Is Lion Sands Narina Lodge really a five-star hotel?

Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Lion Sands Narina Lodge

★★★★★ Skukuza, Kruger National Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1260, Mbombela, ZA

10 guest rating· 4 reviews

The five stars

Lion Sands Narina Lodge holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Terrace, Concierge service, Parking (limited spaces), Free valet parking and Rooftop garden.

About this hotel

Luxurious Safari Experience

Escape to Lion Sands Narina Lodge for a unique safari adventure. Enjoy an outdoor pool and complimentary wireless internet access.

All-Inclusive Dining

Indulge in onsite dining with all meals and beverages included. A full breakfast is served daily, while room service and a bar/lounge are also available.

Exclusive Amenities

Relax in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms with private plunge pools. Featured amenities include dry cleaning services, a 24-hour front desk, and complimentary airport shuttle.

Experience wildlife at your doorstep at Lion Sands Narina Lodge. Book now to reserve your luxurious safari getaway.

Rooms & rates

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Suite

Sleeps 2 · King bed

Desk
Air conditioning
Bathrobe
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub

1 King BedLayout - Bedroom Relax - Private plunge poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub and separate shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and compost binNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking (limited spaces)
Free valet parking
Free breakfast
Free full breakfast
Vegetarian breakfast available
24-hour front desk
Annual carbon offsets
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Composting
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy

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Concierge service
Designated smoking area
Double-glazing on all windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches
Free airport transportation
Game viewing on site
Garden
Gift shops or newsstand
Grey water recycling system
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Housekeeping on request
Humane animal treatment
LED light bulbs
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Luggage storage
Mosquito nets
Recycling
Renewable energy source - solar
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Rooftop garden
Safari on site
Showcase for local artists
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Terrace
Vegan menu options available
Vegetable garden
Vegetarian menu options available
Water dispenser
Water-efficient showers only
Wedding services
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible

Location

Skukuza, Kruger National Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1260, Mbombela, ZA

Check-in: from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out: until 10:00 AM

What guests say104 reviews

+ Clean rooms+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Comfortable beds− Limited parking− Expensive breakfast− No spa services

Cleanliness7.5

Service8.3

Location8.1

Room Quality7.8

Amenities7.2

Value for Money6.9

Incrível
10.0
Lodge com atendimento espetacular, de todos os colaboradores, recepção e garçons. Permitem que seja uma experiência única e inesquecível. Conseguimos ver bastante animais, inclusive dentro da própria acomodação. Comida e hospitalidade impecáveis.
Caio · 2023-12-26

Fantastic Experience
10.0
Incredible experience. All staff and guides are so friendly and approachable. Our guide (Jabu) and tracker (Wanted) are incredibly knowledgeable and fun to be with. All are so passionate about their lodge and ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Christopher · 2020-10-18

Guest review
10.0
Absolutely outstanding from start to finish and worth every penny of the price tag. The game viewing was the best we have seen on safari, spotting the Big 5 in just one morning and even licking out to find a pride of lions eating a giraffe. Our guide Joe was one of the best we’ve had across Africa, as was his tracker. Lindawei on the service staff was so helpful and friendly and felt like family by the time we left. Beautiful lodge, spectacular food, and amazing people. This place will forever have a place in my heart. Thank you everyone who who made our stay a memory of a lifetime.
Verified traveler · 2019-12-25

Guest review
10.0
I booked this as a last-minute trip and couldn't have made a better choice! The staff and guides are so friendly and welcoming, food is phenomenal, and I can't even begin to describe the experience of sitting on your private balcony watching elephants and other animals wander by the river in the afternoon. We saw the "Big 5" and then some!
Leslie · 2019-09-04

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Lion Sands Narina Lodge really a five-star hotel?: Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Pets

Service animals not allowed

›General

Cashless transactions are available

›Accessibility

No elevators

›Covid

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

›Children and extra beds

Children not allowed