Sodwana Bay Lodge Sodwana Bay Main Road, 3974 Sodwana Bay, South Africa
#2 of 25 hotels in Sodwana Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 56 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.6
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Martie
South AfricaThe steps at the bottom of the house are a little difficult to navigate
The house layout is perfect and it is excellently equipped with everything you might need!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Basson
United KingdomWe loved the outside entertainment area, comfy beds with aircon room, house fully equipped with everything you need. Not affected by loadshedding. Fast wifi, beautiful veiw, great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Bernard
South AfricaN/A
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Anita
South AfricaN/A
House 53 it like a tree house that is a home away from home. It was well equipped and had lovely touches like mosquito nets, a pool table and an ice machine. The pillows, beds and couches were very comfortable and the towels were extra large and fluffy. The surroundings were quiet and peaceful and our host (Rudi and his family as well as Nomsa) were friendly, welcoming and made our stay extra special. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Lyndsay
United KingdomWe had our gran with us who is 80yrs old. The stairs from the car port were a bit tricky for her and is something to be conscious of for less mobile people.
The view and location was excellent!! The sunrises were beautiful!! The house was well equipped and the ice machine a bonus. We had an issue with one of the toilets leaking and it was fixed within an hour. We had so much wildlife visit our lodge - bushbaby, monkeys, nyala and the birdlife was incredible. The pool was only a short walk away and was a welcome treat in the heat. Nomza was a blessing and so helpful around the house. We had an incredible time and will not hesitate to recommend to anyone.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Liesl
South AfricaWhat a pleasure to stay in this beautiful and very well equiped house! It is the second time that we have booked this house and will do it in future again! Highly recommended!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Ntandoyenkosi
South AfricaNothing I didn’t like I am giving it 10 ouf of 10. However, at my check out time the house keeper was already moving around outside the house talking to the phone, entering in some parts of the house. It made us uncomfortable and was panicking as we check out.
Scenery, the place is quite the house is fully equipped with everything you might need it really feels like home. From the entrance to the last part of the house everything is there, the house is a perfect choice for self catering especially for a family or group of friends can have a wonderful stay
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Wayne
CanadaI grounds and and house. Excellent food. Close to dive shop.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Marwick
South AfricaLeaving 😁
It had everything we needed. A well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2022
Nazir
South AfricaThere was nothing not to like
Everything was spectacular & i will definitely be visiting again
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 16 May 2022
Michael
South AfricaNot much to do for the kids on a rainy day.
Location was good
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 15 March 2022
Espag
South AfricaNothing
Accommodation was excellent
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 29 November 2021
Sven
GermanyJust the nicest hosts and a perfect place to stay!
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 15 November 2021
Benjamin
FranceThe host was very helpful in explaining how to get there and answering our questio The place is really great and peaceful. Nice view, great equipment (TV, wifi, pool table, braii, outdoor chairs...), fully equipped kitchen, water purifier convenient location to go to the beach.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 21 October 2021
Anton
NetherlandsThe waterbeam from the shower as a result of the capacity of the boiler or geiser?
The view from the house was wonderful and the house is very well equiped, nice to have a cleaning space for divegear
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 17 October 2021
Desere
South AfricaThe bathroom was a bit dark.
Very well equipped kitchen. Pool table was a winner
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 10 October 2021
Chantel
South AfricaNothing
Well equipped.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 21 September 2021
Yvonne
South Africalong walk to house from carpark - could do with a trolly for luggage and cooler boxes
Location was convenient for scuba diving and for family facilities like pool and play areas
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 3 July 2021
Bonakele
South AfricaAll of facilities
I like everything there and I enjoyed
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 21 June 2021
Kyle
South AfricaNot applicable.
Beautiful views, very spacious, comfortable, all you need is supplied, considerate hosts.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Ennio
GermanyThe house has somehow become old and would need some renovation.
The house is located in a sub-tropical forest, is spacious and well equipped.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 January 2022
Anonymous
South AfricaWe did not expect the house to be serviced daily so that was a bonus. Aircons in all bedrooms made the evening sleep comfortable. Filtered water is provided and there are 3 fridges in the house to keep everything cold. The house is very well equipped and we will definitely be back.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Lee
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Duncan
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
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