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Esther's Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Malkerns guest house

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Front of property
Luxury Chalet | In-room safe, free WiFi
Family Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Luxury Chalet | In-room safe, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Farm 132, Malkerns, M204
  • Ezulwini Valley
  • Swazi Candles Craft Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Summerfield Botanical Garden
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Unit | In-room safe, free WiFi

Family Unit

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Budget Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Budget Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Chalet | In-room safe, free WiFi

Luxury Chalet

  • Mountain view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Malkerns

In Malkerns .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Swazi Candles Craft Centre and 9 miles (15 km) of Ezulwini Valley. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Summerfield Botanical Garden and Swaziland National Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Swazi Candles Craft Centre - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Summerfield Botanical Garden - 20 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Ezulwini Craft Market - 26 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Mbabane Market - 33 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Swaziland Theater Club - 35 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

  • Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malandela's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sambane Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vickery Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hippo Haunt Restaurant & Bar - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Esther's Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Malkerns guest house
As a guest of Esther's Lodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Esther's Lodge also features a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Malkerns guesthouse.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Esther's Lodge offers 13 accommodations with safes. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

This Malkerns guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is $76
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Esther's Lodge to the airport?

Esther's Lodge is 13.2 mi (36-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 Esther's Lodge?

As of Jun 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esther's Lodge on Jun 11, 2025 start from $47.11, excluding 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 Esther's Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Esther's Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

Does Esther's Lodge offer free breakfast?

Esther's Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Esther's Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Happy Valley Casino (29-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Esther's Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Esther's Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Esther's Lodge have a pool?

Esther's Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Esther's Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Esther's Lodge to downtown Malkerns?

Esther's Lodge is 1.6 mi away from Malkerns.

Esther's Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nokukhanya

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time staying at Ester’s lodge. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

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

Excellent

Service was very good and friendly people welcome us with a smile
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Primitive Ausstattung unserer Räume, zu teuer

Das Gebäude in dem wir untergebracht waren stammte wahrscheinlich noch aus der Zeit als diese Anlage eine Farm war. Der Zustand ließ annehmen, daß hier früher die  Farmarbeiter wohnten. Die Zimmer waren klein. Gerade das Bett passte hinein. Es gab keinen Tisch, nur eine Holzplatte an der Wand die man hochklappen konnte. Die Sitzgelegenheit war so niedrig, daß man nicht daran sitzen konnte. Die Einrichtung war primitiv, alt, abgewohnt und schmuddelig. Unterstes Nivea. An der Decke hingen in allen Räumen nackte Glühlampen. Sonstige Beleuchtungen gab es nicht. Das Bad war technisch nicht sicher. Der Boiler war unverkleidet und über dem Waschbecken montiert, das daher kein Licht hatte. Der Sicherheitsüberlauf war an der Decke über der Dusche. Sollte er ausgelöst werden und jemand steht in der Dusche wird er verbrüht. Im Bad lag nur eine bereits intensiv benützte Seife und auch die 2 relativ kleinen Handtücher sahen so aus. Die Wände waren teilweise verschimmelt. Die Abfahrt zu den Appartments ist so schlecht, daß sie mit einem normalen Pkw nicht zu befahren ist. Das zugesagte Internet funktionierte in den Zimmern nicht. Die Küchenausstattung war äusserst dürftig zB gab es nur 1 schäbiges Weinglas aus Plastik und 1 Wasserglas. Das Frühstück war ok. Die Aussenanlage ist ungepflegt. Für diese simple Unterkunft ist der Preis  zu hoch. Wir würden bestimmt nicht nochmals kommen, geschweige denn es jemandem empfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018