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Esther's Lodge

Property class: 3

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A modern house with large windows, a stone pathway, and a view of rolling hills.
A bedroom with two beds, a kitchenette, and a television.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a television, a kitchen area, and a staircase.
A residential property with a large house, a well-maintained garden, and a view of rolling hills in the background.
A reception building with a sloped roof, a balcony, and a sign labeled "RECEPTION."

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$65
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

Explore the area

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Farm 132, Malkerns, M204
  • Place, Swazi Candles Craft Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ezulwini Valley
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Summerfield Botanical Garden
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Chalet

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a television, a kitchen area, and a staircase.

Luxury Chalet

  • Mountain view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Budget Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a small table. There is a kitchenette with a sink, a stove, and a microwave. The room has a tiled backsplash and a window.

Budget Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Unit

A double room with two beds, each with white bedding and orange accents, wooden headboard, and bedside lamps.

Family Unit

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A bedroom with two beds, a kitchenette, and a television.

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Malkerns

At Esther's Lodge, you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Swazi Candles Craft Centre and 12.4 km (7.7 mi) from Ezulwini Valley. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Malkerns guest house include Swaziland National Museum and Summerfield Botanical Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Swazi Candles Craft Centre - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ezulwini Valley - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Swaziland National Museum - 21 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Somholo National Stadium - 21 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Summerfield Botanical Garden - 22 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sambane Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Malandela's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hippo Haunt Restaurant & Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Vickery Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sundowners - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Esther's Lodge

As a guest of Esther's Lodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Esther's Lodge also features a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Malkerns guest house.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Esther's Lodge offers 13 accommodations with a safe. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Malkerns guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Esther's Lodge Mbabane

Esther's Lodge Malkerns

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Esther's Lodge?

Yep, Esther's Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Esther's Lodge?

As of 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esther's Lodge on 15 Sept 2026 start from AU$65, 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.

Does Esther's Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Esther's Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Esther's Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Esther's Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Esther's Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Elison Owusu

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The seren environment and excellent service from the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nokukhanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time staying at Ester’s lodge. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

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

Excellent

Service was very good and friendly people welcome us with a smile
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Primitive Ausstattung unserer Räume, zu teuer

Das Gebäude in dem wir untergebracht waren stammte wahrscheinlich noch aus der Zeit als diese Anlage eine Farm war. Der Zustand ließ annehmen, daß hier früher die  Farmarbeiter wohnten. Die Zimmer waren klein. Gerade das Bett passte hinein. Es gab keinen Tisch, nur eine Holzplatte an der Wand die man hochklappen konnte. Die Sitzgelegenheit war so niedrig, daß man nicht daran sitzen konnte. Die Einrichtung war primitiv, alt, abgewohnt und schmuddelig. Unterstes Nivea. An der Decke hingen in allen Räumen nackte Glühlampen. Sonstige Beleuchtungen gab es nicht. Das Bad war technisch nicht sicher. Der Boiler war unverkleidet und über dem Waschbecken montiert, das daher kein Licht hatte. Der Sicherheitsüberlauf war an der Decke über der Dusche. Sollte er ausgelöst werden und jemand steht in der Dusche wird er verbrüht. Im Bad lag nur eine bereits intensiv benützte Seife und auch die 2 relativ kleinen Handtücher sahen so aus. Die Wände waren teilweise verschimmelt. Die Abfahrt zu den Appartments ist so schlecht, daß sie mit einem normalen Pkw nicht zu befahren ist. Das zugesagte Internet funktionierte in den Zimmern nicht. Die Küchenausstattung war äusserst dürftig zB gab es nur 1 schäbiges Weinglas aus Plastik und 1 Wasserglas. Das Frühstück war ok. Die Aussenanlage ist ungepflegt. Für diese simple Unterkunft ist der Preis  zu hoch. Wir würden bestimmt nicht nochmals kommen, geschweige denn es jemandem empfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018