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Sodwana Bay Lodge Cottages

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4.5 out of 5from 25 reviews for Sodwana Bay Lodge Cottages
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Yolandi O - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolandi O
Individual traveler

Very affordable for 4 people in a unit. Cabins beautifully situated amongst trees.

Enjoyed freedom of movement as well as the privacy. Stayed in unit C17, which is situated further into the resort. The self-catering units do not have air conditioning, but there are ceiling fans. Beautiful wrap-around porch with a hot water outdoor shower. Monkeys are able to open closed windows that are not latched, so ensure windows are latched before leaving. Situated very close to the nature reserve. Any maintenance issues that were reported were addressed on the same day.

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Lukas D - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lukas D

Lovely stay.

Sodwana Bay Lodge Cottages is well located. We enjoyed everything while staying there. My only negative remark would be that the unit we stayed in is dated and could be upgraded, especially the bathroom.

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Tiena E - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Tiena E
Family with young children

Rustig, lekker, basies. Sal weer gaan.

Oor die algemeen het ons lekker gebly. Al die basiese geriewe was daar. Ons het veilig gevoel en die personeel was vriendelik. Die kragopwekker is vir seker 'n aanwins. En dit was lieflik om so 'tussen' die bome te bly by ons eenheid. Ek sal aanbeveel dat die badkamers in die eenheid waarin ons was, opgeknap en skoongemaak word, en dat daar 'n algemene 'deep cleaning' van die eenheid gedoen word. Die hoofslaapkamer benodig 'n groter bed en groter hangkas. Die restaurant op die perseel is basies. Die bestuur is baie traag, die kos is glad nie opwindend nie en hulle loop nie die ekstra myl nie. Dit wat op die voorblad van jou spyskaart is, moet ten minste beskikbaar wees om te bestel. Die prentjie/foto is misleidend. Laastens, kan daar nie 'n ooreenkoms tussen die geregistreerde lodges en Sodwana Parke (iSimangaliso) getref word vir die ingang by die park elke dag nie? Kan daar nie gereël word vir beter fooie of 'n eenmalige fooi met permit en vinniger toegang nie?

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Quiet, nice, basic. Will go again.

Overall we had a nice stay. All the basic amenities were there. We felt safe and the staff were friendly. The generator is an asset for sure. And it was lovely to stay so 'between' the trees at our unit. I would recommend that the bathrooms in the unit we were in be renovated and cleaned, and that a general 'deep cleaning' of the unit be done. The master bedroom needs a bigger bed and bigger wardrobe. The on-site restaurant is basic. The management is very slow, the food is not exciting at all and they don't go the extra mile. At the very least, what's on the cover of your menu should be available to order. The picture/photo is misleading. Finally, can't there be an agreement between the registered lodges and Sodwana Parks (iSimangaliso) for the entrance to the park every day? Can't arrangements be made for better fees or a one time fee with permit and faster access?

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Ingrid P - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ingrid P
With spouse/partner

Gemaklike skoon blyplek in mooi houthuise.

Netjiese gronde met njalas wat rondloop. 5km van die strand af. Gawe diens by ontvangs.

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Comfortable clean place to stay in nice wooden houses.

Neat grounds with nyalas running around. 5km from the beach. Great service at reception.

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Kevin L - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Kevin L
With friends

Good.

Had no problems at all - everything was clean and everything worked - except the ceiling fan in the main bedroom. It did work, but was very weak and barely moved the air in the room and did not keep us cool at night. Apart from that, all great.

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Jaco D - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco D
Family with teenagers

Rustige, beeldskone plek.

Dit is naby die see, stil, skoon en ook naby talle eetplekke. Ons sal beslis weer gaan.

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Quiet, picturesque place.

It is close to the sea, quiet, clean and also close to many places to eat. We will definitely go again.

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Amelia J - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Amelia J
Family with young children

Lovely stay. Very comfortable. So close to all the shops and the beach.

We all loved it. We were a family of all ages, granny, uncle, mom, dad, and small kids, and we were all happy.

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Pieter M - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter M
Family with teenagers

Pragtige plek in 'n baie mooi omgewing.

Baie mooi, rustige omgewing wat veilig is.

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Beautiful place in a very beautiful environment.

Very nice, quiet environment that is safe.

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Yolandé B - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolandé B
Family with young children

Baie rustig, skoon en netjies.

Goed uitgelê en baie mooi en netjies verblyf. Ons het regtig die nabyheid van die natuur so geniet. Die huisies is smaakvol en ruim genoeg vir ons gewees. Die buitestort was ongelooflik! Sal enige tyd weer terugkeer.

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Very quiet, clean and tidy.

Well laid out and very nice and tidy accommodation. We really enjoyed the closeness to nature so much. The houses were tasteful and spacious enough for us. The outdoor shower was amazing! Will return again anytime.

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Madi L - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Madi L
Family with young children

Absolutely amazing, will definitely visit again soon.

Beautiful accommodations, definitely exceeded our expectations. Great value for money. Made our getaway unforgettable.

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Rudiger F - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudiger F
With spouse/partner

Rustig gebly.

Rustig gebly vir 3 dae, kort ry strand toe.

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Had a peaceful stay.

Had a peaceful stay of three days. Short drive to the beach.

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Cari B - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Cari B
Family with teenagers

Pragtig, maar uitsig teleurstellend.

Pragtige huisie wat wonderlik gediens word. Ongelukkig word die woud voor die huise vernietig en was dit 'n oogseer, ons moes kyk hoe die woud verbrand word en die werkers heeldag voor die huis se uitsig werk.

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Beautiful, but view disappointing.

Beautiful house that is wonderfully serviced. Unfortunately, the forest in front of the houses is being destroyed and it was an eyesore, we had to watch the forest being burned and the workers working all day in front of the house's view.

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Stefan T - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stefan T
With friends

Akkommodasie was netjies en modern.

Was verbaas deur die standaard van die akkommodasie. Waarde vir geld. Alle eetgerei was beskikbaar en die huisie was gemaklik en modern. Sal beslis aanbeveel.

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Accommodation was neat and modern.

Was surprised by the standard of the accommodation. Value for money. All utensils were available and the cottage was comfortable and modern. Would definitely recommend.

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Peter B - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter B
With spouse/partner

Rustig en veilig.

Ontvangs is baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Blyplek is skoon en veilig. Oor die algemeen lekker plek om te ontspan.

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Peaceful and safe.

Reception is very friendly and helpful. Accommodation is clean and safe. Generally nice place to relax.

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Maartin T - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Maartin T
With friends

Het al beter gedoen.

Braaigeriewe moet beter gespesifiseer word bv. gas, hout, charcoal, ens. Dis nogal teleurstellend, veral as mens daarvan hou om met hout te braai. Die restaurant was maar nie te goed nie, swak kos-gehalte en baie duur vir wat jy kry.

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Have done better.

Braai facilities should be better specified, e.g. gas, wood, charcoal, etc. It's quite disappointing, especially if you like to grill with wood. The restaurant was not too good, poor food quality and very expensive for what you get.

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Dirk N - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dirk N
Large group

Waarde vir geld, netjies, skoon, veilig en vriendelike mense, alles op een plek!

Van ek daar aangekom het was my verwagtinge oortref. Vriendelike mense, skoon verblyf, alles werk. Sal definitief my weer sien. Kos by die restaurant was uitstekend en die scuba centre se diens was baie goed.

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Value for money, neat, clean, safe and friendly people, all in one place!

From my arrival, my expectations were exceeded. Friendly people, clean accommodation, everything works. Will definitely see me again. Food at the restaurant was excellent and the scuba center service was very good.

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Leoni M - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leoni M
Family with young children

Comfortable and nice.

Our stay at Sodwana Bay Lodge was very enjoyable. The unit is well-kept, comfortable and easily accommodated 3 adults and a toddler. The kitchen is OK, the cupboards are a bit weird but there was a notice to the effect that they are due to be replaced. There is a spacious porch with a picnic table and gas braai, and an outside shower to wash off the beach sand.

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Pieter G - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter G
With friends

Dit is 'n baie mooi oord.

Ek sal volgende keer net seker maak dat die huisies lugversorging in het. Maar andersins is dit n baie gerieflike eenheid met duursame meubels.

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It's a beautiful resort.

Next time I'll just make sure that the houses have air-conditioning. But otherwise it's a very comfortable unit with quality furniture.

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Gerhardt E - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerhardt E
Family with young children

Upper class service.

Sodwana Bay lodge offers comfort and everything required for a break away. The front desk receptionist Nellie and General Manager Johan dealt with small issues quickly and efficiently, making our stay relaxing and comfortable. Well done to all staff members treating each and every customer with utmost professionalism.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Was very nice, place nice clean and safe.

The toilet leaked and smelled, luckily they came to fix it quickly. The reservation was not completed between the lodge and Lekker slaap when we arrived and my family had to wait in the rain for 2 hours before it was resolved. All the TV channels did not pick up, the most important of which for a family with children the children channel was. We reported it immediately but didn't come to fix it until the night before we left.

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Susan K - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Susan K
With spouse/partner

Pragtige huisie in die bos.

Pragtige plekkie. Veilig en netjies. Van die beste in Sodwana. Goeie ligging met kragomheining. Skoon linne en alles wat nodig is in kombuis.

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Stunning house in the bush.

Beautiful place. Safe and neat. Some of the best in Sodwana. Good location with electric fencing. Clean linen and everything you need.

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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group

Was very nice.

Was very nice, except the power was off for more than a night and we got terribly hot. At least I expected there to be air conditioning in the unit.

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Sheray V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sheray V
Family with young children

Die lekkerste vakansie in jare!

Ons was aangenaam verras met die kwaliteit van die chalet. Voorwaar die beste waarde vir geld. Ons sal beslis weer gaan.

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The best holiday in years!

We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the chalet. Truly the best value for money. We will definitely go again.

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Jacques M - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacques M
Family with young children

Mooi.

Pragtige plek, skoon en aangenaam.

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Pretty.

Beautiful place, clean and pleasant.

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Nadia D - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nadia D
Family with teenagers

Regtig lekker gebly.

Ek beveel Soldwana Bay Lodge aan vriende en familie.

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Really nice stay.

I recommend Soldwana Bay Lodge to friends and family.

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R2 210 R1 768
per night (sleeps 4)
From R2 210
R2 210 R1 768
per night (sleeps 4)
From R2 210
R2 210 R1 768
per night (sleeps 4)
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  • Capacity: 24 people
  • Check-in: 15:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Sodwana Bay Lodge, Sodwana Bay, 3974, KwaZulu-Natal
  • All ages welcome
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