Gwalagwala Trail
Gwalagwala Trail, Mtubatuba Ward 4, Mtubatuba Local Municipality, 3936, South Africa- Attraction
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Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Bordering iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Ndiza Lodge offers a unique experience with rooms and self-catering cottages. The lodge is solar-powered, boasting 2 outdoor swimming pools, one nestled in a tropical garden and the other on a raised viewing deck.
Comfort and Convenience
Cabanas feature modern amenities including a satellite TV, kitchen, air conditioning, and a patio with BBQ facilities. Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of bush babies and wake up to trumpeter Hornbills.
Spectacular Dining and Location
Enjoy a full English breakfast on a sun terrace overlooking the wetlands, Indian Ocean, and Lake St Lucia. The lodge is conveniently situated near the town center and restaurants. Book tours and activities easily at the Ndiza office, and rest assured with secure on-site parking.
Experience luxury and nature at Ndiza Lodge – book your stay now!
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 4 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Bunk bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
79 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
79 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
50 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
323-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with garden views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, local maps, and window screens
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days
Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
30 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
969-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with garden views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, local maps, and window screens; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
90 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
538-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with garden views
Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, local maps, and window screens
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
50 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Sauberkeit, Freundlichkeit, tolles Frühstück
Very friendly staff and comfortable stay. Home away from home.
❤️ Un véritable coup de cœur ! Le Ndiza Cabanas & Lodge est un endroit magnifique, niché au cœur d’une végétation luxuriante. Et quelle vue sur la plage et la végétation! et au loin on aperçoit le saut des baleines. Petit déjeuner complet et délicieux ! Lodge bien placé. L’accueil est chaleureux et l’organisation au top : le lodge nous contacte même à l’avance sur WhatsApp pour préparer notre arrivée. L’équipe est disponible, réactive et vraiment aux petits soins pour ses clients. Le lodge propose également de nombreuses activités, ce qui est pratique. Le logement est fonctionnel et confortable. Il y a un petit chat roux trop mignon et pleins de petits singes. J’ai tout simplement adoré cet endroit. Un petit coin de paradis que je recommande sans hésiter !
Rien
De ontbijtlocatie was prachtig met uitzicht op de Indische Oceaan. Ook buiten relaxen op een loungeset was fijn. Gastvrouw doet alles om het naar de zin te maken en activiteiten te regelen in overleg.
Alles was perfect
The view was so great, The house was so clean
The channels on TV were all closed
The staff was lovely and our stay was fantastic
Breakfast was perfect 👌. Location is quiet, tranquil and good for anyone who needs to unwind.
Nothing
Alles aanwezig in het huisje. Heerlijk rustige omgeving in een gezellig dorpje. Tuinman stond uit zichzelf onze auto te wassen. Prachtig uitzicht boven bij de ruimte om wat te drinken
Niets
Nous avons bien été reçu dans un cadre magnifique. Le lodge est très jolie et a une très belle terrasse. Prenez un café (gratuit) et observez l'océan depuis la terrasse, si vous avez de la chance, il y a des passages de groupes de baleines. Le personnel est très gentil et discret mais toujours à votre service. Le petit déjeuner est impeccable et si vous faites un safari tôt le matin, vous aurez un pack petit déjeuner à emporter. Superbe découverte de ce lieu !!!
The accommodation is well maintained with an excellent inside and covered outdoor area to relax. Seeing a whale breach in the distance while having breakfast made for a great start to the day. The short wooden walk-way down to the forest is a great addition to the property. The property arranged a whale watching excursion and communicated clearly.
Nothing to report
Het fantastische ontbijt met zicht op de Indische oceaan
Niets
The rooms are beautiful, the staff is incredibly friendly and everything is easy and uncomplicated. The restaurant serves excellent food, and the view is simply amazing. Overall, a fantastic experience!
proche du chemin d'accès vers la plage
manque d'insonorisation.Chambre un peu sombre
Hele fijne locatie, op 5 minuten lopen van 't centrum. Tammy en de andere dames zijn zeer vriendelijk. Wij hadden een appartement met 2 slaapkamers. Fijne bedden, voldoende dekens. Je kon een maaltijd koken in het keukentje en we hebben de braai gebruikt. Douche is prima. Ontbijt is prima. Je hebt vanaf het ontbijt een mooi uitzixht over zee. Je kunt onbeperkt thee en koffie nemen. Als je wilt helpt Tammy met het boeken van excursies. Ik raad deze locatie zeer aan!
Het hotels is prachtig gelegen. Het uitzicht vanaf het terras over de wetlands en de zee is magnifiek. De ontvangst door Tammy was vriendelijk en enthousiast. Ook voor de dagen na het verblijf bij Ndiza heeft ze voor ons nog enkele excursies in St. Lucia kunnen regelen. Onze huurauto die onder een laag zand en modder zat is door de tuinman netjes gewassen.
Niets. Alles was dik in orde.
Staff (Tammy) is very friendly and good location. By day you can walk to center. Breakfast is yoghurt/fruit (very good!!). There is also english breakfast. And a beautiful view to the sea at the breakfast location.
We have stayed in one of the cabanas. The AC was not working, the van was not working so it was very cold. They did offered us an extra blanket. The wifi was not good and the bed was very hard. The curtains are very thin, a lot of light is coming through the window by Night.
Beautiful river views from the comfort of our secluded lodge. The staff could not have done more for us. They even washed our car before we left. The BBQ dinner and breakfast were delicious.
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Mooi uitzicht op het woud en de oceaan. Lekker ontbijt Vriendelijk personeel (onze wagen was plotseling gewassen nadat we een selfdrive hadden gedaan) Je kan via de lodge excursies laten vastleggen.
L’accueil de Tammy L’espace privatif du logement, le jardin luxuriant et la vue au petit déjeuner. Petit déjeuner délicieux également !
Rien
La struttura è bellissima, con una vista spettacolare sulle wetlands. La responsabile è gentilissima, la mattina non siamo mai riusciti a fare colazione in hotel anche se era pagata perché dovevamo fare escursioni, ma ci hanno preparato la colazione al sacco super abbondante!
1-Management! Amanda and her daughter Tammy run it, and run it exceptionally well! 2-Staff! Friendly & very competent 3-Rooms! large, w/both a sitting room and bedroom. Small kitchen for those who want to eat-in 4-Breakfasts! Get the omelette! 5-Tours: tell Tammy what you'd like to see and she'll arrange it 6-Location! Sit on the terrace and watch the Indian Ocean waves - and it's an easy walk there. 7-Location! An easy 10 min walk to town for food, restaurants, an evening bottle of wine and/or spirits
Leaving; I had an absolutely lovely stay!
El personal y especialmente la manager, Tammy, son muy atentos e intentan hacer que la estancia sea lo más cómoda posible.
It is a wonderful place to stay. Tammy was super helpful with organizing tours and making our stay outstanding! The breakfast was delicious and Princess always was super helpful when we needed anything! The rooms are beautiful. Everything was perfect.
Nothing
Great location, view, breakfast and value for money. Recomend.
Nothing
The hostess Tammy was absolutely amazing, everything about the place was thoroughly enjoyed
Well my stay was too short, property was amazing
Beautiful view of the sea from the lounge area. Love the bird hide in the forest. Honesty bar works really well!
Nothing
Staff were friendly and very helpful for when we asked what there was to do in the area and they’d help us arrange it. The cabanas and facility was wonderful with an amazing view by the bar
Nothing major and had fun, plus the cat is cute and makes you feel at home.
Wir waren bereits das zweite Mal dort und würden auch wieder dort übernachten beim nächsten Besuch in St. Lucia. Die Aussicht auf der Terrasse ist sehr schön. Kostenfreie Parkplätze sind direkt vor den Wohnungen vorhanden. Sehr nettes Personal.
Lovely place and friendly staff. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Breakfast was fantastic. The view is great. Location is nice - super quiet but close to main street.
Ndiza was very clean and tidy. There were two pools (although we didn't plunge in!). Breakfast was freshly cooked and plentiful but watch out for the monkeys, very cute but will have your food if you turn your back! There was an honesty bar which made relaxing in the evening with a beer or wine very easy.
Was all positive
Tammy with her beautiful, friendly ginger cat, Kittekat, met us on arrival. Our room met all expectations as shown in the photos online when the booking was made. Breakfast was served on the viewing deck, the staff was excellent, accommodating and friendly. Tammy was the hostess with the mostess, marketing her community and surroundings very well without being pushy. And Kittekat made sure to say goodbye when we left :)
La struttura ci è piaciuta moltissimo. Il nostro era un piccolo appartamento con angolo cucina, organizzatissimo. Camera pulita e ben arredata, carinissimo il salotto con la possibilità di guardare la TB collegandosi al proprio account prime o netflix. Bello anche il portico per mangiare fuori. La parte condivisa è ancora più bella con questa vista meravigliosa vista sulle wetland. Una chicca è l’honesty bar, che permetterà di servirsi in autonomia la sera al bar segnalando da soli la propria consumazione.
Unica pecca, il phon va richiesto e non è direttamente disponibile in camera
The property was excellent with a very good breakfast. Tammy was very welcoming. We would certainly recommend the property.
Nothing.
The location
The room
Wonderful spot with a great view, friendly, helpful staff and the most amazing comfortable bed!
Got nothing, it was all great :)
Accueil bienveillant attentionné, malgré la barrière de la langue nous nous sommes toujours senti compris. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le soin apporté à l’alimentation malgré une intolérance aux produits laitiers. Les repas servis petit déjeuner et dîners étaient délicieux et copieux. Logement spacieux propre, l’endroit idéalement bien placé pour la réserve, Cap Vidal (plage). Le soir safari drive en ville pour admirer les hippopotames. Malgré un Check out à 6heures du matin notre hôte nous a préparé un petit déjeuner copieux à emporter
Eine absolute tolle lodge. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit bei der Buchung von Ausflügen.
Saubere Ferienwohnung mit superschönem gepflegtem Aussenbereich. Unser Highlight war das Frühstück auf der Terrasse mit Blick bis zum Meer, freche Äffchen inklusive. Gastgeber und Servicepersonal sind sehr herzlich und das Frühstück wurde mit Liebe zubereitet. Nachts sind wir mit dem Auto zum Essen gefahren, weil wir doch mehreren Hippos begegnet sind.
Achtung: die silbernen Herdplatten färben ab.
Lovely rooms, very clean and spacious and tastefully decorated. Congratulations to the gardener who is doing a wonderful job. The ladies serving a delicious breakfast who were very friendly and helpful. Thanks to Tammy for ensuring we had everything we needed to make our stay the best.
There is nothing not to like
Die Aussicht war wunderschön.
Die Klimaanlage im Zimmer hat nicht wirklich geholfen. Es war ein modriger Geruch im Zimmer. Beim Frühstück konnte man wählen. Hat man sich für das English Beakfast entschieden, so wurde man enttäuscht. Das hat uns nicht geschmeckt. Das Omelette und das Früchtemüsli war dafür richtig gut.
De locatie an het ontbijt was geweldig, het ontbijt zelf ook.
De kamers waren gedateerd en konden wel een update hebben.
De natuur om de lodge en vriendelijkheid van personeel
Nvt
Schon der Empfang in einem wunderschönen tropischen Garten war aussergewöhnlich. Leider blieben wir nur eine Nacht und konnten so die Einrichtungen wie Pool und Garten nicht vollends geniessen. Das tolle Frühstück auf dem Balkon mit Blick aufs Meer haben wir sehr genossen. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet. Tammy und das Personal waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Een van mijn favoriete plekken tijden onze rondreis. Lekker ontbijt met mooi uitzicht naar de zee toe. Mooie grote kamer, alles aanwezig. Mooi zwrmbad helaas niet kunnen gebruiken vanwege slechte weer.
Everything was super awesome, and my kids loved the booking, and they would like to come back again.
We stayed here for three nights and had a wonderful stay. Our unit was very comfortable and clean, and extremely well equipped. We enjoyed one of the two swimming pools, the view from the balcony, and the breakfast is delicious. Other highlights include the honesty bar, the complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day, as well as the location. But the best of all is the staff! Many thanks for the excellent service!
Nothing really.
Wonderful place at a quiet spot of St. Lucia, surrounded by lush greenery and view of the ocean and dunes, close to everything St. Lucia has to offer. Tammy the manager makes sure you get the best tips to make your stay unforgettable. The breakfast was lovely, too.
Loved everything about Ndiza Lodge and Cabanas. Staff were very accommodating. Fabulous view from the balcony while having breakfast.
Emplacement, calme, disponibilité du personnel, le petit déjeuner est incroyable, avec une vue magnifique Il est très copieux contrairement à ce que disait Claude plus bas !! 😁 Tout est sécurisé
Rien à signaler 🤔
It’s a very beautiful location with an amazing view from the decking
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Views, breakfast, lovely staff
Stunning upper deck
Location, beautiful lodge and friendly staff
Nothing
Quite and at the edge of the wetlands
All was good
Schöner, tropischer Garten. 2 Poolanlagen. Tolles Aussichtsdeck mit Meerblick
Tammy and the team were superb, and the whole place just lovely!
The room, the view at breakfast
Convenient and very helpful
Our ceiling fan did not work and it was very hot
We loved the cabanas with comfortable beds, pillows and sofas. The dining area has an incredible view for breakfast and the pool. Very quiet and green with flowers everywhere. They washed out car for us, check in and out was very easy. All the staff were friendly and kind❤️Wish we could have stayed longer!
A little hot with only fans in the bedrooms, but we shut don't doors and kept the AC on in the main room and that helped!
Great service from Tammy and the team. Lovely setting, good location, v comfortable spacious well equipped rooms.
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We had a beautiful stay at Ndiza Lodge and Cabanas. The facilities were clean and our room spacious. Breakfast was amazing, the staff was friendly and made sure we were taken care of. A special thanks to Tammy for a warm welcome and for the activities suggestions! Highly recommend a stay👌🏾
We had booked a Cabana and it was spacious, well furnished and clean. The breakfast which is served on the terrace with a magnificent view over the cost was very good. Tamy, the manager, and Amanda, the owner, where very nice and helpful in regards to organizing outings and providing tips for the nature reserves and restaurants around. The area is very nice and safe. Shops and restaurants are close by and very good. We enjoyed the stay very much. Thank you Tamy and Amanda!
Nothing to complain about.
The balcony with the view
Pool area was a bit hidden.
Communication with Ndiza and our host Tammy was excellent prior to and during our stay. Our cabana was spacious and comfortable and the kitchen facilities were adequate. Air conditioning was a real plus on one very steamy night during our stay. Breakfast with a view was great. Ndiza can help arrange lots of activities in the St. Lucia area. We really enjoyed our stay.
Our cabana was comfortable, but a bit dated. The 2 breakfast options did not change during our 4 day stay. A plus, however, was that Ndiza provided bagged breakfasts for us one morning when we had a pre-dawn activity scheduled.
Der Ausblick von der Terrasse auf Wetland und Ozean beim Frühstück ist einmalig. Alle Mitarbeiter sind herzlich, man fühlt sich willkommen.
Lovely room and beautiful location 😊
Adembenemend uitzicht vanaf het terras. Zeer vriendelijke ontvangst. Lekker ontbijt
De elektriciteit viel 's nachts uit, waardoor de airco ook uitviel.
The Breakfast and view from the upper deck were stunning, On arrival we discoverd that are cabana was in fact a two bedroom unit opposed to a one bedroom reasl bonus. the swimming pool small, delightful and just like having a warm bath. The Hippo's some times graze right outside the main gate. Wildlife of all sorts on your doorstep and short drives to local wetlands reserve , we wished we could have stayed longer.
Nothing to dislike.
Tammy is a very charming host, upon arrival she gave us very good info about the neighbourhood, things to do etc Very nice terrace where the only things you hear are birds, monkeys, the ocean… Very relaxing place!
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren vierjährigen Aufenthalt in der Lodge. Sehr gutes Frühstück und wunderschöne Aussicht incl. Wir werden gerne wiederkommen.
Ndiza has a beautiful deck and view, wonderful staff and great facilities. Tammy was so helpful, giving us extra info and helping book tours - all with a big smile. Incredible breakfasts-truly recommend. Self catering had everything we needed, never without. Thanks Ndiza team!
Tammy was excellent. Her services and proactive communication were really good. Attended to all my requests very efficiently
De locatie en het uitzicht
Leuke locatie , rustig gelegen. Uitgebreid ontbijt Vriendelijk onthaal. De World Heritage tour is een aanrader.
De vele apen die vroeg in de ochtend hun ritueel houden.
Breakfast included. Clean, comfortable.
N/A
Super schöne Unterkunft mit einer tollen Lage und sehr netten Staff. Wäscheservice lief einwandfrei und super schnell. Frühstück auf der Terasse mit traumhaften Ausblick.
Great location for our requirements. Clean comfortable accomodation. Friendly helpfull staff. No issues during our enjoyable stay.
Nothing to dislike
The lodge is a bit out of the way, in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The downside is that we had to take the car to go into town, especially at night, to avoid issues with hippos (we did see a mom and babies while driving back from dinner). Fabulous view from the breakfast area. The common areas are wonderful, clean, with lots of wood accents and lots of cozy seating options. Beautiful grounds, with lots of plants and with many species of frogs visible at night (one species is rare and endangered, a treat for us to see). We had a family unit, with two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom, as well as a nice-sized living room. There were braai facilities outside our door, and a pool (which we did not use). The property is gated, and we received a remote for the gate along with the keys. There was a parking spot right in front of our unit, reserved for us. Good breakfast, but slow service -- not a problem unless you have to leave early for an activity. It would be useful to prioritize those groups that have an activity to get their food done first.
One interaction with the staff was a bit strange: we had pre-booked a trip to see turtles, and upon arrival, we were told that the tides had changed and all the trips were canceled. Since tide tables are usually published in advance, that sounded strange. The good news is that the tides returned to normal (whatever that means) and we were able to go on the trip. Another issue we faced was being asked to pay quite a bit more for a trip (other than the turtle one, and we were asked by the tour operator). When we told the operator that they had quoted a lower price to Ndiza (which Ndiza in turn had told us), the operator adjusted the tour price. I am not sure how there was a miscommunication between Ndiza and the tour operator, but I appreciated their willingness to honor the promised price.
Das Haupthaus mit dem Ausblick und dem Pool, sowie dem Frühstück haben uns sehr gut gefallen. Gawie und seine Katze Kittycat waren super Gastgeber und sehr hilfsbereit. Wir hatten viel Platz, bequeme Betten und eine gut ausgestattete Küche.
Das Mobiliar und die Ausstattung in den Zimmern war schon ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen. Das hat unseren Aufenthalt ein wenig getrübt. Vor den frei herumlaufenden Affen muss man sich in Acht nehmen.
Breakfast was delicious. Portions were huge.
Nous avons adoré ce logement, belle terrasse du petit déjeuner, belles chambres, le personnel, le petit déjeuner, … tout, tout, tout.
Rien
Tout était au top : l’accueil, le personnel, les chambres, le petit déjeuner.
Rien
Central but secluded at the same time. Views from the deck were exceptional. Gawie and the staff went out of their way to make our stay memorable.
Beautiful bar/view deck area. Honest bar is great. The pools are maintained extremely well. Management outstanding. Cabanas are extremely spacious with a nice private braai area and car parking.
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Cleanliness
8.31/10The rooms were clean and well looked after, but one review mentioned the pool was not clean.
Service
9.78/10Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and had special attention for guests.
Location
9.32/10Ideal location with beautiful views mentioned in several reviews.
Room Quality
8.77/10The rooms were comfortable and met most needs but lacking air-conditioning in the bedrooms.
Amenities
9.3/10Provided necessary cutlery and items for self-catering, adequate amenities overall.
Value for Money
8.76/10Value was generally perceived positively, though one review had issues.
Food and Beverage
9.31/10Breakfast was praised for being delicious and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
9.28/10Most reviews conveyed a great overall experience with room for minor improvements.