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Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village

Property class: 3

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A stone fire pit with logs, surrounded by a stone wall and a wooden bench.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a stone pathway.
A house with a sloped roof, stone pillars, and a well-lit entrance.
A room with a thatched roof, two beds with white linens, a wooden sofa, and a colorful rug.
A restaurant with a rustic interior, including a wooden ceiling and a bar area.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Lot H29, Bushlands Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960
  • Place, Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a thatched roof, two beds, a small table, and a patterned rug.

twin room(Garden view)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A room with a thatched roof, two beds, a small table, and a patterned rug.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Hluhluwe

At Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village, you'll be 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve and 34.1 km (21.2 mi) from Mtubatuba Go Karting. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Hluhluwe lodge, you'll be 38.4 km (23.9 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
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What's nearby

  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 20 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Lake St. Lucia - 40 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Mtubatuba Go Karting - 41 min drive - 41.3 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lalapansi Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean On-The-Move - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village. The lodge can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Hluhluwe lodge.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down duvets. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 175 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 175 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. 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, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Dumazulu
Dumazulu Lodge
Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village
Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Hluhluwe
Dumazulu Traditional Village
Dumazulu Traditional Village Hluhluwe
Dumazulu Village
Dumazulu Lodge Traditional Village Hluhluwe
Dumazulu Lodge Traditional Village
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge Traditional Village Hluhluwe
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge Traditional Village
Gooderson Dumazulu Traditional Village Hluhluwe
Gooderson Dumazulu Traditional Village
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Lodge
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Hluhluwe
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Lodge Hluhluwe

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?

Yep, Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?

The closest beach to Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village is Cape Vidal (27 km).

Does Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village have a pool?

Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 24 hours.

Does Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?

No, Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the personal Zulu village experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do Not stay

The resort is very run down. The self-catering rooms were missing a lot of stuff and were very run down, but clean. was so bad we checked out after one night, but the resort was kind enough to refund us our two nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My unforgettable holiday experience

It is an excellent lodge with a warm and friendly staff. They just need to pay special attention to a few minor but important details like ensuring that appliances like kettle is in good working condition and the tea station is placed in such a way that it is easily seen. The bathing towels are readily displayed at the first day of arrival of new guests. Otherwise, they exceeded my expectation with everything else at such a reasonably good price. They are a 5 star lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Average Accommodation. Little old

It was average. The staff mixed up the booking. Then sorted it out. The place is rustic. Towels are a little old
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we arrived too late for the crocodile and reptile viewings. Thry coe at 5pm. We also missed the traritional zulu dancing and handicraft demonstrations as they were only during the day. I am disappointed about that as it was the reason for going there. The huts are lovely, and the grounds very pretty, but the pool could use some cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quite close to Hluhluve-Umzilogi game park

The staff was really friendly. We had breakfast and dinner included, both were buffettype and excellent.The room or little round house was nice. We complain of poor lights, kitchenlight was not working all the time and it was too dark to read (we are more than 60). The airconditioner was not working properly, but anyway somehow, the showerroom and toilet were ok, warm water, no bidet. Anyway, we liked the place. The friendliness of the staff helped a lot.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Der Sauberkeit in der Dumazulu Lodge lässt zu Wüns

Das Zimmer und speziell die Kücheneinrichtung waren leider nicht sauber. Speziell die Küchenschränke schienen mir schon seit Längerem nicht mehr gereinigt worden zu sein. Es lage Krümel uns Staub hierin. Ich habe darauf verzichtet Gläser oder Teller aus den Schränken zu benutzen. Auch der Pool war nicht sauber. Ich hatte diesen Umstand der Rezeption morgens mitgeteilt, mit dem Hinweis, dass ich den Pool gern am Nachmittag benutzen möchte. Leider wurde den Tag über nichts getan. Das Frühstück und Abendessen waren großzügig und lecker. Dieser Umstand ändert aber nichts am Gesamtergebnis " Nicht empfehlenswert ".
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Accueil très agréable et les cases

Accueil très agréable et les cases zouloues sont extremement bien équipées. Très bonne situation qui permet de visiter le village culturel zoulou très interessant et aussi la reserve hululwe-umfolowzi magnifique. Le dîner et le petit déjeuner étaient excellents. Très bonne étape.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020