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Sunset Lodge
80 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Bushman Lodge
200 square metres
2 King Beds 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Lakeside Chalet
120 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Early Mist Chalet
Room with view
110 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Rainbow Chalet
300 square metres
3 King Beds 4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale lakefront lodge, walk to Drakensberg Mountains

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Sani Valley Nature Lodges in Himeville, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Drakensberg Mountains and a 3-minute drive from uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. This upscale lodge is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Himeville Museum and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 11
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2000
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Firepit
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Firewood (free)
  • Secured parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of living rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Separate dining area
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sani Valley Nature Lodges offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star lodge have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include safes and ceiling fans. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Fireplace
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Kitchen
  • In-room massage available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate dining area
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size 42
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Number of living rooms
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Highchair
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 3
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Art supplies
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Freezer
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Playground on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Game viewing on site
  • Horse riding nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Sports massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 5 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Contactless check-in is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Front desk opens daily at 8 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 5

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 130 for adults and ZAR 130 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Sani Valley Lodge Himeville
  • Sani Valley Himeville
  • Sani Valley
  • Sani Valley Lodge
  • Sani Valley Nature Lodges Lodge
  • Sani Valley Nature Lodges Himeville
  • Sani Valley Nature Lodges Lodge Himeville

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-in is available.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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