Title: Thunzi Bush Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Thunzi Bush Lodge Lodge with free parking, in the vicinity of Maitland Beach ![Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Valley View | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3541000/3540905/08ef2d4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/5CE9271FE4B2397E89B94FCEB9271216/5b7a8989-3796-43bb-98b3-7ea9fd70c0d8-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3541000/3540905/813cf8b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3541000/3540905/90f3eb9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3541000/3540905/4016c4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers find a quiet retreat at Thunzi Bush Lodge near Maitland Beach, offering manicures and massages at the spa. Enjoy rowing, horseback riding, and fishing, plus practical amenities like in-room WiFi and an outdoor pool with sun loungers. 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Spa - Pool - Pet-friendly - Housekeeping - Laundry - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=3540905&PinnedHotelID=3540905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=3540905&PinnedHotelID=3540905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=3540905&PinnedHotelID=3540905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=3540905&PinnedHotelID=3540905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=3540905&PinnedHotelID=3540905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=3540905&PinnedHotelID=3540905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=3540905&PinnedHotelID=3540905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=3540905&PinnedHotelID=3540905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Valley View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3541000/3540905/53d1daeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Valley View ### Highlights Garden Balcony Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private outdoor hot tub Heating Free rollaway/extra beds - 602 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Valley view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Valley View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3541000/3540905/9007f505.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Valley View ### Highlights Garden Balcony Individually furnished Individually decorated Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV Separate bedroom - 323 sq ft - Valley view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3541000/3540905/48840095.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Garden Balcony Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private outdoor hot tub Air conditioning Fridge - 1023 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Valley view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Valley View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3541000/3540905/ce3efbe7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Valley View ### Highlights Garden Balcony Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private outdoor hot tub Air conditioning Fridge - 1076 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Valley view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Honeymoon Tent | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3541000/3540905/w1280h719x0y1-46e58ea9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Honeymoon Tent ### Highlights Garden Balcony Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private outdoor hot tub Air conditioning Heating - 534 sq ft - Valley view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPort-Elizabeth-Hotels-Thunzi-Bush-Lodge.h3540905.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPort-Elizabeth-Hotels-Thunzi-Bush-Lodge.h3540905.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.97614%2C25.31968&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=awwO0CCYv2QajS8LCDYiVP3kLTk=) Maitland Rd, Colleen Glen, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6017 #### What's nearby - Maitland Nature Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Maitland Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - Seaview Lookout - 13 min drive - 5.4 miles - Baywest Mall - 15 min drive - 11.5 miles - Kragga Kamma Game Park - 24 min drive - 11.3 miles #### Getting around - Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Javali Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪Barnacles - ‬11 min drive - ‪Elephant walk - ‬8 min drive - ‪Steers - ‬15 min drive - ‪Sizzlers - ‬9 min drive ## About this property ### Thunzi Bush Lodge Upscale lodge near Maitland Beach Located close to Seaview Lookout, Thunzi Bush Lodge provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a facial, aromatherapy or a massage. Enjoy on-site activities, such as rowing/canoeing, hiking/biking and fishing. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking and extended parking - Babysitting (surcharge), a front desk safe and luggage storage - Barbecues, tour/ticket information and a nature reserve Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and hairdryers - 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels - Private gardens, fridges and microwaves ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2942200/2942176/bc9f48c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mongoose Manor Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) - Breakfast included - Spa - Free WiFi - Business services 9.4 Exceptional 21 reviews £55 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=2942176&PinnedHotelID=2942176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17790000/17783200/17783189/46db3b4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Plantation Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Business services 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews £79 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=17783189&PinnedHotelID=17783189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102820000/102817600/102817546/fe6b58e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sawubona Guesthouse Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) - Pool - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=102817546&PinnedHotelID=102817546&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18560000/18550200/18550147/d80056f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Framesby Guesthouse Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 9.2 Wonderful 13 reviews £28 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=18550147&PinnedHotelID=18550147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Apartment, Ocean View | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109750000/109748600/109748591/a96c941f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 302 On Old Seaview Road Chelsea Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) - Sea view - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=109748591&PinnedHotelID=109748591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free secured, uncovered self parking on site - Free extended parking on site ### Things to do - Fishing - Hiking/biking trails - Outdoor pool - Playground - Rowing/canoeing ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - In a nature reserve - In the mountains - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Spa - Aromatherapy - Body scrubs - Couples treatment rooms - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Hot stone massages - In-room massages - Manicures/pedicures - Outdoor treatment areas - Swedish massages - Treatment room ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - Built in 2004 - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer - Separate bathtub and shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Free bottled water - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Restaurant dining guides - Toaster ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Electrical adapters - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 20 kg per pet) Pets cannot be left unattended Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet deposit: ZAR 1000 per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation. ### Property is also known as Thunzi Thunzi Bush Thunzi Bush Lodge Thunzi Bush Lodge Port Elizabeth Thunzi Bush Port Elizabeth Thunzi Lodge Thunzi Bush Lodge Lodge Thunzi Bush Lodge Gqeberha Thunzi Bush Lodge Lodge Gqeberha ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Thunzi Bush Lodge have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Thunzi Bush Lodge pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet. There's a deposit of ZAR 1000 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Thunzi Bush Lodge? > Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Thunzi Bush Lodge? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Thunzi Bush Lodge? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Thunzi Bush Lodge located? > Situated near the airport, this spa lodge is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Maitland Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Seaview Lookout and Kragga Kamma Game Park. Baywest Mall is 10.7 mi (17.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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