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

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 modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, a toaster, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

1. Viata Luxe Guesthouse

3.1 km from The Big Hole

Bertram

₩112,662

₩112,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

2. Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

4.3 km from The Big Hole

Tobias

₩235,121

₩270,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

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

3. Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse

5.7 km from The Big Hole

KABELO

₩109,723

₩126,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A rustic lodge with a thatched-roof dining area, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.

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

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

4. Sunbird Lodge

3.6 km from The Big Hole

Paul

₩94,468

₩108,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A dining area with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a glass table set for four.

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

5. Royal Game Guest House

4.3 km from The Big Hole

Geoffrey Paul

₩70,484

₩81,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A rustic house with a thatched roof, a porch with chairs, and a dirt path leading to another building.

A dining table with two plates of food, a bottle of champagne in a metal bucket, and a glass of water.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a large window.

A sign for "Setapane Lodge & Safari" with a clear view of the surrounding greenery and a road.

6. Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

4.4 km from The Big Hole

Tina

₩124,698

₩143,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

A row of single-story buildings with a flat roof, large windows, and a paved walkway.

7. SHABIS GUEST LODGE

4.2 km from The Big Hole

Willem

₩90,532

₩90,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A white bedside table with a lit candle, a bottle of essential oil, and a geometric candle holder.

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 refrigerator, stove, sink, and dining area.

8. Homely Escapes

5.8 km from The Big Hole

Mongwe

₩51,824

₩51,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small hut.

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

9. Timbila Game Lodge

19.6 km from The Big Hole

₩434,553

₩659,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

10. Shanatsi Safari Lodge

15.8 km from The Big Hole

₩169,476

₩194,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

11. Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger

15.8 km from The Big Hole

₩352,681

₩405,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A swimming pool with a brick barbecue area and a stone wall.

An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a covered carport, and a patio area with a table and chairs.

A paved pathway leading to a stone wall with a brick structure, surrounded by trees and a fence.

12. Cottage Lenisè

11.1 km from The Big Hole

Anonymous traveler

₩120,709

₩134,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

A tented accommodation with a sofa, armchairs, a wooden table, and a bookshelf.

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

13. Khanya Conservation Camp

11.7 km from The Big Hole

₩252,230

₩290,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a power outlet.

A building with a covered outdoor area, a gravel driveway, and a grassy lawn.

A room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

A narrow hallway with a tiled floor, a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, and a door at the end.

14. Happy Time Guest House

4.2 km from The Big Hole

₩26,073

₩26,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 wooden deck with a stone fire pit, surrounded by a black metal railing, overlooking a dry landscape.

15. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

17.7 km from The Big Hole

₩445,050

₩511,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A rustic dining table with a metal sculpture, a vintage lamp, and a potted cactus.

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

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

16. Last Word Kitara

15.1 km from The Big Hole

₩3,849,376

₩4,426,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A house with a thatched roof, surrounded by dense vegetation and a small pond in the foreground.

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.

17. Mbizi Bush Lodge

13.7 km from The Big Hole

Regina

₩403,064

₩463,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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.

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

18. A Traveller's Palm

5.5 km from The Big Hole

Danny

₩68,402

₩68,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A covered porch with a bench, potted plants, and a tiled walkway.

A pool area with a brick patio, surrounded by potted plants and a building with a green roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a long wooden table and red chairs, a ceiling fan, a clock, a refrigerator, and shelves with bottles.

19. Lalamo Guest House

4.3 km from The Big Hole

Eric

₩104,965

₩120,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a garden, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted window blind.

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

20. Normann Safari Bush Lodge

9.9 km from The Big Hole

Andrew

₩86,771

₩99,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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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
Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa	9.6 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Sunbird Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 90 reviews	View
Royal Game Guest House	9.0 Wonderful 32 reviews	View

Top The Big Hole Hotel Reviews

La Lechere Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful attention to detail and comfort. Food (special dinner) was prepared with great care and pride. A wonderful place to stay!"

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"

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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Foskor Mine Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Foskor Mine Museum during your travels 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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Amarula Lapa

You can take time to visit Amarula Lapa during your travels to 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 travelers like for its wildlife. You'll find 41 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

Sefapane Lodges and Safaris is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 are there near The Big Hole?

Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodations 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, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near The Big Hole.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Big Hole?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near The Big Hole, click here.

What can I see and do near The Big Hole?

Enjoy the outdoors at President Kruger Park, Phalaborwa Gate, or Impala Park. Tambotie Park, Wildevy Park, and Selati Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Stopping by Hans Merensky Golf Estate, Qualito Craft Distillery, or Amarula Lapa is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.

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Our top choices for The Big Hole hotels

1. Viata Luxe Guesthouse

2. Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

3. Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse

4. Sunbird Lodge

5. Royal Game Guest House

6. Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

7. SHABIS GUEST LODGE

8. Homely Escapes

9. Timbila Game Lodge

10. Shanatsi Safari Lodge

11. Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger

12. Cottage Lenisè

13. Khanya Conservation Camp

14. Happy Time Guest House

15. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

16. Last Word Kitara

17. Mbizi Bush Lodge

18. A Traveller's Palm

19. Lalamo Guest House

20. Normann Safari Bush Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to The Big Hole

Top The Big Hole Hotel Reviews

La Lechere Guest House

Royal Game Guest House

Other attractions near The Big Hole

Qualito Craft Distillery

Tambotie Park

Foskor Mine Museum

Wildevy Park

Selati Park

Hans Merensky Golf Estate

Impala Park

Amarula Lapa

Frequently asked questions