8/10 Good
Caron
14 Oct 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing hidden gem
Caron
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Thonga Beach Lodge
4.0 star property
Guesthouse on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Spa
- Breakfast included
- Pool
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Explore the area
Mabibi Beach, Elephant Coast, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3815
- Lake Sibaya9 min drive
- Mabibi Beach13 min drive
- Sodwana Bay Beach66 min drive
Room options
About the area
Mabibi
At Thonga Beach Lodge you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Lake Sibaya. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class uMhlabuyalingana guest house, you'll be 6.5 km (4 mi) from Mabibi Beach and 22.9 km (14.2 mi) from Rocktail Bay.
What's nearby
- Lake Sibaya - 9 min drive
- Mabibi Beach - 13 min drive
- Sodwana Lighthouse - 63 min drive
- Sodwana Bay Beach - 66 min drive
- Rocktail Bay - 68 min drive
About this property
Thonga Beach Lodge
Guesthouse on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Thonga Beach Lodge offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.
Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified Thonga Beach Lodge. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.
This 4-star uMhlabuyalingana guest house is smoke free.
- 1 floor
- 12 guestrooms or units
- 7 buildings
- Full breakfast (free)
- Childcare (surcharge)
- Towels for the beach
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Umbrellas for the pool
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Front desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Wedding services available
- Library
- Terrace
- Garden
- Gift shop
- No smoking on site
- Bar or lounge
- Dining venue
Thonga Beach Lodge offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.
Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. 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, 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 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 some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 80 per stay)
Parking and transport
- Free offsite parking within 19 miles
- Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics
Things to do
- 2 outdoor pools
- Boat tours
- Children's pool
- Library
- Rowing/canoeing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
- Water sports equipment
Family friendly
- 2 outdoor pools
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- Free cot
- In-room refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Outdoors
- Beach towels
- Garden
- In a national park
- On the beach
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas
- Terrace
Spa
- Aromatherapy
- Body scrubs
- Body wraps
- Deep-tissue massages
- Detox wraps
- Facials
- Hot stone massages
- Manicures/pedicures
- Reflexology
- Swedish massages
- Thai massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Free cot
Bathroom
- Dressing gowns
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
- Refrigerator
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Electrical adapters
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at Thonga Beach Lodge
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cots (infant beds)!
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Destination fee: ZAR110 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
- Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 540 (return)
- Shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 540 (return), from 4 to 18 years old
- Resort fee: ZAR 77 per person, per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 80 per stay (rates may vary)
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 major credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
We should mention
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Thonga
Thonga Beach
Thonga Beach Lodge
Thonga Beach Lodge Mabibi
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Thonga Beach Hotel Mabibi
Thonga Beach Lodge KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Thonga Beach Lodge uMhlabuyalingana
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Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Thonga Beach Lodge?
Yep, Thonga Beach Lodge has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Thonga Beach Lodge?
The closest beach to Thonga Beach Lodge is Sodwana Bay Beach (26.9 km).
Is there a spa on site at Thonga Beach Lodge?
There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as deep-tissue massages.
Does Thonga Beach Lodge have a pool?
Thonga Beach Lodge has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.
What makes Thonga Beach Lodge a romantic place to stay?
Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Thonga Beach Lodge.
Is Thonga Beach Lodge family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Thonga Beach Lodge is a hit with families.
Does Thonga Beach Lodge serve breakfast?
Yeah, free full brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thonga Beach Lodge?
No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Thonga Beach Lodge?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.
What time are check-in & check-out at Thonga Beach Lodge?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Are pets allowed at Thonga Beach Lodge?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
Thonga Beach Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
8 Apr 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most perfect beach...
Exceptional location, gourmet food and great hospitality.
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptionnel
Lieu exceptionnel totalement perdu (c'est aussi ce qui fait son charme). Chambre superbe, restauration au top et service hors normes...
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
6/10 Okay
Jürgen
4 Feb 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
isolierter einsamer ort zum in-sich-gehen
Jürgen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
10/10 Excellent
Heike
4 Apr 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heike
10/10 Excellent
stéphanie, Paris
30 Mar 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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
stéphanie
10/10 Excellent
Ad, Emst
8 Feb 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Ad
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
22 Sept 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 traveller
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
16 Mar 2013
Liked: Staff & service