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Tranquil Oasis Near Kosi Lake
Nestled in Manguzi, just a short stroll from the picturesque Kosi Lake, Kosi Bay Lodge is a serene retreat. The lodge boasts comfortable units, some featuring kitchenettes for added convenience.
Leisure and Dining Delights
Guests can start their day with a delightful buffet breakfast and later indulge in mouthwatering dishes at the on-site restaurant. For outdoor enthusiasts, BBQ facilities are available to enjoy al fresco dining. The inviting swimming pool offers a refreshing dip, while the sun terrace and garden provide the perfect spots to unwind.
Convenient Location and Beyond
Conveniently located near Manguzi Forest Reserve and Ndumo Game Reserve, Kosi Bay Lodge also serves as a gateway to the Kosi Bay Border and Mozambique. With King Shaka International Airport within reach, your tranquil escape is closer than you think.
Check-in from
12:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
60 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
4 adults · 5 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
60 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
4 adults · 5 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
60 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
60 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 4 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
súper contenta con el alojamiento en Kosi Bay, su comodidad y limpieza han sido excelentes, nos hubiera gustado quedarnos más dias
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Very well kept and clean, the staff were extremely friendly.
Comfortable accommodation, perfectly located for exploring all that beautiful Kosi Bay has to offer. Very friendly staff who went out of their way to see to our requests.
Very spacious room and beautiful resort. Unfortunately it was just an overnight stay en route to Mozambique so I could not explore
Assumed there would be a microwave, fortunately mentioned it at checking in and a microwave was made available.
Da tranquilidade e da comida
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, gutes Essen im Restaurant mit toller Aussicht.
Bauarbeiten waehrend unseres Aufenthalts, schlechte Zufahrt zur Lodge
Everthing
Revolving restaurant Friendly staff
None
This was a unique lodge, in the bush, very well equiped, beautiful views from the restaurant, exellent food, friendly staff, comfortable room
All was well
Tropical atmosphere and a lovely view from the restaurant
Swimming pools. Friendly, honest staff - nothing was too much trouble. Serviced daily. Tasty, value for money food at the revolving restaurant. Air con. Nice cooking pots etc
Room is being renovated after our stay.
No microwave or oven . Just a gas stove. Quite inconvenient for reheating food . There was hot water in the evening but no hot water for showering in the morning -we needed to bath and leave by 5am so no one to call to sort out. Bathrooms are also a bit dated and could use a little TLC. Otherwise it was a decent stay, beautiful location, neat and clean.
Tolle Aussichtsterrasse für den Sun-Downer. Ungewöhnliches Restaurant mit 360 Grad-Blick.
The staff were amazing . Arranged activities for us including a visit to Tembe Elephants park , a trip across the border to see Mozambique and a boat trip on the lake . Our guides including Bongani , Sibu and Michael were all excellent and made the days very enjoyable . The food in the restaurant was top drawer and the staff were brilliant . Would defo recommend.
I cant fault anything from.our stay . It was very enjoyable .
De prachtige jungleachtige omgeving, Lynette echt een schat van een vrouw. Heel behulpzaam en fijn mens om mee te praten. We hebben mooie dagen gehad in onze hotelkamer met alles erop en eraan. Lynette zorgde nog voor een upgrade zodat we een keukentje erbij hadden. We zijn twee van de 4 dagen met Alex (gids) mee geweest naar Kosi Mouth en Banga Nek waar we prachtige vissen hebben gezien. Op het terrein kun je veel vogels zijn zoals de toerako en de trompetneushoornvogel bijvoorbeeld. Je bent omringd door weelderige natuur waar je ook bushbucks van dichtbij ziet. Het ronddraaiende restaurant is super en het eten erg lekker! Mijn man vroeg zich al af wie de piano elke dag verplaatst hahaha Tip: bezoek de Nguni bar als je daar bent. Geheid veel lol en lekker eten en drinken.
1 klein minpuntje was dat de bedden voor ons lange Hollanders misschien iets te kort waren.
The place is gorgeous and well Positioned. Rooms are large and well equipped and comfortable
The dinner and breakfast is some of the best I have had before!
NOTHING
Schwierige Anfahrt für normale PKW
Friendly staff, nice clean rooms
The outdoor ,the rotating restaurant, the food the portions was 👏 🤩...the staff were great...host super 👌 💖
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The location was tranquil but a bit far away from everything and you really do need a 4x4. The boat trip we took was pleasant but due to heavy rains, the water was very dark. We didn't see and hippos unfortunately and couldn't swim or snorkel The room we had was very peaceful and spacious with a lovely shower. It had everything you needed. The bed was quite comfortable although had a strange smell. Our maid was lovely and kept our room clean
The whole place needs maintenance especially the decking around the small pools which weren't very clean. We had breakfast once which was overpriced at R140 each and not brilliant. There was only a couple of cereals to chose from and some stale bread for toast
Lovely spot. Close to Mozambique border. Happy staff
A beautiful surprise! Location is perfect.
No milk in the room for coffee.
Comfortable stay in a great location. The lodge is peaceful and well-situated, and the staff were extremely sweet and welcoming. We truly enjoyed our time here.
Breakfast took long , rest was great .
The breakfast is good.
Nothing.
Great location and facilities.
The fact that we were given (and charged for) two seperate chalets when one would have been sufficient for the number of guests.
Stunning place,food and rooms
Friendly staff
schöner Poolbereich
Essen bestellen dauert ewig
The place was lovely! We enjoyed everything in this place, minus the odd big spider we saw :D We stayed in the hotel side and it was comfortable. The upgrade to the restaurant was a nice unexpected addition to the stay.
While the staff were all super friendly and helpful, they may need a little more training, For the meal time rushes, they were slow, but apart from that, cannot fault this place at all.
it was great
nothing
De ligging en het restaurant
Het rook een beetje schimmelig Er was geen wifi en geen tv terwijl dat wel in de beschrijving stond
Beautiful location. Great views. A revolving restaurant in the middle of nowhere… this was a surprise.
Linen and amenities were not great Towels had a bad smell.
Le site, le calme, la cuisine
Great views. Extremely accommodating and friendly staff.
Safe and excellent location. New rotating restaurant is brilliant attraction. Staff are friendly but service was lacking.
Afternoon shift at reception wasn't up to date with pre payments etc.
Great location Friendly and efficient staff Good restaurant We had a great boat trip of the lakes
Room and everything in it needs to refurbished. If we were staying more than just the one night we would have asked to be moved. Maybe more money should have been on the rooms vs building a revolving restaurant
Herrliche Lage. Schön ruhig, viel Natur, nahe der Kosi-Seen. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber.
Friendly and amazing staff. Revolving restaurant one of a kind view
My departure... because want to stay forever
Safe Lodge, good location, friendly staff, good day trips organised
A bit dated chalet, matress not comfortable
Comfortable beds Clean rooms Staff is very friendly and communicates about everything
Horse kept chasing us
Tudo.
Nada.
Access road not good for a standard car. Observe a big effort is put in by owners to upgrade the facilities. Experienced friendly and helpful staff throughout our stay. Our unit needed some upgrading and general maintenance, but we enjoyed our stay. Restaurant offered good variety and quality food. Breakfast was well prepared and a good variety of items. The boat ride on the lakes was a highlight.
Our unit need some upgrading and new equipment. Dirt/sand road to Lodge can be challenging for a standard car.
It was a wonderful setting in the bush with a great restaurant serving tasty, hearty and well priced meals with friendly staff. We enjoyed the viewing deck and look forward to the completion of the revolving restaurant. The swimming pools and braai area were amazing and we loved seeing the buck on our walks around the lodge. Shannon and Enoch were very helpful and the boat cruise on the lakes was most memorable. The room was spacious and very comfortable.
The room, bathroom and bedlinen was clean. The dinner in the restaurant was nice. The aircon in the room is also nice.
The fact that there is NO wifi in the rooms. There are also very limited TV chanels to choose from. The road to the lodge is very bad.
The service and friendly staff were hreat. Vety comfortable beds and well equipped rooms.
That we weren't given a map or pin drop to get to the Parks board gate for permits. The roads are very confusing!
The place is beautiful and clean with friendly staff
It has bad comms and the WiFi only works closer to the reception. I was also a bit worried driving in those sandy roads especially in a small car
Very serene and clean
The parking a bit small Neighbour’s car parks half infront of your unit.
The peace and quiet of the lodge, beautiful place trees and nature somewhere you can rest.
The after hours (we checked in at 16:00) receptionist we met Shannon wasn’t friendly or helpful at all she didn’t have time to explain anything luckily the following day another lady came through she was helpful in explaining activities to do permits n the like she was heaven sent . This lodge is in the bundus so expected nature however our room had a family of lizards the entire cabin , there Wr cockroaches in the bathroom the pest control was disappointing. Food wise their restaurant was a let down we didn’t eat at their restaurant because of food not being available on their menu . Our room said self catering however there was no microwave only 2 plate gas stove . Kosi Bay is a beautiful place to send time in nature lovely local Zulu people, the lodge had its disappointment however they can all be improved, they need to prioritise EVERYONE!!!!.
The owner of Kosi Bay Lodge was very friends and assisted us immediately when there was a slight mixup with the booking. The accommodation was exactly what we expected and the property is very nice and like staying in a forest, as can be expected in that area of South Africa. The pool was welcoming on the very hot and humid days and the staff friendly and available, offering refreshments.
The place was beautiful, nice swimming and breakfast was delicious.
It’s far from the actual road. The gravel its not smooth, it’s not good for the private cars and direction boards are not so clear. No buffet breakfast.
When we informed the staff re non-possibility to reach them and asked for at least some minor return (eg cost of breakfast, unused facility etc), they refused, but really tried to find at least some solution (offered to leave money as a deposit etc). Unfortunately this doesn’t help, as we are on vacation here and are not flexible to move dates from our side.
Unfortunately we were not able to reach the hotel, as the roads were closed. Unfortunately, the booking was non-refundable. It was a bad idea to make reservation of more than one night before reaching the property.
Kosi Bay Lodge is an absolute gem! Tucked away in a beautiful coastal forest, the chalets are super comfy and have everything you need. The restaurant serves amazing food, and the staff are next-level friendly – seriously five-star service. Loved chilling by the pool all day with an ice-cold RnR slushie in hand. The reception and guides were super helpful, making it easy to book activities. Honestly, the most relaxing and stress-free getaway ever!
Nothing - it was 100% on point!
We always enjoy our stay at Kosi Bay Lodge. Beautiful place to relax and enjoy your holiday. We will definitely be back again.
Beautiful place clean neat. Just home away from home.
Everything
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Areas to consider
Cleanliness
7.61/10Some reviews mentioned need for upgrading and maintenance.
Service
9.08/10Staff described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.12/10Excellent location with beautiful surroundings.
Room Quality
7.57/10Room needs refurbishment and upgrades.
Amenities
8.1/10Some good amenities, but some units need upgrading.
Value for Money
8.56/10Generally good value given the location and experiences.
Food and Beverage
8.61/10Good variety and quality of food offered.
Overall Experience
8.58/10Overall positive experience with some minor drawbacks.
Nestled in Manguzi, a short stroll from Kosi Lake, offering tranquil waterside views and easy nature access.
Enjoy a barbecue and dining outdoors with a variety of dishes from the on-site restaurant.
Choose from 60 sqm two-bedroom chalets with kitchenettes and private seating areas for comfortable family stays.