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Gwahumbe Game & Spa

4.0 star property
Mid Illovo lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Riverbend Lodge | Living area
Serengeti 3 (3) | 14 bedrooms, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe
Outdoor pool
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa tub
  • Room service
  • Children's club
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
Feel at home
  • Children's club
  • 14 bedrooms
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
The price is $217
includes taxes & fees
$189 per night
Nov 29 - Nov 30

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Riverbend Lodge | Living area

Riverbend Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Eagles Nest Lodge | Terrace/patio

Eagles Nest Lodge

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Heating
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

Zebra Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Beds

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Serengeti | 14 bedrooms, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Serengeti

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private spa tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
D368 Road, Mid Illovo, KwaZulu-Natal, 3750

What's nearby

  • Kearsney College - 54 min drive - 71.1 km
  • Warner Beach - 59 min drive - 62.3 km
  • Harbour - 65 min drive - 80.6 km
  • Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park - 72 min drive - 74.6 km
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 73 min drive - 81.3 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 45 min drive
  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 83 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Gwahumbe Game & Spa

Gwahumbe Game & Spa is a great choice for a stay in Mid Illovo. You can indulge in hot stone massages, body treatments, or mani/pedis, and grab a bite to eat at Boma, which serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a spa tub are other features.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Minimum check-in age: 18

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Children

  • Children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's club

What to do

  • Wildlife and game drive
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • 14 bedrooms
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Boma - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: ZAR 50 per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 130.00 for adults and ZAR 65.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for ZAR 200 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 200.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Gwahumbe
Gwahumbe Game
Gwahumbe Game Hotel
Gwahumbe Game Hotel Mid Illovo
Gwahumbe Game Mid Illovo
Gwahumbe Game Lodge Mid Illovo
Gwahumbe Game Lodge
Gwahumbe Game Spa
Gwahumbe Game & Spa Lodge
Gwahumbe Game & Spa Mid Illovo
Gwahumbe Game & Spa Lodge Mid Illovo

Frequently asked questions

Does Gwahumbe Game & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gwahumbe Game & Spa 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 Gwahumbe Game & Spa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Gwahumbe Game & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Gwahumbe Game & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Gwahumbe Game & Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What is there to do at Gwahumbe Game & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain biking. Additional recreation onsite includes a wildlife and game drive. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Gwahumbe Game & Spa also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Gwahumbe Game & Spa?
Yes, Boma offers African cuisine.
Does Gwahumbe Game & Spa have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Vicky, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great get away
Great get away, awesome good and service.
Stuart, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, restful place to stay
This is a lovely place to stay for a refreshing rest and get away from it all. The room was beautifully decorated and comfortable, with delightful touches to make us feel welcome - for example, a welcome glass of sherry and fresh rusks. Upon leaving we were presented with bottles of cold water. Staff were extremely helpful and food was good. We would highly recommend a stay here.
H, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heaven on Earth
A little piece of heaven on earth. Wonderful to have an experience of utmost luxury in the middle of nature xxx. Truly a blessing and left with awesome memories. Total tranquility and a venue to restore your soul, body and mind xxx
Jacqueline Rose, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Idyllic escape from the city
Gwahumbe is well maintained, the reception area is welcoming with lots of attention to detail, and check in was quick. We stayed at the Eagles Nest unit, which was perched on the top of a hill, where we enjoyed stunning views of the valley below, from the deck and the infinity pool. The unit was spacious, comfortable and immaculate, with 3 bedrooms and an upstairs loft, and 3 bathrooms. The rooms were well furnished with good quality bedding. The one bathroom had a bath, and the other 2 had walk in showers, but the water pressure in one of the showers was erratic. The kitchen was basic but functional and clean, and there was more than adequate tea/coffee provisions, with some yummy rusks to go with it. There is no tv in the unit, which the kids were not too happy about, but we really enjoyed the private boma, which gave us an opportunity to reconnect as a family without any other distractions. There is free WiFi at reception, and good cellphone coverage. Service is helpful and efficient. There are not many amenities at Gwahumbe, but the spa treatment was good, and we enjoyed the challenge of the 4x4 trails, and the walks on the game reserve, which gives you an opportunity to view the animals and the extensive birdlife from quite close. We love the fact that Gwahumbe lodge allows you to relax in complete privacy in a peaceful environment, unlike the highly commercialized busy resorts, that are buzzing with people and staff. Looking forward to our next visit
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient and fantastic friendly staff
Conveniently situated to nearby wedding venue. Will definitely use Gwahumbe again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fabulous stay let down by no clean water!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wundervolle Umgebung.
Wir waren als Familie vor Ort und sind in einem Chalet untergekommen. Idyllisch, privacy, angenehm. Vielfältige Wanderwege und ein ganz privater Gamedrive. Wichtig hierbei ein 4x4 dringend zu empfehlen. Aber auch ohne den Drive sehenswert. Service vor allem ist damit der Empfang gemeint sind nicht 4-Sterne würdig. Unfreundlich und nicht wirklich welcoming. Schade.
Raeid, 1-night trip
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