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Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge

4.0 star property
Upscale spa lodge, walk to Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate

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Property grounds
Couples treatment rooms, spa tub, body treatments, hydrotherapy
1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Reception
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

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Farm 534KQ D1000, Mabula District, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480
  • Popular LocationMabalingwe Nature Reserve1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMabula Game Reserve15 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph
Apr 16, 2022
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About the neighborhood

Bela-Bela

Located in Bela-Bela, Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge is in the mountains and in a national park. While the natural beauty of Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate and Mabalingwe Nature Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Northland Golf Club. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ziplining.
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What's nearby

  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 1 min walk
  • Wessels Lake - 10 min drive
  • Mabula Game Reserve - 15 min drive
  • Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve Bar - 10 min drive

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge in the mountains
Near Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate, Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge provides 18 holes of golf, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar. Get out on the links at this lodge and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf clubhouse. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and aromatherapy at The Spa at Zebula, the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and golf course views. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like horseback riding, archery, and hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a grocery/convenience store and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as private pools and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and cribs/infant beds
  • Select Comfort beds, sofa beds, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 20 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Golfers Express
  • Syringa Restaurant
  • Thorn Tree Terrace

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour gym
  • 4 spa tubs
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Private in-room pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (1,851 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 60 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Double sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 1000

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Protea Zebula
Protea Zebula Bela-Bela
Protea Zebula Lodge Bela-Bela
Zebula Lodge
Protea By Marriott Zebula
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge Lodge
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge Bela-Bela
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge Lodge Bela-Bela

Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 1000 (subject to availability).

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge located?

This family-friendly Bela-Bela lodge is located in a national park, just steps from Mabalingwe Nature Reserve and Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate. Wessels Lake is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Zebula Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mbongeni

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Lindelani

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good ,staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for family and golfers
Spent Easter weekend with our 2 year old. Rooms were clean, comfy and spacious. Furniture a bit dated but wasn't an issue for us. Price reasonable. Service good. Facilities great (probably because I love golf and swimming). Food was great. Was very helpful to have a shop we could buy essentials. Overall very happy and is somewhere I'd gladly come back to.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Sepokisi David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Heidi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

Refilwe

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Family outing not so nice
The service was not at the usual standard of a protea hotel. The Spa was disappointingly untidy and there was so much noise due to disgruntled clients who came before us. My sister's room had a dirty duvet. We just made the most of the outing after all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Getaway
Perfect weekend away! Very peaceful lodge overlooking nature from your room. Great service and food served at the restaurants. Lots of activities to be booked by the club house. And the spa was incredible. Would definitely recommend to any couples looking for a getaway to relax and view animals from your doorstep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

GJ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NOT VALUE FOR MONEY.
DINNER BUFFET WAS SUB STANDARD, COLD AND LACKED VARIETY, DEFINITELY NOR 4 STAR QUALITY. NOISY MACHINERY AR NIGHT SPOILS THE BUSH VELD FEEL. NO ROOM SERVICE.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019