Othungwini, 3974 Sodwana Bay, South Africa
#3 of 25 hotels in Sodwana Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 33 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
8.7
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
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Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Troy
South AfricaNothing, it was everything we needed.
The property was lovely and private, with an incredible view on the dunes and lake!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Mario
GermanyHowling dog at 2nd evening.
Payge, the Host and Zakhele were very helpful at any time and by leading us to the property. Zak did a carwash for a reasonable price. View from terrace is very nice.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Darina
South AfricaWe loved the location and drive up to the cottage in the sand but the road is not suitable for a small or low set sports car.
Clean, neat, comfortable, big bed, aircons, privacy, the hosts were always readily available when necessary and informative about loadshedding, best routes to drive etc. The cellphone signals worked even during loadshedding.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Frans
South AfricaGreat host ,nice view ,very clean Can recommend 👌
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Rainer
South AfricaBeautiful view, comfortable.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Chris
South AfricaUnfortunately with the rural setting comes crowing chickens waking you up from 3am, depending on how soundly you sleep. Be aware that the roads are very sandy getting there on the last short section but 4x4 not required.
Great host, nothing was too much trouble. The air-conditioning is essential and fantastic at night in the heat of summer. Lovely view from the verandah in a rural setting. Gas braai worked perfectly.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Louisa
South Africathe view, the balcony and braai area and really comfortable bed
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2022
Penny
South AfricaI think it's helpful for guests to know that they should let their tyres down before hand - especially if not in a 4x4. Really helps with the sandy road to Dune Cottage. The driveway's condition (thick sand) made it different to access the property in my car (not a 4x4). I got stuck in the driveway and had to dig myself out. So if it's possible, it would be super to have this sorted out. I really would love to stay here again for a much longer period, but with my car it will be hard. Only other thing I'd say (coz I got lost finding the property a few times:) is that more signs would be great. Otherwise I think it's a fantastic place and has a great vibe. Super hosts!
NA
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
Clarin
South AfricaI really feel like the host thought of everything. a good knife to cook with. WiFi. extra aircon.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 4 October 2022
Clare
United KingdomDifficult to find at night if power didn’t come back on as scheduled after load shedding
Basic comfort in rural location. Close to some nice restaurants
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 4 October 2022
Bar
IsraelThe place is sitting far from the main road on a sea sand ground. So it is not suitable for a low private car to go in. Also the roads are not marked on the google map, and without help from someone for the place to help go in and out it is impossible. So even when you go to the beach you need the place assistance. The bathroom hasn't enough light and the doors for the shower are only curtain
Very cozy place. A big balcony with a great view. Also braai on the balcony. Can sit in the evening and relax. The room is also big with a sitting place and great tv with Netflix already on. The bathroom is also big. Gas , microwave, toster Frigidaire and full tools for making your meal.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 10 April 2022
Ann-kathrin
GermanyDue to the location there were some insects (which didn’t bother us too much though)
Beautiful cottage with such a comfortable bed and everything needed. The terrace and view are incredible and so enjoyable. also the owner was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 28 March 2022
Adele
South Africathe road to the cottage is bad and there where no signs to get there. so we didn have any maps due to the power outage and no signal to call or whatsapp so signs would have been nice.
Its very comfortable and quite and the aircon is the best thing on the hot days.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 16 February 2022
Santie
South AfricaThe view was Awesome Hospitality was Great, will definitely stay there in future again
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 4 January 2022
Phillippus
South AfricaThe property was very clean, it has a beautiful view and we enjoyed the aircon on the hot days. Payge is lovely and goes the extra mile. We did not know the area and Payge gave us all the tips of the nice places to visit that made our stay one of our best holidays. Ideal to get the rest you need after a hard long year!!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 15 November 2021
Slump
South AfricaWe loved everything!
Friendly people, hospitality and diving!
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 29 September 2021
Marthinus
South AfricaThe place was a bit difficult to find. I would have preferred a food-fired barbecue rather than gas.
Friendly and helpful owner. The apartment was clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 2 September 2021
Brenda
South AfricaQuick and tranquil
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 16 August 2021
Leandrivn
South AfricaThe view, felt like home. Host was very helpful and always very quick to assist.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 3 May 2021
Sally
South AfricaSimple and comfortable, lovely atmosphere, spacious and peaceful
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 20 June 2022
Schmidt
South AfricaThe fine print on the booking say's "serviced on request", that is a bit strange and we did not have the room serviced during our stay. Would have been nice to have the room serviced automatically. Unless you have a high rise car, preferably 4 wheel drive, you will battle to access the property. Very sandy 2km road through farm lands to reach the gate. Access road could do with a couple more signs as we got lost first time around on a scary sandy road.
All the basics where available to make the stay comfortable and pleasant. Very comfy bed, great views and enjoyable stay.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 26 January 2022
Anonymous
South AfricaThe view and it came with everything you needed and the aircon was a life saver.
Everything was very nice and very well looked after and a very nice place to stay at,
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 9 January 2023
Hanli
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2022
Van
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2022
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