About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Nguni Cottage at Ngoye Lodge in Mtunzini offers a recently renovated apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests enjoy sea views, air-conditioning, and a terrace. Exceptional Facilities: The property features a sun terrace, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a fitness room, lounge, and games room. Convenient Location: Located 49 km from Richards Bay Airport, the apartment is a short walk from Mtunzini Country Club and close to Umlalazi Nature Reserve and Raffia Palm Monument. Guest Services: Guests benefit from free bicycles, a paid airport shuttle, and a variety of activities such as fishing, bike tours, and hiking. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mary-anne
    South Africa South Africa
    Amazing garden cottage! Rooms are nice and big! It is so peaceful there! We had a wonderful stay!
  • Colette
    South Africa South Africa
    The cottage was very comfortable and spacious for the 4 of us. It was tastefully decorated. It was in a beautiful sub tropical garden setting. It felt very safe.
  • Sibu
    South Africa South Africa
    Wow! This place is absolutely stunning—impeccably clean and wonderfully spacious! The friendly staff made my experience even more enjoyable. It is also well equipped with cutlery and utensils. I wholeheartedly recommend checking it out, you won’t...
  • Hayley
    South Africa South Africa
    The cottage was very comfortable and nicely laid out, it was spacious and had room to relax. It was close to amenities and a short drive to the beach.
  • Mieka
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff at Ngoye Lodge went out of their way to help us make the most of our stay in Mtunzini - they really went the extra mile. We stayed at the Nguni Cottage, which was beautifully appointed with a lush garden. It was quiet and peaceful. We...
  • Deme
    South Africa South Africa
    Very neet, Clean, well equipped Cottage, everything you need and more.
  • Zanele
    South Africa South Africa
    I absolutely love the location and I also loved the cottage that we had. It is a perfect fit for the size of travel group we were. I love the modern finishes of all the rooms.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Lovemore Lodges

Company review score: 9.5Based on 456 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company information

We love all the adventure that Mtunzini has to offer, and we will gladly arrange and sometimes join in activities like fishing, cycling, golf, barge trips, trail running or hiking. We all love birds and have a passion for the indigenous surroundings. The lodge will provide a card for free access to the beach and reserve where guests and swim, fish or just have a lovely picnic or braai.

Property information

Nguni Cottage, set in lush indigenous gardens, are alive with birds and butterflies and offer guests a nature rich and relaxing experience. Nguni Cottage is fitted with solar panels and an inverter so you will not be affected by load shedding at all. The cottage comprises of two spacious rooms suited for 2 guests each. Each room is equipped with double or single beds options, en-suite bathroom, fridge, smart T.V., air-conditioning and tea and coffee trays. Fitted with all the necessities. It’s up to you whether you opt to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings and sea breeze or join in the multitude of outdoor activities that is available. We are surrounded with numerous unique birding spots that you can view on self-guided walks or book a guide to help you spot the best sightings. The property is well secured and centrally located with a restaurant, shopping center and coffee shop all within walking distance. We can also arrange for spa and beauty treatments on request for guests at one of the local wellness centers. Nguni Cottage is fitted with solar panels and an inverter so you will not be affected by load shedding at all.

Neighbourhood information

The Zulu word emthunzini means ‘a place in the shade’ and visiting this Zululand today gives exactly that feeling. Blessed with a sub-tropical climate (humid summers and mild winters) and a high annual rainfall, the small village boasts a clean, safe, peaceful and abundant environment with a stunning view of the Umlalazi Nature Reserve and sea beyond. With so many outdoor activities to choose from it will be difficult to stay indoors. Mtunzini and Umlalazi Nature Reserve boasts with some of the best trails for walking, running or cycling including the Mangrove Forest and the Raphia Palm Monument. Whether you choose self-guided birding walks through the Mangroves or the Raphia monument for a peek at the Palm nut Vulture or guided walks it will prove worth wile even for beginners. So feel free to pack tekkies and bicycles. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy our beautiful but challenging supreme 9-hole golf course and enjoy refreshments at the club afterwards.

Languages spoken

English,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

Nguni Cottage at Ngoye Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Nguni Cottage at Ngoye Lodge 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.