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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Wood House in Empangeni offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, ensuring a pleasant stay. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the year-round outdoor swimming pool. The property features a lush garden, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area, perfect for leisure. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides free WiFi, a lounge, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a picnic area, outdoor dining area, and full-day security. Local Attractions: Located 14 mi from Richards Bay Airport, The Wood House is near Enseleni Nature Reserve (11 mi) and Richards Bay Country Club (15 mi). Other attractions include Ongoye Forest and Richards Bay Golf Driving Range.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 twin bed
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1 twin bed
1 queen bed
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2 queen beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mbutho
    South Africa South Africa
    They were very caring especially that I wasn't feeling well. They took a good care of me.
  • Ststhabile
    South Africa South Africa
    The host was very attentive and there was always a staff member around to help out with anything
  • Thabani
    South Africa South Africa
    The property was clean and neat, located in a peaceful neighbourhood with secured parking garage
  • Kunene
    South Africa South Africa
    Exceptionally clean room, the facilities are perfect... Sitting by the pool, nice natural setting to take photos with the Mrs, overall a calming place to be at as it doesn't have to noise of the inner city
  • Maureen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very most kind, helpful and friendly. The property is well maintained and clean.
  • Nyamusho
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was not that hard to find, the place met my standards. I enjoyed everything about it. I will recommend it to people who want to have privacy, it was good for me.
  • Zamani
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked the location. Easy access to Sanlam Centre or Fiveways. The pool was exceptionally maintained. A lot of green. The self check in is done very nicely. Microwave and mini fridge just astronomically improves the value for your money. The iron...
  • Taylars
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the service received. I felt like we were in a 5 star Hotel. The room was cleaned every day. Towels changed. Dishes washed l. They even dried our bathroom “apparels”. Check-in was easy. We were there for a Passover conference
  • Akhona
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect stay and very helpful staff - we will be back!
  • Nothando
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff was quite friendly, which created a pleasing environment

Managed by Herbert Bentele

Company review score: 9.1Based on 188 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I am an Austrian who has been living in South Africa with my lovely wife of 37 years Josi. My wife, Josi, and I are both fluent in English however she can speak IsiZulu while I can speak German. We own and run The WoodHouse in Empangeni. Our hospitality is unparalleled and we look forward to hosting you in the peaceful and tranquil WoodHouse

Property info

The WoodHouse is a very rare find. Our rare fully wooden architecture, gives this space a very natural outdoor feel. This together with a blue pool, chirping birds and lots of lush greenery, has created a peaceful oasis of tranquility.

Neighborhood info

The WoodHouse is located in the quite residential suburb of Empangeni. The area is extremely safe and we're in a CCTV monitored cul-de-sac. 24h armed response as well as and electric fence around the high walls, ensures you're safe enough to sleep with your door open. We are 25 minutes drive from Richardsbay Beach

Languages Spoken

German,English,Zulu

Area info

House rules

The Wood House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 100 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.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Wood House 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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