Hotel Review

La Joya Lodge is an easy, relaxing escape just a hop from Johannesburg

From private plunge pools to serene spa treatments, La Joya Lodge in the foothills of the Magaliesberg is a haven of relaxation just an hour from Joburg

13 April 2025 - 00:00 By Jennifer Krug

Hailing from Kimberley, I’m no stranger to the endless stretches of beige, willowy grasses and the deceptively dangerous kameeldoring trees that accompany any South African road trip. What’s unfamiliar to me, however, is the rolling green hills and lush greenery that rolled past as my partner and I made our way down the R512 towards La Joya Lodge...

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