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Thonga Beach Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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On the beach, beach towels, scuba diving, snorkelling
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lounge
Property grounds
Double Room, Sea View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Mabibi Beach, Elephant Coast, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3815
  • Lake Sibaya
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Mabibi Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sodwana Bay Beach
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the area

Mabibi

At Thonga Beach Lodge you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Lake Sibaya. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. 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 6.5 km (4 mi) from Mabibi Beach and 22.9 km (14.2 mi) from Rocktail Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Sibaya - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mabibi Beach - 13 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Sodwana Lighthouse - 63 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Sodwana Bay Beach - 66 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Rocktail Bay - 68 min drive - 22.9 km

About this property

Thonga Beach Lodge

Guesthouse on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Thonga Beach Lodge offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified Thonga Beach Lodge. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star uMhlabuyalingana guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thonga Beach Lodge offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 80 per stay)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 19 miles
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Thonga Beach Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 540 (return)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 540 (return), from 4 to 18 years old
  • Resort fee: ZAR 77 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 stay (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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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, American Express, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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.

Property is also known as

Thonga
Thonga Beach
Thonga Beach Lodge
Thonga Beach Lodge Mabibi
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Thonga Beach Hotel Mabibi
Thonga Beach Lodge KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Thonga Beach Lodge uMhlabuyalingana
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Thonga Beach Lodge?

Yep, Thonga Beach Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Thonga Beach Lodge?

The closest beach to Thonga Beach Lodge is Sodwana Bay Beach (26.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Thonga Beach Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as Thai massages.

Does Thonga Beach Lodge have a pool?

Thonga Beach Lodge has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Thonga Beach Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Thonga Beach Lodge.

Is Thonga Beach Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Thonga Beach Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Thonga Beach Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thonga Beach Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thonga Beach Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thonga Beach Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Thonga Beach Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Thonga Beach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remote beach lodge with excellent facilities and our room was a wonderful luxury private beach hut. Let down by weather so diving not possible as limited shallow reef options only. Drive to lodge challenging in own vehicle. Turtle drive great. Very good food. Very friendly and helpful staff - surprise birthday cake with many staff singing & dancing! Forest walk limited and just about are trees (interesting all the same).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Caron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing hidden gem

Lovely place for a relaxing few days. It's an hour from the main road by transfer if you don't have 4x4. Went out on boat and saw whales. Food generally very good - although some lunches lacked protein except cheese. Wifi was only available in a certain area - and limited to 250mb free after that you had to pay. Lovely big big beds! Beach totally secluded for miles and miles.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most perfect beach...

Exceptional location, gourmet food and great hospitality.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptionnel

Lieu exceptionnel totalement perdu (c'est aussi ce qui fait son charme). Chambre superbe, restauration au top et service hors normes...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
isolierter einsamer ort zum in-sich-gehen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

stéphanie, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

très joli spot...

lieu super... éloigné, joli et calme. possibilité de transfert inclus limité...10h30... sinon en supplément. Pas du tout compatible avec 1 demi pension... transfert d'1h @rajouter sur votre planning s'il est serré Problème d'électricité dans notre chambre... qui semble connu et pas resolu

10/10 Excellent

Ad, Emst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mis Tonga Beach niet!

niet bereikbaar zonder 4wd. In dat geval wordt je opgehaald bij een verzamelpunt. Van daaruit nog 45 minuten hobbelen. Spreek de ophaaltijd goed af! Toplocatie. Snorkelen, duiken in een warme oceaan. Houten veranda aan zee met ligbedden en zonwering voor het wouw effect. Boek huisje met zeezicht! advies: vermeld coordinaten!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolle Lage

Sehr abgelegene und romantische Lodge. Das Essen war ausgezeichnet und der Service sehr freundlich. Leider ist die Lodge ohne 4-Rad-Antrieb nicht zu erreichen. Dafür wird man mit einsamen Stränden und völliger Abgeschiedenheit belohnt.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service