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Reviews of N'taba River Lodge & Spa 4 stars

Plot 634 Umzimvubu Drive, 5120 Port St Johns, South Africa

#4 of 9 hotels in Port St Johns

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 140 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not cleaned when we arrived because for some reason they were not aware of our booking that was done through booking. Com

    The food was delicious and friendly stuff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thank u Kiran & u great staff for u hospitality. Wonderful holiday

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    U wish we could have braaied in the location.

    The accommodation is beautiful and tranquil, good friendly staff and a great breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    it was a great overnight comfortable stay and clean place. our breakfast was packed as we left early
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    7.0
    It was nice I got disappointed to your rooms and the smell was bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Your rooms are not good your furniture is not make any justice to me I don’t like vintage even ur bedding 😢 but ur place is nice it will be excellent if you can change your furniture

    Breakfast was wow

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The TV was not up standard i was so disappointed on that, please upgrade.

    Most of the things were fine their stuff was very friendly the girl by reception Bulelwa and Snenhlanhla , breakfast was so 👌 amazing keep it up guys .

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great, breakfast was minimal seeing that we don't eat pork/bacon. They do not have replacement for bacon.

    Location was great, breakfast was minimal seeing that we don't eat pork/bacon. They do not have replacement for bacon.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    9.0
    Convenient and beautiful location. Would've liked to stay longer at this comfortable lodge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We didn't get to experience breakfast at the lodge as we had to leave very early in the morning the next day. However, the lodge was kind enough to pack us a breakfast for the road. Location of the lodge is directly on the river Mzimvubu and the view is breathtaking.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, Port St Johns is like many affected by loadshedding, however the owners tried their best to update the guests.

    Great lodge, lovely grounds with great breakfast and seating at the restaurant along the beautiful river. Friendly, helpful staff and a lovely spa with great therapist named Sne. The beds in the rooms were very comfortable!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    8.0
    The lodge is lovely but i wouldn't rush back to the town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A suggestion is maybe 2 ply toilet paper not 1 ply for a 4 star lodge. The town Port st. John's let's the lodge down. Town is derelict and dirty. You don't really want to go outside the walls. The road the.lodge is on is extremely noisy. Racing cat noises. Loud party noises. Most the time we were there.

    Overall a lovely lodge. Beautiful views and friendly staff. Optional dinners were of good standard. Phumzi and staff were exceptional. Good amenities. Pool clean. Garden beautiful.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bugs and the staff were amazing! Nothing too much trouble. My foot madsage also. Yhe food is very good and undoubtedly the best on the area!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2022

    9.0
    lovely location and great place to stay Staff are lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    unfortunately when we arrived there was no power due to lightning strike We were told that there was hit water but unfortunately we found out that not in our room so had to use our neighbours room shower

    lovely location

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    8.0
    Enjoyed my stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi signal in the room wasn’t good.

    The view of the mountain and river. The set up is beautiful. Loved my room it was beautiful and spacious. Comfortable bed.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great setting on the river set around a large garden and pool. Rooms were really nice with large luxurious bathroom and balinese furniture.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

    7.0
    Beautiful lodge on the Umzimvubu river
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The linen smell terribly mouldy and the quality of the food is sub-srandard, especially the eishbein that was old and inedible. Outside the resort one does not feel safe at all.

    Our room was beautiful and clean. The lodge and gardens are well kept and neat.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2022

    8.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The furniture should be given a face-lift

    The landscape is breathtaking

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful break away
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were hard and uncomfortable especially in the 1st room we slept in and it was slanted on the one side.

    The Kitchen staff were amazing, very friendly and professional. The food was great, We loved the fresh scones 😊 The cleaners were also very friendly and helpful. Once of the receptionist was also very helpful. The location and the views were beautiful. The place is amazing and gives much needed Tranquility and break from the city buzz. The rooms were spacious and the view of the river was fantastic. The landscape is well kept and beautiful

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2022

    8.0
    Marvelous Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV in the common room,when chilling there we supposed to atleast watch TV

    No noise,no disturbance but a convenient place to stay for a calm weekend that is suitable for all ages So peaceful..and the breakfast was mouth-drooling🤤

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    It was a good place to stop on our way from Durban. Lovely quiet setting. Spacious comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the rooms need to be more private, okay for family getaway. not recommended for romantic getaway,

    The Breakfast was amazing. Very, very small room, no privacy, bedroom door opens straight onto busy walk way, if you in your room you have to close the curtains for privacy. Internet pictures make the rooms look huge, this was not the case. enjoyed our stay but did not find it value for money and no privacy with rooms, The resort is very well maintained and neat. Quite noisy with the resort being by an petrol station on the opposite site of the road,, just a pity.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food is not nice ,oily and not fresh

    The view is perfect 100%

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2021

    9.0
    Tranquil calming stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room smelt of moth balls to the extent that it made me feel nausea.

    Beautiful views

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2021

    7.0
    a haven of peace
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    the view, very peaceful

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Obviously being close to the sea there is always the dampness smell in the rooms but you eventually get used to it.

    The place was spectacular, the peace and tranquility as well as well the staff which was very warm and welcoming. Internet worked well, we loved our stay there.

    Stayed in December 2021

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