Umzimkulu River Marina
We are situated on the south bank of the Umzimkulu River which flows through the town of Port Shepst...
We are situated on the south bank of the Umzimkulu River which flows through the town of Port Shepstone. We have five self-contained units with three to four beds, and all units open out onto a grass embankment that is right on the edge of the river. Each unit has its own verandah and braai area, or visitors may picnic anywhere on the river banks.
Fishing from the embankment is good for salmon, bream, perch and grunter or we can take you out fishing in our ski boat where good catches of yellow tail, salmon, rock cod and many more species are easily boated. The famous Sandpit is at the mouth of the river and easily accessible by boat launched at our river site. This is also a great spot for shade during the summer season.
The sardine run in June and July is a special experience. If fishing is not your activity, we can take you on a sea safari to spot the dolphins, turtles or even whales in season. An easy launch site allows you to bring your own boat.
We have barge cruises on the river that are a special treat. Sunset booze cruises can be arranged and we have a restaurant that is located a few hundred metres up the river with a gorgeous deck overlooking the river. Access is by road or by river barge. Awaken to the sound of our resident fish eagles as well as many other birds and small animals such as the tree hyrax and the leguans.
"Very clean and peaceful area. Beautiful gardens and ample space in the units. We enjoyed it so much and would definitely go there again. Can recommend this place to any person wanting a break away."
"Amazing views. Tranquil setting. Great fishing. Will definitely be back."
"We enjoyed our stay in the cozy flatlet. Being pet friendly accom we got to take our Boston terrier with. Sir Henry (our Boston Terrier) had a blast swimming in the river."
"No WiFi code given or mentioned. No dvd player as dstv hardly had channels so couldn't watch the game or watch the movies we brought along as no dvd player.... But it was lovely none the less"
"Very peaceful, ideal place to relax and enjoy the scenery."
"loved fishing on the river with no disturbance"
"Cottage 1 can be upgraded but very cosy and pleasant with all amenities required"
"Geraldine was very friendly, she allowed for my pet. kitchen was sticky though and cupboards and utensil in the cupboard smell musty. but overall the place is very tranquil and peaceful. felt a bit awkward when we were asked to leave earliest as possible before 10am as we were suppose to check out at 11 as she had other guests coming in. even though the previous night we did say we will leave by 10am latest but the in morning we were asked to leave chop chop to cater for the cleaning and set up for the new guests. but overall it is a beautiful place and will probably go back."
"This was a wonderfull place will definitely recommend it"
"What an amazing weekend at Umzimkulu River Marina. Beautiful, peaceful setting as a back drop to a chilled family weekend, with a soundtrack of Fish Eagles and the kids laughing and having fun. We will definitely be back. Thank you Geraldine & family."
"Umzimkulu marina is situated in a peaceful spot along the river, with beautiful big trees. Geraldine is a wonderful host and so very helpful. The chalet was comfortable and clean. Hope to visit again. Regards Harry and Sarah"
"Paradise next to the river"
"I'll definately be back"
"Hospitality, peaceful and safe units"
"My husband and I recently enjoyed 3 nights at Umzimkulu River Marina. We both really needed some serious R & R.That is exactly what we got. A beautiful piece of paradise just minutes away from Port Shepstone. It is so peaceful that you would think that you were out in the country. The hosts Geraldine and Brian are fantastic. The accommodation has all that you need."
"From before I'd made coffee in morning there were dogs by windows arlready. Breakfast on stoep was dog beg. For youghurt? At braai I could not take my eyes off my meat. Dogs beg continually. Obviously they get spoilt by guests. Just not way I brought mine pooches up."
"Was very happy with the cottage- spacious,clean and tidy and has all that is needed."
"Thouroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful gardens with amazing views of the river. Tranquillity! definitely be returning!"
"We had a nice time staying at the guest house. Communication was very good, we had a warm and friendly welcome and enjoyed the spacious house we stayed at. Unfortunately the weather was not playing along too well, would have liked to enjoy the big garden and sitting by the river for breakfast and dinner since the spaces provided looked very inviting and nice.<br/>Thanks for everything!"
"Thank you - we had a wonderful stay, unfortunately it was only for one night but we have already decided we will be back soon. Lovely facilities and such friendly owners and staff."
"What a magic place: our 5yr old lb was in Heaven. Between the 2 fabulous swings, the 5 very friendly dogs and then fishing off the boat...We didn't need to put on the telly once to entertain him or us!<div><br /><div>We were woken up every morning to the sound of the fish eagles and sipped our coffee (or had a picnic) on the swinging bench-chair right alongside the river and enjoyed the tranquility and natural beauty of the area.</div><div><br /></div><div>The accommodation was perfect: the kitchenette, while small and basic, was well equipped with everything we needed for self-catering.</div></div><div>The 2 double beds were very comfy and warm. Our LB actually chose to sleep upstairs which meant we slept in the 'lounge' area, but then we could then have our lights on and not disturb him once he fell asleep.</div><div>Brian and Geraldine, the hosts, were very friendly and informative about the area, giving us great restaurant tips (Jaxx is a must and the Fish shop at the 'waterfront' for lunch on the river). Brian introduced our LB to line fishing and took us out twice on his boat up the river, where we saw a turtle and the 'Fish Eagle restaurant'....Ask Brian to show you.</div><div>We'll definitely be back next year!</div>"
"On arrival we were greater with such friendliness and warmth. Our accommodation was more than we expected especially since we were just staying the night. Definitely will recommend to all my family and friends. Thank you Geraldine for such awesome hospitality."
"We enjoyed our stay, very child-friendly, and also very friendly resident dogs. Clean, affordable, and safe accommodation.<br />"
"Is a great place to stay and relax even though we did not catch any fish. There always is a next time"
"Ample space ideally located with the river at a few feet away. Excellent reception and host who were very friendly and caring. Highly recommended. Good value.<br />"
"A stunning location on the river, waking up to a fish eagke duet. Lovely hosts and close to beach and Oribi Gorge. Will be back!"
"Het slegs daar oornag op pad huis toe, maar sal beslis weer daar oorbly. Baie vriendelike en hulpvaardige eienaar en uitstekende waarde vir geld!"
"It was pleasant place to visit. We enjoyed a lot. The backdrop of the cottage was excellent."
"Our stay was good. Very friendly reception from administrative staff. Clean and spacious accommodation. Very tranquil environment."
"Good accommodation at a reasonable price and very helpful staff."
"Lovely, serene setting with the river and bird life. The cottage is beautiful and fully equipped. I will recommend Umzimkulu River Marina to friends especially those with children who will enjoy paddling on the river."
"Always very friendly and helpful. Had a great time. We have stayed over four times already over the years on trips. Nice and peaceful. Will always recommend this place to friends."
"We absolutely loved our stay. The place is tranquil and quite and the accommodation was great. We would reccomend the venue to anyone interested in a great place to rest and enjoy nature."
"We really enjoyed our stay at Umzimkulu. Geraldine and her husband were very welcoming and we had a very relaxing time!"
"The venue was quite big and plenty of space to move around. The proximity to the river is quite nice and that fresh water smell clams the system."
"Our living quarters were spacious, very well furnished and most of all, clean. One would think that they were at home. Brian and Geraldine are the most pleasant and down-to-earth people. I will recommend this venue to my friends and will definitely be back."
"Quiet, well run accommodation. Everything I needed was in the bungalow. I will certainly stay again - overall impression - very good value! Thanks Brian and Shantall!"
"It was a great place to stay! The perfect self catering accommodation!Thank you, we will be back!"
"It was a great place to stay! The perfect self catering accommodation! Thank you, we will be back!"
"An absolutely fabulous holiday destination. Very Private and quiet lodge. Rooms are large and well furnished. The area is magnificent in its plants and wildlife next to the river. Thanks to the whole family for being such great hosts without being obtrusive. If you need that annual recharge of the batteries, this is the place to go."
"An absolutely fabulous holiday destination.Very Private and quiet lodge.Rooms are large and well furnished.The area is magnificent in its plants and wildlife next to the river.Thanks to the whole family for being such great hosts without being obtrusive.If you need that annual recharge of the batteries, this is the place to go."
"We enjoyed our stay at Umzimkulu. It is beautifully situated and has a wonderful ambience."
"We enjoyed our stay at Umzimkulu. It is beautifully situated and has a wonderful ambience."
"It a great place to relax, we enjoyed our stay and really rested"
"It a great place to relax, we enjoyed our stay and really rested"
"Our party of 5 had a memorable break.The units arewell equipped, clean and tastefully decorated.The surroundings are tranquil and very beautiful.Our hosts Geraldine and Brian, most hospitable and accommodating.I highly recommend this establishment for a peaceful, relaxing stay."
"A lush oasis getaway for a relaxed and casual stay."
"A lush oasis getaway for a relaxed and casual stay. "
"We want to thank everybody responsible for our holiday. To Brain and his wife a special word of thanks as you made this stay for us as interesting and comfortable as possible. You will most definitely see us again very soon.Seasons GreetingsWillem and the boys"
"We want to thank everybody responsible for our holiday. To Brain and his wife a special word of thanks as you made this stay for us as interesting and comfortable as possible. You will most definitely see us again very soon.Seasons GreetingsWillem and the boys"