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Emdoneni Lodge

3.5 star property
Family-friendly lodge in Hluhluwe with safari and outdoor pool

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Honeymoon Cottage, 1 Queen Bed | Exterior
Luxury Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk
Lounge
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $111
includes taxes & fees
$95 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (19)
The price is $94
includes taxes & fees
$82 per night
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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About the neighborhood

Map
District Road 123, Bushlands, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960

What's nearby

  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 24 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Phinda Private Game Reserve - 30 min drive - 27.6 km
  • False Bay Park - 33 min drive - 29.9 km
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 57 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Indigenus Kreasionz - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lalapansi Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Emdoneni Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Hluhluwe with a stay at Emdoneni Lodge. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Emdoneni Lodge, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 50 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Free daily reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Safari
  • Golfing nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1993
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Emdoneni Lodge - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 500.00

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for ZAR 300.0 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Emdoneni Animal Care Rehab Centre
Emdoneni Animal Care Rehab Centre Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Lodge Animal Care & Rehab Centre
Emdoneni Lodge Animal Care & Rehab Centre Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Lodge Cheetah Project Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Lodge Cheetah Project
Emdoneni Cheetah Project Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Cheetah Project
Emdoneni Lodge with Animal Care Rehab Centre
Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project
Emdoneni Lodge Lodge
Emdoneni Lodge Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Lodge Lodge Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project Spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Emdoneni Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Emdoneni 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Emdoneni Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Emdoneni Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Emdoneni Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Emdoneni Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Emdoneni Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and scuba diving, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours 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. Emdoneni Lodge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Emdoneni Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Emdoneni Lodge.
Does Emdoneni Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend getaway at Emdoneni Lodge
5 Star service excellence. The staff are all extremely helpful and only happy to assist. The rooms are clean and fully air conditioned which is much needed. The food is exquisite and well done to the chef. Wonderful experience to be up close and personal with the cheetahs and the various cat family.
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Alright but not exceptional
THe rooms are ok -they could use a refurbishment but are fine. Beds not great. Lights are horrible. The food is really the main issue -tasteless buffet food. Breakfast is alright I guess but dinner to be avoided. The cheetah project is great though, so I would recommend doing it even if not staying.
Arnaud, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

It was an okay stay. Nothing extra ordinary. Good for bush lovers. Not for individuals that love modern lifestyle.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

nice place in the middle of nature
arranged a business trip for one night and game drive in the morning, everyone was very excited about the whole program, the accommodation and the service.
Wim, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

False advertising of facilities
we could not touch the cheetahs as shown in their promo video. the other animals were scarce---4 cats , 1 caracol, 2 servals all behind bars---we went into the pen with the cats and could not touch. we are not allowed to see the bay cheetahs. Iffit is better for the cheetahs I am for it----JUST DO NOT ADVERTISE THAT TOUCHING IS ALLOWED.- IT WAS DISAPPOINTING and fraudulent! too much money for not enough. food was OK and staff was nice---just not what was advertised.
Lyn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great Playing with the Cheetahs
A well managed establishment that pays attention to detail.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ingrid the host & the staff were simply wonderful
Rustic , comfortable & peaceful in the middle of nature.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The rooms were very well serviced and the locations is excellent for accessing that eastern coastline, Sodwana Bay, Richards Bay and St Lucia are all within an hours drive. The food is ok, it's all buffet style so some of it is dry/cold/stale. The WiFi was abysmally unreliable, it took about 30 mins to to purchase a birthday card online. The concierge/reception service was absolutely terrible. During check in she told us we could speak to her later on about tourist attractions in the area so we did "What are some of the best things to do in the area?", and the answer we got was "yes". So we probed a little deeper, "can we go whale watching?", answer "yes". "well where can we go whale watching?", "at the sea". It was painful, she took a long time to answer any question, only ever gave one word answers, and hardly looked up whilst talking.
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8/10 Very Good

Special Place - should be higher than 3 stars
Fantastic stay. We wish we has booked more than one night. We have stayed in '4 star' guesthouse son our trip that were not as good as Emdoneni. The food and drink was very good and excellent value. The staff were all very friendly and professional and it was no problem for them to organise a very special private tour of the cat project.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

first class lodge and staff
We stayed for 4 nights ,my lady and I had one room -double - and my the other room was occupied by her sister. Both rooms were the same and were first class. The pool area was good,the breakfast and dinner was first class.The lodge offers game drives and again these were first class.It was my lady's birthday and the staff made a cake and came out singing-wonderful.There is the cat conservancy next door which again is first class. The only down side was the Wifi. Tip drive down the road to the fuel stop and they have good and free wifi.I would stay at this lodge again and would recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding place to stay. Loved the Cheetah experience. Great to touch beautiful cats.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A once in a life time experience
Fantastic and a great experience
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at a Cheetah Sanctuary
I truly enjoyed my stay at Emdoneni Lodge. Upon arrival, Rebecca was most welcoming, and I immediately enjoyed the afternoon cat feeding session. Gerry was most informative about the serval, caracal, wild cats, and cheetah, and I loved seeing them so close, and being able to actually touch the cheetah. There were zebra walking the grounds, and it was a very relaxing location. Amanda, the manager, is wonderful, and extended my booking when I missed my first night after getting woefully lost. She adores the cats, and she was most helpful in every way, including when I needed a pharmacy in the area. She also arranged for me to visit the Bayete Elephant Sanctuary nearby, and find my way to my next stop. Also--the butternut squash soup was the best I ever had. Best of all, the next day,Gerry took me for a private visit with the 2 cheetah: Raine and Summer, and I was thrilled to have so much one-on-one time with them. It was a highlight of my trip.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wildlife wonderland
Wonderful experience here, being taken to see the animals in rehabilitation and stroking the cheetah. Extremely professional guide, giving much information on the animals. The bedroom was small but beautifully clean and maintained. You could see zebras and antelope wandering around from the windows, and listen to the birds. The main part of the lodge, eating and lounge areas were great. Very relaxing, the food was excellent and the staff extremely attentive. Well done to the manageress who looked after us so well to make us feel welcome there. We spent the day walking the trails in there and seeing the wild animals, and the beautiful birds around.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Comfortable room and great staff!!
We very much enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The chalet rooms were roomy and clean. The food and staff at this hotel are wonderful. The lodge is about a 40 minute drive from Saint Lucia and they have game drives leaving from the lodge. We also enjoyed the cat rehab tour that was free if you stay at the lodge. They even let you take picture with 2 of their Cheetah's. Fun!!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

all in all: 10 out of 10!!!!!
it was a lovely birthday present from my wife!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very Good

Interesting cat project, great food!
The rooms are very chic in design. The beds are comfortable. However, the aircondition was not good enough to make the room cold enough. There are trees right over the cabin and nuts drop on the roof all the time, and since it is a metal roof, there is very large sound every time a nut drops and we woke from it some times. We had breakfast and dinner two nights and the food is really amazing! One night there was a great buffet and the other night a la carte where I ate a perfectly made steak, don't eat anywhere else! Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, sereals etc. They have good wines for a good price. A minus that of the three desert wines that they had by glass in the menu, the two best ones weren't available. Come here for the cat experience, great service and totally amazing food! The pool looks a bit dirty so wouldn't jump in. The cheetah experience is very interesting, and you are aloud to pet cheetahs and also meet some other cats.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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8/10 Very Good

there is a lot do to improve quality !!
Ingrid! She was the friendliest, kindest and most helpful highlight of our stay. And the cats. And the really good food. And the pool. The lodge is frequented by bus tours with all the downsides of large travel groups. So the lodge is not really as exclusive as you might expect from the price you pay.  The chalets are close to each other, with a lack of privacy. They are old and not too comfy. Plastic stools on the tiny concrete porch. No international plugs in the room. Internet very unstable. Highway close and a bit noisy. Some of the staff could definitely be friendlier.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Uitstekend
Zeer correct en behulpzaam personeel. Veel geleerd over de 'katten' en knuffelen met de luipaarden was uiteraard onvergetelijk.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Schon einmal einen Geparden gestreichelt?
Die Anlage ist sauber und die Angestellten sind sehr nett. Das Highlight sind die aufgezogenen Geparden, die man im Rahmen einer Tour streicheln kann. Ist schon ein lustiges Gefühl ein so große Raubkatze in einem weitläufigen Gehege zu streicheln.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review