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Emafini Country Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near Ezulwini Valley

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Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by a variety of lush plants and flowering species.
Enjoy a formal dining experience with elegant table settings and beautiful artwork.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by a lush lawn and shaded seating area.
Guest house surrounded by lush greenery, featuring a traditional thatched roof and stone facade.
Relax in this serene space with a large bed, desk, and comfortable seating area.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Malagwane Hill, Emafini Close, Mbabane, Hhohho, H100
  • Mbabane Market
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Happy Valley Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mbabane City Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.)

Room options

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Suite | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Mbabane

In Mbabane .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ezulwini Valley and 2 miles (3 km) of Mbabane City Hall with a stay here. Happy Valley Casino and Mbabane Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mbabane Market - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Happy Valley Casino - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Mbabane City Hall - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Swaziland Theater Club - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Traditional Swazi Craft Markets - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuba Nora - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Snap Caffè - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bahle Gallery Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Farm To Table - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Albert Millin - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Emafini Country Lodge

3-star lodge near Ezulwini Valley
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Emafini Country Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Mbabane lodge is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Emafini Country Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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 staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for SZL 200.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 750 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: SZL 200.0 per night

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Emafini Country Lodge Mbabane
Emafini Country Lodge
Emafini Country Mbabane
Emafini Country
Emafini Country Lodge Swaziland/Mbabane
Emafini Country Lodge Lodge
Emafini Country Lodge Mbabane
Emafini Country Lodge Lodge Mbabane

Frequently asked questions

How close is Emafini Country Lodge to the airport?

Emafini Country Lodge is 21.6 mi (23-min drive) away from the Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Emafini Country Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Emafini Country Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of SZL 750 per vehicle, one way.

Does Emafini Country Lodge offer free breakfast?

Emafini Country Lodge offers free English breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Emafini Country Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge, but Happy Valley Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Emafini Country Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Emafini Country Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Emafini Country Lodge have a pool?

Emafini Country Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Emafini Country Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Emafini Country Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Emafini Country Lodge to downtown Mbabane?

Emafini Country Lodge is 3.3 mi away from Mbabane.

Emafini Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MADHUSUDHANA REDDY

Liked: Staff & service
Nice view and valley
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Return to Emafini is always a pleasure during our business trips to Swaziland, thanks for another pleasurable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MADHUSUDHANA REDDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

MADHUSUDHANA REDDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

10/10 Excellent

LUIZ

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

Excelente estadia

Excelente estadia, excelente café da manhã, funcionários muito receptivos e instalações perfeitas
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Returned to an old regular during my business trip to Eswatini and will return again during my next trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oracle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was more convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked three rooms at emafini to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday. The Ward family and staff did a wonderful job hosting us and making this a memorable experience for my mother.

10/10 Excellent

Garon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ward family does a tremendous job with Emafini. The staff are friendly and attentive. The restaurant serves high quality food. The accommodations are kept tidy and are comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Emafini during my short business trip to Swaziland
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful facility, very quiet, very safe, and very clean. The staff is very courteous, the owner is available for any concerns and she takes care of any issue personally and in a timely manner. I like the Christian atmosphere. The phones in the room do not work, the smaller rooms have an extremely tiny bathroom/shower.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

HG

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good business trip accommodation, close to customer and well received
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

CARLA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

A Homely Gem

We were super excited for the trip, and after a very long drive we were greeted by the friendliest staff at reception. Bongiwe warms up the room with her friendly personality and all the staff were extremely accommodating. we used Google Maps for directions, but this takes you to someone's private property. Bongiwe gave very clear, easy to follow directions when we called for assistance. Dinner service was amazing. At times we felt there could be a little more attention, and the food took a bit long. However, when it came we all said it was certainly worth the wait. Value for money as well. We couldn't get enough of the views! Even though it was mostly overcast and rainy, the rest and relaxation was amplified by the surrounds. Very nice rooms and comfy beds; all clean and well kept. It's a great location and within good distance from anything you might need. Will definitely book again and refer others to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly owner Liz. Staff were happy to stay up late to wait for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well situated for travelers who like to hike and explore. Property has an excellent view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Apholo Samson

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

Comfortable stay

It’s good and comfortable for a short overnight stay it’s good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, restful and peaceful property. Beautiful view of the valley below, and the mountains above.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bon séjour. Établissement propre. Personnel accueillant. Bien situé.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great stay in Mbabane

Great place to stay to explore the greater Mbabane area. Setting was peaceful, quiet, and had nice views. Enjoyed the monkeys running around the grounds. Service was prompt and courteous. Centrally located with easy on off access to main road yet set back for a natural setting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

JULIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A litte dated. Perfectly acceptable.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent and the property too. The views were magnificent. The only thing I did not like was that there was a notice on the bath room that No drinking of tap water yet no drinking water or facility was made available. It will help even if they sell water on sight or warn people when they check in
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019