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Family Room
20 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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20 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at Kosi Forest Lodge in uMhlabuyalingana, you'll be on a lake and 3 minutes by foot from iSimangaliso Wetland Park. This upscale guesthouse is 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Rocktail Bay and 23.4 mi (37.7 km) from Ponta do Oruo Market.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This guesthouse also features wireless internet access (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.

At Kosi Forest Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and 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 - 8
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free full breakfast
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Couples/private dining
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Kosi Forest Lodge offers 8 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Patio
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 2
  • Fan
  • Number of beds 1

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.

Kosi Forest Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Ecotours on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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.

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 each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Front desk opens daily at 10:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free 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

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

No gap period between guests' stays

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

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 110 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: ZAR 80 per day (rates may vary)

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

Hotel Names

  • Kosi Forest Lodge Manguzi
  • Kosi Forest Manguzi
  • Kosi Forest
  • Kosi Forest Lodge Guesthouse
  • Kosi Forest Lodge uMhlabuyalingana
  • Kosi Forest Lodge Guesthouse uMhlabuyalingana

We should mention

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.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Contactless check-in is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

  • Fair trade tourism
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