About this property

Inkungu Lodge, built of Lesotho Sandstone and thatch, surrounded by indigenous gardens and fronted by a sparkling rimflow pool, reflects and celebrates the fabulous views of the Central Drakensberg mountain ranges and colorful rolling hills of the Champagne Valley. Antique historic furniture, remarkable artworks and thoughtful, attractive decor give a nostalgic charm to this tranquil and well appointed boutique hotel. Enjoy watching the vibrant sunsets from the poolside patio and bar. Each room has it's own private bathroom with bath and shower, enjoys air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, personal safe and hair-dryer and has TV and DSTV. Wifi, a good library, and selection of board games can be discovered in the many cozy lounges and hideaways in this pretty and comfortable country retreat. Every room has it's own poolside patio or view-drenched balcony. Sumptuous breakfasts and excellent dinners are served in the dining room which opens onto the scenic poolside terrace. Well located in this touristically rich part of KZN, activities close by range from golf, fly fishing, bird watching, hiking, mountain climbing, horse riding and zip-lining to watching birds of prey, discovering more about bees and enjoying the beautiful voices of the famed Drakensberg Boys Choir School.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Heinrich
    South Africa South Africa
    Stunning lodge with the most amazing views!!! Breakfast was AMAZING!!!! We had dinner there as well each night and we LOVED it!!! Awesome hosts!!!! Awesome waiters and everyone is super friendly!! Definitely worth a visit :)
  • Nicola
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely beautiful setting, lovely hosts, excellent food. Each room individually decorated in colonial style. Lounges with fireplace and compares and my personal favorite hot showers with great water pressure.
  • Laura
    United States United States
    Very nice and unique lodge with friendly staff and atmosphere. Food was good, especially the New Year's Eve buffet!
  • Mpho
    South Africa South Africa
    If you're looking for AMAZING hospitality, great location and attentive but not overbearing hosts, then look no further than Inkungu. I usually don't repeat establishments but Inkungu is one I would gladly stay at again.
  • Navah
    South Africa South Africa
    Kerry and Anton are wonderfully warm and entertaining hosts. After staying at numerous spots in the Drakensberg, I can confidently say that this is now my go to place. Spacious and comfortable lodging with good quality toiletries(a measure of a...
  • Gary
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely intimate hotel. Great location for golf and very secure.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    On arrival we were offered an upgrade to a suite (free), which was well equipped for our needs. Well located property with really pretty, well maintained garden areas. There is an infinity pool for residents’ use. The lodge itself is very...
  • Debbie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Relaxed, friendly , amazing hosts , location close to Winterton , shops, and 1 hours drive to Nottingham Road . Also close to Falcon Ridge for the Birds of Prey show.
  • Nkululeko
    South Africa South Africa
    Amazing part of the world; the drive there wasn't a problem. The team were in constant communication from midday to check when we will be arriving and if we would be having dinner at the lodge. We arrived in the evening and Check in was a breeze....
  • Moyisi
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful, quiet with amazing views of the mountains

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian

House rules

Inkungu Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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 for this stay on behalf of the hotel. Just make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

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 Inkungu 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.

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