Dawsons Game Lodge
  • ★★★★
  • Lodge
  • Badplaas
  • 9.1/10

Dawsons Game Lodge

At the foot of Nelshoogte Pass, the colonial-style Dawson's Lodge offers a relaxing retreat with spa facilities and spectacular mountain panoramas. It has an outdoor pool and a spacious garden. Herds of zebras, giraffes and indigenous cattle roam the area, providing Dawson's guests with opportunities for wild animal watching. The perennial streams and waterfalls abound in trout, perfect for fishing. Each room at Dawsons Game Lodge is creatively decorated with rich colours and luxurious materials. All feature fireplaces and tea/coffee facilities. After a calming massage, guests can sample food typical of Mpumalanga Province at the lodge’s restaurant or outdoors. A romantic candlelit dinner can also be arranged. Dawson's Game Lodge is located a 3-hour drive from Johannesburg.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
  • Breakfast info: Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go
  • Free private parking available on-site

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Farm A20, Route 38, 1190 Badplaas, South Africa, Badplaas, South Africa

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle Free parking Free WiFi Spa and wellness centre Family rooms Bar Exceptional breakfast

Gallery

a fountain in the courtyard of a house at Dawsons Game Lodge in Badplaas
a bathroom with a sink and a bath tub at Dawsons Game Lodge in Badplaas
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror at Dawsons Game Lodge in Badplaas
a living room with a chandelier and a couch and chairs at Dawsons Game Lodge in Badplaas
a mirror with two candles and glasses on a table at Dawsons Game Lodge in Badplaas
a house with a stone wall in front of it at Dawsons Game Lodge in Badplaas
a living room with a couch and a mirror at Dawsons Game Lodge in Badplaas
a bathroom with a bath tub and a sink at Dawsons Game Lodge in Badplaas
a bathroom with a door and a sink and a mirror at Dawsons Game Lodge in Badplaas

Reviews

Gjervene 10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

We absolutely loved it, such great memories and will definitely be back

Pros: Our stay at Dawson’s Game Lodge was absolutely exceptional. The food was incredible – every meal was beautifully prepared and truly delicious. The staff were polite, courteous, and incredibly warm and welcoming, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. The lodge itself is tranquil and serene, with exquisite Victorian farm-style charm and soft, warm lighting that instantly puts you at ease. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. We absolutely loved the quad biking around the farm and the game drive experience. Seeing the breathtaking mountains, beautiful nature, and all the incredible game on the property was unforgettable. Our kids had so much fun, and we as parents were able to properly unwind and recharge too – the perfect balance. 10 out of 10 – we will definitely be back! Great value for money 👌🏼

Cons: I would have loved an option of a Cappuccino in the room instead of only Nescafe coffee More milk in the room for the coffee if you wanted to have a second cup A little bit more time in between the courses of meals to make space for the next meal. It is a lot of food 🤭

Thinusmj 10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Thank you again for the warm welcome and unforgettable stay

Pros: Bertie and his team were amazing. Nothing too complicated for them to organise And the muesli was an 11/10 The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. The food was superb, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time.

Dlamini 10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Awesome

Pros: A magnificent place at a tranquil location and very friendly and amazing people

Cons: It was 10/10

Happy 9/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Pros: The food was superb, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there and staff members were ultra friendly.

Nada 10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Pros: The setting of the lodge is stunning, and the decor is beautiful. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. We enjoyed the delicious meals, a beautiful hike to the waterfall and a game drive where we saw a variety of antelope. Overall, a wonderful stay.

Ruth 9/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Amazing

Pros: Absolutely loved everything the muesli included the staff super friendly

Thami 8/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Pros: The staff very friendly, environment clean and comfortable.

Cons: The lighting, it was not bright

Hazel 10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Incredible

Pros: This property was amazing and a true gem that we had the fortune to experience. Staff, food, decor landscape, building all absolutely amazing. Highly recommend full board package, the meals are incredible and one gets to feel the actual lifestyle of living in the lodge. My daughter even sat outside at 3 in the morning playing with the wild horses that run through the property. Magical and magical experience that we are blessed to have been able to share a small bit of.

Cons: That I had to leave and go back to work

Kevin-micheal 10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Wonderfully Magical

Pros: What's not to like? Everything was spectacular. The food was superb, the room was comfortable. Everyone really went out of their way to make sure everything was to our liking and included little extra touches to make sure that it was a wonderful experience for our 20th Anniversary. All the staff were friendly and helpful but a special shout out to Zeph whose big smile and welcoming charm made you feel right at home and then of course the lovely Lerato, whose bubbly friendliness and enthusiasm was like visiting with an old friend a real gem. Thank you all again for a truly wonderful time

Cons: There is nothing we didn't like.

Kobus 9/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Exceptional

Pros: The service was very good by all the staff and especially the extras done for my wife's birthday made our stay wonderful. The meals were well planned and delicious. Cannot say that there was anything that we did not love.

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