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Reviews of Emdoneni Lodge with Zululand Cat Conservation Project

Bushlands Road, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa

#9 of 24 hotels in Hluhluwe

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 127 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    5.5

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  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    8.0
    Animals in cages
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Charming Self-catering Cottage in Hluhluwe
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They claim to be involved in the reproduction of rare endangered animals, but in reality, they keep these rare animals in cages and show them to tourists. To me, it feels very much like a zoo, which in my opinion is borderline legal.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some noise from the nearby highway, no plugs next to the bed.

    Very friendly personnel, cosy restaurant with open fire and some music. Delicious meals well presented on warm plates. Clean environment and pool.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    8.0
    A cosy bush hideaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Charming Self-catering Cottage in Hluhluwe
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The main bathroom only a bath tub - there is no shower or even hand shower in the bathtub, so all 4 of us had to use the one shower in the other bathroom. The lounge furniture needs replacing as the couch is completely sunken in and can't really be used. There's 2 wicker chairs but they don't have chair pads, so are a bit hard.

    The lodge is really nice, and if you stay in the Windfall Cottage as we did, you have a great view of all the cats, which was a real treat. All the staff from the security, to the reception staff, to the chef and waiters are excellent - they are so friendly, patient and make you feel very welcome. We only tried one meal which was dinner, but it was very tasty. The cottage itself is very spacious and well stocked. Our favourite was the fire pit outside which was stocked with wood for us every day. Overall it was a fantastic stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent service, beautiful cottage with a private boma, Cats were visible from our front porch, luvely helpful staff &
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Charming Self-catering Cottage in Hluhluwe
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Peaceful Tasteful Luved every minute here Cat tour was excellent

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super friendly staff. Beautiful cats. Yummy food.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Excellent

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2025

    10
    We would definitely recommend this property and will return in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms and gardens were kept in excellent condition. The meals were well presented with a good variety of choices.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2025

    10
    Great spot. Nothing not to like.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Everything was great!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    9.0
    worth a stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it's not self catering, and the ability to bbq is difficult. if you want aomething light to eat, you need to leave the premises as the units are not set up to prepare something light like a sandwich.

    Location is great, coupled with friendly and very accommodating saff and comfort.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect family getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food tasted good , however, I feel they could have be a bit more options both on ala carte menu and buffet. But otherwise the taste of each dish we ate was very good. Can’t fault it.

    The rooms were clean. The property is very well kept and clean. We loved sitting at the main sitting area which is very cosy. The pool is cleaned daily and is clean. The staff was very helpful especially Rebecca who went out of the way to answer any questions we had about our next Dec stay. Nyaradzo was also very helpful. We loved staying here that we extended our stay by another day.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    Great stuff! Great hospitality!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff. Clean facilities and easy access to game reserve.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    10
    The food was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very clean and the stuff was friendly.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Relaxing peaceful stay out of season.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Beautiful gardens, swimming pool and lounge. Room spacious with quiet aircon.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing experience well trained staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In an upmarket room it was disappointing that there were only two little 20 ml Parmalat milk sachets. These were just enough for one cup of tea. Also penny pinching was the five tiny shortbread nibbles in a huge jar. Two rusks would have been fine. The toilet seat was thin, cheap plastic. All the above contrasted with beautiful luxurious bath towels, a super shower and bed, etc.

    Room 45 was outstanding! Spacious, modern and very clean, with an extremely comfortable bed and lovely bathroom.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Exactly what we expected and very comfortable , very friendly staff and food was excellent

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. Everything was spectacular.

    Everything. Staff was friendly and helpful. The location was incredible. The room was safe and comfortable and our overall experience was amazing.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Limeted food offering

    Very nice setting . Friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    10
    Great!Can highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely accommodation in a beautiful setting.Fantastic dinner!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The place is relaxing and quiet. It is full of trees which makes it cool.Activities are available like table tennis and snooker which are free.The place is very safe .

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food was amazing as well as the way the lodge is planned also getting to see the cheetah.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2024

    8.0
    Nice set up and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rondavel
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent staff couldn’t help enough. Nice gardens and surrounding grounds. Pool area and restaurant were lovely.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is not easy walking inside hotel. If visitor can walking inside hotel will be much better.

    Very clean and nice bed.

    Stayed in November 2024

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