Sodwana Bay Main Road, 3974 Sodwana Bay, South Africa
#14 of 25 hotels in Sodwana Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 89 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 April 2024
Spencer
South AfricaOur oven didn't work very well. The top step up to the loft was missing so there was a bit of a scary, big gap between the landing and first (second) stair from the top. The tap at the kitchen sink was lose so a bit difficult to use.
We love the location, the balconies looking into the Isimangaliso wild, and we love the quiet. Our stovetop was great. Ample fridge and freezer space. The bed linen is fabulous, beds comfy and staff, super friendly and happy. Towels refreshed daily which is great. Staff do everything possible to make your stay the best it can be. Love the outdoor shower and good supply of hot water.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Courtney
South AfricaThe rooms are very very hot
Staff was friendly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Johan
South AfricaCould do with air-conditioning
Loved the location of the lodge. It was spacious and serviced daily.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Camilla
South AfricaBeing wooden, the chalets are a bit noisy
The peaceful treetops you look over from the chalets. The kids loved the pool.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Lizanne
South AfricaBathroom could use an upgrade. No kitchen towels available. Please change the showerhead in the outside shower
The unit was nice. The shower outside was a nice experience
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Dr
South AfricaTV channels are limited & don't work very well. The bathroom is very dated. I wish there were self-catering units for just 2 people.
The self-catering chalets are very comfortable. Love the outside shower. Love all the wildlife roaming past the chalet. Felt very safe & secure. Cleaning staff do a great job.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Yolinda
South AfricaThe bathrooms need upgrading and the double bed was not very comfortable. Took time to get used to the squeaky wooden stairs and floors at night.
The place was quiet, clean, loved the trees and animals at the lodge. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant was good. It was easy to book the water activities.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Claudette
South AfricaNothing
Spacious feeling and nicely located in the bush. It had a sea side chalet feeling. Comfortable relaxed place
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 April 2023
Mj
South AfricaThe bath is not comfortable if you want to bath together
The outside shower
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Benjamin
South AfricaInternet was a bit volatile
Good value for money
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2022
Tamryn
South AfricaWe didn't realise from the photographs that the second bedroom is a loft bedroom, which wasn't ideal for us with a baby. The bathroom could have been cleaner.
Comfortable chalet with well-fitted and equipped kitchen. Gas braai was very easy to use and our view of the forest was sensational. Wildlife was incredible.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 12 June 2022
Abel
South AfricaOutdoor shower only
Balcony area
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 24 May 2022
Steven
United KingdomThe lodge correctly advised that a 4 x 4 is not needed on the route to the property. This is true if your route is on the R22 and N2 which are good roads, We used a 'short cut' from the N2 through Phongolo as advised by google maps. This included poor sand and gravel sections of road which could be difficult in poor weather. Unless you have a 4 X 4 then take our advise and use the R22 even if its a bit longer!
Well laid out nice property and we were pleased with an unexpected upgrade. Good restaurant on site with reasonable prices and selection. Good security and entry control.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 2 May 2022
Lianne
United Statesa lot of things were not working
location
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 8 April 2022
Francois
South Africano AC, no mosquito burners
clean, location, facilities, spacious
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 9 March 2022
Laurence
EswatiniThe fridge did not work properly.
The accommodation was lovely and clean . Check in was easy and quick and the staff were friendly.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 3 March 2022
Lindy
South AfricaThe previous tenants lost the key and we used the spare key which did not lock the door from the inside. We had to walk out the back door every night and morning to lock and unlock the front door from the outside with the spare key. It was not a huge problem though, just slightly inconvenient. What was a huge problem though is the fact that a big part of the granite top that was stuck against the wall above the stove randomly fell off the wall early one morning while the kids were still sleeping and I was standing in the kitchen waiting for the kettle to boil. Fortunately it did not fall on me, it would have broken my foot if it did, it fell against the stove and the broke the tiles on the floor. It was so heavy that my husband and I could not even move it together. Had it fallen on my 2 year old daughter she would have been seriously hurt. It was only stuck to the wall with double sided tape and it was meant to look nice and act as a splash back behind the stove. It is not what granite tops are meant for and was definitely not safe to put there. Fortunately nobody got hurt, we just all got a very big fright and reception quickly sent a handy man to remove the granite from the floor. It could have turned out differently though and I felt uneasy after the event.
We always stay at Sodwana Bay Lodge because we know what we are going to get for the price we pay and its safe and not to far from the beach. The quality is always the same
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 14 February 2022
Rene
South AfricaCheck-in is too late for scuba divers who must leave their food in the car while scuba diving, waiting for 15:00. Check-out is too early for scuba divers who must dive first and then get back to the chalet in time to shower pack and leave on time!
Friendly and helpful receptionist. Clean and comfortable chalets. Enough cutlery & crockery. Excellent location to reach your vehicle and log scuba diving gear around.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 26 January 2022
Carel
South AfricaGreen pool - No Aircon ?
Great setting - & enjoyed the pool
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 24 January 2022
Ahmed
SwitzerlandInterior requires refurbishment. Bath in main bedroom is obsolete, oven has no markings so difficult to use, outside has no light or clothes hooks thus difficult to use at night, difficulty with hot water in showers - requires kitchen tap to be open to increase pressure through gas heater. Disappointing that chalet is not eco-friendly e.g. solar water heater.
Excellent location amongst natural vegetation & comfortable accommodation for 5 adults. Short drive to the beach inside the iSimingaliso nature reserve. Abundant crockery, cutlery & cooking utensils. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 10 January 2022
Odette
South AfricaIt was a bit of a disappointment that the unit had no aircon as it was very hot.
We came in late and had a last drink on the veranda in the lovely coolness of a lovely evening!
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 16 December 2021
Maria
CambodiaThe chalets are quite old. The shower is outside, at the terrace, yes! In the bathroom there is a huge bathtube with no shower and a tiny basin...
It's well located to move around, beach, national parks.... It seems that our booking with Booking.com did not reach the hotel, however the staff managed to sort it out.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 21 November 2021
Sheldon
South AfricaLoved the outside shower!!! Beds are super comfortable.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Albre
South AfricaBed bugs!
Stayed in March 2024
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