable, remembering our preferences, helping coordinate special celebrations, or simply noticing the little details that make a stay extraordinary, their l"

Sediba Luxury Safari Lodge
9.4 (45 reviews)

Sediba Luxury Safari Lodge ★★★★★

📍 Welgevonden, Vaalwater, Ellisras

"We stayed at Rock Lodge for a weekend and it was too short, we wished we could have stayed longer. The lodge is stunning, the biggest suites we have ever stayed in. I large lounge area, private deck with a Jacuzzi, huge bed and bathroom. The game drives and game viewing was great but the best part was the friendly, helpful, and happy staff that could not do enough to make our stay special. Thank you Nadia and team!"

57 Waterberg
9.5 (41 reviews)

57 Waterberg ★★★★★

📍 Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, R33, Vaalwater, Ellisras

"second time we have stayed at 57 Waterberg and the experience is magical! Game viewing is superb, food is outstanding and management and staff are the best!"

Marataba Mountain Lodge
9.8 (19 reviews)

Marataba Mountain Lodge ★★★★

📍 Marakele National Park, Ellisras

"Mountain Lodge lived up to all the excellent reviews. The setting was stunning. Service from the team attentive and friendly. The chef produced high quality food every day. Our guide Tim went out of his way to ensure we had a once in a lifetime experience including seeing the hippos which was a must for me. We saw all the Big 5 except the elusive leopard plus lots more. We never anticipated seeing so many elephants, rhino, giraffe every day along with smaller mammals and the most colourful birds. The steps up to the lodges are certainly a challenge especially in the dark but the lodges location and views are breathtaking. We had some very close encounters with the wildlife but felt totally safe in Tim’s hands. We enjoyed the exclusive more remote location and feel privileged to have experienced this safari adventure in our special birthday year. Thank you to everyone who looked after us during our stay"

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Palm Park Hotel ★★★
"For my personal reasons I booked a specific room two weeks back. On my way to Botswana tree days ago I personally confirmed the booking at the reception. Today on arrival they gave me completely different room in completely different location. According to their explanation the booked room was occupied. It is not the first time when I was facing similar situation locally and internationally. But it is only in Palm Park hotel the person who booked place and confirmed the booking was relocated."
★★☆☆☆
2026-06-21
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Palala Boutique Game Lodge and Spa ★★★★★
"Our office decided to go have different outing, where we would enjoy in a quite place. We find Palala and the time that we spent there was amazing, game drive, food, spa to name a few. The staff is amazing."
★★★★★
2026-04-02
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Eco Lodge ★★★
"Terrible experience. We had very little sleep both Saturday and Sunday night as the bar area, despite being closed, appears to be an informal gathering for all drunkards. The noise continued until 4am and management completely ignored the situation. We will not be returning."
★★☆☆☆
2024-02-20
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Prisatt Boutique Hotel
"Clean service Staff were welcoming and that led me to be comfortable staying there. Food was delicious as well."
★★★★★
2026-07-21
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Couple
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa ★★★★★
"An absolutely amazing place, offering unique service and accommodation. Huge thanks to the General manager and the entire team! You're the best, guys! We will definitely be back again ❤️"
★★★★★
2026-07-19
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Sediba Luxury Safari Lodge ★★★★★
"Almost perfect. The accommodation suites around the Rock Lodge are wonderful - our suite was bigger than the average 2 bedroom apartment in Sydney. All amenities including a hot tub and visiting monkeys. Unfortunately friends at the Mountain Lodge were disappointed - the pool was half empty, the shared areas were not clean and the suites were disappointing compared to those around the Rock Lodge and not quite 'luxury'. However, the food was delicious and plentiful, the game drives morning and night were wonderful although we froze one evening as our guide forgot blankets. The evening drinks two of the 3 nights were average, just beer and chips but the last night was magnificent. Staff are wonderful, the guides were excellent, we saw the big 5 and more, including a cheetah mum and her 3 babies. Only downside was patchy wifi and the internal phone system not working meant we got stuck in our suite being under explicit instructions not to walk to the main lodge due to a roaming leopard in the neighbourhood - no way to contact the office for a buggy ride. Also the stunning doors to the suite got stuck and we couldn't get out in time for a game drive, fortunately they came to look for us. The pool area is lovely, the spa excellent and there's even a gym. Overall magnificent with just a few tweaks and maintenance required. Definitely recommend."
★★★★★
2024-03-16
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57 Waterberg ★★★★★
"57 Waterberg was simply out of this world! What a magnificent game reserve that proved to be so incredibly luxurious and beautiful. The food was outstanding, the service was next level, our game drives were superb and I would highly recommend 57 Waterberg."
★★★★★
2026-01-07
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Marataba Mountain Lodge ★★★★
"My husband and I stayed 4 nights at Marataba Mountain Lodge for our babymoon and everything about our stay was so magical! The hotel itself is stunning! Our room was perched up on the side of a cliff looking over the beautiful mountains. The views were truly unmatched. We had all of the amenities we needed for a pleasant stay and the bed was super comfy! The staff was fabulous and super thoughtful... Always making sure we had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. Rooms were also always kept very clean by the cleaning staff. Food was spectacular! We had a variety of options for every meal, including some super unique ones. The chef was also very accommodating to my husband and I’s picky palates. And last but definitely not least, the safari drives were amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable and we saw so many animals. Some of the highlights were 3 male lions roaring at dusk and a great leopard sighting. Marataba Mountain Lodge is truly a special place and we cannot say enough good things about it!"
★★★★★
2025-12-08

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Number of Reviews

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44

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AED 1,063

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AED 1,083

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