Tala Game Reserve

Camperdown lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges

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June 2025

July 2025

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds (Leadwood) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
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Location
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Nestled in a rural location, Tala Collection Game Reserve by Dream Resorts offers the perfect setting to unwind amidst nature. Enjoy mountain biking and archery on site or indulge in delicious Fusion cuisine at one of the two restaurants. With an outdoor pool, dry cleaning services, and babysitting available for families with kids.

Very good

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Bar
Pool
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
Free parking

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Outdoor pool
Free use of bicycles
Babysitting
Conference centre
Meeting rooms
Airport shuttle
Terrace
Air conditioning
Garden
Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

Babysitting (surcharge)
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
BBQ(s)
Dry cleaning/laundry service

Rp2.152.305 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jun - 27 Jun

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Desk

Wardrobe

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds (Leadwood)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Wardrobe

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

14 sq m
Water view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

5 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Wardrobe

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Sofa bed

2 bathrooms

Electric kettle

14 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Presidential Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Separate bath and shower

Deep-soaking bath

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Wardrobe

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Airport transfer
Free parking
Free WiFi

Rp3.770.393 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jun - 27 Jun

About the area

R603 Umbuvbula Road, Greater Midlands Meander, Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal, 3202

What's nearby

Phezulu Safari Park - 48 min drive - 35.7 km
Kearsney College - 50 min drive - 34.7 km
Golden Horse Casino - 51 min drive - 47.1 km
Camelot Golf Club and Estate - 51 min drive - 35.1 km
Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 53 min drive - 50.0 km

Getting around

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 29 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪KFC - ‬29 min drive
‪Wynnifreds - ‬14 min drive
‪La Tala Resturant - ‬8 min walk
‪Eston Farmers Club - ‬5 min drive
‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Tala Game Reserve

Enjoy your visit to Camperdown with a stay at Tala Game Reserve. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at La Tala Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Fusion cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, free bike rentals and a terrace.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

- 49 rooms
- Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
- Minimum check-in age – 21
- Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 5 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- No cots (infant beds)
- Babysitting*

Pets

- No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free secured on-site self-parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle*

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

Archery
Mountain biking
Safari
Wildlife viewing
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

Meeting rooms
Conference centre

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Wedding services
Free bike hire

Facilities

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Electric kettle

Sleep well

Turndown service
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Food and drink

Free tea bags/instant coffee

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Special features

Dining

La Tala Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Paperbark Restaurant – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Service fee: ZAR 10 per person, per night

Optional extras

Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Tala Collection Lodge Camperdown

Three Cities Tala Private Game Reserve Eston

Three Cities Tala Private Game Reserve Lodge

Three Cities Tala Private Game Reserve Lodge Eston

Tala Collection Lodge

Tala Collection Camperdown

Tala Collection Private Game Reserve Lodge Camperdown

Tala Collection Private Game Reserve Camperdown

Tala Game Reserve Lodge

Tala Game Reserve Camperdown

Tala Collection Game Reserve

Tala Game Reserve Lodge Camperdown

Tala Collection Private Game Reserve

Tala Collection Game Reserve by Dream Resorts

Frequently asked questions

Does Tala Game Reserve offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Tala Game Reserve does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Tala Game Reserve?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Tala Game Reserve?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Tala Game Reserve?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Tala Game Reserve?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tala Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Tala Game Reserve?

No, this lodge doesn't have a casino, but Golden Horse Casino (27-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Tala Game Reserve and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as mountain biking, archery and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive and a safari. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a picnic area. Tala Game Reserve also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Tala Game Reserve?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring Fusion cuisine.

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Tala Game Reserve Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Leadwood cottages at Tala are fantastic. The cottages are huge with an incredible open plan design leading directly into nature. They are also extremely private. Everything was clean and well presented. The wildlife sightings were amazing, with minimal effort.

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

6/10

The location is beautiful, having not been there for a few years it was not as good as it had been. Paperbark, where we stayed had amazing staff and the food was great. The accomodation could do with a good clean and paint. Looking out of the bedroom window and seeing animals right there was wonderful.Checking in and out was quite difficult. One incident involved a manager arguing with american quests about the advertised web site price and the other with guests complaining about the food in the picnic basket that cost R 600 being still frozen. Not sure if we would return. The animal sightings were great. Generally the place needs maintenance.

1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

8/10

Beautiful scenery, peaceful and a great experience

1-night trip

10/10

Fab staff, towels are not provided for the rock pools.

1-night trip

10/10

This was our first time staying at Tala and we had a wonderful time. Since we were traveling for work and this was a two day getaway, we did not have a car. The staff was quite accommodating, picking us up so we could meet a friend for dinner at the Aloe Restaurant even though we were staying on the other side of the reserve (thank you, Maxwell!), arranging car pickup for our return to the airport, and picking us up to return to reception for check out. The food was wonderful and the staff, particularly Teresa at Paperbark, were exceptional. The front desk was quite kind and helpful.

2-night trip

8/10

The location and rooms were amazing. The staff were very friendly, the only issue was the lack of access to facilities and a missing TV in the room

1-night trip

8/10

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff are friendly and very helpful. We stayed in Leadwood Cottages and were impressed by the accommodation. Unfortunately, we did have some bad weather and our cottage leaked a little but the staff were quick to assist.

3-night trip

10/10

great service and great people, in restaurant,reception and all others who helped us

2-night trip

2/10

Stayed at Leadwood 3... beautiful setting and room. Although the finer detail and small touches have been missed. Being in the hotel industry I know that these are by biggest crowd pleasers. Advertised is turndown service which was not done at all.. Wifi is advertised your the room also had no internet. It is also advertised with a minibar. The only part of the mini bar we could locate we those and 5 drop milk triangles, other than that there was no fresh water or anything to drink. Biggest disgust is that soon chech I is the we were seated waiting for our key and other genetaleman walks I to check in...3 ladies facing our direction while watching a PC screen completely ignore the fact that there are paying customers needing something, when I tried to flag them down and call them out, the door was simply slid closed. Won't be back and would not recommend. I have been in the luxury hospitality industry for years no and my no means the beat but if never treated my guests in that manner.

1-night trip