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Mantenga Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Photo gallery for Mantenga Lodge

A room with two beds, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of trees.
A wooden door with a metal handle and a keyhole, a bed, a desk with a lamp, and a chair in a room with a sloped ceiling and windows.
An aerial view of a densely forested area with several green-roofed buildings, likely a resort or hotel complex.
A pathway leading to a building with a sign reading "Mantegazza Lodge."
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2 Mantenga Falls Road, Ezulwini, Lobamba, Hhohho, H106
  • Place, Ezulwini Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, U.S. Embassy
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mbabane City Hall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Rock View Room)

A wooden cabin with a green roof, a balcony, and a window.

Superior Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Rock View Room)

  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (King Solomon's Room)

A hotel room with a double bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a telephone, and a wall decoration.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (King Solomon's Room)

  • Garden view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Sheba's Rooms)

Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Sheba's Rooms) | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Sheba's Rooms)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Garden View (Rider Haggard Rooms)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

Twin Room, Garden View (Rider Haggard Rooms)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Sheba's Family room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and large windows with curtains.

Sheba's Family room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Garden View (Rider Haggard Rooms)

Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Twin Room, Garden View (Rider Haggard Rooms)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Rock View Room)

Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Rock View Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lobamba

In entertainment district.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ezulwini Valley and 2 miles (3 km) of U.S. Embassy with a stay here. Mantenga Nature Reserve and Somholo National Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ezulwini Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • U.S. Embassy - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Swaziland National Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Mbabane Market - 14 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Mbabane City Hall - 15 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manzini (SHO-King Mswati III Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luxy Garden Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mantenga Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Malandela's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sheba's Rock Spur Steak Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Mantenga Lodge

Family-friendly 3-star hotel with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Mantenga Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Lobamba hotel.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mantenga Lodge offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mantenga Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: SZL 400 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: SZL 400 (one-way)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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. No onsite parking is available. 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, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Mantenga Lodge
Mantenga Lodge Mbabane
Mantenga Mbabane
Mantenga Lodge Lobamba
Mantenga Lobamba
Hotel Mantenga Lodge Lobamba
Lobamba Mantenga Lodge Hotel
Hotel Mantenga Lodge
Mantenga
Mantenga Lodge Hotel
Mantenga Lodge Lobamba
Mantenga Lodge Hotel Lobamba

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mantenga Lodge to the airport?

Mantenga Lodge is 14.1 mi (29-min drive) away from the Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mantenga Lodge?

As of Aug 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mantenga Lodge on Aug 11, 2026 start from $85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mantenga Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Mantenga Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 6 AM to 7:30 PM, on request, for a charge of SZL 400. per person, one-way.

Does Mantenga Lodge offer free breakfast?

Mantenga Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Mantenga Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Happy Valley Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Mantenga Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Mantenga Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Mantenga Lodge have a pool?

Mantenga Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Mantenga Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Mantenga Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Mantenga Lodge to downtown Lobamba?

Mantenga Lodge is 2.8 mi away from Lobamba.

Mantenga Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 395 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 395 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 395 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 395 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 395 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fatih

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a good stay. Clean n comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

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

Great restaurant

Restaurant area is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stefan

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

Nice views and good restaurant

My favourite place to stay in Eswatini
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even if you don't stay at this property--eat at the restaurant. Great views and terrific food!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE MWIHAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was perfect.the service was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spacey lodges, the view, the restaurant and its dinner menu options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Luxury lodge at a great value

While the inn feels a bit decadent in relation to the surrounding areas, Mantenga Lodge is a comfortable and well-maintained stop.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caiphus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful experience. Everything was perfect—the rooms were comfortable, and the atmosphere was peaceful. One of the highlights was enjoying breakfast on the deck, which offered a beautiful view of the trees and mountains. The scenery really stood out and made the mornings extra special. I highly recommend Mantengo Lodge for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway surrounded by nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant (food and views) is very good. Service is very friendly and nice. Room are spacious and comfortable and similar to the photos. The place is quiet and surrounded by lots of beautiful vegetation. I would stay there again. The only negative side was that I was there for work and from my room there was minimal wifi reception, but from the restaurant it worked fine.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very lovely time at the lodge. The restaurant serves excellent dinners. Breakfast could be improved as the scrambled eggs are the only included option and one must pay extra for an omelet or sunny side up eggs. Bring a flashlight for evening return to cabin as it is dark and walkways and stairs are uneven
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great until we asked for an ice bucket to keep our water bottles cold. There are no fridge in the rooms. Although they FINALLY gave us an ice bucket, they outright refused multiple times. They told us we could have one glass of ice. Around 10pm, the office staff switched off the internet, phones, etc. and left the premises. The security guards said this was because there was a storm. I was trying to work… Overall, it’s a nice place. The food was good at the restaurant. I found that some of the staff would benefit from external customer service training.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tawanda

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay at Mantenga is a refreshing experience. Its set out within such scenically beautiful mountains. Property placement is cleverly thought with such an ever present cool breeze. The staff is quite courteous and friendly, ready to assist at any goven moment. The food was amazing, in terms of breakfast and lunch. The buffet breakfast is rated 6/10. Lunch rated 7/10 proper restaurant and fresh organic foold. Overally, i would rate Mantenga 6/10 which is fair for the reason that their room presentation falls a little bit short of expectations. Whereas they’re immaculately clean in terms of bedding & bathrooms with 24hr warm shower water. The downside comes on lack of basic amenities like drinking bottled water for guests though of cause there’s running water in the bathroom. I also found the lack of a refrigerator frustrating for a hotel of that magnitude. The lack of cable or internet TV was another negative as that is something standard in most if not all well to do hotels. The air conditioning units where rather slow in response and difficult to use though they kept the room warm. Bed comfort wasn’t so good or bad either, rated 5/10 in that regard though the linen was extremely clean, no spots even under UV light. The general ambiance of Mantenga is great such that, I would recommend anyone visiting Eswatini to stay. There’s conveniences , close to the mall with all shops and amenities. I would definitely stay with them again on my next visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ezulwini haben wir als Stop zw st.lucia und JoBurg ausgewählt. Lodge ist gepflegt und gemütlich. Zimmer mit Balkon in den Wald Richtung Berg, ruhig und idyllisch. Anlage Recht groß, Recht viele Besucher, auch viele die nur z7m Abendessen kommen, essen auf der Terrasse sehr gut. Personal nett, reißt sich aber nicht unbedingt ein Bein aus, aber alles ok. Sichere Anlage am Ende einer unbefestigten straße, umg3bung gib5 nich5 viel her. Es gibt ne Pizzeria und ein paar Handwerksshops, dann die festungsartige us-botschaft und ein großer Supermarkt mit Tankstelle. Kein Grund abends zu Fuss durch den Ort zu schlendern. Trotzdem gutes Haus für kurzen zwisch3nstop. Tip: wer nach JoBurg weiter will: der grenzübergang sandlane/nerston ist von 08-18uhr offen 7nd wunderbar ruhig, kein Vergleich zum wuseligen oshoek
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alles OK
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das letzte Stück Straße war sehr holprig, aber sonst traumhaft :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Endroit calme, au milieu de la nature, la nourriture est excellente, le personnel très gentil. Les logements avec vue sur le rock sont remarquables.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Un Hotel qui répond aux attentes d'un voyage en Afrique, authenticity, luxury, tranquillité et decore a couper le souffle. Une magnifique reserves naturelle qui donne sur les terrasses de la chambre.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodge. Staff really nice. Food awesome and the place is of great beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buen servicio. Recomendable en todos los aspectos
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditions not working. All old and not maintained. Changed room twice and at the end they had to put a noisy heater. Also rooms are not cleaned properly. The ashtray in the room wasn’t cleaned from the previous stay and in another room a mouse jumped out of the air condition. Big ants are everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Try it!

Awesome stay try it
Stayed 1 night in May 2021