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Sani Valley Nature Lodges

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge in Himeville with free parking

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Rainbow Chalet | View from room
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, sports massages, massages
Sunset Lodge
Early Mist Chalet | Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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Sani Pass Road, Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal, 3256
  • Place, Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Underberg Country Club
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Underberg Studio
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Rainbow Chalet

Rainbow Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
  • 300 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Bushman Lodge | View from room

Bushman Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Private spa tub
Individually furnished
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Sunset Lodge | Exterior

Sunset Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Early Mist Chalet | View from room

Early Mist Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Private spa tub
Individually furnished
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lakeside Chalet

Lakeside Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Private spa tub
Individually furnished
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Himeville

A family-friendly stay in Himeville awaits you at Sani Valley Nature Lodges. You'll be 14.3 km (8.9 mi) from Himeville Museum and 18.4 km (11.4 mi) from Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve. Highlights at this lodge include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Enjoy access to game viewing, horse riding/hire and rowing/canoeing. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Himeville lodge include Underberg Country Club and Underberg Studio.
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What's nearby

  • Himeville Museum - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 25 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Underberg Country Club - 27 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Underberg Studio - 28 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Sani Pass - 36 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Banam Coffee - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Premier Hotel Himeville Arms - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Stonehouse Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Old Hatchery - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Cascata Country Restaurant - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Sani Valley Nature Lodges

Family-friendly lodge in Himeville with free parking
As a guest of Sani Valley Nature Lodges, you'll find spa services, a library, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Sani Valley Nature Lodges. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Himeville lodge.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2000
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sani Valley Nature Lodges offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star lodge has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include a safe and a ceiling fan. In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and sports massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 130 for adults and ZAR 130 for children
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Fishing
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 130 for adults and from ZAR 130 for children

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Sani Valley Lodge Himeville
Sani Valley Himeville
Sani Valley
Sani Valley Lodge
Sani Valley Nature Lodges Lodge
Sani Valley Nature Lodges Himeville
Sani Valley Nature Lodges Lodge Himeville

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

Yep, Sani Valley Nature Lodges has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sani Valley Nature Lodges on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$180.11, 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.

Is there a spa on site at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like hot stone massages.

What makes Sani Valley Nature Lodges a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as deep-soaking baths and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sani Valley Nature Lodges.

Is Sani Valley Nature Lodges family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a playground, as well as highchairs and art supplies in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sani Valley Nature Lodges is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

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

Does Sani Valley Nature Lodges serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

No, Sani Valley Nature Lodges does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

No, only service animals are allowed.