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Reviews of Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts

Nibela Peninsula, Isimangaliso Wetland Park, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa

#15 of 22 hotels in Hluhluwe

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Review score

Based on 320 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    A pleasant stay at a beautiful location for a romantic get away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room needs some tlc, as does part of the property that was clearly affected by floods a few years ago. We had a serious leak though the roof on our last night when it rained.

    All the staff were very plesant and meals were very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful, relaxing destination worthy of a visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Areas in need of maintenance and repairs. Litter - the scourge of the world - is sadly present across the property along with invasive plant species.

    Location for sure! Thoroughly relaxing and scenic. Staff are attentive and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Loved the tranquility and activities, very remote and just beautiful. The Zulu bread was amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Nibela is clean , beautiful and amazing. Will definitely visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food took too long when it came it was cold and super dry

    Location was excellent, everything about the property was amazing . Just the food wasn’t the best

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need additional room keys. Carried luggage to reception and then had to carry it back to the car to drive to the rooms. A warning would have been nice. Bottled water should be available in the rooms. Safe locked in the open position and thus unusable.

    Rooms were clean and tidy. Airconditioned. Pool with an excellent view. Friendly staff. Delicious food at the restaurant.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We went with cars and bakkies and some of our cars couldn't make it to the place...it was a distance to reach our destination from the main road and the roads were bad. And from the reception to our place we had to drive further in on bad roads we kept getting stuck. We also found a scorpion and rat in our rooms. But overall we loved the place its very nice,neat and the atmosphere is amazing.

    EVERYTHING. WE LOVED THE PLACE

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our Chalet (202) was rather dark and outdated.

    A nice place, nice restaurant and bar, nice pool area, great views. Meals are good, with a variety of mains to choose from. Nice breakfast, friendly service.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful position on the lake. Great staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Great spot away from the city. Food was awesome and their activities was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fabulous

    Location, staff members are welcoming especially Mcambi, ngubane, Tina and Angela.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food not great

    The view

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place… amazing staff… amazing food .. private
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms had no tv… there alot mosiquito… wifi wasn’t working and there was no network connection

    Peace and quiet

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    was 3 days away from everything, thank you, for amazing resort.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Peace and quiet, tranquillity.,

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful place where the resort is situated
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a variety in food options and every second day the same choices. Definitely up for improvement. The personnel do not put in a lot of effort.

    The peace and tranquility on te little stoep of the room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Activities were expensive. Restaurant served a set menu which was only made available on the day. Menu items were not available. Airconditioned unit. This implies aircon in bedrooms as well. Loft room was too humid and hot and the ceiling fan was not effective and was too low. Danger of injury if one accidentally raised an arm.

    The location. However, more information about how to get there should be provided, eg ferry crossing or self drive. Also describe route. Option of self catering and half board. Friendly and accommodating staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    8.0
    Great stay but the walking to and fro was draining
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walking

    Pool area

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a 3 night stay without internet at all we asked reception they were working on it ,but at the end of our stay we still had no internet and there is no signal for phones. The bathroom towels even after washed smelled really bad like a fishy smell. The food was okay not the best wish there was more variety on the set menu.

    The location is very nice with beautiful views the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. There are lots of things the lodge offers plenty of activities.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Amazing if you don't mind sharing your room with little critters.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Geckos and frogs in the room all day everyday.

    The location, food, staff, activities.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Nibela Lodge is truly stunningly located, beautiful lodge and incredible surroundings. I do recommend visiting!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside is that the food is not always super tasty.. and it takes a very long time to come out. Also, I would recommend buffet breakfast so one doesn’t have to wait a long time for food to come through and can choose between a larger variety. If the quality of the dishes was improved as well as making the dishes come out quicker, it would be a truly excellent place to go to without any doubt! Finally, just a small not that there were many children on Saturday at the pool making it very difficult to relax.

    The location is absolutely stunning, the rooms are really beautiful immersed in the forest, and there is a lovely swimming pool overlooking the lake. Staff is also very kind!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 209 it was raining and there were raindrops in the room Roof needs some attention

    Peaceful! Especially around the pool

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff seemed misplaced when we arrived, no one could answer our questions and there is no store to buy goods from should you forget anything or run out

    The massages we booked for were amazing.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a room quite away from the lake, it was quite a drive away from the main reception. It had slight views and the branches obscured the view of the lake

    The walkways were nice

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

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

    The fact that there's no loadshedding 👌👌, I also adopted a cat there 🤣🤣🤣 she followed me everywhere I go around the bushes.

    The cocktails were very good ,oh and the beer 🍺 the beer there comes with a nice big jar . Also loved the 4 wheel excursion

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful place worth visiting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of mosquito repellent, they had one that does not work well. And the place has lots of mosquito. The bunker bedroom should have atleast a fan as it is very hot.

    Everything, the location, the scenery, the way property was clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The time we waited for the food was too long ,if possible to make buffer if the have so many guest

    What l like about the place is the feeling of the nature ;hearing bird sounds and the view of the lake

    Stayed in November 2023

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