Located on a small game farm with sand forest vegetation, in the heart of Zululand, Emdoneni Lodge has spacious accommodations. It features an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities. Emdoneni Lodge has elegantly decorated chalets and cottages with traditional wooden furniture and private patios. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet. The lodge’s restaurant serves traditional South African cuisine for dinner and lunch on request. Guided visits to the Zululand Cat Conservation Project, home to Cheetahs, Caricals, Servals and African Wild Cats, can be arranged. You can enjoy the attractions of the area with an open vehicle game drive to the Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Game Reserve. You can also choose from a variety of activities, including fishing, hiking and horse riding. St. Lucia is a 50-minute drive away, and the lodge offers a selection of excursions, such as guided walking trails at Emdoneni, elephant educational tours and boat trips to Lake St Lucia.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
5.0
Low score for Hluhluwe
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  • T_m_s_m
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff were very friendly and you can go for a walk among the wild animals around the lodge.
  • Manuel
    United States of America United States of America
    The entire staff was exceptional. It was like being with family. It was the staff that tranformed our stay into an experience. We are, because of the exceptional staff at Emdoneni presently planning our return. The Chateau was perfect. The...
  • Eyal
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent staff truly went out of their way to make our stay superior in every way. I travel 120-150 days a year and the owners make sure that the experience is truly great.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Amenities of Emdoneni Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Emdoneni Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
ZAR 300 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 697.50 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa and Cash only .

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Emdoneni Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Emdoneni Lodge

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Emdoneni Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Emdoneni Lodge is 6.2 miles from the center of Hluhluwe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Emdoneni Lodge include:

    • Chalet
    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at Emdoneni Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • The prices at Emdoneni Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Emdoneni Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Emdoneni Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Emdoneni Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Darts
    • Kids' club
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Game drives