Paddadam
Paddadam, Protea Park, Abaqulusi Local Municipality, 3100, South Africa- Park
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About this hotel
Tranquil Oasis in Vryheid
Luxurious Accommodation: Shonalanga Lodge in Vryheid offers stylish rooms with private entrances, flat-screen TVs, and well-equipped kitchenettes.
Convenient Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, parking, and air conditioning. The lodge also provides facilities for disabled guests and packed lunches for your day trips.
Scenic Surroundings: Nestled near Vryheid Hill Nature Reserve and Kambula Battlefield, immerse yourself in nature and history during your stay at Shonalanga Lodge.
Book now for a relaxing getaway at Shonalanga Lodge in Vryheid.
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Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Fax/photocopying
Golf course
Facilities for disabled guests
Meeting/banquet facilities
Packed lunches
Private parking
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Special diet menus - on request
Wheelchair accessible
Kid-friendly buffet
Outdoor furniture
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Fire extinguishers
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Key access
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
24-hour security
Security alarm
Room Types
Luxury Double Room
Up to 2 guests30 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This double room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a fridge, kettle, microwave, cutlery and crockery.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningKitchenetteRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingPrivate entranceTile/marble floorHardwood or parquet floors
Luxury Triple Room
Up to 3 guests30 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This family room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a fridge, kettle, microwave, cutlery and crockery.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningKitchenetteRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingPrivate entranceTile/marble floorHardwood or parquet floors
Family Family Room
Up to 3 guests30 sqm
This family room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a TV with satellite channels.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVAir conditioningRefrigeratorSatellite channels
Standard Triple Room
Up to 3 guests28 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The air-conditioned triple room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningRefrigeratorDeskToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingPrivate entranceTile/marble floorHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleWardrobe or closet
Standard Double Room
Up to 2 guests25 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This double room has air conditioning, private entrance, flat-screen TV and tile/wooden floors.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningRefrigeratorDeskToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingPrivate entranceTile/marble floorHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleWardrobe or closet
Luxury Family Room
Up to 4 guests32 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
This family room features air conditioning, private entrance, a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a fridge, kettle, microwave, cutlery and crockery.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
32 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingPrivate entranceTile/marble floorElectric kettleWardrobe or closet
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Guest reviews(525 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2026The property was nice a clean very beautiful as well
9/10
Reviewed Sep 10, 2026Clean
Nothing
5/10
Reviewed Sep 8, 2026The clearness and calmness
I just needed water in the middle of the night and they didn’t provide any in room.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 31, 2026It’s was very clean and quiet
It’s close to the busy road
5/10
Reviewed Aug 20, 2026The food was decent.
There was no privacy at all
9/10
Reviewed Aug 19, 2026Nos gusto todo mucho, el baño fue lo mejor.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2026Everything
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026Cleanliness
Nothing
7/10
Reviewed Jul 8, 2026The place was clean and spacious.
Electricity was on and off and I had to wait for few minutes for water, because they are using pump and water came back cold. I came back .
10/10
Reviewed Jul 3, 2026Everything
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Jun 21, 2026The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The Lodge was able to accommodate our personal preference as we were attending a function
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Jun 20, 2026The showerr is very huge and the beds are comfortable
The breakfast times are a bit too late. Should consider 6:30 or 6:45, not 7, as many people that are there are there for work, not leisure. So meetings are earlier
9/10
Reviewed Jun 20, 2026Receptionist and parking next to your room.
None
8/10
Reviewed Jun 17, 2026Breakfast was phenomenal
Had very noisy neighbours on either side of us that kept us awake most of the night.
6/10
Reviewed Jun 14, 2026It’s in town and at a very convenient location
The bed
9/10
Reviewed May 28, 2026excellent rooms ,breakfast and staff
none
10/10
Reviewed May 17, 2026Everything was nice so clean and modern
9/10
Reviewed May 14, 2026everything
nothing⁶
10/10
Reviewed May 9, 2026Room was clean and beds were comfortable
10/10
Reviewed May 6, 2026Cleanliness. Hospitality of the saff
9/10
Reviewed May 5, 2026Cleanliness. Staff willing to help. We needed a breakfast pack very early in the morning. We were accommodated with minimal inconvenience.
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed May 4, 2026Cleanliness, staff was very friendly, rooms were beautiful with modern design
The toilet had a bad smell, ventilation is needed
10/10
Reviewed Apr 29, 2026I was pleasangtly suprised by the renovations and upscaling done. it is the perfect place for a halfway stay on a long trip. Very comfortable, clean, refreshing. was totally rested for the 2nd half of the trip
Nothing reall - all good
6/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2026Breakfast was very good; the room were clean and tidy.
no cutleries, no plates or bowls, no microwave. it was so difficult for one to enjoy their lunch or dinner. No mats next to the bed, or when coming out from a shower. the tile used in a shower is a smooth tile increasing chances of one slipping while walking in or out from the shower.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2026Neat and clean
Parking was an issue was far from my room.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2026Everything is up to standard
8/10
Reviewed Apr 23, 2026Everything
9/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2026Thank you for the lovely room and delicious breakfasts.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2026Everything, it was awesome
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2026Postion, cleaniness, comfort, facilities, staff & a very good breakfast, overall better than expected
Pillows
8/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026The staff is friendly and their food is delicious , my son enjoyed his stay
10/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026Conditions of the apartment and facilities including breakfast.
None
9/10
Reviewed Mar 30, 2026breakfast
no soap in the bathroom
3/10
Reviewed Mar 30, 2026the plugs in my room, room 10, weren't working properly, looked slightly broken. The TV lost signal/connection 10 minutes after turning it on. The wifi essentially didn't work. the room was up to standard but not everything was working properly
10/10
Reviewed Mar 28, 2026Staff from reception to cleaning were friendly and went out of their way to assist us
No smoking in the rooms although I Will say they did have smoking areas available
9/10
Reviewed Mar 23, 2026Exactly like the pictures
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Mar 19, 2026personnel du petit déjeuner très chaleureux bon petit déjeuner hôtel très bien pour une nuit d'étape Nous n'entendions pas le bruit de la route de notre chambre bonne literie parking et accès hotel sécurisé
pas de diner sur place et comme la ville est vraiment glauque, sortir diner n'est pas agréable
10/10
Reviewed Mar 17, 2026BREKFAST WAS FABULOUS STAFF OUTSTANDING
NOTHING
10/10
Reviewed Mar 11, 2026Breakfast was perfect, the staff were very friendly, i honestly enjoyed staying there
All was well
8/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2026Ideale plaats als tussenstop. Proper , veilig en vriendelijk
8/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026The place, breakfast and everything. the room was clean and comfortable.
Being there and the bed
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Everything was perfect I would recommend it to family and friends
Mmmmmmmm For me it was perfect
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026From the rooms right through to the amazing breakfast :-)
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Very good breakfast. The accommodation was very clean and tidy.
All was good.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Luxe uitstraling en gastvrijheid van de gastheren en het vriendelijke personeel.
Geen op- of aanmerkingen.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Room was clean and neat. Breakfast was very good.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Great breakfast
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Brakfast, Locations
Neighbors was a bit noisy
10/10
Reviewed Jan 11, 2026The neatness of the facilities and breakfast was fresh and delicious.
Nothing
7/10
Reviewed Jan 5, 2026Good value for money
Bathrooms need a bit of work
8/10
Reviewed Jan 5, 2026no dinner
10/10
Reviewed Jan 2, 2026The cleanliness and breakfast
7/10
Reviewed Dec 30, 2025I like how friendly and helpful the housekeeping staff and breakfast area staff as well. The rooms were clean and comfortable
I didn't like the fact that the room I booked based of images on booking did not match the room I initially got. I was moved to a second one which was better than the first one but not a match for images of what I booked.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 24, 2025The place is amazing.
Nothing, the place is really organized.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 24, 2025Cleanliness, rooms, parking and staff
All was good
8/10
Reviewed Dec 23, 2025Breakfast was excellent with good service. Room was clean and comfortable. An extra chair in a double room would be desirable
The drive into town was harrowing because of the terrible roads
10/10
Reviewed Dec 23, 2025The Place is on the main road, clean. Spacious and welcoming
Dining hall is small and had to wait for others to finish having their breakfast before we get a space to sit in
9/10
Reviewed Dec 22, 2025Clean, spacious, and comfortable
NOTHINg
10/10
Reviewed Dec 22, 2025The property is clean, safe and secured
None
10/10
Reviewed Dec 20, 2025Bathroom it’s so spacious ❤️
Nothing everything was perfect
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Cleanliness
- •Friendly service
- •Comfortable rooms
- •Good breakfast
Areas to consider
- •Noise from staff
- •Road access issues
- •Hot water availability
Cleanliness
8.65/10Guests consistently mentioned the cleanliness, but some experienced issues with rooms not matching images.
Service
9.25/10Staff praised for being friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.05/10Contributed to a good stay; however, road conditions were noted as a negative.
Room Quality
8.55/10Rooms were generally clean and comfortable, but some guest experiences varied.
Amenities
8.65/10Basic amenities met expectations, with minor suggestions for improvement such as adding chairs.
Value for Money
9.05/10Overall good value as highlighted by guests recommending the property.
Food and Beverage
8.95/10Positive feedback on breakfast quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.05/10Most guests reported their stay as enjoyable with a likelihood of returning.