Palala River Cottages

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Palala River Cottages in Vaalwater offers a spacious apartment with a private garden and terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, and toaster. Additional amenities include a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, free toiletries, and a washing machine. Outdoor Spaces: A patio and terrace provide ample space for relaxation. The property includes a barbecue, outdoor furniture, and a dining area, perfect for outdoor dining. Local Attractions: Located 14 mi from Madikela Private Game Reserve, 15 mi from Moepel Nature Reserve, and 26 mi from Keta Private Nature Reserve. Polokwane International Airport is 87 mi away. Highly rated by guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Shani
South Africa South Africa
“The remote location, beautiful African bush surrounding it, comfortable cottage and great hosts. Perfect for a peaceful, quiet getaway and getting in touch with nature.”
Thindisa
South Africa South Africa
“The location is refreshing and offers amazing views. The staff was super friendly and generous as well.”
Sophie
Germany Germany
“We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back. Great house in the bush to relax!”
Johanna
South Africa South Africa
“I loved the exclusivity/privacy of the cabin. Liked the provided braai facility.”
Faber
South Africa South Africa
“Our stay at Podica River Cottages was truly unforgettable. The rondawel was immaculate—spotlessly clean, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. The owners went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Their kindness really stood out,...”
Oost
South Africa South Africa
“Our initial reservation was no longer available, due to unforeseen weather. We were offered something else. We were pleasantly surprised. In retrospect I think this replcement, exceeded the expectations whe have of initial location. The host was...”
Kerry
South Africa South Africa
“Peace and quiet. Beautiful location. Situated on a lovely river.”
Sibusiso
South Africa South Africa
“The tranquility and peace No network was welcomed”
Abhinav
South Africa South Africa
“Cabin was furnished nicely. Linens and Towels were nice & clean to the level of any luxury accommodation.”
Goabaone
Botswana Botswana
“The team were so helpful with accessing the facility even in the middle of the night”

Managed by Palala River Cottages

Company review score: 9.6Based on 53 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Property info

Scattered over the private Jembisa Game Reserve, our four self-catering Palala River cottages are all different and can accommodate couples looking for a romantic getaway to families after adventure and fun or groups of friends. Activities include self or guided game drives, mountain bike tracks, hiking & walking trails and so much more. Meals can be ordered in advance from the Palala Pantry. Our cottages have the following internet connectivity: Samia Cabin - signal and free WiFi Kingfisher Cottage - no signal but does have free WiFi Podica Bush Camp - no signal and no WiFi River Cottage - very limited signal and no WiFi Only Kingfisher Cottage has access to a swimming pool.

Neighborhood info

Activities include self or guided game drives, mountain bike tracks, hiking & walking trails and so much more. Meals can be ordered in advance from the Palala Pantry.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Palala River Cottages

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 18:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Palala River Cottages 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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.

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