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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 319 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • People with friends
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting on walk ways , can't see at night

    Staff , location and beauty

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hippo tour was great and the tour guides were very nice but I do think the they could have given a bit more information. There was really only information if someone asked a question.

    This lodge was beautiful and the staff when I was on site were very helpful in trying to figure out a ride for me to Sodwana Bay. I didn't realize how far the lodge was driving wise from Hluhluwe, but fortunately found out they had a ferry from False Bay. This shortened my ride costs and gave me multiple boat trips on St. Lucia! I even got to join a star gazing event at night! Food was very good! I would stay here for longer than 1 night in the future. The sunrise on this lake was spectacular!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2022

    7.0
    Our stay was great but really need to improve on their food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was very disappointing.

    The facilities and location are amazing

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2022

    7.0
    I would not recommend to friends & family
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I thought the food menus were limited, breakfast was disappointing in that you could only chose one item. The swimming pools were out of use, we should have been advise upfront, we overheard another overseas couple discussing this & had they known that would of chosen a different resort. Still trying to establish why I would want to use the ferry & if it was working, no one at the resort could answer this & called three times prior to our stay.

    Chalets were awesome with excellent privacy. Setting was tranquil.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property gets a 10/10 for me facilities too despite the flooding and the pool not working. However, the food! Needs some major attention! This is the reason for a lower review score on my end! 1. serving old mussels is not ok 2. taste what you make; a. burnt granola being served at breakfast with odd stone like pieces. b.serving raw chicken at the boma c. dowsing french toast that has bacon and cheese in with so much of syrup (100ml) that you can’t eat it! Food and menus should always be created and tasted by management and both dining staff and chefs- so people understand what they are cooking and serving. So management needs to up their game here! Otherwise perfect hideaway

    absolutely breathtaking! the views from each of the rooms of the lake is stunning- that undisturbed peace. The sound of the waves breaking on the shoreline day and night to lull you to sleep. appreciation of nature, the amazing walkways high above the ground

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2022

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

    The towels looked old and dirty even though they were clean - should consider changing the colour. The lodge didnt inform us that the kiddies playground was not functional until we had arrived there with 3 kids

    The tranquility of the area, lovely spacious chalet. Very clean. The staff was very friendly and went the extra mile Enjoyed the boat cruise to see hippos and birds though it ran 1hour over the allocated time

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedrooms did not have air-conditioning system and it was as hot 🔥 at night

    Everything thing else was excellent 😊

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa having 1 person doing it,

    The Nature, nice staff very friendly, room service offer was also a + since it was raining. The weather disappointed us so we couldn't do all we planned

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2021

    9.0
    great get away with fantastic meals included
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was construction at the time of my stay which was right by the restaurant. the first morning they were working while I was trying to eat breakfast which wasn’t relaxing and I drove a long way to go to Nibela to get a relaxing stay away. luckily they waited for guests to eat before starting construction after that. construction has to work around the hours of the guests, for example meal times at the location of the construction.

    the individual chalets because then I don’t need to hear the noise of my neighbours. the views at the chalets were to die for. the meals were excellent and the staff were very friendly

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2021

    7.0
    lovely place but too many children
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the weekend we booked their were a lot of families with small children but they did their best to acoomdate our privacy needs

    rooms and views from rooms

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2021

    9.0
    luxury and great food served by friendly efficient staff WILL go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    old legs worked a bit in the planked walkway, but managed.

    we were spoilt with room 211 de lux. Wonderful view of the lake ( experienced a wild and wooly thunderstorm with sound and flashes reflected by the water- magnificent. To our surprise simply a private dining experience with two flaming fires in pots overlooking the lake. Best rump steak I have ever had!!

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2021

    9.0
    Pristine location on the lake
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Cleaning staff was unfriendly and we struggled with the changing of our towels.

    Pristine location on the lake. Accommodation was lovely with incredible views of the lake. Staff were very friendly and accommodating to all our requirements.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2021

    8.0
    would recomend to freinds if you want to get away from traffic and city life
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    longer stay

    location out of this world. boat trip was outstanding

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2021

    6.7
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception could’ve been better trained when communicating with guests.

    The tranquility and views of the lake.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lol the monkey 😂

    The place was amazing have enough space n good furniture 😍😍

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn't drive my car to the apartment

    Everything was good, I liked the views from the house

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2021

    8.0
    Great place in the middle of nowhere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That you have to walk all the way to the reception with your bags only to find out that your room is on the opposite end.

    Big room sizes and food was exceptional.

    Stayed in April 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2021

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

    Fridge is too small and the drinks were not cold when we arrived Dinner wasn't nice on Friday Saturday was a boma buffet braai but when we asked for more meat it wasn't available

    I love the quietness, bird sounds and lake view

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2021

    8.8
    Restore, Relax & Rejuvenate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drive leading to the lodge is not nice. At some point we thought of turning back. I wish some work can be done on the gravel road. Huge road signs from the city centre could help.

    The kitchen staff reserved our dinner when we arrived after dinner times. And may I add that the dinner was excellent, infact all the meals. The reception staff kept checking on us and directing us when we got lost enroute to the lodge. Our safety was made a priority.

    Stayed in April 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2021

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

    Loved the location, the rooms and staff were really friendly. The food was also very good. Had a wonderful stay

    Stayed in April 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    4.0
    Not a good experience will definitely not be returning
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was horrible even breakfast how do you ruin breakfast quite basic, need to really work on the cooking I don’t know how to stress this part enough Short staffed so food took long and drinks Drink glasses dirty 👎🏾 Linen (rust stains) and towels old need to be updated No shop in the facilities

    The views are amazing, the staff helpful considering how short staffed the place is

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    Swapping my room for a Quad Bike trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drive to the lodge was long, but I guess if we had come with an 4x4 we would have enjoyed every second of the drive

    We extremely enjoyed the quad bikes ♥️, that was the highlight of our trip. The food is very nice and really affordable. The boat joy ride was pretty nice. The walkway to the room from the dinner hall offers an experience of tranquility..... beautiful 😍

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    2.0
    Misleading, unorganised, badly managed. Endless potential, but poorly executed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The photos used were for a different room with a much more substantial view than the one we were given. Which is very misleading, the photos supplied to you are for the superior chalet and not the double. I then had to pay more to occupy the room I had “booked” for one of the two nights I booked for. I then had to move again to the self catering to get the view I had originally paid for, again for a fee. The food was subpar at best. Only the set menu is available in the evenings. I’m not a fussy eater by any means but the food was terrible. On both evenings at least one dish was completely inedible. Prawns not deveined etc. Subsequently, 2x separate friends of my wife has asked her if the food had improved. As they choose to stay in the self catering to avoid the restaurant food. Overall it was a let down for my wife and I, we’ve got two small kids so rarely have the opportunity to go away. This little trip was to celebrate our anniversary. We both left Nibela feeling hard done. Worth mentioning that the spa is beautiful, but only one therapist means we could not get any treatments together. So we chose to forego it. We booked the false bay outing but were told 1hr before it would not be possible due to rain from 3x days earlier. The waitering staff are lovely, warm, and happy to help. We got the impression there is a distinct lack of guidance from management or involvement. Lastly even trying to pay the extra amounts for both evenings was a hassle as I was asked to wait 45min before the could generate my invoice. Then had no working card machine for me to make payment. Checking out to 90min. My wife and I won’t be back.

    The setting, location and the potential it has.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    6.0
    Boat cruise poor as sadly had no commentary
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long walk from cabin boardwalk to restaurant not acceptable and very rickety. Not safe

    Breakfast fine but didn't like the bacon too tough

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Top Tier resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all, great experience

    Very relaxing and calm location. The staff are very helpful and efficient, special mentions are Lucky Ngubane (always there when you need him and always willing to help) and Phumlile (never got to meet her but she always magically got things done).

    Stayed in February 2024

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