Situated on a small game farm with sand forest vegetation, in the heart of Zululand, Emdoneni Lodge has spacious accommodation. It features an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities. Emdoneni Lodge has elegantly decorated chalets and cottages with traditional wooden furniture and private patios. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet. The lodge’s restaurant serves traditional South African cuisine for dinner and lunch on request. Guided visits to the Zululand Cat Conservation Project, home to Cheetahs, Caricals, Servals and African Wild Cats, can be arranged. You can enjoy the attractions of the area with an open vehicle game drive to the Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Game Reserve. You can also choose from a variety of activities, including fishing, hiking and horse riding. St. Lucia is a 50-minute drive away, and the lodge offers a selection of excursions, such as guided walking trails at Emdoneni, elephant educational tours and boat trips to Lake St Lucia.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
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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
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
5.0
Low score for Hluhluwe
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  • Ronald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great resort. Beautiful setting wonderful staff great rooms huge beds
  • Ori
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff went out of their way to cater for my needs as I am a vegetarian, they made a special meal for me, and so delicious. Hats off to the chef, and the dining room staff are super friendly and efficient. Our manageress also was always on...
  • Bertram
    Italy Italy
    Large property, all full of trees, flowers, plants .. gives you a fantastic ' bush' feeling ! The staff extremely friendly, always willing to help ! The kitchen exceptional ! Very good place to start excursions into the park and surroundings.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of Emdoneni Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

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

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

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 20:00 and 05:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
ZAR 300 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 697.50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa and Cash only .

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Emdoneni Lodge 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.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Emdoneni Lodge

  • Room options at Emdoneni Lodge include:

    • Chalet
    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite

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

    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Darts
    • Kids' club
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Game drives

  • Guests staying at Emdoneni Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

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

  • Emdoneni Lodge is 6.2 miles from the centre of Hluhluwe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Emdoneni Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Emdoneni Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Yes, Emdoneni Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.