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First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge
3.0 star property

Comfortable lodge with conference centre and outdoor pool

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First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Seafood
Reception

Overview of First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Western Shore of Lake Shazibe, Shaka's Rock, Sodwana Bay, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3974
  • Popular LocationSodwana Bay Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Sibaya39 min drive
  • Popular LocationPhinda Private Game Reserve58 min drive
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Highlights

Furnished patio
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 127 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 6 Single Beds

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About the area

Sodwana Bay

Located in uMhlabuyalingana, First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge is in a national park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Sodwana Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Sodwana Bay Beach - 12 min drive
  • Mabibi Beach - 38 min drive
  • Lake Sibaya - 39 min drive
  • UMkhuze Game Reserve - 44 min drive
  • Phinda Private Game Reserve - 58 min drive

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maak 'n Jol - 5 min walk
  • Sodwana Take Away - 10 min drive
  • The Snack Shack - 14 min drive
  • The Lighthouse Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge - 10 min walk
  • Unguni's - 5 min walk

About this property

First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge

Lodge in a national park
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a garden and a library at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge. The on-site restaurant, Leatherbacks Restaurant, features seafood. Laundry facilities, a bar and a conference centre are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
  • Meeting rooms, a front desk safe and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge feature comforts such as desk chairs and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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 organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge on 29 Apr 2024 start from ₹7,541.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is First Group Sodwana Bay Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 0.6 mi (1 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Sodwana Bay Beach and Mabibi Beach. Lake Sibaya is 12 mi (19.3 km) away.

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