The Star Dome, Thunzi Bush Lodge

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The Star Dome, Thunzi Bush Lodge
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Star Dome, Thunzi Bush Lodge in Gqeberha offers an adults-only holiday home with a spa, garden, terrace, outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private check-in and check-out, outdoor fireplace, wellness packages, hot tub, housekeeping, outdoor play area, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 35 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Kragga Kamma Game Park (16 km) and Sardinia Bay Golf Club (20 km). Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, the lodge ensures a memorable stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Athi
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything about the property and the views were breath taking.”
  • Kayla
    South Africa South Africa
    “I loved the privacy and the beautiful location. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating.”
  • Welcome
    South Africa South Africa
    “Unbelievable experience. The dome is beautiful and ideal for couples. It’s a very romantic destination”
  • Mandala
    South Africa South Africa
    “Privacy, view,experience of wilderness and the sound of crickets monkeys 🐒 at far , We were unlucky to have a short stay due to high booking occupancy, But we will definitely COME back. Simi welcomed us after hours 😌 since we had a long Drive 🚗....”
  • Tamara
    Italy Italy
    “Super friendly staff, The location was perfect, nestled in the heart of nature, offering stunning views. I loved the privacy it provided, allowing me to truly unwind and escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The facilities were...”
  • Tshona
    South Africa South Africa
    “I loved everything, I forgot my face cloth and was worried the shops are very far and to my süprise there are extra cloths provided for guests.”
  • Lazola
    South Africa South Africa
    “The peace and quietness the sound of the birds fantastic”
  • Ziyathandwa
    South Africa South Africa
    “Exactly what is in the pictures.Perfect location,perfect in terms of privacy and it has everything you could need and more.We loved our stay here and would come back over and over again.”
  • Denise
    South Africa South Africa
    “The tranquility and secluded dome with a beautiful view of nature all around you. It makes you feel like no one else is around.”
  • Nandipha
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything about it. From the structure of the Dome to furniture, surrounding area. The tranquility not forgetting the efficiency of the staff”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Thunzi Bush Lodge

Company review score: 8.7Based on 3,222 reviews from 104 properties
104 managed properties

Property information

Experience ultimate tranquility in this clear polycarbonate dome perched atop the Bushveld treetops in Gqeberha. Enjoy breathtaking views of the bass dam, unwind in the Air hammock suspended 4 meters above the forest floor, or relax in the wood-fired hot tub. The deck features braai facilities for an unforgettable evening. Inside, a queen-sized bed invites you to stargaze through the dome’s panoramic sides from the comfort of your bed. Making your stay truly unique and a unforgettable escape.

Neighbourhood information

Thunzi Bush Lodge is located in the tranquil sanctuary of coastal forest and African bush and offers luxury self-catering accommodation 30 km from the centre of Port Elizabeth, at the start of the Garden Route. Walking trails around the lodge provide access to the dense indigenous coastal forest where many bird species and animals including bushbuck, blue duiker and vervet monkeys can be spotted.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.