Located in uMhlabuyalingana, First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Sodwana Lighthouse. .This lodge is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Sodwana Bay Beach and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Mabibi Beach.
Lodge in uMhlabuyalingana with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3-star lodge have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Leatherbacks Restaurant serving guests of First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Leatherbacks Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in seafood.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
Property amenities
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
1 restaurant
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Restaurants on site
Leatherbacks Restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Dining table
Kitchen
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Outdoor pool
Fridge
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Front-desk safe
Library
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Business services
Conference centre
A meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Hardwood flooring in room
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Beach towels
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Fridge
Stovetop
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Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
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First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Wonderful place , Very good product and very good service.
However , Hotels.com were totally useless at responding or resolving my query of possible changes. No response to email or phone call.
I will never book through hotels.com again.
The check-in was quick and the staff very friendly and efficient. The chalet was clean and neat with all the basic amenities. Would definitely recommend Sodwana Bay Lodge to anyone
The plug in the room had no top on it which could be dangerous for kids and the one sliding door didn't open which the staff knew about but didn't inform us utill we went to call them. but otherwise it was lovely.
Really nice resort style accomodation. The girl on the front desk was very friendly and informative. Food was quite nice, but nothing special. The lodges are lovely, but not the most comfortable place. Dive centre on site was a huge feature for us, high standards and great dives. Would definitely stay here again.
Cosy cabin in lovely grounds with antelope and monkeys.
Despite wifi advertised there wasn't any because the owners were in the process of looking for new suppliers - think they should have done that before leaving their existing supplier!
Reception staff were very friendly and cottage was large and clean. No shower indoors, just bathtub. Outdoor shower is available. Internet access is paid for, don’t waste your money though. The internet connection is really bad and slow.
If yo are looking for a great place to stay, then book here. Great staff, your cottage is cleaned every day and the staff are amazing. The restaurant and lounge are fun and diving and the beach is only a few km's away! Good security and just a wonderful place to stay!
Dave
8/10 Good
H abdool
18 Dec 2017
Disliked: Room comfort
Chalet C13
I think we were unlucky to have chalet no.C13. it took time getting used to the gas geyser. Broken toilet roll holder. Sleeper coach very difficult to use.did not open without an effort, Opens halfway, slept with feet dangling in the air. Carpet in the loft very dirty. Huge tree in front of our balcony. Fridge not cold enough. Overall stay was Satisfactory.
The chalet was clean and well set up, nice convenient gas braai on patio. It is very peaceful in the lodge and close to nature. The gardens and grounds are well kept. The restaurant in the lodge makes good food.