Kosi Bay Lodge, 3936 Manguzi, South Africa
#1 of 9 hotels in Manguzi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 238 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
7.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 April 2024
Vadim
United Arab EmiratesWe booked Two-Bedroom Chalet, but found that there're 2 separate chalets built on the same raised platform, and our children enjoyed their own space. Well equipped outdoor kitchen next to the pool. Friendly and supportive staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Vusumuzi
South AfricaTo stay in one place the holiday day
Tourism
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Gayle
South AfricaN/a
Well situated for travel into mozam. A secure lodge with very friendly staff. Very comfortable
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Lance
South AfricaNothing
Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Janey
South AfricaA plug point for caravans would be nice (by trailer parking), just to keep fridges from draining batteries before border crossings.
Nice restaurant, great proximity to Kosi border, enough parking for boats and caravans. Rooms were comfortable, clean, and air-conditioned.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Stuart
South AfricaThe dirt road getting there is a bit tricky for a normal sedan.
The new units are very nice! Clean, comfortable and the pool was great after a hot long day.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Alan
Irelandweather was shocking, not their fault
The property seems perfect but unfortunately we got caught in a rain storm so were unable to make use of the facilities or the location which was a shame. I would love to go back and stay again as I think it would be an amazing place for a short break
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
David
South AfricaGood selection of breakfasts which was a plenty.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Luanda
South AfricaAt least TV and when we had a power failure there was no alternative lights or candles. The fridge did not work at first but they changed it the following day. The grid of the fire place is not adjustable.
We stayed in a self catering 2 bedroom. It was big the mosquito net was a bonus. Nice little pool.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Barry
South AfricaVery friendly staff with a great breakfast & upstairs dinner restaurant/bar
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Sandra
South AfricaMilk for tea and coffee in the rooms would be a great addition instead of the awful powdered milk. Pillows were lumpy and uncomfortable. Food from the restaurant wasn’t good for its price…
Location to the border and it’s a pretty setting. The rooms were clean.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Gary
South AfricaNo TV in the room.
The food was great. The room was great. There is NO DSTV in the room. The restaurant manager asked us to leave while watching a rugby game as he had to go home- very disappointed.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Barry
South Africanothing really….
great location out of the way of the main town - quiet & relaxing
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Londiwe
South AfricaFood
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Marlene
South Africanothing
Great resort.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Busasizwe
South AfricaThe place is super clean and the staff was super friendly. Loved it!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Sandile
South AfricaNature
Good
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Cronje
South AfricaPlease clean under the beds. It is really dirty and spiders are not what I need to sleep under me.
Convenience of a restaurant. Everything needed was on hand and more in the kitchen. Really had attention on small details that made the stay so much better. Enough place and space in chalet to unpack and leave belongings. Private chalets with enough space between neighbors. Cleaning was done daily.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Ronel
South AfricaHad a great stay nothing we did not like. Would definitely be back❣️
Loved our stay❣️ Very neat and beautiful views🥰 Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Sarel
South AfricaAn aircon in the unit will be great🙂
Everything was perfect
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 20 January 2023
Isabel
FranceNothing
Great experience ! Perfect location, super nice staff, very spacious rooms, lots of exciting activities around. Thank you!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 17 January 2023
Melville
United Statesn/a
Kosi Bay Lodge is conveniently located near the parks board office for permits. Staff were great at providing information and contacts for tours and activities. The property runs on 60% solar power, so in spite of load shedding, we were never without lights. The property was also very secure. We had a problem that our vehicle window did not go up and we felt very safe leaving the open car sitting in front of our chalet. They have great decks for dining and views of the lake. Also, an interesting site on the property are Nyala roaming the grounds.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2023
Rachael
MozambiqueThe accomodation was quite dark, the room felt a bit like an after thought. But the chalet huts looked quite cool, that was not where we stayed though unfortunately!
The food was incredible, every meal was fantastic! Would highly recommend dining there!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2022
Dave
South AfricaThe restaurant food was marvelous. Over a period of a week, we ate in the restaurant on 4 occasions, each of us having a different meal on each occasion. So for 8 meals we didn't have a single meal that we were disappointed in. Each and every one rated either good or very good and the prices were really good as well. Try the prawn curry, very spicy but not overly hot. I promised myself a second one but ran of time.
Stayed in November 2022
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