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Prana Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Relax in a spacious outdoor living area with a patio, pool, and lush garden.
Classic bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.
Enjoy a refreshing shower in this sleek bathroom with a glass shower enclosure and handheld showerhead.
Relax in this serene room with a large bed, desk, and outdoor deck overlooking a lush garden.
Relax by the pool under a shaded pergola, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Bar
The current price is AU$402
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Explore the area

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Prana Lodge, Chintsa Drive, East London, Great Kei, Eastern Cape, 5275
  • Cintsa Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • East London (ELS)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa (Diamond Villa)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Living area

Suite

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Chintsa

A luxury stay in Great Kei awaits you at Prana Lodge. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Cintsa Beach and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Emerald Vale Brewery. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and steam room. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find umbrellas, and enjoy the on-site Hot tub and sauna. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Great Kei hotel include Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve and Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Cintsa Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Vale Brewery - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 48 min drive - 42.0 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The C Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Lagosta Pub - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Skebenga bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Milk Shed - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Areena Quays Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Prana Lodge

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Some rates at Prana Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Prana Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A sauna, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Prana Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Prana Lodge offers 8 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges, espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per person (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Prana Chintsa East
Prana Lodge
Prana Lodge Chintsa East
Prana Lodge Chintsa
Prana Chintsa
Prana Hotel Cintsa
Prana Lodge Great Kei
Prana Great Kei

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Prana Lodge?

Yep, Prana Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Prana Lodge?

As of 1 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Prana Lodge on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$402.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Prana Lodge?

Yep, Prana Lodge is a short 8-minute walk from Cintsa Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.

Is there a spa on site at Prana Lodge?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Prana Lodge. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Prana Lodge have a pool?

Prana Lodge has an outdoor pool.

What makes Prana Lodge a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Prana Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Prana Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Prana Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Prana Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Prana Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Prana Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Prana Lodge?

There is a golf course next to Prana Lodge.

Prana Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leslie, St Maarten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is in a beautiful location with access to a beautiful beach. Gardens/pathways are well maintained. The spa is excellent. Small problem areas are - teapot in room still full of old tea/rust colored water in the kettle/wooden strip above the lounge curtain fell off/dinner was mediocre (risotto was terrible - stodgy lump)/back of house area behind our villa had garbage lying around. Devil is in the details.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Class Prana Lodge

An amazing quiet holiday destination.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas, kohler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there for a short stay. All was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odwa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

PTA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was amazing; food was spectacular - the chef was able to provide wonderful vegetarian options even though I hadn't told them in advance that I would require this. The place is beautiful, the rooms are gorgeous and it was overall an amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

DL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place, great service

Beautiful and peaceful private hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prand lodge luxury

Prana Lodge has a great location above a long quiet beach backed a sand dunes, the food is excellent , the rooms are spacious and luxurious and the staff and owner are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peace, tranquility and proffessionalism...

Amazing little hide way….we loved everything about this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Or, Tel Aviv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is absolutely amazing. The suites are beautiful, big and clean. The service by each and every one of the employees was outstanding. The food was delicious. The hotel is located in a perfect location inside a forest on a hill in front of the ocean. The welcome drinks and hot towels, the hostess guidance and treatment were superb. We would definitely and highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a wonderful and relaxing time in South Africa.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tadeusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a visit

Excellent all round. Great rooms and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Private and relaxed lodge

We enjoyed the lodge very much, our only mistake is we did not plan to stay longer than 2 nights, wishing we could have spend a week there to relax.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful hotel with fantastic meals. The location is convenient to get to and access to the beach is good. The only minor issue for us was the WiFi was patchy in the room. Management is aware of the issue and is sorting it out

10/10 Excellent

Clare, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely start to our South African honeymoon

We stayed at Prana Lodge for one night - but wished we had booked for longer. Everyone was very friendly and the service was excellent, particularly the in-room dining. The accommodation was huge - more like a small apartment than a hotel room - and really relaxing. The beach is stunning and we loved walking there, feeling safe and secluded. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

M,&J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr zu empfehlen

Sehr aufmerksame und freundliche Angestellte. Wir hatten die forest suite mit Blick über die Bäume und Affenbesuch. Schoene Atmosphäre und sehr gutes Abendessen. Rechnung bzgl. Doppelbelastung prüfen.