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About this property
Nestled behind forested sand dunes at the shores of Lake Shazibe, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dive & Fishing Resort is located in the heart of Maputaland. The resort features a scuba dive centre, restaurant and a spa. The reed and thatched chalets at the resort come with air conditioning, tea-and-coffee making facilities and en-suite bathroom with shower. Each has a wooden deck. Guests can dine at the Leatherbacks Seafood and Grill. There is also a poolside bar. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including scuba diving, fishing, hiking and diving. The Sodwana area is known for its coral reefs and diverse marine life. The resort offers a free shuttle service to the beach, which is situated about 5 km away. Our accommodations are thoughtfully designed to seamlessly blend into the natural environment, providing an ideal retreat for fishing, diving, and nature enthusiasts. We take great pride in maintaining a neat, clean, and inviting atmosphere to ensure a memorable stay for every guest. Please note that our accommodation style may not appeal to everyone. We kindly ask you to consider this when making a booking.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carel
South Africa
“Good breakfast, good location, good room! Can’t complain about anything” - Samantha
South Africa
“The breakfast provided gave a good variety of options for many different diets.” - Jonathan
South Africa
“Superb location. Excellent facilities. Great staff and service, Friendly staff and management. Great food and good ambiance.” - Melissa
Netherlands
“Everything you need at the resort and close to the beach.” - Crystal
South Africa
“Lots of shade. Good restaurant. Nice spacious apartment. Super friendly staff.” - Lientjie
South Africa
“The gas braaier was not working 100%, only 2 burners functional, and very rusty.” - Matthias
Germany
“The hotel offers free breakfast, has a pool and the chalets have a balcony.” - Nana
South Africa
“Tranquille and peaceful area, not over processed . The property is great with nice size chalets. Really enjoyed our stay.” - Brendon
South Africa
“Food was very good. Great friendly waiters are bar people Let us bring and braai near the pool and provided the charcoal and catering stuff. Kept our Dorado fresh in their fridge. Massive bed.” - Tamarys
South Africa
“Staff were super friendly and helpful. The room was clean, neat and the bed was extremely comfortable.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Leatherbacks Seafood and Grill
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Sodwana Bay Lodge Dive & Fishing Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.