Reviews of Nguni Lodge
R22 Kuleni Game Park, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa
#13 of 22 hotels in Hluhluwe
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 23 hotel reviews
9.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
10.0
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Comfort
10.0
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
9.9
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Staff
10.0
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Value for money
9.5
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Reviewed: June 21, 2024
Juraj
South Africa1 review10“Loved it, will come again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
pool table needs fixing
Great location Very friendly staff Clean We had a great time
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Gavin
South Africa8 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 4 nights
Space, location, good kitchen
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: December 27, 2022
Sine
South Africa7 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“relaxed”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
lovely location
very spacious for the whole family
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 4, 2022
Melissa
South Africa1 review10“An amazing experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
It was a beautiful and relaxing place. The service was excellent ☺️
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: August 1, 2022
Mchunu
South Africa2 Reviews9.0“Peaceful and relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms are far apart which would be great for a multiple couple's getaway but I was with kids and was unsettled by the fact that we couldn't quickly access each other if needed.
The property is beautiful and spacious. Isolated but secure so great for privacy.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 17, 2022
Worman
South Africa1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some minor maintenance is required, changing of lightbulbs ect, but I was aware that the owner was overseas during our stay, and he was still very helpful via what's app. There was a door handle to be fixed and was sorted first thing the next morning.
Gugu is so wonderful! She serviced the rooms daily and made us feel so welcome! An absolute gem! So peaceful on the reserve and we felt extremely safe! The lodge is lovely, really love the open plan! Definitely recommend booking the whole place out for a family getaway! It was really special!
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: December 18, 2023
Siyabonga
South Africa3 Reviews8.0“It.was awesome.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs minor mantainace
The location is perfect, away from h hustle and bustle of the city.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: January 29, 2023
Caroline
South Africa6 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
we had difficulty with the oven, always have done since we started going there, probably 4 years ago. I don’t think it works. Also there are two door handles that don’t work once you are inside. the guest loo and one of the bedrooms don’t open from the inside.
we always love going to Nguni Lodge!
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: October 3, 2022
Michelle
United Kingdom21 Reviews4 helpful votes2.0Very Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 4 nights
We reported mulitple problems on arrival to the owner, Andrew. He was defensive and had mutliple excuses for all the problems. Some issues were addressed but there were ongoing difficulties with the facilities, not least of all electrical problems with lighting and the last night of our stay - we had no electricity at all for 2 hours. It later dawned on us that this was most likely an episode of 'load shedding' however we were not communicated this by the staff or owner and were lucky we had finished cooking. We ended our stay in some confusion and darkness which we could have prepared for had we known. I do not recommend staying at this lodge. Have a look elsewhere - there are other lodges on Kuleni Private Game Farm and multiple choices in the area.
The setting was lovely and the property, if properly maintained, could have made this trip unforgettable. Instead, our stay here was, regrettable.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: September 21, 2022
Samantha
Germany3 Reviews7.0“All in all a gorgeous house in a beautiful location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some of the rooms didn’t have electricity and we couldn’t get ahold of the owner because he was abroad. The cleaner was amazing and she organoides an electrician to come and fix the problem which was sorted within a day but 2 of the 4 bedrooms and bathrooms had no electrical supply for one night out of our 3 night stay.
The property is perfect for a group!
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 4, 2022
Tracy
South Africa15 Reviews4.0“Very disappointing stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
The house is tired. It is obvious that the owner is not maintaining the property, nor have they actually been on the property for some time. Most of the lamps in the house don't work. The toaster doesn't work. The fans don't work. The TV doesn't work. The drawers in the kitchen don't open as they are off their runners, the same for the dustbin unit. The LED lanterns provided were not charged, so of no help during load-shedding. The frying pans are in a disgusting state, something you would expect to find in a backpackers, not an "upmarket" lodge. Bathmat had a hole the size of a side plate. Two planks on the the walkway to the house collapsed whilst my son was walking on them, as the nails are rusted through, causing him to fall through it and seriously injure both his legs. There is litter scattered around the house. We had lodge washing on the line during our whole stay. Plastic buckets lying around. Most importantly, the house was not prepared for us on arrival. We arrived just after 2pm, and had to wait until 4:30 pm before we could go in, as the house had not been cleaned after the previous occupants left 2 days earlier. This wasted our whole afternoon. This is not good enough for the amount of money you are paying.
Location was great.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: October 7, 2024
Zelna
South Africa33 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: September 29, 2024
Kreslen
South Africa1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 15, 2024
Curt
South Africa3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Nqobile
South Africa1 review10Exceptional- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: January 11, 2024
Nevae
South Africa7 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 22, 2023
Brendan
South Africa9 Reviews1 helpful vote10“What a pleasant stay!! The lodge has everything for a relaxing time in the bush. We'll be back!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 8, 2023
Pranav
South Africa8 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: October 5, 2023
Teresa
United Kingdom17 Reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: January 9, 2023
Carel
South Africa2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: May 16, 2022
Dale
South Africa13 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2022
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Reviewed: June 28, 2022
Raja
South Africa3 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Villa
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2022
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