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Sani Valley Nature Lodges

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge in Himeville with free parking
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Rainbow Chalet | View from room
Early Mist Chalet | Private spa tub
Early Mist Chalet | Living room
Exterior
Sunset Lodge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Sani Pass Road, Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal, 3256
  • uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
    19 min walk
  • Mkhomazi Wilderness area
    20 min walk
  • Himeville Museum
    16 min drive

Room options

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Early Mist Chalet | View from room

Early Mist Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 110 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Lakeside Chalet

Lakeside Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
  • 120 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds

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Bushman Lodge | View from room

Bushman Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
  • 200 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Single Beds

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Sunset Lodge | Exterior

Sunset Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Rainbow Chalet

Rainbow Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 300 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Himeville

A family-friendly stay in Himeville awaits you at Sani Valley Nature Lodges. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Drakensberg Mountains and uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park within a 20-minute walk. Highlights at this eco-friendly lodge include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Enjoy access to game viewing, horse riding/hire and rowing/canoeing. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Himeville lodge include Himeville Museum and Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - 19 min walk
  • Himeville Museum - 16 min drive
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 20 min drive
  • Underberg Studio - 22 min drive
  • Sani Pass - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Premier Hotel Himeville Arms - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Old Hatchery - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Stonehouse Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cascata Country Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Banam Coffee - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Sani Valley Nature Lodges

Family-friendly lodge in Himeville with free parking
As a guest of Sani Valley Nature Lodges, you'll find spa services, a library, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Sani Valley Nature Lodges. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Himeville lodge.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2000
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sani Valley Nature Lodges offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star lodge has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include a safe and a ceiling fan. In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and sports massages.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 130 for adults and ZAR 130 for children
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Fishing
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • DVD player
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 130 for adults and from ZAR 130 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Sani Valley Lodge Himeville
Sani Valley Himeville
Sani Valley
Sani Valley Lodge
Sani Valley Nature Lodges Lodge
Sani Valley Nature Lodges Himeville
Sani Valley Nature Lodges Lodge Himeville

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

Yep, Sani Valley Nature Lodges has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like hot stone massages.

What makes Sani Valley Nature Lodges a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as deep-soaking baths and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sani Valley Nature Lodges.

Is Sani Valley Nature Lodges family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a playground, as well as highchairs and art supplies in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sani Valley Nature Lodges is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Sani Valley Nature Lodges serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

No, Sani Valley Nature Lodges does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sani Valley Nature Lodges Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hotel We Stayed at in South Africa
This was by far the best hotel we stayed at in South Africa. The rainbow chalet was super nice with a spectacular view. The workers were very friendly and helpful. And the food, can't even say enough about the chef. Every meal was absolutely delicious, especially the chicken pie, and the best meal we had in South Africa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a really tranquil site. Best home cooked simple delicious food. Star gazing is a treat. What a special place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

varvara, Moscow

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, breakfast is far. More fire lighters and candles are needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

H

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning location, gorgeous chalet. Views either walking the estate, sitting on the deck or kayaking on the lake were fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge facilities were great. Loads of space for a family of 4, stunning views, great staff and a wonderful trip up the Sani Pass (with Roger of Sani Pass tours - highly recommended).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

AniL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The trip was awesome. The facilities and the staff were amazing. Pinky, Chris, Londiwe and Sebelo were just awesome. Views are stunning.The one thing that took a bit of the shine off the stay was the cost of dinner and breakfast. It is certainly not value for money for the local yokels. The Sani pass is a must with breath taking views - warning though- it is not for the faint hearted.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sani Pass tour
What an awesome place to unwind and relax, close to Sani Pass which we did the next day. Service / Dinner delivered to our room was simply great! Friendly staff, we will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place hidden away from the world.
Amazing place, amazing people. You can look out on a lake with beautiful birds or on a farm area with Zebras, Blesbok and more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Monique , Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disappointing experience with fabulous surrounding
We arrived at 7.30pm at the gate. We notified staff in advance that we won't make the 5.00pm chech-in cut off time. On arrival, the intercom didn't work since wi-fi and telecom signals are low to none. As reception is a 10 min drive from the gate, honking your horn won't help. Finally after 40 mins of franticly buzzing, it connected. The owner just said "shame, sorry" - a phrase he seemed to used for any situation where he dropped the ball. On arrival, the unit was clean and cosy. The next day we found our TV didn't work, there was no signal or landline to contact reception. The only way is to drive up to reception. During our stay we were told we could go hiking, they even leave a hiking stick in your room. We set off to the mountain, just to get trapped in thorn bushes and deep holes filled with water.. we dailed the 3 emergency numbers as framed on the wall in our unit but nobody picked up. It was late and we kept calling up to 7 times before the owner picked up saying "sorry, I don't pick up international numbers, could be sales calls"... He came to fetch us, with the usual "shame,sorry". We were never told of a restaurant on the property and the info pack doesn't mention it so we cooked all our meals ourselves, however, the ovens settings were all wiped off, you couldn't see the temperature or if it's grilling or cooking. I don't know why we never received any introduction to Sani Valley Lodge during our stay or why it took 2 days to address our TV not working...
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019