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Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Hluhluwe lodge

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool
Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

About the neighborhood

Hluhluwe

In Hluhluwe .At this Hluhluwe lodge, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve and 12 miles (20 km) of iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
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What's nearby

  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 28 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Hluhluwe lodge
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 is 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
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

Languages

English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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: 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 guestroom 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

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

National rating

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

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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village to the airport?

Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village is 136.8 mi (154-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village.

Does Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 175 and 175 for adults, ZAR 43.75 and 131.25 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village have a pool?

Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village to downtown Hluhluwe?

Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village is 5.5 mi away from Hluhluwe.

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

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Ivonne

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Hellen

Traveled with family

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

10/10 Excellent

Mapule

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

johannes

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tarryn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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.

2/10 Terrible

Francoise

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

IOANNIS

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

4/10 Poor

Michael, Braunschweig, Deutschland

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 ".