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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Umtamvuna River Lodge in Port Edward offers a hotel with a private beach area, swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a coffee shop. Comfortable Amenities: The property features private check-in and check-out, ski equipment hire, housekeeping, outdoor seating, picnic area, kids' pool, family rooms, and breakfast in the room. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 1.2 mi from Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, the hotel is 19 mi from Margate Airport. Nearby attractions include Wild Waves Water Park (6.2 mi) and Trafalgar Marine Reserve (9.9 mi). Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the property and the attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pearl
    South Africa South Africa
    All was great and we did sleep well, the place was clean.
  • Leonie
    South Africa South Africa
    This is a piece of paridise. So peaceful - even on New years day. The hosts are great and are there to help with all your needs. We also took a ride on the tubes and swam in the river. We had a braai next to the swimming pool every day. Best New...
  • Richard
    South Africa South Africa
    food from kitchen was great, the steak & chips excellent
  • Jameela
    South Africa South Africa
    The location and staff were great. Very friendly, hospitable and helpful. Food was also very good. The lodge and its location is very unique. Feels like you're staying in a tropical jungle.
  • Lundi
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful setting! Stunning property with a mountain around! Safe and secure! Simply stunning
  • Wood
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful place to relax and unwind. superb staff, delicious food and clean and comfortable 👌
  • Mthobisi
    South Africa South Africa
    I like the pool was very neat and the yard was very friendly
  • Ramphal
    South Africa South Africa
    The views are stunning. The staff Nicole and Sindy such lovely people. The breakfast was 11/10 Traveled with my wife and 7month old made our stay so comfortable and they where so accommodating to our requests. The boat cruise is a must such...
  • Zama
    South Africa South Africa
    The boat cruise and the staff Sis Cindy was very helpful
  • Luyanda
    South Africa South Africa
    It was quite and peaceful. Very good for connecting with nature.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Umtamvuna River Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Ski

  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the business center and is free of charge.

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

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Packed lunches
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • Key access

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Plunge pool
    • Shallow end
    • Waterslide
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Spa

    • Kids' pool
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Waterslide

    Languages Spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Italian

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    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.

    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

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 250 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    ZAR 150 per child, per night
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 250 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.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

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