House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge

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House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Free WiFi

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 4306 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: House 47, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dolphin Lodge in Sodwana Bay offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a terrace, balcony, and a fully equipped kitchen. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. The lodge includes a year-round outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi, and an outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include a pool bar, coffee shop, and children’s playground. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves South African cuisine with brunch, lunch, and dinner options. The bar offers a variety of cocktails in a relaxed setting. Local Attractions: Sodwana Bay National Park is 8 km away, and Lake Sibaya lies 21 km from the property. Activities such as hiking and snorkelling are available nearby. Highly rated by guests.

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Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    South Africa South Africa
    “Great location very close to the beautiful Sodwana beach. Comfortable spacious accommodation. Highly recommended all in all.”
  • Tiaan
    South Africa South Africa
    “The accommodation was perfect for our family break away. Close to the beach and a nice haven on rainy days to relax in. Would recommend this for any family wanting to have a real Sodwana experience”
  • Mike
    South Africa South Africa
    “Absolutely stunning. Everything. Will definitely be back.”
  • Frederique
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Big, beautifully located, well equipped and spacious”
  • Stephanus
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location, close to beach. Enjoyed the wild life on premises.”
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stunning location. Just felt you were "in the forest". Rustic but suited the vibe. Nicely stocked kitchen, two swimming pools and a restaurant all useful. The cash and carry across the road always open and useful for supplies. Dive shop near too....”
  • Fred
    South Africa South Africa
    “Amazing house. Beautiful view Very well furnished Cosy and confortable”
  • Samantha
    South Africa South Africa
    “Spacious, well equipped home. Cleaning lady very friendly and trustworthy Nice to have a generator with all the loadshedding etc.”
  • Giulia
    Italy Italy
    “Tutto bellissimo!! Struttura bella, pulita e confortevole! Parcheggio comodo!”
  • Boonstra
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “De ruimte beviel ons het meeste erg groot. Park is ook fijn jammer alleen dat ze en naast en tegenover ons aan het bouwen waren. Maar niet heel veel.last van gehad. Elke dag schoonmaak prima. Heel mooi terras. In de keuken is alles aanwezig...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Charmaine van der Vyver

9.7
Host review score
Charmaine van der Vyver
Located in Sodwana Bay, on the border of the iSimangaliso World Heritage Site and in a beautiful forest setting, Dolphin Lodge (House 47) is a privately owned, fully furnished home in the secure Sodwana Bay Lodge complex. The accommodation comprises three bedrooms with airconditioning, two bathrooms, a lounge and dining area with airconditioning, a garden, and a large, spacious deck area for braais, bird watching, and sundowners. The home is a six-sleeper, has air conditioning, free WiFi, and free parking. Pure cotton bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels (full DSTV), and a fully equipped kitchen are provided. Power is available 24/7 with a backup generator. Visitors have access to a large swimming pool at Sodwana Bay Lodge complex, which also offers an additional pool with a bar and front desk service at Reception (opening hours 7h00 - 21h00 daily) and full-day patrol and gate security. Guests can self-cater or visit the on-site restaurant or one of the other restaurants in Sodwana Bay. Dolphin Lodge is perfectly suited for bird watchers and divers visiting the coral reefs of Sodwana Bay, with an outside shower and space to hang wetsuits. There are many dive operators to choose from in the area, or simply relax on the gorgeous deck surrounded by the forest. Self-drive day trips to Tembe Elephant Reserve, St Lucia, Mkuzi, and Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserves are all possible from this location. Charmaine lives on the property and is available from 8h00 - 15h00 daily or on her cell phone. We do have a maintenance Manager cell phone duty after hours. Contact details are in the house with emergency Numbers. Sodwana Bay Lodge is situated just before you enter the World Heritage Site (also called "the Park"), just 5 km from the main beach. You will pay an entrance fee at the Park gate daily.
Charmaine lives on property and is available. I am available from 8h00 - 15h00 daily and when i am on my off days still available on my phone
Sodwana Bay Lodge is situated just before you enter the National Park, which is a drive of 5 km to the main beach. You will pay an entrance fee at the beach gate daily.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Leatherbaks
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:30
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Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Dear Guests. Please note that we have a house 3 doors further that is under construction. You will hear the noise , depending of wind directions

We apologize for the inconvenience

Construction working hours from 7h00 - 16h00 Monday to Friday.

Please note that there is construction work taking place nearby, so some areas may be affected by noise.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.