Nestled in a forest, House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge offers self-catering accommodation with panoramic views of Shazibe Lake. The holiday home features a wrap-around terrace with BBQ facilities and outdoor furniture. The holiday home comes with a well-equipped kitchen with oven and stovetop. It also includes a dining area and a lounge with satellite TV. This property is serviced daily. Guests have access to the facilities of the Sodwana Bay Lodge, including the outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, and spa and wellness centre. Activities such as scuba diving and snorkelling can also be enjoyed at Sodwana Bay. House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge is located on the border of Sodwana Bay National Park, 20 minutes' drive from Mabibi. Hluhluwe is 1 hour and 20 minutes' drive away, and Hluhluwe Airport can be reached in 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Sodwana Bay
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  • Stephanus
    South Africa South Africa
    Location, close to beach. Enjoyed the wild life on premises.
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location. Just felt you were "in the forest". Rustic but suited the vibe. Nicely stocked kitchen, two swimming pools and a restaurant all useful. The cash and carry across the road always open and useful for supplies. Dive shop near too....
  • F
    Fred
    South Africa South Africa
    Amazing house. Beautiful view Very well furnished Cosy and confortable
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Charmaine van der Vyver

8.7
8.7
Host review score
Host review score

Charmaine van der Vyver
Dolphin Lodge - House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge is situated within Sodwana Bay Lodge, which offer 24 hour security. Lovely 3 bedrooms houses with aircon and 2 bathrooms, Open Plan Kitchen with Dinning room and Lounge with glass doors that can open up with a lovely view over the lake. We provide Wifi facilities in the house. Our Reception is open from 7h00 - 21h00. 4 Hour drive from Durban and 7 Hour drive from Johannesburg to Sodwana. (Tar road all the way to Sodwana if you make use of these directions. FROM DURBAN ( 3 and a half hours). Take the N2 highway northbound towards KwaDakuza; please note you will pass through a total of three toll gates from Durban to Sodwana: Tongaat Toll Plaza, Mvoti Toll Plaza and Mtunzini Toll Plaza. The toll gate will accept cash or credit card payments. • Pass the towns of Ballito, Tinley Manor, KwaSakuza, Mtunzini, Empangeni, Richard’s Bay, Kwambonambi and Mtubatuba. • Take the Hluhluwe fly-off. At the top of the fly-off, turn right onto the bridge and follow the signage into the town of Hluhluwe • Entering Hluhluwe, you will cross 3 consecutive traffic circles. Continue to the 4th circle which is opposite the AWF Outdoor Shop. At the 4th circle, turn left following the False Bay / Sodwana Bay signage. As you pass the “Build-It Hardware Store” you will leave the outskirts of town, and prepare to take a right turn, crossing over the railway line. Signage should indicate Sodwana Bay / False Bay. Continue on this road R22 for 97 km till you reach the town Mbazwana. After the the 2nd circle you will get the turn to the right (main road of Mbazwana with the Engen Station. Continue down this road till you get the 4 way stop. At the stop turn right and follow this road for 13 km. When you enter Sodwana, with the Reefteach sign on the left stay on tar road - do not turn onto gravel road. Continue till you see Maak n Jol on your left – our entrance is just after Maak n Jol. Please report at Security, who will help you from there.
Charmaine lives on property and is available. I am available from 8h00 - 15h00 daily and when i am on my off days still available on my phone
Sodwana Bay Lodge is situated just before you enter the National Park, which is a drive of 5 km to the main beach. You will pay an entrance fee at the beach gate daily.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Leatherbaks
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Garden
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Lake view
  • View
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Children's playground
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Dear Guests. Please note that we have a house 3 doors further that is under construction. You will hear the noise , depending of wind directions

We apologize for the inconvenience

Construction working hours from 7h00 - 16h00 Monday to Friday

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge

  • Yes, House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge on this page.

  • House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Leatherbaks

  • House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge is 2.9 miles from the centre of Sodwana Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge on this page.

  • House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.