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Thonga Beach Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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On the beach, beach towels, scuba diving, snorkeling
Restaurant
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds
Dining
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Thonga Beach Lodge provides a peaceful rural retreat where guests enjoy full breakfast daily. The property features a spacious terrace and serene garden setting. Visitors can book manicures and massages at the spa or join boat tours to explore nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

About the neighborhood

Map
Mabibi Beach, Elephant Coast, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3815

What's nearby

  • Lake Sibaya - 10 min drive - 4.4 km

About this property

Thonga Beach Lodge

Upscale guesthouse in a rural location
At Thonga Beach Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. With a beachfront location, scuba diving, and rowing, this guesthouse is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a hot stone massage, or aromatherapy. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours and snorkeling. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services
  • A front-desk safe, a water dispenser, and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms at Thonga Beach Lodge offer perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like safes and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and LED light bulbs

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 19 miles
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 165 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 600 (roundtrip)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 600 (roundtrip), from 4 to 18 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

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Frequently asked questions

Does Thonga Beach Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Thonga Beach Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thonga Beach Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Thonga Beach Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thonga Beach Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Thonga Beach Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Thonga Beach Lodge located?

Located in uMhlabuyalingana, this beachfront guesthouse is in a national park, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Lake Sibaya. Mabibi Beach is 4 mi (6.5 km) away.

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