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Reviews of Mseni Beach Lodge

Camp B iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, 3974 Sodwana Bay, South Africa

#5 of 24 hotels in Sodwana Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 240 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    I want to go back NOW
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nada

    Spotless.all staff excellent.divine breakfasts.quiet bushbungalow

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the middle of nature near a fantastic beach. Good Restaurant with excellent breakfast. Great diving school in a neighbourhood lodge.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful relaxed comfort when diving at Sodwana.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A policy they have now adopted is to stop the aircons working during load shedding, this even in heatwave situations when it’s Feb early 30 deg temps. For this reason alone I would consider somewhere else with aircons. I have been here a few times before and they ran a generator for the guests comfort.

    Location for diving at Sodwana. Rooms proximity to natural environments. It’s beautiful. Relaxed beauty!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very good restaurant

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Carefree beach holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ceiling fan was noisy

    Easy access to a pristine beach and sea. The restaurant had great sea views and food was good

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Lovely venue, location and setting well worth a visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Service in the restaurant is very, very slow which is surprising considering there were a lot of staff

    Excellent location with very convenient diving lifts from the front reception

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Wonderful venue.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Privacy is great. Nestled in the forest right next to a private beach with easy access. A must at least once. You’ll go again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful stay despite administrative hiccups of booking.com/the lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Communication between booking. com and the lodge did not happen. Upon arrival, the lodge informed us that they have not received our payment from booking. com. Also the rooms we booked were not available and we had to move after one night.

    Clean rooms, beautiful access to beach.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful coastal forest retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be nice if the Wi-Fi reached the rooms and if there was salt & pepper in the kitchen.

    Such a beautiful location. The rooms were very clean, well equipped, beds were so comfortable. The private beach access was so nice through the forest. Cute pool area & nice to have the option of the restaurant!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Trees

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super amazing staff!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mseni could have made good extra money by organising extra staff and showing rugby 9 pm

    Breakfast with view on whales

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    10
    Well designed Sodwana beach resort with an attentive team looking after you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, quality food at the restaurant, very friendly and helpful staff, rooms well designed and perfect for a beach holiday

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    9.0
    Friendly staff with clean comfortable accommodation and a mouthwatering menu.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    no comment

    Friendly staff with clean, comfortable accommodation and a mouthwatering menu.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2023

    10
    Magical
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Family Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing - everything was amazing.

    it’s closeness to nature - magical ❤️

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    9.0
    Fabulous views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lodge was inclined to get a bit damp, but couldn't leave windows open due to monkeys!

    Lively restaurant with interesting menu, overlooking the ocean. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Family Chalet
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The generator was next to my room and was quite noisy, as the power was off for 4 days. I could drown the noise out with a fan, so that's a win!

    Very comfortable and close to the sea.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    9.0
    Idyllic setting in the natural forest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The cost quoted by Booking.com for the data entered was not the same as the cost we paid. The beach close to Mseni is not safe to swim at and the Sodwana Bay Beach is not safe in the afternoons, hence time at the beach is limited to mornings. The conservation fees are high especially considering the service from Natal Parks board.

    Idyllic setting in the natural forest. A few minutes walk to the beach. Very good service from friendly well trained staff.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the location. Very close to the beach and very peaceful in the park. The restaurant had beautiful views to the sea and excellent food.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    8.0
    Good but expansive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ocean is rather rough. Swimming not an option for children and most guests. Accommodation rather expansive for what it is. And than you have to add all kind of extras(entrance fees).

    Location is great. Direct acces to the beach. Although quite a climb. Nice restaurant with a great view and very friendly personal. Swimming Pool o.k..

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We would have liked some fresh fish.

    The breakfasts were brilliant. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The location and view were fantastic.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2023

    10
    Our stay was lovely and we look forward to our next visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lovely accommodation with Bed and Breakfast offered. The restaurant has a fabulous view over the ocean and the breakfast has excellent choices and very generous portions! The staff are friendly and very attentive

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice one in Sodwana baai

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of TV Dirty water in bathroom

    The location, see view

    Stayed in December 2022

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