Nibela Peninsula, Isimangaliso Wetland Park, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa
#15 of 22 hotels in Hluhluwe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 320 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 April 2024
Alex
South AfricaThe 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
Sefton
South AfricaAreas 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
Bridgette
South AfricaNothing
Loved the tranquility and activities, very remote and just beautiful. The Zulu bread was amazing
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Babongile
NetherlandsFood 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
Dillon
South AfricaNeed 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
Suhina
South AfricaWe 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
Gerd
GermanyOur Chalet (202) was rather dark and outdated.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
Pete
South AfricaWonderful position on the lake. Great staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Mpumelelo
South AfricaEverything was fabulous
Location, staff members are welcoming especially Mcambi, ngubane, Tina and Angela.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Debi
South AfricaFood not great
The view
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Philile
South AfricaThe 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
Fatima
South AfricaPeace and quiet, tranquillity.,
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Johnny
South AfricaNot 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
Navin
South AfricaActivities 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
Zarmar
South AfricaThe walking
Pool area
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Bernard
South AfricaWe 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
Kearabetswe
South AfricaGeckos and frogs in the room all day everyday.
The location, food, staff, activities.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Maria
ItalyThe 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
Zinhle
South AfricaRoom 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
Anke
South AfricaThe 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
Manisha
South AfricaI 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
Philile
South AfricaThe 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
Zamisile
South AfricaLack 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
Qondeni
South AfricaThe 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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