Kaia Tani Exclusive Guesthouse
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Parking
- Free
- Breakfast
- Available
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Room types
- 3
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 4 Suite
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- hairdryer
- mirror
- private-bathroom
- safe
- telephone
- toiletries
- towels
- tv
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1 / 6 Standard Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- hairdryer
- private-bathroom
- tv
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1 / 6 Standard room
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- hairdryer
- private-bathroom
- tv
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Quentin M.
The rooms are cozy and well kept, and the cleaning lady does a fantastic job. They're quite small and close together, though, with people walking right past, so we found ourselves wanting to keep the curtains shut for privacy. Kaia Tani is in a great spot near the Kruger park entrance. Barbara and Paolo, a passionate Italian couple, make the experience very hands-on and friendly. Paolo took us on incredible safari drives, sharing his deep knowledge and tracking animals right up to the last minute of park hours. Barbara arranged gentler outings too, including Jessica the Hippo visit, Moholoholo Rescue Centre, a lovely local fabric shop she suggested to suit our interests, plus a boat ride and night tour. All were well worth doing. They also gave us personal tips for the trip onward, including a Johannesburg restaurant and stops along the road there. We enjoyed the meals, with set dinners adjusted to our preferences and generous breakfasts. Their motto is “you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend,” and that really captures the warm, involved atmosphere. Great for anyone who likes that kind of stay.

David M.
The rooms are a little small, but everything else is great. Donald is really helpful and friendly. The food is about what you'd expect from a guest house.
emma S.
Barbara and Paolo made us feel like we were visiting friends, and their passion for their adopted country really came through. Our stay at Kaia Tani was delightful. The staff were friendly and attentive too. The lodge and rooms were clean, calming, and wonderfully rustic. The activities the hosts arranged became some of the absolute highlights of our South Africa trip.
Lerato M.
We booked this guest house for my husband's birthday, and it was beyond words, just amazing. The welcome at reception was lovely, and the rooms were neat and really clean. The views and scenery are beautiful, much better than the website pictures show. Service was a definite 10/10. The owner Barbra was so warm, welcoming, and entertaining that I wanted to take her home with me 😋. You have to visit to see how wonderful it is.
Alessandro R.
We had a great five days at Paolo and Barbara's resort. They were so welcoming and friendly, and we enjoyed our stay. I'd recommend it to anyone spending a few days visiting Kruger Park.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
18 available- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke Free Property
- Gift shop
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Bridal suite
- Room service
- Locker
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe Deposit Box
- Luggage storage
- Diet menu (on request)
- Packed Lunches
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Cycling
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Free parking
Meals
5 available- Bar
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Bottled water (at extra charge)
Business Services
2 available- Fax and copy machine
- Conference Hall
Recreation & Wellness
1 available- Massage
Pool and beach
4 available- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Beach/pool towels
Children
1 available- Kids' TV Networks
Room Amenities
1 available- Non Smoking Rooms
Languages
2 available- English
- Italian
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
1.9 km 23 min walk
4.8 km
1.0 km 13 min walk
212 m 3 min walk
Attractions
20- Phalaborwa Adventures1.0 km 13 min walk
- Matimba Bush Lodge3.5 km
- Mine View Point6.2 km
- Sable Sleepover Hide9.2 km
- Pamela's Recreational Sports and Leisure Center9.3 km
Restaurants
20- The Calabash Grill Restaurant212 m 3 min walk
- KFC Masorini Phalaborwa383 m 5 min walk
- Steers Total Phalaborwa395 m 5 min walk
- Philly's Corner Pub659 m 8 min walk
- The Bus Stop925 m 12 min walk
Transit
6- MinibusesBus1.9 km 23 min walk
- MinibusezBus1.9 km 24 min walk
- PhalaborwaTrain4.8 km
- Four waysBus8.0 km
- To CentreBus13.2 km

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