10 Specialty lodgings in KwaZulu-Natal: Best hotel deals for 2023

May 13, 2023 Janean Rudisill

Discover the best Specialty lodgings in KwaZulu-Natal including Flitwick Ranch, Urban Glamping, Margate Beach Club, St Lucia Lodge, The Eighteenth at Prince's Grant, A The Pearls of Umhlanga - Oceans Apartments A1, Flitwick Ranch, Umhlanga Cabanas, Nikita Court, Mount Shekinah Country Hotel.
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1. Flitwick Ranch

Flitwick Ranch D630, 4710 South Africa
Excellent
78%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 37 reviews

Flitwick Ranch

A tranquil experience on our beautiful farm situated in the Southern Drakensberg KwaZulu-Natal. Our place is tastefully decorated and includes a Deli situated in full view of a beautiful dam and hillside country. Our Deli offers breakfast, lunch, dinner. The Deli is closed on Mondays. Please make provision to self-cater for meals on Mondays. Farm activities includes, hiking trails, picnics (on request), milking cows, a basic obstacle course, star gazing, fishing and bird watching.

An unexpected treasure

Reviewed By Stay48393987284

A fantastic stop over on the way to the Wild Coast. We were delighted to discover this treasure and would love to return to enjoy all that Flitwick offers. It was such a bonus that we could have our dogs stay over as we were all going on holiday.

2. Urban Glamping

81 McKenzie Street, St Lucia 3936 South Africa
Excellent
62%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 761 reviews

Urban Glamping

Urban Glamping is an accommodation provider situated in St Lucia, the gateway to the Isimangaliso Wetland Park. We offer "glamping"style accommodation. We have luxury en-suite tents as well as budget dome tents with proper bedding. The property is situated on the main road of St Lucia and is surrounded by restaurants and within walking distance from supermarkets and bars. We have 2 swimming pools with gazebos and loungers and amazing self catering kitchens. Guests can book activities at our info office at reception.

Staff and location

Reviewed By Marietjieleroux

Very friendly staff make you feel at home. Always available to help. Kitchen very neat and clean. And you do not need to do the dishes. Tents are comfy with all you need. Safe and location is perfect.

3. Margate Beach Club

5 Duke Road Margate North Beach, Margate 4275 South Africa
Excellent
33%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
1%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 76 reviews

Margate Beach Club

Margate Beach Club is located in quiet surroundings in Margate, allowing you to relax and unwind away from the busy city center. Two resorts in one, both with stylishly decorated serviced self-catering apartments. The hotel has studio and 1-2 bedroom suites with ocean views from nearly every unit. The Cabanas across the way have 2 bedrooms that open out onto views that span across the lagoon.

No thanks! Never again.

Reviewed By mornevermaak1981

Phoned a few times to find out if we can get a sea - view apartment but to no avail. I accepted the fact that we will have a "lagoon view" because the lady i spoke to on the phone assured me that it is "just as beautiful" as a sea view. Guess what? You cant even see the lagoon. Lol. We have a view over the pool. My view at home overlooking my pool is better. The bath is "patched up". The shower door is broken and I fixed it. Its gloomy. It was horrible. I booked another place and we didnt even stay there for the period we should have. Wont recommend.

4. St Lucia Lodge

41 Flamingo Street, St Lucia 3936 South Africa
Excellent
29%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
3%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 73 reviews

St Lucia Lodge

St Lucia Lodge by BON Hotels, St Lucia, KwaZulu Natal is located on the magnificent shores of the St Lucia Estuary, one of the largest estuaries in Africa. The St Lucia Estuary is home to more than 800 hippopotami and an estimated 1200 Nile crocodiles not to mention the abundance of birdlife. It is no wonder that the area was proclaimed as a world heritage in 1999 by Unesco and is the first world heritage site in South Africa. St Lucia Lodge by BON Hotels is ideal for leisure travellers wanting to explore the magnificent surroundings as well as families and corporate travellers, looking for a conference venue out of town. The hotel offers 36 spacious rooms, which include 16 rooms on the ground floor with private patios leading out into the garden or pool area while the first floor has 18 rooms all with views of the town. Our conference facilities are located at our sister hotel, Elephant Lake Hotel by BON Hotels which is located 550 meters from the lodge. We can accommodate up to 100 guests and is perfect for corporate conference delegates who want to enjoy a balance between business and leisure with all the attractions the area has to offer. St Lucia Lodge by BON Hotels is a self-catering lodge. Dinner is done on request as a buffet style service. Guests have access to a communal dining area and the use of induction stove plates, microwave and braai facilities. Alternatively, guests can also enjoy lunch and dinner at Hippo Steakhouse at our sister hotel, Elephant Lake Hotel by BON Hotels. Near-by attractions include hippo and crocodile tours on the St Lucia Estuary, Isimangaliso Wetland Park, Cape Vidal and Mission Rocks, Veyane Cultural Zulu Village, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, turtle hatching tours and much more.

St Lucia Lodge oe Elephant Lake Inn?

Reviewed By 895bey

Only thing positive about the place was the staff were very friendly and helpful. Otherwise, it's only worth going there for an overnight stay, accommodation definitely not designed for more than that. Breakfast was ok

5. The Eighteenth at Prince's Grant

Tom Morris Close Prince's Grant Golf Estate, Stanger 4480 South Africa
Excellent
60%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 92 reviews

The Eighteenth at Prince's Grant

The Eighteenth is situated inside the secure Prince’s Grant Golf Estate on KwaZulu Natal’s Dolphin Coast and offers the ultimate coastal getaway for family, friends, group golf trips, or couples retreats. Comfortable self-catering accommodation is offered in 2 and 3-bedroom tastefully decorated apartments. Each apartment comprises a full kitchen with a microwave and a gas stove, a lounge, a dining room, en-suite bathrooms with complimentary amenities, beach and bath towels, laundry facilities, and a verandah with braai facilities. The security estate offers secure garage parking, a world-class golf course, The Bunkers Restaurant, Mulligan’s Bar and Restaurant, a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, a children’s play area, mini-golf, and exclusive beach access.

Fantastic stay

Reviewed By reezario

Lovely secluded place with private beaches and great golf course. Rooms are clean and staff is very friendly. It’s a great place for kids with everything you need within the estate and we would go back

6. A The Pearls of Umhlanga - Oceans Apartments A1

6 Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga 4319 South Africa
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2 reviews

A The Pearls of Umhlanga - Oceans Apartments A1

Vacation

Reviewed By mpendulom757

So this was one of my last vacations with my whole family and the saying best for last was my whole experience at this hotel. The fact that the decor gave me ideas for my new house soon is everything. Forever grateful for the experience

7. Flitwick Ranch

Flitwick Ranch D630, 4710 South Africa
Excellent
78%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 37 reviews

Flitwick Ranch

A tranquil experience on our beautiful farm situated in the Southern Drakensberg KwaZulu-Natal. Our place is tastefully decorated and includes a Deli situated in full view of a beautiful dam and hillside country. Our Deli offers breakfast, lunch, dinner. The Deli is closed on Mondays. Please make provision to self-cater for meals on Mondays. Farm activities includes, hiking trails, picnics (on request), milking cows, a basic obstacle course, star gazing, fishing and bird watching.

An unexpected treasure

Reviewed By Stay48393987284

A fantastic stop over on the way to the Wild Coast. We were delighted to discover this treasure and would love to return to enjoy all that Flitwick offers. It was such a bonus that we could have our dogs stay over as we were all going on holiday.

8. Umhlanga Cabanas

91 Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks 4319 South Africa
Excellent
31%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
15%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 13 reviews

Umhlanga Cabanas

Umhlanga Cabanas is a short 10 min drive from Durban and its location makes it possible to completely unwind and get away from it all with the perfect advantage of being close to fine dining restaurants, upmarket shops, thrilling attractions and the beach. The resort is designed in a cluster around a swimming pool and immaculately kept gardens, with great facilities on-site which cater for the whole family.

A good stay, soured..

Reviewed By johank708

I've not had many incidents like this and it is therefore sad that a review that would have gotten a 'great' or even an 'excellent', now gets a Poor review. We stayed at the Cabannas, it was a first for us and found the place to be absolutely fine. Well situated and overall friendly staff and service, clean and efficient. BUT.. When we got home we realised that we were missing an item and after careful consideration and retracing came to the conclusion that it was most likely taken a day before our departure. That was a total letdown, we did not expect that. We contacted the resort and without going into all the details was left with an unsolvable situation. Bad memories do not endear a return visit and that is what is most likely going to happen. Thanks but no thanks, we will give another place a try.

9. Nikita Court

19 Ruth Road, Ladysmith 3370 South Africa
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Nikita Court

Self Catering Accommodation in Ladysmith, Kwa-Zulu Natal. Well-situated to provide a quiet, secure stay, with free and safe parking. All of our units are fully equipped to ensure a comfortable stay.

Nicely furnished and Comfortable

Reviewed By dwilli881412

Had all the bells and whistles internally, provided for cold as well as hot weather, was tastefully decorated and very comfortable, liquid soap and cream added a luxurious touch. Well kept, nicely designed externally with a lovely country feel.

10. Mount Shekinah Country Hotel

Off R103 near Michaelhouse School, Balgowan 3275 South Africa
Excellent
75%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
25%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Mount Shekinah Country Hotel

Awesome venue Awesome service.

Reviewed By sphamani

Spent this weekend at this amazing venue. Me and my wife throughly enjoyed our 2 night day. The romantic setup I requested for my wife was beyond my expectation and the upgrade to the Nguni suite was greatly appreciated. The staff were always available to assist. We throughly enjoyed spending our 5th wedding anniversary and we will definitely be back to enjoy this gem of a venue.

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