At Kosi Forest Lodge, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 22.1 km (13.8 mi) from Rocktail Bay. Highlights at this eco-friendly guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to boat tours and ecotours. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class uMhlabuyalingana guest house, you'll be 37.7 km (23.4 mi) from Ponta Do Oruo Market.
Upscale guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.
An outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the eco-certified Kosi Forest Lodge. Self parking is free.
This 4-star uMhlabuyalingana guest house is smoke free.
8 guestrooms or units
Full breakfast (free)
Childcare (surcharge)
Poolside lounge chairs
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Front desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Garden
Gift shop
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Kosi Forest Lodge offers 8 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to patios. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.
Languages
English, Zulu
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 80 per day)
Parking and transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Things to do
Boat tours
Ecotours
Fishing
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
Rowing/canoeing
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
On a lake
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Outdoor space
Patio
More
Connecting rooms available
Fan
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kosi Forest Lodge
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Destination fee: ZAR110 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Resort fee: ZAR 79 per person, per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 80 per day (rates may vary)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.
We should mention
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
Kosi Forest Lodge Manguzi
Kosi Forest Manguzi
Kosi Forest
Kosi Forest Lodge Guesthouse
Kosi Forest Lodge uMhlabuyalingana
Kosi Forest Lodge Guesthouse uMhlabuyalingana
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Kosi Forest Lodge?
Yep, Kosi Forest Lodge has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Kosi Forest Lodge?
The closest beach to Kosi Forest Lodge is Mabibi Beach (39.6 km).
Does Kosi Forest Lodge have a pool?
Kosi Forest Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.
What makes Kosi Forest Lodge a romantic place to stay?
Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kosi Forest Lodge.
Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Kosi Forest Lodge?
No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.
Does Kosi Forest Lodge serve breakfast?
Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is on offer at Kosi Forest Lodge.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kosi Forest Lodge?
No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Kosi Forest Lodge?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.
What time are check-in & check-out at Kosi Forest Lodge?
Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are pets allowed at Kosi Forest Lodge?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
Kosi Forest Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Lodge set in forest on lake edge in one of most pristine areas in South Africa. Friendly, helpful staff. Plenty of activities - day trips on lake, canoe trip on lake over, forest walk, watching turtles land and lay eggs. Impressed by lodges efforts to be eco-friendly, but don’t expect fluffy white towels or air conditioning. If you love nature and being away from the crowds we highly recommend this lodge.
The hotel is well located in Kosi Bay. The communal areas such as the dining, lounging and pool areas are very nice - well appointed, clean and outdoors. The rooms are the exact opposite - they are quite old, very dark and rather dingy. The outdoor shower area is full of leaves and bugs making it unattractive to use. The indoor shower was leaking heavily. The rooms are not well sealed which allows many bugs etc to enter. The mosquito netting was also torn in several places so does not serve any useful purpose unfortunately. I think this hotel is highly overpriced and not very good value for money. We expected much better accommodations for the price we paid. We were very disappointed. There are better options in the area.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
6/10 Okay
Joël
1 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Vent et pluie personnel disponible et charmant
Peu d'animation disponibles malgré les efforts du personnel à la suite d'un séjour avec vent et pluie. A éviter au debut du printemps. N'avons pu profiter d'une région reputée splendide
Mooi hotel op een mooie plek. Personeel is behulpzaam. Je komt helemaal tot rust.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
15 Aug 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Preis-Leistungsverhältnis stimmt nicht
Wunderbare Umgebung, gute Ranger, Moskitonetze leider mit einigen Löchern (Malariagebiet) und Frühstücksbuffett recht dürftig. Mittagessen und Abendessen sehr gut. Unserer Meinung nach sollten bei diesem sehr hohen Übernachtungspreis alle Exkursionen und Softgetränke inbegriffen sein. Waren 3 Nächte dort, 2 Nächte hätten uns im Nachhinein gereicht.