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Grand Kruger Lodge & Spa

Lodge 4 stars in Marloth Park

Stand 4586, Hartbees Street, 1340 Marloth Park, South Africa See on the map

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The pool of Grand Kruger Lodge in a shady garden, surrounded by wooden loungers and turquoise umbrellas
A room under thatched roof timbers, with a double bed, a wooden bench and red rugs
A room under the thatch, with an air conditioner, a wooden desk and a bench at the foot of the bed
A double bed with a red and white throw, next to a nightstand with wicker baskets
A room with a double bed, a desk under the window and a padded bench
A room with a desk, a wooden wardrobe, a small fridge and a painting of an oryx on the wall
A bathroom with a bathtub and a toilet, its walls tiled in stone
A tray with cups, glasses and packets of tea and coffee, set on a bed
Guest toiletries on a wooden table: soap, body lotion and insect repellent
A bottle of insect repellent, a lotion and a wrapped soap, in close-up
A woven basket filled with guest toiletries, including insect repellent
A double bed with rolled towels, under a black-and-white picture of a lion, an elephant, a rhino and a buffalo
9.0Booking.com121 reviews

About Grand Kruger Lodge

Grand Kruger Lodge & Spa is a lodge in Marloth Park, a village on the Crocodile River, across from the southern part of Kruger National Park. Its buildings have thatched roofs and exposed beams. The lodge has a restaurant, a bar, a spa and a pool in the garden. A tour desk arranges outings. Free Wi-Fi covers the public areas, and the private parking is free.

Location

The lodge is in Marloth Park. The village runs along the Crocodile River, across from the southern part of Kruger National Park. As the crow flies, Crocodile Bridge Gate is 11 km away, and Malelane Gate 31 km.

The nearest airport is Skukuza, 47 km away as the crow flies, and the lodge offers a paid airport shuttle. Paul Kruger Gate is 50 km away. By road, Johannesburg is 440 km away.

Rooms

Rooms sit under thatched roofs, with exposed beams. All have air conditioning, heating, a fan, a minibar and a small fridge. You also get a desk, a safe and a tray with a kettle. The private bathroom has a shower or a bathtub, with a bathrobe, a hairdryer and toiletries.

Upstairs rooms can only be reached by the stairs. An extra bed can be added on request for a child up to 11 years old, at extra cost. The lodge has no cribs, and from age 12, a child pays the adult rate.

Dining

Breakfast is a buffet, with continental, full English and vegetarian options. For an early-morning safari, the lodge prepares a packed breakfast. The restaurant serves fine dining and traditional South African dishes.

The buffet has options for children, and meals for special diets are prepared on request. Every day, pre-dinner drinks and snacks are served by the pool. The lodge also prepares packed lunches.

Leisure

The garden pool is open all year and to all ages, with a shallow area, sun loungers and umbrellas. The spa offers massages, for one or for couples, facials and body treatments, manicures and pedicures, at extra cost. The lodge also has a shared lounge with a TV. Babysitting is available, at extra cost.

Map and location

  • Crocodile Bridge Gate11 km
  • Malelane Gate31 km
  • Skukuza Rest Camp43 km
  • Skukuza Airport47 km
  • Paul Kruger Gate (Kruger Gate)50 km
  • Numbi Gate63 km
  • Phabeni Gate65 km

Straight-line distances from the property.

Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Very good breakfast

Parks and reserves nearby

In Marloth Park, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and kudus roam freely between the houses. Kruger begins on the other side of the Crocodile River, and Crocodile Bridge Gate is 11 km away as the crow flies. The south of the park is where lions, leopards and rhinos are seen most often.

The lodge runs guided safaris and bush walks in Kruger, at extra cost. It also rents out bikes. For a break from safari, it offers a day trip to Maputo, in Mozambique, a visit to Matsamo village and an outing to the Drakensberg mountains.

Guest reviews

9.0out of 10
121 reviews
  • Location9.1
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Value for money9.0
  • Facilities9.0
  • Comfort9.3
  • Staff9.5
  • Free Wi-Fi6.3

Scores left by guests on Booking.com, collected on October 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Kruger Lodge inside Kruger National Park?

No. It is in Marloth Park, a village across from southern Kruger, on the other side of the Crocodile River. Crocodile Bridge Gate is 11 km away as the crow flies.

Can you go on safari from Grand Kruger Lodge?

Yes. The lodge runs guided safaris and bush walks in Kruger, at extra cost. You can also drive into the park with your own car.

What is the nearest airport to Grand Kruger Lodge?

Skukuza airport, 47 km away as the crow flies. The lodge offers a paid airport shuttle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Kruger Lodge?

Check-in is from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and check-out from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The lodge asks for your arrival time in advance, and quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Does Grand Kruger Lodge welcome children?

Yes, all children are welcome. An extra bed can be added for children up to 11, at extra cost, but the lodge has no cribs. The person checking in must be at least 18.

What is breakfast like at Grand Kruger Lodge?

A buffet, with continental, full English and vegetarian options. For dawn outings, the lodge prepares a packed breakfast.

Is there Wi-Fi at Grand Kruger Lodge?

Yes, free, but only in the lodge's public areas.

Can you pay cash at Grand Kruger Lodge?

Yes, the lodge accepts both cash and cards. At check-in, it asks for a credit card and a photo ID.

Our tip

Order the packed breakfast the evening before and go through Crocodile Bridge Gate at opening time. Come back for pre-dinner drinks by the pool. If you are staying several nights, keep one day for the Maputo excursion.

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