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Situated in the heart of the Lions River Valley in the Midlands, St Ives Lodge and Venue is set on a 140-hectare private wildlife estate. The elegant and air-conditioned suites include a fireplace, satellite TV and a kitchenette. Guests in these rooms can make use of the communal pool and barbecue areas. Drinks and light meals are served at The Boma Food Bar and there is also an outdoor kids play area. The estate has function, conference and wedding facilities. Other activities include fishing, bird watching, picnics, a kids pump track and walking and hiking Trails. Nearby attractions include Piggly Wiggly Shopping, The Nelson Mandela Capture Site and the Midland Meander.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 extra-large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lise
    South Africa South Africa
    St Ives is our FAVOURITE midlands getaway! We try go every 6 weeks. My son is fishing crazy and sits fishing the whole weekend from morning to night. I can sit and enjoy the view while the kids are entertained. David and the staff are...
  • Jeremy
    South Africa South Africa
    We stayed for 3 nights at the family suite, family of four. The scenery was good and picturesque. Good view of the dams on the property. Enjoyed the wildebeest, zebras, springboks that was on the property. Well maintained property with...
  • Zakira
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved almost everything about it. We only had an issue with the water in the bathrooms taking quite long to heat up, we have stayed here before in similar weather and did not have that issue previously.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • THE BOMA
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegan

Facilities of St Ives Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Chapel/shrine
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Zulu

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    St Ives 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 08:00 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.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 6 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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash St Ives Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

    Restaurant closed - Sunday Dinner , Monday and Tuesday.

    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 St Ives 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.

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

    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.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about St Ives Lodge

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

      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool

    • Room options at St Ives Lodge include:

      • Family
      • Double

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

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

    • St Ives Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • THE BOMA

    • St Ives Lodge is 2.2 miles from the centre of Lidgetton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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