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Hotel Description

Luxurious 5-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools

On river

You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Mkuze Falls Game Reserve and 32 miles (52 km) of Pongola Golf Course. Pongola Shopping Center and Ithala Game Reserve are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Luxury amenities

This smoke-free lodge features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a restaurant. Enjoy the gym and free perks like full breakfast and free self parking. You'll appreciate the seasonal outdoor pool, bar/lounge, and laundry facilities.

River Suites Fullboard

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$407* Per night/room Apr 1 - Apr 2

Isigodio Private House

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Honeymoon Suites- Private Pool

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Property Features

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA. Free self parking is available. This 5-star Pongola lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

  • Private balcony
  • Sitting area
  • Deep soaking tub
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Coffee maker
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast daily. The lodge hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA has a restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a fitness center. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

  • Game drive on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Safari on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Game viewing on site

Spa Services

Amakhosi Safari SPA has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 3 PM

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

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 credit cards

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

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, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • 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
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Masks are compulsory at the property for guests without full COVID-19 vaccination
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Hotel Names

  • Amakhosi Lodge
  • Amakhosi Safari
  • Amakhosi Safari Lodge
  • Amakhosi Safari Lodge Pongola
  • Amakhosi Safari Pongola
  • Amakhosi Safari Spa Pongola
  • Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA Lodge
  • Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA Pongola
  • Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA Lodge Pongola

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National Rating

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

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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.