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Thonga Beach Lodge is set on the beautiful coastline of Maputuland in KwaZulu-Natal.
This luxury lodge is the ideal place to discover one of the very few untouched wilderness beaches in Africa. Set in the Isimangaliso Wetland Park region, the landscape consists of coastal forests, grasslands, bush, shimmering lakes and exquisite sandy beaches. The sunkissed beaches with their warm turquoise waters, offer some of the best snorkeling and off-shore scuba diving.
The spacious thatched suites are hidden in the coastal dune forest and raised on wooden stilts to ensure no harm comes to the sensitive dune soils. Inspired by Thonga architecture, the rooms have been carefully positioned to guarantee guest privacy. All rooms have open-plan bathrooms with double vanity and separate shower and toilet. Deluxe Ocean View and Family Suites have a free-standing bath.
The seven Forest View Rooms feature a large open plan bedroom with king or twin beds, en-suite bathroom with double vanity, separate shower and toilet, air-conditioning, overhead fans, mini bars, tea & coffee making facilities, safe & hair dryers, and a small deck.
The two Forest View Family Suites are ideal for families traveling with children. These suites feature two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The spacious main bedroom has either king or twin beds, an open-plan bathroom with bath, double vanity, separate toilet and shower; and a small balcony offerings views of the bush. The smaller second bedroom has two ¾ beds, en-suite bathroom with separate toilet, shower
The three Ocean View Rooms feature a spacious open plan bedroom with king or twin beds, a bathroom with double vanity, separate shower and toilet; and a small deck offering various spectacular views of the ocean.
The Deluxe Ocean View Suite features a spacious open plan bedroom with a kingsize bed, bathroom with bath, double vanity, separate shower and toilet; and an elevated deck that offers spectacular ocean views and a private plunge pool.
The Deluxe Ocean View Family Suite is positioned a fair distance from the other rooms, offering complete privacy. The suite features two bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom, an expansive deck area, and a private plunge pool. The large open plan main bedroom has a king size bed, full bathroom with bath, shower and double vanity. The second bedroom is smaller with two ¾ beds and en-suite shower and toilet.
Activities available at the lodge consists of snorkeling, scuba diving, sundowners and kayaking at Lake Sibaya, bird watching, guided walks, turtle tracking (seasonal), fishing and visiting a Tsonga homestead to learn about their unique heritage and culture.
Thonga Beach Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples
Rate Excludes
Transfers, park fees, gratuities, additional activities, and items of a personal nature.
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at the lodge.
Children under 3 years, staying with two adults, stay free of charge in a child's cot/crib.
Children from 4 to 12 years, sharing with two adults, are charged 50% of the adult rate per night.
Children from 13 to 18 years, sharing with two adults, are charged 75% of the adult rate per night.
The maximum of 1 cots/crib or extra bed is allowed in a room.
Rates
SPECIAL
Thonga Beach Lodge Turtle Package
- Special
From $ 1,063
- Single: $ 1,381
- Unit sleeps: 2
Please note: This special cannot be combined with any other special or discount.
| Dates | Rates (PPS) | Rates (SINGLE) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2019 — 30 Apr 2020 | $ 1,063 | $ 1,381 |
| 01 Aug 2020 — 30 Apr 2021 | $ 1,148 | $ 1,493 |
Forest View Room
From $ 304
- Single: $ 395
- Unit sleeps: 2
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, use of snorkeling equipment, guided walks, kayaking and sundowners at Lake Sibaya and cultural tours to the Mabibi Community. Each guest is entitled to a choice of either a glass of wine, local beer, cider or soft drink as a sundowner on the Lake Sibaya excursion.
Please note: 3-night minimum stay applies from 15 December to 15 January.
| Dates | Rates (PPS) | Rates (SINGLE) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2019 — 30 Apr 2020 | $ 354 | $ 506 |
| 01 May 2020 — 31 Jul 2020 | $ 304 | $ 395 |
| 01 Aug 2020 — 30 Apr 2021 | $ 382 | $ 497 |
Ocean View Room
From $ 366
- Single: $ 476
- Unit sleeps: 2
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, use of snorkeling equipment, guided walks, kayaking and sundowners at Lake Sibaya and cultural tours to the Mabibi Community. Each guest is entitled to a choice of either a glass of wine, local beer, cider or soft drink as a sundowner on the Lake Sibaya excursion.
Please note: 3-night minimum stay applies from 15 December 2018 to 15 January 2019.
| Dates | Rates (PPS) | Rates (SINGLE) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2019 — 30 Apr 2020 | $ 410 | $ 586 |
| 01 May 2020 — 31 Jul 2020 | $ 366 | $ 476 |
| 01 Aug 2020 — 30 Apr 2021 | $ 442 | $ 575 |
Deluxe Ocean View Suite
From $ 423
- Single: $ 551
- Unit sleeps: 2
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, use of snorkeling equipment, guided walks, kayaking and sundowners at Lake Sibaya and cultural tours to the Mabibi Community. Each guest is entitled to a choice of either a glass of wine, local beer, cider or soft drink as a sundowner on the Lake Sibaya excursion.
Please note: 3-night minimum stay applies from 15 December 2018 to 15 January 2019.
| Dates | Rates (PPS) | Rates (SINGLE) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2019 — 30 Apr 2020 | $ 455 | $ 651 |
| 01 May 2020 — 31 Jul 2020 | $ 423 | $ 551 |
| 01 Aug 2020 — 30 Apr 2021 | $ 492 | $ 639 |
Reviews
"Very luxury resort. Our Family lodge has the most beautiful view and a nice terrace. The excursions where great. Miles and miles of deserted, pristine beaches lined with unspoilt dunes and natural forests, all of which we savored through long after dinner walks illuminated by the full moon. The meals were creative, nourishing and delicious. The staff were warm, friendly and hospitable. We loved the snorkeling in the crystal clear ocean was excellent."
- Marrietta
"Clear the mind, nourish the Body, Soothe the Soul. These are the promising signs that greet you upon the steep drive in to the lodge. And the promise is delivered upon in full. Room 8 was the the best of the best! Spacious and comfortable with a private pool, and ocean views for spotting (with binocs) dolphins and pods of whales. Miles and miles of deserted, pristine beaches lined with unspoilt dunes and natural forests, all of which we savoured through long after dinner walks illuminated by the full moon. The meals were creative, nourishing and delicious. The staff were warm, friendly and hospitable. Special mention to Siphiwe who truly looked after us with smiles and support (and yummy cocktails). Loved the kayak on Lake Sibaya and the snorkelling in the crystal clear ocean was excellent. I was especially pleased, as a full moon enthusiast, that the lodge arranged a 4am excursion to view the lunar eclipse on the 28th."
- Stephanie
"We loved Thonga Beach Lodge! For us the best say in South Africa. Lovely food, great dives, nice and friendly staff. Perfect for relaxation!!! The lodge is near to the beach, but far away from the big road."
- Lisel
"What a pleasure to be able to write about a holiday location that is so fantastic it is unbelievable. It is not strictly a hotel but a group of lodges set around a restaurant and bar area in a forest next to the sea. Where to start? First, it is set in a very remote area and is accessible only by 4x4 vehicles along a rough sandy track. The remoteness of the place gives it a special character. The beach is lovely and almost deserted. The sea is quite rough so swimming is not so easy but there are warm rock pools to enjoy. The accommodation in wooden lodges is superb. The lodges are spacious and very comfortable with all the facilities you would expect. They are connected by walkways to the central bar/restaurant area. The quality of the food was excellent - at breakfast, lunch and dinner with plenty of choice and variety. Meals were something to really look forward to. Probably above all the staff are so friendly and helpful. It was a pleasure to stay there and we could not recommend it more highly. Well done to all at Thonga."
- John
"Amazing scenery, people and hospitality, thank you to everyone for an unbelievable 7 days. The lodges were amazing, very private and peaceful. Only 12 lodges so very intimate. The activities are very well arranged with a board for guests to book the activities they want to participate in, on a first come first serve basis so very fair. The sun downers trip, which we went on on our first and last night was very good and a very nice way to meet other guests. we ordered drinks from the bar before we left and were served these beside the beautiful lake whilst watching the beautiful sun set! There were hippos and crocodiles in the lake on our final visit, which was amazing! The staff arranged an extra activity for guests who wanted to view the Solar Eclipse. This took place at 4am from the hill above the lodge. We were served hot chocolate and coffee whilst viewing the eclipse and returned to the beech to watch the sun rise, magical! From the beach you can watch the whales and dolphin as they swim in the bay, an unforgettable experience! The highlight for us as a family was the trip to the village of Mabibi! On the Sunday we joined in the church services at 2 of the 7 churches in the village and were very warmly welcomed and encouraged to join in the singing and dancing. delightful in every way. The next day we visited the Clinic, homestead and primary school. Our guide was Behki who lives in the village and was a amazing, such a nice person! The children at the school were delightful and sang and danced for us, beautiful, we will always remember the lovely people of Mabibi! The service at the lodge was excellent, lovely food and hospitality. Special thank yous to Bheki, Siphiwe, David and Purity for making our stay so unforgettable."
- Mandy
"The team is nice particularly the people in charge of the activities (Ash, Lee, Thulani). The food is excellent but the restaurant team could be quite overbooking with waiting time when the site is full. Our room was very clean and beautiful with a wonderful view on the ocean. The access to the private beach to take a bath in the ocean was so great!"
- Claire
"We have just returned from a fabulous stay at Thonga. I travel a lot and can confidently say that the food and service are world class - what separates Thonga from other top-end places is the unique location (nearly an hour by 4x4 to reach it) on a 4km section of unspoilt, beautiful beach. The staff - who are nearly all from the local community - work hard to make the stay special. Food standards, especially given the remote location, are outstanding. There is an excellent and varied program of activities, but this is also a great place to relax in a wonderful environment. Thank you!"
- Philip
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