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Umzimkulu River Lodge

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and children's pool

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Pied Unit B | View from room
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Malachite Cottage
Family dining
Cabin | View from room
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Coleford Road, Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257
  • Popular LocationUnderberg Country Club4 min drive
  • Popular LocationUnderberg Studio4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGarden Castle Caves Nature Reserve4 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe

Pied Unit B

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Malachite Cottage

Malachite Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Pygmy Cottage

Pygmy Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Bower

The Bower

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe

Pied Unit A

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Giant Cabin

Giant Cabin

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Cabin

Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Underberg

A family-friendly stay in Underberg awaits you at Umzimkulu River Lodge. You'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Underberg Studio and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Underberg Country Club. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchenettes and fireplaces. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to mini golf. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Underberg hotel include Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve and Himeville Museum.

What's nearby

  • Underberg Country Club - 4 min drive
  • Underberg Studio - 4 min drive
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 4 min drive
  • Reichenau Mission - 14 min drive
  • Cobham State Forest - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 174 min drive

Restaurants

  • Premier Hotel Himeville Arms - 9 min drive
  • Lemon Tree Bistro - 3 min drive
  • Underberg Inn Pub - 3 min drive
  • Underberge Meat Supply - 3 min drive
  • Hacker Grill - 4 min drive

About this property

Umzimkulu River Lodge

Comfortable hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and children's pool
Umzimkulu River Lodge offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Event space at this hotel measures 60 square feet (6 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Umzimkulu River Lodge. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Umzimkulu River Lodge was completed in June 2017.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Underberg hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 8 buildings
  • 60 sq ft of conference space
  • 6 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1945
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Umzimkulu River Lodge offers 17 accommodations with fireplaces and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 60 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 1945
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor
  • Renovated entire property - June 2017

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio
  • Yard

More

  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 28.00 per person

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 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 Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly 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

Umzimkulu
Umzimkulu Lodge
Umzimkulu River
Umzimkulu River Lodge
Umzimkulu River Lodge Underberg
Umzimkulu River Underberg
Umzimkulu River Lodge Hotel
Umzimkulu River Lodge Underberg
Umzimkulu River Lodge Hotel Underberg

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Umzimkulu River Lodge?

Yep, Umzimkulu River Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Umzimkulu River Lodge have a pool?

Umzimkulu River Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Umzimkulu River Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Umzimkulu River Lodge.

Is Umzimkulu River Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Umzimkulu River Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Umzimkulu River Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Umzimkulu River Lodge?

No, Umzimkulu River Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Umzimkulu River Lodge?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Umzimkulu River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Umzimkulu River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Back to high level
Beautiful view, peaceful environment, well equipped cabin. I’ve reviewed this facility before and it was unfortunately not positive; but I was pleasantly surprised this time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Anita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not happy. Please add to the description that it is definitely NOT disabled friendly and not a 3star Hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property but cottage needs facelift
Beautiful property and area. Pygmy Cottage needs a facelift though! Some areas of tiles cracked, grout dirty, paint peeling, cornices pulling away and generally just run-down and in need of a make-over.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views, super hosts.
Super place, amazing owners, food was Devine and we had a very restful time. Only drawback was the steep staircase, a bit difficult to manover at our age (55+) but the rest was amazing. Definitely will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A haven from the grind of long travel
We are on a rather long stay in southern Africa, which means staying in many types of lodging. This place was like a sanctuary from the hotel grind. The owners are warm and welcoming, the site is absolutely beautiful, and it has all the amenities we needed. Too bad we were only there one night because this lodge could serve as a virtual retreat from the stress of travel. We would have enjoyed more time simply to sit outside and watch and listen to the river flow.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely cottage
Welcoming hosts, excellent service

10/10 Excellent

Visvaprakasham Rangasamy, Durban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay, very relaxing, will go again.

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Ballito

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

10/10 Excellent

Bettina, Pinetown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Weekend Away
It was absolutely fantastic. The owners and staff were friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be returning there.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort