This 4-star guest house with modern African décor features rooms with attached bathroom with a private patio. La Lechere has an outdoor pool and is located 7 minutes’ drive from the Phalaborwa Airport‎ and 3.1 mi from Kruger National Park’s Phalaborwa Gate. All rooms at La Lechere overlook the pool and tropical garden, and are equipped with air conditioning, a satellite TV, safe and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The restaurant serves a complimentary breakfast daily on the restaurant's deck overlooking the pool. Packed lunches are available upon request. La Lechere Guest House is fully solar powered and has its own borehole to supply the guests always with power and water. An airport shuttle can be arranged at an additional fee and free parking is available on site. Phalaborwa is located 323 mi north of Johannesburg. Part of the guest house are also 2 lovely family dogs. The dogs are not coming into the rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Kelly
United States United States
Staff communications were excellent..... Probably the BEST take away breakfast sandwiches you will find enroute to Kruger. Id go back just for another one of those alone...... and to hang out with the resident dogs :) The honesty bar is a nice...
Robert
Canada Canada
We really enjoyed our stay at La Lechere Guest House. The breakfast was excellent, the pool area very relaxing, and our room was spotless. The hosts were also very helpful with day trips and local recommendations, which made planning easy.
Mboneni
South Africa South Africa
The rooms are well styled. The bedding was great quality. Pool is amazing. I was accommodated late, it provided piece of mind after my long traveling hours. Breakfast was amazing. Great staff members.
Brenda
United States United States
Very unique & attractive hotel The hosts went above & beyond to help us settle in after our long drive — unloading our car, ordering us pizza and even giving me a complimentary glass of chilled wine! We loved our comfortable room. The packed...
Simon
Netherlands Netherlands
Friendliest people Great location Really nice rooms
Oliver
China China
We really enjoyed our stay here. We did arrive a little late, however the staff was kind enough to stay and open the gates. We enjoyed the bar area and had a few drinks. Place is beautiful and in a quiet neighborhood very close to Kruger Park.
Berghahn
South Africa South Africa
Beautiful little spot. Friendly helpful owners. Good breakfast and packed Meal. Good location for park access.
Charles
South Africa South Africa
Wonderful place for a peaceful stay whilst visiting the Kruger national park. Isabella is all hands on deck and one feels very welcome.
Pridham
South Africa South Africa
Lovely thatched property very well maintained and 2 super swimming pools
Christopher
United States United States
Great place, perfect stop over before heading into Kruger.

Managed by La Lechere Guest House

Company review score: 9.7Based on 319 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL WINNER OF THE LILIZELA TOURISM AWARD 2019. BEST 4 STAR GUEST HOUSE IN SOUTH-AFRICA 2019!!!! FULLY SOLAR POWERED WITH BATTERRY BACK-UP AND OWN BOREHOLE This exclusive 11-room, 4-Star Guest House, located only 5 km from the iconic Kruger National Park is a magnificent, architecturally-designed hospitality property offering the utmost luxury, privacy, and tranquillity for tourists and business guests. Set amidst peaceful and beautifully-manicured tropical gardens with swimming pool and waterfall, stylish lapa and bar, and 11 well-appointed rooms with en-suite bathrooms, this Guest House provides a relaxed and sophisticated ambiance for guests. Highest-quality natural stone and timber finishes are found throughout the property. Part of the guest house are also 2 lovely family dogs. The dogs are not coming into the rooms. La Lechere Guest House does not have a restaurant for lunch and/or dinner. Occasionally, dinner is prepared upon request and must always be booked in advance. If there is a request, all guests for that evening will be asked in advance if they would like to join for dinner, and if there are enough guests, the dinner will take place. The dinner is offered for a fee, which will be provided in advance.

Neighborhood info

Phalaborwa is located 2km drive from the gate to South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park, one of the largest game reserves in the African continent, covering an area of 19,633 square kilometres (7,580 sq mi). The Park attracts 950,000 local and international tourists and wildlife enthusiasts annually who come to see the wild and unspoiled landscape which is a natural habitat for the “Big Five” in addition to giraffe, zebra, bush buck, wild dogs, crocodile and more than 500 tropical bird species. Phalaborwa is also home to two large copper mineral mines that form the economic hub of the town. The Phalaborwa Copper Mine is South Africa’s deepest and largest open cast mine.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,German,English,French,Dutch

Area info

Amenities of La Lechere Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 500 per child, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform La Lechere Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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