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Kosi Forest Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified guest house with outdoor pool

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Relax in the serene outdoor spa area with a large hot tub surrounded by a sandy floor and bamboo fencing.
Relax in a serene outdoor dining area surrounded by lush trees and a thatched-roof structure.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast spread in this charming breakfast room.
Enjoy serene views of the lake from the water's edge, where a tree stands tall amidst a tranquil setting.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with lounge chairs and a shaded deck overlooking the water.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Kosi Nature Reserve, Elephant Coast, Manguzi, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Malongane Park
  • Rocktail Bay
  • Ponta do Oruo Market
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | View from room

Family Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Manguzi

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).
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What's nearby

  • Ponta do Oruo Market - 52 min drive - 27.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Umdoni Coffee Shop Kosi Bay - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zangomeni - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Thengane Butchery - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Kosi Forest Lodge

4-star eco-certified guest house with outdoor pool
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 gift shops/newsstands 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
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.

Awards and 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.

Languages

English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 80 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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.

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 major credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kosi Forest Lodge to the airport?

Kosi Forest Lodge is 243.1 mi (315-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kosi Forest Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Kosi Forest Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

Does Kosi Forest Lodge offer free breakfast?

Yes, Kosi Forest Lodge offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kosi Forest Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Kosi Forest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

Is there free parking at Kosi Forest Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Kosi Forest Lodge have a pool?

Kosi Forest Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Kosi Forest Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kosi Forest Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Kosi Forest Lodge to downtown uMhlabuyalingana?

Kosi Forest Lodge is 3.5 mi away from Manguzi.

Kosi Forest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Phantastic place, lovely and caring staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked The Whole Place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful places in the world! I loved every second of my stay there. Peaceful. Gorgeous. Incredible birding!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

Nature at its best

Lodge set in forest on lake edge in one of most pristine areas in South Africa. Friendly, helpful staff. Plenty of activities - day trips on lake, canoe trip on lake over, forest walk, watching turtles land and lay eggs. Impressed by lodges efforts to be eco-friendly, but don’t expect fluffy white towels or air conditioning. If you love nature and being away from the crowds we highly recommend this lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

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

6/10 Okay

Joël

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Vent et pluie personnel disponible et charmant

Peu d'animation disponibles malgré les efforts du personnel à la suite d'un séjour avec vent et pluie. A éviter au debut du printemps. N'avons pu profiter d'une région reputée splendide
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Havre de paix au milieu de la forêt Il fait y aller pour l’évite eau et forêt pas pour les animaux
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mooi hotel op een mooie plek. Personeel is behulpzaam. Je komt helemaal tot rust.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Preis-Leistungsverhältnis stimmt nicht

Wunderbare Umgebung, gute Ranger, Moskitonetze leider mit einigen Löchern (Malariagebiet) und Frühstücksbuffett recht dürftig. Mittagessen und Abendessen sehr gut. Unserer Meinung nach sollten bei diesem sehr hohen Übernachtungspreis alle Exkursionen und Softgetränke inbegriffen sein. Waren 3 Nächte dort, 2 Nächte hätten uns im Nachhinein gereicht.