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About this property

Nestled behind forested sand dunes at the shores of Lake Shazibe, Sodwana Bay Lodge Dove & Fishing Resort is located in the heart of Maputaland. The resort features a scuba dove center, restaurant and a spa. The reed and thatched chalets at the resort come with air conditioning, tea-and-coffee making facilities and private bathroom with shower. Each has a wooden deck. Guests can dine at the Leatherbacks Seafood and Grill. There is also a poolside bar. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including scuba diving, fishing, hiking and diving. The Sodwana area is known for its coral reefs and diverse marine life. The resort offers a free shuttle service to the beach, which is located about 3.1 mi away. Our accommodations are thoughtfully designed to seamlessly blend into the natural environment, providing an ideal retreat for fishing, diving, and nature enthusiasts. We take great pride in maintaining a neat, clean, and inviting atmosphere to ensure a memorable stay for every guest. Please note that our accommodations style may not appeal to everyone. We kindly ask you to consider this when making a booking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Fishing

  • Playground

  • Canoeing


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This is a very well established lodge and everything worked well for us - is well maintained and owners are clearly committed to keeping it going at a high standard. Very friendly staff. It is quite 'down to earth' and does not try to impress with...
Andries
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The personal welcome and manner of staff was appreciated and second to none.
Carel
South Africa South Africa
Good breakfast, good location, good room! Can’t complain about anything
Samantha
South Africa South Africa
The breakfast provided gave a good variety of options for many different diets.
Jonathan
South Africa South Africa
Superb location. Excellent facilities. Great staff and service, Friendly staff and management. Great food and good ambiance.
Melissa
Netherlands Netherlands
Everything you need at the resort and close to the beach.
Crystal
South Africa South Africa
Lots of shade. Good restaurant. Nice spacious apartment. Super friendly staff.
Lientjie
South Africa South Africa
The gas braaier was not working 100%, only 2 burners functional, and very rusty.
Matthias
Germany Germany
The hotel offers free breakfast, has a pool and the chalets have a balcony.
Nana
South Africa South Africa
Tranquille and peaceful area, not over processed . The property is great with nice size chalets. Really enjoyed our stay.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Leatherbacks Seafood and Grill
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Sodwana Bay Lodge Dive & Fishing Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 550 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sodwana Bay Lodge Dive & Fishing Resort 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.