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Royal Thonga Safari Lodge

3.0 star property
UMhlabuyalingana lodge with safari and outdoor pool

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Restaurant
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Restaurant
In the heart of Africa, Royal Thonga Safari Lodge offers a tranquil retreat. Begin your day with English breakfast and then unwind by the outdoor pool or on a game drive through breathtaking landscapes. The lodge's arcade/game room and garden provide plenty of relaxation options.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 128 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Property grounds

Tembe Elephant Park

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 17 reviews
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About the area

Map
Tembe Elephant Park, Embonisweni, Sihangwane, Mbotela, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3973

What's nearby

  • Phongolo River Bridge - 18 min drive - 16.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tembe Elephant Park Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Royal Thonga Safari Lodge

When visiting uMhlabuyalingana, Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2015
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Royal Thonga Safari Lodge Embonisweni
Royal Thonga Safari Embonisweni
Royal Thonga Safari
Royal Thonga Safari Lodge Lodge
Royal Thonga Safari Lodge uMhlabuyalingana
Royal Thonga Safari Lodge Lodge uMhlabuyalingana

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Thonga Safari Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Royal Thonga Safari Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and scuba-diving. Additional recreation on-site includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive and a safari. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Royal Thonga Safari Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, eHlatini.

Does Royal Thonga Safari Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio.

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Royal Thonga Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Graham, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Site exceptionnel. Entretien équipement électrique défaillant. Architecture intéressante.
Ginette, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Quelle déception

Un hotel qui ne vaut pas le tarif que nous avons paye. Pas de pression dans la douche, peu d eau chaude, chambres tres peu éclairées et pour couronner le tout de nombreuses chenilles dans la salle de bain, dans la chambre et sur le lit également.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jewel in the bush

Comfortable, well equiped, need and clean chalets. Good food and friendly and helpful staff.
Fanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant visit

Brilliant setting. Rooms comfortable. Meals god, though limited in options and repeats gets boring. One option only, could be improved. Clean and great
sebastiaan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay the staff were very friendly professional . The food and service was excellent
Zenzo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gem in the bush

Our stay was brilliant! This truely is a little gem that should be visited over and over. Game drives amazing, service awesome, facilities fantastic We will definitely return
Ravella, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing. Really loved it and can’t wait to go back!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really super helpful staff. Special shout out to Wendy and also our guide GooGoo. Very comfortable surroundings. Overall really nice place to stay.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A marvellous break

Everything about the week-end was picture perfect for us to slow-down and relax after a busy week. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, the rangers knowledgeable and the food great. The room was very comfortable and clean. Definitely worth a second visit and highly recommended.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant atmosphere where you forget the world around you. Staff are very friendly and they take interest in you and always available to help in any way. The fact that there is no WIFI is forgotten within hours. Of you are looking for peaceful, service and experience for a good price, this is the place to be.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is a beautiful property but a little more effort is needed for upkeep. For example floors should be swept regularly and sofas dusted to remove animal drippings, bugs, cobwebs etc. Found a couple lizards in the bed netting and one crawling on the pillow! Room rafters, windows etc need dusting and cobwebs removed. Before dusk staff should check rooms are bug free and put down bednets. Food is great - fresh and tasty - but cooking with a little less grease/oil/butter would be perfect! Game drives are awesome!
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Simply wonderful! Great location near to Tembe Elephant Park. Very tranquil and serene. Rooms were very comfortable and clean. Well appointed and sealed so even though you are immersed in the African bush, you do not have to worry about mosquitos or bugs in the room. Lovely dining and lounge areas.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional