Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Rooms & Suites
&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge Rooms & Suites
Fifteen air-conditioned Suites of 95 square metres sit on stilts in the sand forest, each with glass walls, an ensuite bath and indoor shower, a dressing room, a private deck, and space for two. One Family Suite added in the 2023 rebuild has two bedrooms of 65 square metres each for two adults and two children, with linked or separate doors. There are no private plunge pools — the shared rim-flow pool sits on the vlei. Paths are sand and roots, so ask for a near Suite versus a far one, and Suite versus Family, when you book.
2 categories on the live list
Before you book a room
- All suites feature climate-controlled air conditioning, ceiling fans, and private plunge pools.
- Floor-to-ceiling glass is equipped with blackout curtains for restful night sleep.
Category 1
Forest Suite
An elevated glass-walled pavilion with floor-to-ceiling glass on three sides, private plunge pool, outdoor forest shower, indoor soaking tub, king bed, and private viewing deck suspended over the forest floor.
Category 2
Family Forest Suite
Two interconnected luxury glass suites sharing a private swimming pool, central living deck, and private boma, complete with dedicated private safari vehicle and ranger team.
&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge rooms FAQ
- Do all suites have private plunge pools?
- Yes, every Forest Suite features a private heated plunge pool on its outdoor timber deck.
- How many suites are in the lodge?
- The lodge features 16 luxury suites: 15 individual Forest Suites and 1 two-bedroom Family Forest Suite.
- Are the suites air-conditioned?
- Yes, all suites feature climate-controlled air conditioning, overhead ceiling fans, and en-suite bathrooms.
- Do the suites feature outdoor showers?
- Yes, each suite includes an indoor freestanding soaking tub, indoor shower, and an outdoor forest shower.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026