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Experience world-class service at Monkey Thorn Lodge & Wellness Spa - Adults Only
Elegant Accommodation: Monkey Thorn Lodge & Wellness Spa in White River offers a 5-star adults-only experience with spa facilities, a saltwater swimming pool, sauna, fitness centre, sun terrace, and lush gardens. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, beauty services, wellness packages, fitness room, hot tub, and full-day security. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves international and South African cuisines with vegetarian options. Breakfast includes champagne, local specialities, warm dishes, juice, fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 17 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as The Barnyard Theatre (5 km) and Mbombela Stadium (24 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Maxenshire
South Africa
“The quietness of the place, beautiful garden and lounge area” - Musa
South Africa
“The place is accessible and the staff is very friendly” - Cezanne
South Africa
“The rooms are very spacious and the linen crisp and clean. Can definitely recommend the Eggs Benedict - to die for. Great place. Great service. We will be back. Thank you” - Timothy
South Africa
“Rooms has plants of space and the beds we’re comfortable. Will definitely stay again. The staff were all professional and friendly.” - Kimayne
South Africa
“The rooms are spacious and well maintained. The breakfasts were lovely.” - Jabulile
South Africa
“Breakfast was delicious n the location was easily to find” - Tasha
South Africa
“Everything you need for a very comfortable stay if you’re keen to do day trips in the area. Close to Kruger but at least an hour away from the other main tourist spots. Was only there for 2 nights, if we’d stayed longer we would have done more...” - Alexandra
Switzerland
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge in White River. Rooms were huge and beds absolutely comfortable. We had dinner and breakfast twice and our whole family was blown away by the excellent service we received from the...” - Andrea
South Africa
“Superb lodge. Staff are great, food excellent, accommodation huge and very clean. The gardens are a real treat and the location was perfect, close enough to town but peaceful and quiet.” - Angela
United Kingdom
“We stayed one night at this lodge before our Kruger trip and it was delightful. A very warm welcome from the staff and when we saw our room we were blown away, it was huge and the furniture and decorations was charming. Very clean but best of all...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant 68
- CuisineInternational • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
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 Monkey Thorn Lodge & Wellness Spa - Adults Only 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.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.