Sodwana Bay Lodge

Sodwana Bay Lodge and Hotel Resort is placed in the heart of Maputaland on the western shore of Lake Shazibe, bordered by the worlds highest naturally vegetated dunes which shelter the golden beaches of the lush interior. The area is surrounded by fertile swamps and sand forests with rare and protected animal and plant species, as well as wide lakes and extensive river estuaries which are full of life.

The careful design of the lodge has been done in order to match the rustic, Eco-orientated nature of the Kwa Zulu Natal region. There is a full range of dive courses offered and is run by the fully-equipped PADI 5 star IDC scuba centre. There are over 1200 different tropical marine fish to be seen in the many coral reefs at the mecca, Sodwana Bay Lodge. Magnum Fishing Charters are also on site for that deep sea fishing experience. Low Risk Malaria region Cell phone reception available

Accommodation Hotel Rooms: There are 20 en-suite Hotel rooms, three double rooms and 17 twin rooms. Cots are available on request. Restaurants and Bars Leatherback Seafood and Grill Restaurant: This is a buffet and a la carte restaurant with a large variety to choose from. Operating hours are as follows: from 07.00am to 10.30am and then 12.00pm to 17.00pm and 18.30pm -22.00pm. The bar is at The Leatherbacks and the operating hours are from 10.00am- 22.00pm. A pool bar is also located on the deck overlooking the swimming pool. Zulu Boma - by prior arrangement only.

Conference Facilities: Sodwana is well known for the teambuilding experiences that occur on the property. There are a number of conference rooms. The capacity of the rooms range from 20-50 people depending on the set-up styles requested. Standard Equipment is available. Flipchart Lectern Whiteboard TV and Video.

Diving Facilities: Sodwana Bay Lodge Scuba Centre provides a range of diving activities from introductory dives through to Instructor courses. While diving packages only include dives to Two Mile Reef, other dive sites are visited regularly for a small additional fee. Diving conditions are generally best earlier in the day. Please note that dive packages do not include any dive equipment. Dive equipment is available for hire on request and should be pre-booked directly with the Dive Shop. Dive certification cards must be produced on arrival. It is strongly recommended that a refresher course is done if it is six months or longer since your last dive. The refresher courser should be pre-booked with the Dive shop.

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Reviews

"Never went cancelled to reshedule"

01 October 2019

"I cancelled as I was asked to go to work Monday and the dates did not match. I asked Sodwana lodge to rebook for 1st to 4th November. You have not paid them that deposit I paid you as I want to use that for the deposit in November. If we are to fight about this then I will review using Safarinow as a contact and deal with sodwana directly."
"Nice place"

18 April 2017

"It is a lovely lodge, unfortunately the beach is far from the lodge and it is not safe to walk or jog in the area, our friend was attacked with a machete. The Restaurant was unfortunately disappointing, the food was almost not eatable"
"Enjoyable stay at the Lodge"

29 December 2014

"Nice place to stay, not saw close to the beach as expected, we needed to travel with the car for 15 minutes and stand in line in front of the beach to enter it. Cabin was basic but fine, showers sometimes not warm.Staff very helpful and kind. Diving school at the lodge good.The restaurant serves ok food, nothing special but fills you up well. Breakfast is not too special."
"Great"

04 May 2014

"We had an awesome stay at Sodwana Bay Lodge."
"Lovely stay at Sodwana Lodge"

06 September 2013

"The room were very clean and neet.The bed comfortable.The food excellent.We feel we could not expect it to have been better."
"Great"

11 June 2012

"The chalet at Sodwana Bay Lodge was perfect! Clean, cosy and secure with a sun deck out the front to catch a few rays or watch the moon rise. It was well equipped with a fridge, tea and coffee facilities, DStv and a safe to place all your valuables in. We had dinner in the restaurant and we must say the food was a highlight. The steaks were amazing and came with delicious sauces and our breakfast omelette the next day was something to write home about! The grounds are beautiful to walk around and there is plenty to keep the kids busy - two jungle gyms, a volley ball court, two swimming pools and a games room. There is also a dive shop where you can buy or hire equipment and book your dives. There is even a hairdresser if you need a trim. They seem to have thought of everything. We really enjoyed our stay."
"Sodwana Bay"

07 May 2012

"Functional furnished Chalets. Excellent dinner menu selection. Endless deserted white sandy beach but only reachable with a car. Great place to stay for a couple of days if you like diving or fishing. Not recommendable for swimming."
"Enjoyable"

26 January 2012

"Ons het die verblyf by Sudwana Bay Lodge baie geniet. Ons hotel kamer was gerieflik en die resturant se kos baie smaaklik! Die strand is net 'n bietjie ver, maar die lodge se goeie diens maak daarvoor op. We enjoyed the stay at Sudwana Bay Lodge a lot. The hotel room was comfortable and the restaurant's food was very good! The beach is a bit far, but the service and hospitality makes up for that."
"Nice place"

15 January 2012

"We loved our lodge and prolonged the stay to 14 days! The staff were very nice, helpful and friendly. The only mistake was that we book with meals! The food in the restaurant is just horrible. We tried three different meals and unfortunately no improvement. So we had to switch over to a restaurant in the neighborhood and lost the money for that. Over all, we will definitely come back, but only rent a self-catering!"
"Rustic Accommodation"

04 January 2011

"We loved the wooden chalet and the outlay of the room. It was awesome having our own balcony which overlooked the garden. We could hear the ocean clearly and loved the sounds of wildlife. The restaurant was large and rustic with friendly service. The food was fantastic with melt-in-your-mouth calamari."
"Very relaxing"

26 December 2010

"We had a great time - resort very relaxed. A long wait for dinner."
"Sodwana Bay Lodge"

10 August 2010

"My wife and I are inland scuba divers (dams and old flooded mines) so to travel the long distance to get to the sea must have accommodation which was well worth the trip. Sodwana Bay Lodge welcomed us and looked after us for the whole long weekend. We can't wait to come back again and again."
"Sodwana Bay Lodge"

10 August 2010

"My wife and I are inland scuba divers (dams and old flooded mines) so to travel the long distance to get to the sea must have accommodation which was well worth the trip. Sodwana Bay Lodge welcomed us and looked after us for the whole long weekend. We can't wait to come back again and again."
"Lovely family getaway"

08 March 2010

"It was a very lovely experience. A little issue with my booking but the staff at the lodge were so accommodating. The chalet as well as the hotel room was neat and very comfortable. The kids had a ball during their stay. The restaurant was exceptional, the food good,staff very pleasant. The restaurant manager was helpful and pleasant. It was a lovely family weekend. Will definitely return."
"Lovely family getaway"

08 March 2010

"It was a very lovely experience. A little issue with my booking but the staff at the lodge were so accommodating. The chalet as well as the hotel room was neat and very comfortable. The kids had a ball during their stay. The restaurant was exceptional, the food good,staff very pleasant. The restaurant manager was helpful and pleasant. It was a lovely family weekend. Will definitely return."
"Excellent"

20 February 2009

"This is recommended to anyone that wants to get away from commercialised areas! Had a great rest."
"Excellent"

20 February 2009

"This is recommended to anyone that wants to get away from commercialised areas! Had a great rest."
"Highly recommended"

30 December 2008

"It was fantastic."
"Highly recommended"

30 December 2008

"It was fantastic."
"Food was excellent."

05 May 2008

"The accommodation was clean and comfortable. "
"Fantastic"

16 March 2008

"Accommodation is fantastic, food is great. Would highly recommend to anyone"
"Very good"

24 February 2008

"Very relaxed feel to the place. We loved the food. We will go back."
"Very good"

24 February 2008

"Very relaxed feel to the place. We loved the food. We will go back."
"Lekker"

17 December 2007

"Dit was moerse lekker"
"Lekker"

17 December 2007

"Dit was moerse lekker"
"Great place to stay"

29 March 2007

"Relaxed, good diving and fishing.Restaurant excellent."
"Great place to stay"

29 March 2007

"Relaxed, good diving and fishing. Restaurant excellent."
"Nice place"

11 December 2006

"Nice place when you are looking for a spot for diving.Good accommodation"
"Nice place"

11 December 2006

"Nice place when you are looking for a spot for diving.Good accommodation"