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First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in uMhlabuyalingana with outdoor pool and restaurant
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Outdoor pool
Chalet, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Patio | Living area
Beach nearby, beach towels
Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Patio | Bathroom
Beach nearby, beach towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Western Shore of Lake Shazibe, Shaka's Rock, Sodwana Bay, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3974
  • Sodwana Lighthouse
    11 min drive
  • Sodwana Bay Beach
    12 min drive
  • Lake Sibaya
    39 min drive

Room options

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Patio

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Patio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Chalet, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Patio | Bathroom

Chalet, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Patio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 127 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 6 Single Beds

About the area

Sodwana Bay

At First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge, you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Sodwana Bay Beach. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchens. .The restaurant, Leatherbacks Restaurant, serves seafood. At the lodge's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Added amenities include a conference centre and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class uMhlabuyalingana lodge, you'll be 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from Sodwana Lighthouse and 15.6 km (9.7 mi) from Mabibi Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Sodwana Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Mabibi Beach - 38 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Lake Sibaya - 39 min drive - 19.3 km
  • UMkhuze Game Reserve - 44 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Phinda Private Game Reserve - 58 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mseni Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Snack Shack - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Unguni's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mseni Lodge Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sodwana Take Away - ‬10 min drive

About this property

First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge

Lodge in uMhlabuyalingana with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. An outdoor pool, a library, and a garden are also featured at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star uMhlabuyalingana lodge is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Conference centre
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge offers 6 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 3-star lodge has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Leatherbacks Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge?

First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge?

Yep, First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge?

The closest beach to First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge is Sodwana Bay Beach (5.8 km).

Does First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge have a pool?

First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge?

No, First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves seafood. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Glen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotels.com poor service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sodwana Bay Lodge
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

JP

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Melissa, Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self catering unit C2 had everything we needed, was clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Marcin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and relaxing vacation
Nice place to stay with good facilities, though the beach is a bit far and it is expensive to pay the conservation fee for each visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely chalet, roomy and light with good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Great lodge, great restaurant on site with very friendly waitresses & fantastic food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Lovely chalet, clean, spacious, well equipped, comfortable beds. Serviced daily. Friendly efficient staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Rita, Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cottages close to Sodwana Bay
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

8/10 Good

H abdool

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Christian, Düsseldorf

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Diving at Sodwana Bay
Good location if you want to go diving at Sodwana Bay. 10min drive to the beach/ dive camp. Good diving school within the complex.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Barney, Johannesburg area, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllic stay!
Well kept resort in natural surroundings. Many birds. Buck grazing on the lawn. Good restaurant! Very peaceful and wonderfully relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
A lovely chalet, with very good facilities. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun family holiday - scuba, sea and sand
Had a wonderful stay. Great for scuba enthusiasts and the kids loved the beach!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scuba Africa
Typical African get-away facility with beauty and rustic feeling. The paid-for-WiFi was poor, but the 3G cellphone internet was good.

10/10 Excellent

ELSJE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in C13. Awesome for romantic stay. Outside private shower made our holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Stephan de Wit, Dublin, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for diving and vakue for money
I was pleasany surprised by the luxury of my house (C2) if there would be mosquito nets it will be the best. We had such a great time thanks

10/10 Excellent

Pantelis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay in the wood cabin, Beautiful!
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.

8/10 Good

Olga, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice house.
Good location and facilities. Nice clean bedrooms, large leaving room and dinner room. Good diving centre.