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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: SeaXplore Lodge & Dove Center in Sodwana Bay offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and balconies. Each room includes a wardrobe, TV, and kitchen facilities. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the year-round outdoor swimming pool with a view, lounge, and outdoor fireplace. The property features a garden, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout. Convenient Location: Located 5 mi from Sodwana Bay National Park and 14 mi from Lake Sibaya, the guest house provides easy access to local attractions. Free on-site private parking is provided. Guest Services: The property staff and service support are highly praised by guests. Housekeeping, room cleanliness, and a convenient location enhance the stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
or
4 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.1
Free Wifi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steven
    South Africa South Africa
    Hosts were very friendly. Room was super clean and the bed comfortable. Very close to restaurants and the local shop. Nice and quiet.
  • Mulaudzi
    South Africa South Africa
    Reception closes at 5 pm and not so good for people traveling from far. Closes at 5 and afterwards no any other assistance.
  • Burgher
    South Africa South Africa
    The complete diving holiday experience. Easy and friendly staff. Accommodating and happy to help with one's needs or inquiries. "You arrive as a customer, and you leave as a friend" is a phrase that I now understand better, as the friendliness...
  • Megan
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent venue for divers and a great venue to do a PADI open water diver qualification with. The apartment is nice for a family or friends to stay together. Staff were friendly and the dive instructors were great.
  • R
    Ruan
    United States United States
    I liked the atmosphere the people wete great and welcoming and the resort had all the facilities that I had needed and more
  • Madeleine
    South Africa South Africa
    Owners are fantastic,dive instructors are amazing.Experience was just amazing
  • Louis
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the space: big room, lounge & kitchen & bath - great location
  • Mpanza
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly staff and cleanliness and everything in the room was fresh ,I'm sure on September 22 we will be back
  • Skhumbuzo
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms are big and spacious, there was everything one needed, fridge, microwave and kitchen utensils. The place was clean.
  • Amaia
    Spain Spain
    the place is great. very clean, nice and comfortable

Managed by Petro & Christo

Company review score: 8.6Based on 97 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

SeaXplore Lodge & Dive Center offers a unique and highly personalized diving experience to the discerning diver with a focus on specialized diving such as photographic diving, scientific diving, technical diving and re-breather diving. We also offer normal recreational diving for those wanting a more relaxed and personalized diving experience. In addition we offer scuba diving training from entrance levels to the highest level of qualification on both open-circuit and closed-circuit. Whatever your scuba diving needs we can meet them. In addition we offer assistance in arranging Bird tours, Turtle tours, Game viewing tours, Quad biking excursions, Whale watching, Deep sea fishing, Snorkeling trips, Boat rides and Diving trips for those people with interests other than Scuba diving.

Property info

SeaXplore Lodge & Dive Center offers comfortable accommodation as well as personalized scuba dive excursions. Our lodge offers large tranquil grounds, a private pool, DSTV premium as well as an outdoor entertainment area with BBQ facilities. The lodge is located close to all amenities and within 5min drive from the beach and 50 km from nearest Big 5 Game Reserve. Our accommodation includes both the Main Guest House (sleeps 12) and a Guest Apartment (sleeps 6). The Main Guest House has 5 Bedrooms with 4 Bathrooms as well as a large open plan Living Area, Dining Room and Kitchen. The Guest Apartment consists of 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, a large open plan Living Area, Dining Room and Kitchen. The Guesthouse and the Guest Apartment are on the same premises. Both units are fully self-catering with basic necessities provided such as towels, cutlery, crockery, and linen. All rooms are interchangeable between either two single beds or one king size bed. In the Main Guest House rooms and bathrooms are private, with living areas and kitchen shared. The Apartment is available as a private unit only. Free Wi-Fi is available on the premises.

Neighborhood info

Sodwana Bay is a small coastal town located in a largely rural area surrounded by Game Parks and Natural Splendor. The quaint town of Sodwana Bay offers a range of culinary experiences at numerous Restaurants and Coffee Shops. Curio shops and beach clothing shops abound and for day to day purchases there are a couple of grocery stores, general dealers and hardware stores. Sodwana Bay Park forms part of a World Heritage Site renowned for beautiful scenery, Big 5 Reserves and exceptional Diving. Sodwana Bay is considered one of the top 10 dive destinations in the World and also offers Bird watching, Whale watching, Deep sea fishing, Quad biking, Turtle tours, Guided walks, Snorkeling and Boat rides.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of SeaXplore Lodge & Dive Center

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Security alarm
    • Key access

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end

    Languages Spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    SeaXplore Lodge & Dive Center 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.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of ZAR 200 is required on arrival. That's about $10. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    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

    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.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. Pay for any extras during your stay using American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Diners Club.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

    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 SeaXplore Lodge & Dive Center 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.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

    A damage deposit of ZAR 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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