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Hotel Description

4-star eco-certified guest house with outdoor pool

On lake

You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 16 miles (25 km) of Rocktail Bay. Ponta do Oruo Market and Malongane Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Free perks

This guesthouse features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Guests will appreciate freebies like full breakfast and free self parking. A terrace, a garden, and WiFi in public areas are also on offer.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Property Features

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 tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Kosi Forest Lodge. Self parking is free. This 4-star uMhlabuyalingana guesthouse 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Kosi Forest Lodge offers 8 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Bathrooms are partially open
  • Private patio
  • Deep soaking tub
  • Coffee maker
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Fan
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast.

Kosi Forest Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Ecotours on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Boat tours on site
  • Kayaking on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 5 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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

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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

  • Front desk opens daily at 10:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR 110 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.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • 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).

Awards & Affiliations

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

  • Fair Trade Tourism
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.