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Umtamvuna River Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach lodge with free breakfast

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Exterior
Honeymoon Loft | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk
Indoor wedding
Garden
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Lot 80 Holiday Road (Off Old Pont Road), Banners Rest, Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal, 4259
  • Place, Port Edward Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Creek Coffee Estate
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Coast Sun Casino
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Margate (MGH)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk

Comfort Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Loft | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk

Honeymoon Loft

  • Garden view
  • 647 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, Pool Access, Poolside

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Pool Access, Poolside

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Port Edward

In Port Edward .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Clearwater Trails and 6 miles (10 km) of Beaver Creek Coffee Estate with a stay here. Port Edward Library and North Sand Bluff are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rennies Beach - 12 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Port Edward Beach - 13 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Beaver Creek Coffee Estate - 15 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Wild Waves Water Park - 17 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Wild Coast Sun Casino - 17 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Margate (MGH) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spuds Pub & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Pub & Grill - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Umtamvuna River Lodge

3.5-star beach lodge with free breakfast
Umtamvuna River Lodge offers its guests an 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. Free breakfast is served daily.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Umtamvuna River Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Port Edward lodge is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Umtamvuna River Lodge offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water skiing

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Umtamvuna River Lodge to the airport?

Umtamvuna River Lodge is 21.5 mi (37-min drive) away from the Margate (MGH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Umtamvuna River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Umtamvuna River Lodge.

How close is Umtamvuna River Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is 4.3 mi (12-min drive) from Rennies Beach and 4.4 mi (13-min drive) from Port Edward Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Umtamvuna River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Umtamvuna River Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Umtamvuna River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge, but Wild Coast Sun Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Umtamvuna River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Umtamvuna River Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Umtamvuna River Lodge have a pool?

Umtamvuna River Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Umtamvuna River Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Umtamvuna River Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Umtamvuna River Lodge to downtown Port Edward?

Umtamvuna River Lodge is 2.4 mi away from Port Edward.

Umtamvuna River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing site
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sheryl

Disliked: Room comfort

Not for all.

Extremely disappointed with the Lodge and with the review of same on the internet. It may suit some people but I would not go back. I did not end up staying there.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dinesh

Cleanliness and quality of service

Air conditioner was not working in one room ,bathroom door did not lock, no kettle in the room , breakfast on the first day was horrible as the meuseli had weavles, no fruit or juice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good place to stay to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It's close enough to the main roads and town to be easily accessible but just hidden enough in the natural environment to provide the serenity of a getaway. The staff are friendly and willing to assist.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sershan

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

Great stay sad to be home

Was a great family holiday kids loved the area and facilities will definitely go again and recommend this to all friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018