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St Ives Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument

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Set amidst lush green fields, this rural property features a spacious building with a covered outdoor area and a nearby body of water.
Comfortable room with a large bed, television, and desk area.
Relax in a comfortable living space with a sofa, ottoman, and flat-screen TV, leading to an outdoor area.
Kids can play on the wooden play structure with a slide and swings, and bounce on the trampoline.
Surrounded by lush green fields and trees, this property offers a serene rural setting with a swimming pool and modern architecture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
R103 - Midlands, Lions River, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3260
  • Midmar Dam
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Abingdon Wine Estate
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Cottage (Silo 2)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Cottage (Silo 2)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Lidgetton West

Lidgetton West retreat .You'll find Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Abingdon Wine Estate within 3 miles (5 km) of this guesthouse. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Midmar Dam and Karkloof Farmer's Market.
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Howick Public Falls - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 25 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caversham Mill Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Saint Ives - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Owl Coffee - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tumble Downs - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪68 on Main - ‬12 min drive

About this property

St Ives Lodge

4-star guest house near Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
There's a restaurant 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 St Ives Lodge. The guesthouse can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Lidgetton West guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
St Ives Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries.

Televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 60-cm TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per day
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 65 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

St Ives Lodge Howick
St Ives Howick
St Ives Lodge Lidgetton West
St Ives Lidgetton West
St Ives Lodge Guesthouse
St Ives Lodge Lidgetton West
St Ives Lodge Guesthouse Lidgetton West

Frequently asked questions

How close is St Ives Lodge to the airport?

St Ives Lodge is 27.3 mi (40-min drive) away from the Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does St Ives Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at St Ives Lodge.

Does St Ives Lodge offer free breakfast?

St Ives Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at St Ives Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Golden Horse Casino (28-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at St Ives Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at St Ives Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does St Ives Lodge have a pool?

St Ives Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does St Ives Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does St Ives Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is St Ives Lodge to downtown Lidgetton West?

St Ives Lodge is 2.3 mi away from Lidgetton West.

St Ives Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siboniso

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Overnight stay

We were breaking our journey, so only there overnight, but it was a great stay. Wonderful having the animals strolling outside. Ideally a longer stay would be better to experience more that's on offer. Facilities were good. Direction signage could be better placed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

tiego

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Vanie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is lack of back up Power during load shedding. There is no water during load shedding as they only use borehole water. We had no water and couldn’t shower, the staff was unhelpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Week-end trip

Beautiful property with lots of space and fresh air. Very comfortable accommodation. Loved seeing all the animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No water, very limited electricty one plug in the room. No communication regarding the fact that there was no water available. No place to leave the door key card wheb we left
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mathilda

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

Spacious room and fireplace in room is a bonus

Lovely stay, with fireplace in room a bonus on a cold winter evening. Bedding fresh and clean. Beautiful venue. We enjoyed our stay and will defnitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

CLIFFORD

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nzuzo

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at St Ives. The staff were so polite and helpful. One staff member (David) came by to check that everything was alright with our room and then offered to make a fire in our veranda grill stove while we went out to buy meat for dinner. When we came back from the store there was a wonderful fire there, ready for us to start grilling immediately. What service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thembelihle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

BORING BROWN

It was raining very hard and we had to run to our room in the rain, there is no cover to the rooms. The rooms are boring, brown and terracota, there is no special attention given to the rooms or bathroom. The pillows are way too high so you cant get comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely place, and the wildlife was absolutely spectacular. Really enjoyed our stay and the barman and the staff at the Boma were OUTSTANDING.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cheyne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only had electricity in one or two lamps our entire weekend, whether load shedding was on or off. Even when we heard the generator running, will still didn’t have lights, kettle, etc. We still had lovely hot water, so it was all a bit strange. Thank goodness for a lovely fire and early nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Superb place

This establishment needs to be a 5 star resort. Super clean. Will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
St Ives is a beautiful place and the stuff is friendly. Thank you we really felt at home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Q

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

Clean, spacious and beautiful surroundings.

The accommodation is spacious and clean in beautiful peaceful surroundings. The room interior itself could be updated, especially with 4 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022