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Reviews of Wendy's Country Lodge 4 stars

3 Riverview Drive, 3935 Mtubatuba, South Africa

#2 of 7 hotels in Mtubatuba

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 84 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    6.4

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  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing time with the hosts, Gavin and Jinni, and the rest of the staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional, friendly guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing not to like, we hope to visit again some day.

    Fabulously relaxing stay. Beautiful tropical garden. Sparkling pool. Cosy, spacious and comfortable bedroom. Tasty and plentiful breakfast and dinner. Secure and safe parking. The icing on the cake was the friendly and warm welcome we had from all the staff and Jenny and Gavin. From pre dinner drinks in the bar to sharing delicious evening meals family style. Jenny and Gavin are exceptional hosts, making everyone feel at home, we were so pleased we chose to stay at Wendy’s guesthouse and would highly recommend it as somewhere for travellers to connect with their hosts in a meaningful way.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    perfect place to unwind after a long day on safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was nothing that we really felt could have been improved as we had such a good time with our stay

    Breakfast and evening meal were of good quality food and well cooked. Staff were extremley attentive and made our stay exceptional. The gardens and setting around the property very traditional and colonial. The honesty bar was well catered with a wide range of drinks.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Thank you for making our short stay comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful and friendly
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No comment

    Garden beautiful, staff very friendly reception was greet.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful accommodation in the River view part of Mtubatuba, very comfortable and spacious room, beautiful garden and nice little swimming pool. We booked the game drive in Imfolozi through the accommodation and Kyle was an excellent guide. Very good two-course dinners in the evenings and cooked to order breakfasts. All the staff members were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    In the middle of st lucia and hluhluwe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff making you feel at home. Helped with organising some trips

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Brilliant staff made us feel right at home, central locations for Safari’s in Imfosi/Hluhluwe/St Julia. Diner wa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some tiny holes in the clamboo might need fixing but other then that it was really the perfect questhouse for us.

    The staff at Wendy’s really make all the difference. We felt super welcome the second we stepped into the beautiful garden. The place has a really peaceful and relaxed vibe with beautiful interiors and a cosy bar. We also really liked the swimming pool on a hot day after our safari drive in St Julia. We also felt super save, location is in a really quiet neighbourhood. The dinners and breaksfast were really nice and of high quality. But again the staff made the difference :)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was lovely and all the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    10
    Perfect !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved it all.

    Beautiful property with an African feel. Lovely decor and spotlessly clean. Staff and owners super friendly and helpful. Our safari trip to imfolozi was superb. The food was outstanding and very reasonable. Nice pool right outside our room. Gardens really beautiful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Homely atmosphere and about 40 minutes to Game Park
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Homely atmosphere. Enjoyed the breakfast and dinner times. Good advice. We took a safari drive with an experienced guide. About 40 minutes to Umpholozi Game park.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic, an unexpected surprise in Mtubatuba!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The cottage just had one aircon remote that wasn't working and a door that did not open fully, which blocked the entry into the main bedroom and made it more cramped than necessary. Replacing with a sliding barn door would open up a lot of space.

    Lovely breakfast, extremely friendly staff and immaculate gardens, which transported one immediately to a holiday mood.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Lovely guesthouse in the calm suburb of Riverview
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is an excellent guesthouse in Mtubatuba. The rooms are neat and comfortable. The breakfast is delicious and generous. My flight was delayed and I arrived almost at midnight, the guesthouse staff went out of their way and ensured that I had access to the keys for the room!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The lodge is close to Hluhluwe / iMfolozi SANPark (30km distance) so game dives from there are quite convenient. The ranger on our drive was one of the best we ever had, so much explanations and information about animals, plants and their interactions - wonderful. And we saw 4 of the big 5 (Leopard missing but still very good for a day with strong winds when every animal hides away. But Kyle found them all 👍) Very nice garden and there is a pool (which we did not use). Guests and hosts meet for a sundowner in the bar if they like and evening dinner is simply excellent. Very pleasant location, friendly hosts. Competent rangers on the game drives. Recommendation!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location close to Santa Lucia and a lot of other points of interest. The lodge is furnished with love for detail. Jenny and Gavin are super nice hosts and will help you out with your questions about the parks and other activities.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    Comfy will visit again
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable

    Excellent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice house in the middle of a tropical garden. Gavin and Jenny are wonderful hosts

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Lovely stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful garden, homey atmosphere

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    9.0
    Excellent host family! Thanks, Jenny & Gavin.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing in particular, but it is a bit far from the centre of St. Lucia (20-30 mins drive). This made our stay at the estate quiet and calm.

    Gavin and Jenny were truly excellent hosts and we had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Thank you so much. My wife really enjoyed Jenny's lovely garden and the kids got to play with the cute cats. Dinner in the quiet, relaxed dining room was also excellent, and it far exceeded our expectations. We will certainly visit here again.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    10
    My stay was so awesome, coupled with superior quality and excellent customer service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I liked everything

    Breakfast was yummy and filling. The place was clean, the staff and customer service was out of this world. We really enjoyed everything. Everything if off high quality. I would definitely recommend this establishment to all my friends and relatives.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    9.0
    perfect for a short stay in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful welcoming hosts. Lush gardens. Nice area to hang out near the pool. Very enjoyable home cooked meals. Easy to arrange a morning safari with Gavin.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Very friendly hosts.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a single thing!

    Everything! The gardens - like a beautiful oasis - the room - cozy and clean - the staff - friendly and very helpful - the hosts - perfect.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    10
    Excellent guesthouse in Riverview
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were very friendly, I was running late for check in due to a delayed flight, I called to request crockery and cutlery to be placed in my room. Upon my arrival they placed crockery and cutlery as requested. The room was spacious, clean and well laid out. The breakfast wad a variety of options and was very tasty. I wouldn’t hesitate to book here again.

    Stayed in April 2023

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