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Emdoneni Lodge
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8,4
/10
Very Good
25 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Karen
10,0
/ 10
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.
Wim
10,0
/ 10
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.
Verified traveler
10,0
/ 10
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.
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District Road 123, Bushlands, The Big 5 False Bay, uMkhanyakude District Municipality, Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 3960
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District Road 123, Bushlands, The Big 5 False Bay, uMkhanyakude District Municipality, Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 3960
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Location
Emdoneni Lodge is located in area / city The Big 5 False Bay.
About Emdoneni Lodge
Have an enjoyable and relaxing day at the pool, whether you’re traveling solo or with your loved ones.
Savor your favorite dishes with special cuisines from Emdoneni Lodge exclusively for you.
With all facilities offered, Emdoneni Lodge is the right place to stay.
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Hotel Services
- Welcoming drinks
- Tours
- Wedding service
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk
- Laundry service
Things to Do
- Beach umbrella
- Outdoor pool
- Picnic area
- Garden
- Barbecue
- Pool sun loungers
Public Facilities
- Others
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free area
- Safety deposit box
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in lobby
General
- Banquet
- Parking
- Fireplace in lobby
- Terrace
Food and Drinks
- Bar
- Snack bar
Business Facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Business center
Kids and Pets
- Babysitting with surcharge
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
In-room Facilities
- TV
Nearby Facilities
- Souvenir shop
Sports and Recreations
- Game room
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Emdoneni Lodge
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- Late check-in fee: ZAR 500.00 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
- Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 400.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Cash Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
- 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
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
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General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, Swimming Pool, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - Before 10:00 |
Available rooms at Emdoneni Lodge | 50 |
Number of floors in Emdoneni Lodge | 1 |
Another facilities in Emdoneni Lodge | Welcoming drinks, Tours, Wedding service, Express check-out, Multilingual staff |
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What are available facilities at Emdoneni Lodge?
There are top facilites at Emdoneni Lodge such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Emdoneni Lodge?
The standard check-in time at Emdoneni Lodge is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
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8,4
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Cleanliness
8,6
Room Comfort
8,2
Location
6,6
Service and Facilites
8,4
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Leon
Leisure Family
6,0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago
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Karen
10,0
/10
Reviewed 296 week(s) ago
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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.
Arnaud
6,0
/10
Reviewed 351 week(s) ago
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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.
Verified traveler
6,0
/10
Reviewed 364 week(s) ago
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It was an okay stay. Nothing extra ordinary. Good for bush lovers. Not for individuals that love modern lifestyle.
Wim
10,0
/10
Reviewed 389 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Lyn
4,0
/10
Reviewed 410 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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D
8,0
/10
Reviewed 448 week(s) ago
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A well managed establishment that pays attention to detail.
John
10,0
/10
Reviewed 457 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Rustic , comfortable & peaceful in the middle of nature.
Verified traveler
6,0
/10
Reviewed 466 week(s) ago
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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.
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Verified traveler
8,0
/10
Reviewed 501 week(s) ago
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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.
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Verified traveler
10,0
/10
Reviewed 502 week(s) ago
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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.
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Verified traveler
10,0
/10
Reviewed 503 week(s) ago
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Outstanding place to stay. Loved the Cheetah experience. Great to touch beautiful cats.
Donna
10,0
/10
Reviewed 506 week(s) ago
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Fantastic and a great experience
Leslie
10,0
/10
Reviewed 531 week(s) ago
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I truly enjoyed my stay at Emdoneni Lodge. Upon arrival, Rebecca was most welcoming, and I immediately enjoyed the afternoon cat feeding session. Gerry was most informative about the serval, caracal, wild cats, and cheetah, and I loved seeing them so close, and being able to actually touch the cheetah. There were zebra walking the grounds, and it was a very relaxing location. Amanda, the manager, is wonderful, and extended my booking when I missed my first night after getting woefully lost. She adores the cats, and she was most helpful in every way, including when I needed a pharmacy in the area. She also arranged for me to visit the Bayete Elephant Sanctuary nearby, and find my way to my next stop. Also--the butternut squash soup was the best I ever had. Best of all, the next day,Gerry took me for a private visit with the 2 cheetah: Raine and Summer, and I was thrilled to have so much one-on-one time with them. It was a highlight of my trip.
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Eleanor
10,0
/10
Reviewed 568 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Wonderful experience here, being taken to see the animals in rehabilitation and stroking the cheetah. Extremely professional guide, giving much information on the animals. The bedroom was small but beautifully clean and maintained. You could see zebras and antelope wandering around from the windows, and listen to the birds.
The main part of the lodge, eating and lounge areas were great. Very relaxing, the food was excellent and the staff extremely attentive. Well done to the manageress who looked after us so well to make us feel welcome there. We spent the day walking the trails in there and seeing the wild animals, and the beautiful birds around.
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Sarah
8,0
/10
Reviewed 576 week(s) ago
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We very much enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The chalet rooms were roomy and clean. The food and staff at this hotel are wonderful. The lodge is about a 40 minute drive from Saint Lucia and they have game drives leaving from the lodge. We also enjoyed the cat rehab tour that was free if you stay at the lodge. They even let you take picture with 2 of their Cheetah's. Fun!!!
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A Benzon
10,0
/10
Reviewed 595 week(s) ago
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it was a lovely birthday present from my wife!
Henrik
8,0
/10
Reviewed 493 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The rooms are very chic in design. The beds are comfortable. However, the aircondition was not good enough to make the room cold enough. There are trees right over the cabin and nuts drop on the roof all the time, and since it is a metal roof, there is very large sound every time a nut drops and we woke from it some times. We had breakfast and dinner two nights and the food is really amazing! One night there was a great buffet and the other night a la carte where I ate a perfectly made steak, don't eat anywhere else! Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, sereals etc. They have good wines for a good price. A minus that of the three desert wines that they had by glass in the menu, the two best ones weren't available.
Come here for the cat experience, great service and totally amazing food!
The pool looks a bit dirty so wouldn't jump in. The cheetah experience is very interesting, and you are aloud to pet cheetahs and also meet some other cats.
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herbert
8,0
/10
Reviewed 505 week(s) ago
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Ingrid! She was the friendliest, kindest and most helpful highlight of our stay. And the cats. And the really good food. And the pool.
The lodge is frequented by bus tours with all the downsides of large travel groups.
So the lodge is not really as exclusive as you might expect from the price you pay.
The chalets are close to each other, with a lack of privacy. They are old and not too comfy. Plastic stools on the tiny concrete porch.
No international plugs in the room.
Internet very unstable.
Highway close and a bit noisy.
Some of the staff could definitely be friendlier.
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Samia
10,0
/10
Reviewed 536 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Zeer correct en behulpzaam personeel. Veel geleerd over de 'katten' en knuffelen met de luipaarden was uiteraard onvergetelijk.
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