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Kosi Forest Lodge

4.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Family Room | View from room
Sun deck
Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Kosi Nature Reserve, Elephant Coast, Manguzi, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Place, Malongane Park
  • Place, Lake Sibaya
  • Place, Ponta do Oruo Market
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
2 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | View from room

Family Room

Highlights

Patio
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Patio
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Manguzi

At Kosi Forest Lodge, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 22.1 km (13.8 mi) from Rocktail Bay. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to boat tours and ecotours. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class uMhlabuyalingana guest house, you'll be 37.7 km (23.4 mi) from Ponta do Oruo Market.
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What's nearby

  • Ponta do Oruo Market - 50 min drive - 44.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Thengane Butchery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Manguzi ngaseSbhedlela kwaMasing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Umdoni Coffee Shop Kosi Bay - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zangomeni - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Kosi Forest Lodge

Lakefront guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Kosi Forest Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4-star uMhlabuyalingana guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kosi Forest Lodge offers 8 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to patios. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 80 per day)

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kosi Forest Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR110 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • Resort fee: ZAR 79 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 80 per day (rates may vary)

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Kosi Forest Lodge Manguzi
Kosi Forest Manguzi
Kosi Forest
Kosi Forest Lodge Guesthouse
Kosi Forest Lodge uMhlabuyalingana
Kosi Forest Lodge Guesthouse uMhlabuyalingana

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Kosi Forest Lodge?

Yep, Kosi Forest Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Kosi Forest Lodge?

The closest beach to Kosi Forest Lodge is Mabibi Beach (39.6 km).

Does Kosi Forest Lodge have a pool?

Kosi Forest Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Kosi Forest Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kosi Forest Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Kosi Forest Lodge?

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

Does Kosi Forest Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is on offer at Kosi Forest Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kosi Forest Lodge?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kosi Forest Lodge?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Kosi Forest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kosi Forest Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.