2017 editionNo. 69

Royal Malewane

Thornybush Private Game Reserve, South Africa

In 2017, it remained a commercially and editorially relevant global luxury hotel, supported by Kruger-region wildlife access, guiding depth, residential suites, and high-touch lodge service and a clear position within Thornybush Private Game Reserve's high-end hospitality market.

The annual recordWhy Royal Malewane is in The World's Best 100 Hotels 2017

Royal Malewane is a safari lodge in Thornybush Private Game Reserve, defined by Kruger-region wildlife access, guiding depth, residential suites, and high-touch lodge service.

In 2017, it remained a commercially and editorially relevant global luxury hotel, supported by Kruger-region wildlife access, guiding depth, residential suites, and high-touch lodge service and a clear position within Thornybush Private Game Reserve's high-end hospitality market.

Current hotel profile Official website The 2017 list
Hotel information

The essentials.

Destination
Thornybush Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Property
Safari lodge
Operator
The Royal Portfolio
Opened
1999
AddressHoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380, ZAOpen map ↗

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Edition factsThe record at a glance
Position
No. 69
Hotel type
Safari lodge
Destination
Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Country or region
South Africa
Management in 2017
The Royal Portfolio
Opening year
1999
The Best 100 archiveEvery recorded appearance
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  5. 2020No. 68
  6. 2018No. 34
  7. 2017No. 69