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Situated in the sub-tropical town of Pongola, Dive Inn Guesthouse offers lush gardens with a large outdoor pool and braai facilities for a traditional barbecue. Free Wi-Fi is available. Each of the air-conditioned rooms comes equipped with a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. They contain tea/coffee facilities and some traditional South African biscuits. A continental breakfast is served daily, and packed lunches can be prepared for day trips to local attractions. Fishing and boating are available at Jozini Dam, less than 50 km away. The game reserves at Ithala, Hluhluwe and Mkuze are all within 140 km of the Dive Inn. Sodwana Bay, Ponta de Ore and Ponta Malegane are deep-sea diving locations within a 160km drive from the property. The Pongola Golf Club is less than 1 km from The Dive Inn. Free, covered parking is available. There is also parking available for caravans and boats.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Free parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
10
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  • Carin
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    The staff were super efficient. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was clean.
  • Ria
    South Africa South Africa
    Very nice place to stay, neat, clean, modern. Very good breakfast. Friendly hosts
  • Leandi
    South Africa South Africa
    Very Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are clean and there is a lot of space to enjoy and relax at the venue.

Hosted by A Dive Inn Guest House Pongola

9.3
9.3
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A Dive Inn Guest House Pongola
Dive Inn Guest House is located in the sub-tropical town of Pongola, which is situated in the heart of the prosperous sugar cane plantations of Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Pongola is one of the last residential stops on your way to the much sought after holiday destinations of Sodwana Bay, Mozambique and Swaziland.
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PONGOLA
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dive Inn Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Dive Inn Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 09:00

 

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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Dive Inn Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.