Cycasia Lodge

Golf course Road, St Elmos St Elmos, Umzumbe, 4225 Umzumbe, South Africa – Great location - show map

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7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
71 reviews

Loved the upgraded room, with extra space, kitchen facilities, braai facilities. Loved he hostess went out of their way with the upgraded room. Safe area to park and I made use of the swimming pool. Close to the beach, so the walk on beach in the morning was great, maybe a bit to long though.

Mary-jane South Africa
a brick house with a balcony and a patio at Cycasia Lodge in Umzumbe
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a living room with blue chairs and a table at Cycasia Lodge in Umzumbe
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Cycasia Lodge

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Situated within 500 metres of Sharks Bay Beach and 1.2 km of Umzumbe Beach in Umzumbe, Cycasia Lodge features accommodation with seating area. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. All units come with a terrace with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with sea views. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available each morning at the guest house. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests can make the most of the garden, outdoor swimming pool and yoga classes on offer at Cycasia Lodge. For guests with children, the accommodation offers a baby safety gate. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and Cycasia Lodge can arrange a car rental service. Wood Grange Beach is 2.1 km from the guest house, while Port Shepstone Country Club is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Margate, 37 km from Cycasia Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.1
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  • Mary-jane
    South Africa South Africa
    “Loved the upgraded room, with extra space, kitchen facilities, braai facilities. Loved he hostess went out of their way with the upgraded room. Safe area to park and I made use of the swimming pool. Close to the beach, so the walk on beach in the...”
  • M
    Mlungisi
    South Africa South Africa
    “Peaceful place, with swimming pool n braai area,furnished kitchen n it good value for price.”
  • Johann
    “Thank you, you were pet frienly,, & safe environment, bit away from it all, frieny helpfull staff”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Steve & Gill

8.2
8.2
Host review score
Host review score
Steve & Gill
Cycasia Lodge is a large house which has been converted to 3 seperate units sleeping 6 in the house,4 in the 2 bedroomed flat upstairs and 2 in the Honeymoon suite, with the additional garden units of which there are 4 each with a double bed en suite. We can accommodate large family groups of up to 20 adults or 26 with children. We have the facility to cater for special functions. Weddings, engagements or birthday parties, in a garden setting with a covered gazebo/ The lodge is self catering although we have a chef who can make up special menu's for functions. We are a short walk to Umzumbe blue flag beach well known for surfing and fishing. We have 3 to 4 golf courses within 30 - 40 km of the lodge. The property is 7 acres of tropical gardens and huge trees. We are pet friendly and have a pool for all to share. We offer FREE WI FI to our guests
Steve is the owner of the Property and runs his business "Derwent Plumbing" from part of the grounds. Steve is originally from the Lake District in the UK. Gill is his partner who works in Pietermaritzburg during the week and comes down on weekends to asssit with the Lodge. Mel is in the office in the mornings and will liase with all the guests via e mail or phone once the bookings are confirmed. We have staff on hand if you require cleaning or washing during your stay.
Umzumbe is a small community where the Pumula Hotel is situated, mainly holiday cottages and a few permanent residents. Hibberdene is the closest village for shops and take away's as well as petrol. Port Shepstone is 17km further south and there are numerous restaurants on the way. Lake Eland and Oribi Gorge are a 30 minute drive and well worth a visit. For surfers and fisherman Umzumbe is a blue flag beach and very popular for surfing. There are surfing lessons available as well as horse riding in the area. Cycasia Lodge is next to St Elmos (a catholic church school) which closed in 1993. Fascinating buildings which now belong to a developer who has yet to rebuild the buildings to their former glory.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cycasia Lodge

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 0.01 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Cycasia Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:30

Check-out

From 06:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 17:30 and 06:30

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 450 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 19. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 450 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Cycasia Lodge

  • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Cycasia Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Cycasia Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Cycasia Lodge is 750 yards from the centre of Umzumbe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Cycasia Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Yoga classes
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horse riding
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Beach

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Cycasia Lodge include:

    • Apartment
    • Double
    • Chalet

  • Check-in at Cycasia Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.