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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a small desk with a remote control.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, and a white refrigerator. There is a dining table with white chairs and a potted plant.

A swimming pool with a red and black patterned deck, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern living room with a black sofa, a black armchair, a round coffee table, and a TV mounted on a wooden cabinet.

1. Viata Luxe Guesthouse

3.1 km from The Big Hole

Bertram

Rp1.540.998

Rp1.540.998 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A spacious patio with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and string lights.

A nighttime outdoor area with a brick fire pit, a thatched-roof structure, and surrounding greenery.

A bar area with a wooden bar, stools, and a patterned wall. There are wall-mounted lights and a ceiling with a thatched design.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a building with a covered patio.

2. Sunbird Lodge

3.6 km from The Big Hole

Richard

Rp1.380.678

Rp1.587.780 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

A garden with a pathway, palm trees, and a wooden structure.

A breakfast setup with a toaster, plates, cutlery, and a variety of fruits and beverages.

3. Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse

5.7 km from The Big Hole

KABELO

Rp1.500.798

Rp1.725.918 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a well-lit patio area.

A covered outdoor seating area with a pool, stone walls, and a pergola.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a painting of cattle, and a large window with a view of trees.

A restaurant with wicker furniture, a wooden barrel, and wall art.

4. Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

4.3 km from The Big Hole

Tobias

Rp3.215.995

Rp3.698.394 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A reception area with a brick wall, a wooden door, and a sign indicating it's the Royal Game Guest House. There are large red vases and a potted plant near the entrance.

A pool area with brick pillars, wooden chairs, and a tiled floor.

A spacious outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a red blanket, a desk with a kettle, and a TV mounted on the wall.

5. Royal Game Guest House

4.3 km from The Big Hole

Geoffrey Paul

Rp964.081

Rp1.108.693 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A modern bedroom with a bed, a painting, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

A small, single-story building with a tiled entrance and a wooden door.

A building entrance with a wooden door, a small window, and a number '2' on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a grey wall, a window with blinds, a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

6. SHABIS GUEST LODGE

4.2 km from The Big Hole

Willem

Rp1.238.302

Rp1.238.302 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A wooden deck with a pool table, chairs, and a pool.

A bed with a red blanket, white pillows, and a floral pillow.

A living room with a sofa, patterned chairs, a dining table with a fruit plate, a TV, and a poster.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining table with benches.

7. Bothabelo Luxury Villas

6.3 km from The Big Hole

Lia

Rp882.662

Rp1.015.061 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Two wooden chairs with cushions, a woven basket, and a wooden stump table, all on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table with a lantern, and a view through a netted window.

A dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation and a clear blue sky.

A bar area with wooden shelves displaying bottles, a cash register, and two wooden chairs.

8. Shanatsi Safari Lodge

15.8 km from The Big Hole

Rp1.155.484

Rp1.328.807 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a ceiling light, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, sink, and dining area.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a fan, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a glass table, two teal chairs, a white vase with flowers, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a wooden shelf above the counter.

9. Homely Escapes

5.8 km from The Big Hole

Rp637.973

Rp637.973 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a table, and a view of rocky terrain through the windows.

A spacious living area with a high thatched ceiling, large rock formations, and a cozy seating arrangement.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, and a mirror. There is a window with a view of trees and a building outside.

A spacious tented room with a large bed, a chair, and a table.

10. Timbila Game Lodge

19.6 km from The Big Hole

Rp5.943.848

Rp9.025.843 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a natural backdrop of trees and greenery.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a deck overlooking a natural habitat with elephants.

A rustic wooden table set with glassware, napkins, and cutlery, suggesting a dining area in a cozy, possibly historic setting.

A rustic cabin with a gabled roof, surrounded by dense trees and dry grass.

11. Khanya Conservation Camp

11.7 km from The Big Hole

Rp3.450.018

Rp3.967.521 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view.

A tent with a bed, two chairs, and a table.

A portable stove with a pot on it, surrounded by rocks and grass.

A person pouring liquid from a metal container into a stainless steel pot on a patterned table outdoors.

12. Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger

15.8 km from The Big Hole

Rp4.823.994

Rp5.547.593 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and benches, a kitchen in the background, and a thatched roof ceiling.

A pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and gravel.

A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a thatched roof ceiling.

13. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

17.7 km from The Big Hole

Rp6.087.420

Rp7.000.533 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, lounge seating, and a bar area with ambient lighting.

A four-poster bed with white linens and a canopy, a wooden bedside table, and a view of palm trees through the window.

A resort with a thatched-roof structure, a wooden deck, and lush greenery including ferns and palm trees.

A cozy room with a thatched roof, a sofa, a dining table with candles, and a bar area.

14. La Lechere Guest House

6.1 km from The Big Hole

Robin

Rp2.153.566

Rp2.476.603 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

An infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the landscape.

A terrace with outdoor seating, including chairs and a table, overlooking a grassy landscape.

A stone-walled outdoor shower with a hanging birdcage and a towel draped over the wall.

An aerial view of a secluded lodge with a swimming pool, surrounded by dense forest.

15. Last Word Kitara

15.1 km from The Big Hole

Rp52.651.983

Rp60.549.780 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

An outdoor dining area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

A poolside area with a thatched-roof structure, a fire pit, and lush tropical vegetation.

A courtyard with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone building with a wooden door.

A cozy seating area with two wooden chairs, a small table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

16. A Traveller's Palm

5.5 km from The Big Hole

Danny

Rp935.606

Rp935.606 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

An infinity pool with a view of the landscape, surrounded by wooden deck seating and a fire pit.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a large window, and a thatched-roof structure outside.

A kitchen counter with various utensils, a metal bowl, a glass container, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with a wooden bar, a leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

17. Mbizi Bush Lodge

13.7 km from The Big Hole

Regina

Rp5.513.135

Rp6.340.105 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A four-poster bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden door in a room with white walls and a tiled floor.

A pool area with a thatched-roof building, steps leading to a covered seating area, and a clear blue sky.

A building with a thatched roof and a statue of an elephant in front.

A room with a high ceiling, a staircase, a sofa, and a kitchen area.

18. Normann Safari Bush Lodge

9.9 km from The Big Hole

Andrew

Rp1.186.855

Rp1.364.883 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

19. Casa Leitao Lodge

4.6 km from The Big Hole

Rp861.427

Rp990.641 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to The Big Hole

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Viata Luxe Guesthouse	8.0 Very good 1 review	View
Sunbird Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 90 reviews	View
Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa	9.6 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Royal Game Guest House	9.0 Wonderful 32 reviews	View

Top The Big Hole Hotel Reviews

Royal Game Guest House

8/10 Good

"Property is a little tired and in need of updating nevertheless for the price and friendly and helpful staff it’s well worth staying with quick access to Kruger park gate so would recommend"

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

8/10 Good

"We stayed in one of the two‑bedroom villas. The lodging and amenities were good but not exceptional. The property certainly delivers an authentic African atmosphere, but given its 4‑star rating we expected a more luxurious experience. The food presentation and service were excellent, though the variety was limited and many dishes were unfamiliar to us, which made it harder to enjoy fully.Some amenities were missing or below expectations — no phone to reception, no TV in the room, weak Wi‑Fi, and occasional bugs indoors (perhaps understandable in the wild). On the positive side, the staff were warm and very helpful, and our safari guide, Prem, was outstanding. We especially appreciated the heated blankets after evening game drives. The wildlife viewing was memorable, though animal density is lower than in some reserves, so visitors should not expect large herds.We didn’t rent a car from the airport, but on a future visit I would — it offers more flexibility for exploring the Panorama Route or Kruger National Park, as the roads are paved, well marked, and renting saves on transfer fees. Overall, we had a good time, with highlights in the hospitality and safari experience."

Nyati Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful!!!"

La Lechere Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"All was perfect "

Other attractions near The Big Hole

Qualito Craft Distillery

You can take time to visit Qualito Craft Distillery during your travels to Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Tambotie Park

After visiting Tambotie Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Wildevy Park

After visiting Wildevy Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Selati Park

After visiting Selati Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Hans Merensky Golf Estate

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Phalaborwa at Hans Merensky Golf Estate. Wander the parks or discover the area's sunsets.

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Impala Park

Explore the great outdoors at Impala Park, a lovely green space in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Woyer Street Park

After visiting Woyer Street Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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President Kruger Park

After visiting President Kruger Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Big Hole?

The Big Hole is located in an area of Phalaborwa that travellers like for its wildlife. You'll find 40 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to The Big Hole?

Sefapane Lodges and Safaris is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Big Hole. Other good options within a few miles include Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa and Royal Game Guest House.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to The Big Hole?

Expedia has 40 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from The Big Hole.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Big Hole, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near The Big Hole.

What can I see and do near The Big Hole?

Enjoy the outdoors at President Kruger Park, Phalaborwa Gate or Tambotie Park. Wildevy Park, Selati Park and Impala Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Hans Merensky Golf Estate or Qualito Craft Distillery while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for The Big Hole hotels

1. Viata Luxe Guesthouse

2. Sunbird Lodge

3. Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse

4. Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

5. Royal Game Guest House

6. SHABIS GUEST LODGE

7. Bothabelo Luxury Villas

8. Shanatsi Safari Lodge

9. Homely Escapes

10. Timbila Game Lodge

11. Khanya Conservation Camp

12. Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger

13. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

14. La Lechere Guest House

15. Last Word Kitara

16. A Traveller's Palm

17. Mbizi Bush Lodge

18. Normann Safari Bush Lodge

19. Casa Leitao Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to The Big Hole

Top The Big Hole Hotel Reviews

Royal Game Guest House

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

Nyati Safari Lodge

La Lechere Guest House

Other attractions near The Big Hole

Qualito Craft Distillery

Tambotie Park

Wildevy Park

Selati Park

Hans Merensky Golf Estate

Impala Park

Woyer Street Park

President Kruger Park

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