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Emdoneni Lodge

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star lodge with safari

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Honeymoon Cottage, 1 Queen Bed | Exterior
Safari
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms
Basic Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
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District Road 123, Bushlands, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960
  • Popular LocationEmdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre19 min walk
  • Popular LocationiSimangaliso Wetland Park24 min drive
  • Popular LocationFalse Bay Park33 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Luxury Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Hluhluwe

In Hluhluwe .You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 20 miles (32 km) of Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park. Phinda Private Game Reserve and False Bay Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 19 min walk
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 24 min drive
  • Phinda Private Game Reserve - 30 min drive
  • False Bay Park - 33 min drive
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • Steers - 16 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean On The Move - 5 min drive
  • Steers - 5 min drive
  • Indigenus Kreasionz - 17 min drive
  • Lalapansi Restaurant - 19 min drive

About this property

Emdoneni Lodge

Family-friendly 3.5-star lodge with safari
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Emdoneni Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Hluhluwe lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1993
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Emdoneni Lodge offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500.00 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 300.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500.00 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 300.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Emdoneni Animal Care Rehab Centre
Emdoneni Animal Care Rehab Centre Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Lodge Animal Care & Rehab Centre
Emdoneni Lodge Animal Care & Rehab Centre Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Lodge Cheetah Project Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Lodge Cheetah Project
Emdoneni Cheetah Project Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Cheetah Project
Emdoneni Lodge with Animal Care Rehab Centre
Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project
Emdoneni Lodge Lodge
Emdoneni Lodge Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Lodge Lodge Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project Spa

Emdoneni Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend getaway at Emdoneni Lodge
5 Star service excellence. The staff are all extremely helpful and only happy to assist. The rooms are clean and fully air conditioned which is much needed. The food is exquisite and well done to the chef. Wonderful experience to be up close and personal with the cheetahs and the various cat family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Arnaud

Liked: Cleanliness
Alright but not exceptional
THe rooms are ok -they could use a refurbishment but are fine. Beds not great. Lights are horrible. The food is really the main issue -tasteless buffet food. Breakfast is alright I guess but dinner to be avoided. The cheetah project is great though, so I would recommend doing it even if not staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was an okay stay. Nothing extra ordinary. Good for bush lovers. Not for individuals that love modern lifestyle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wim, Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice place in the middle of nature
arranged a business trip for one night and game drive in the morning, everyone was very excited about the whole program, the accommodation and the service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Lyn, Mexico

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
False advertising of facilities
we could not touch the cheetahs as shown in their promo video. the other animals were scarce---4 cats , 1 caracol, 2 servals all behind bars---we went into the pen with the cats and could not touch. we are not allowed to see the bay cheetahs. Iffit is better for the cheetahs I am for it----JUST DO NOT ADVERTISE THAT TOUCHING IS ALLOWED.- IT WAS DISAPPOINTING and fraudulent! too much money for not enough. food was OK and staff was nice---just not what was advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Playing with the Cheetahs
A well managed establishment that pays attention to detail.

10/10 Excellent

John, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ingrid the host & the staff were simply wonderful
Rustic , comfortable & peaceful in the middle of nature.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The rooms were very well serviced and the locations is excellent for accessing that eastern coastline, Sodwana Bay, Richards Bay and St Lucia are all within an hours drive. The food is ok, it's all buffet style so some of it is dry/cold/stale. The WiFi was abysmally unreliable, it took about 30 mins to to purchase a birthday card online. The concierge/reception service was absolutely terrible. During check in she told us we could speak to her later on about tourist attractions in the area so we did "What are some of the best things to do in the area?", and the answer we got was "yes". So we probed a little deeper, "can we go whale watching?", answer "yes". "well where can we go whale watching?", "at the sea". It was painful, she took a long time to answer any question, only ever gave one word answers, and hardly looked up whilst talking.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special Place - should be higher than 3 stars
Fantastic stay. We wish we has booked more than one night. We have stayed in '4 star' guesthouse son our trip that were not as good as Emdoneni. The food and drink was very good and excellent value. The staff were all very friendly and professional and it was no problem for them to organise a very special private tour of the cat project.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
first class lodge and staff
We stayed for 4 nights ,my lady and I had one room -double - and my the other room was occupied by her sister. Both rooms were the same and were first class. The pool area was good,the breakfast and dinner was first class.The lodge offers game drives and again these were first class.It was my lady's birthday and the staff made a cake and came out singing-wonderful.There is the cat conservancy next door which again is first class. The only down side was the Wifi. Tip drive down the road to the fuel stop and they have good and free wifi.I would stay at this lodge again and would recommend.