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Thonga Beach Lodge

4.0 star property
UMhlabuyalingana beachfront guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant
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On the beach, beach towels, scuba diving, snorkelling
On the beach, beach towels, scuba diving, snorkelling
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds
Children’s activities
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Pool
    Pool
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds

Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds

Family Forest Room (5)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds

Double Ocean View Room (2)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Ocean View Room (4)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Mabibi Beach, Elephant Coast, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3815

What's nearby

  • Lake Sibaya - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mabibi Beach - 13 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Sodwana Lighthouse - 63 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Sodwana Bay Beach - 66 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Rocktail Bay - 68 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 105.1 miles/169.1 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Thonga Beach Lodge

At Thonga Beach Lodge, you'll have access to onsite scuba diving and snorkeling. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this eco-certified guest house include a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 6 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free offsite parking within 98425 ft

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Canoeing
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • 7 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: ZAR 110 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 540 (roundtrip)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 540 (roundtrip), from 4 to 18 years old
  • Resort fee: ZAR 77 per person, per stay

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for ZAR 80 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Thonga
Thonga Beach
Thonga Beach Lodge
Thonga Beach Lodge Mabibi
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Thonga Beach Lodge KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Thonga Beach Lodge uMhlabuyalingana
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Thonga Beach Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Thonga Beach Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Thonga Beach Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Thonga Beach Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thonga Beach Lodge?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Thonga Beach Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like rowing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Thonga Beach Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Thonga Beach Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.

Thonga Beach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Relaxing hidden gem
Lovely place for a relaxing few days. It's an hour from the main road by transfer if you don't have 4x4. Went out on boat and saw whales. Food generally very good - although some lunches lacked protein except cheese. Wifi was only available in a certain area - and limited to 250mb free after that you had to pay. Lovely big big beds! Beach totally secluded for miles and miles.
Caron, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The most perfect beach...
Exceptional location, gourmet food and great hospitality.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptionnel
Lieu exceptionnel totalement perdu (c'est aussi ce qui fait son charme). Chambre superbe, restauration au top et service hors normes...
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

isolierter einsamer ort zum in-sich-gehen
Jürgen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

très joli spot...
lieu super... éloigné, joli et calme. possibilité de transfert inclus limité...10h30... sinon en supplément. Pas du tout compatible avec 1 demi pension... transfert d'1h @rajouter sur votre planning s'il est serré Problème d'électricité dans notre chambre... qui semble connu et pas resolu
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mis Tonga Beach niet!
niet bereikbaar zonder 4wd. In dat geval wordt je opgehaald bij een verzamelpunt. Van daaruit nog 45 minuten hobbelen. Spreek de ophaaltijd goed af! Toplocatie. Snorkelen, duiken in een warme oceaan. Houten veranda aan zee met ligbedden en zonwering voor het wouw effect. Boek huisje met zeezicht! advies: vermeld coordinaten!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tolle Lage
Sehr abgelegene und romantische Lodge. Das Essen war ausgezeichnet und der Service sehr freundlich. Leider ist die Lodge ohne 4-Rad-Antrieb nicht zu erreichen. Dafür wird man mit einsamen Stränden und völliger Abgeschiedenheit belohnt.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review