Umtamvuna River Lodge

Hotels
8.3 (169 reviews)
Lot 80 Holiday Road Banners Rest , Port Edward , za

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable and a great host
The staff were very accommodating
Cons:
The evening meal was barely edible
Facilities extremely dirty

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
Facilities like pool tables and paddle boats extremely dirty.
Service
9.35
The staff were very accommodating.
Location
9.39
Nice location.
Room Quality
8.34
The rooms were clean and fresh.
Amenities
7.87
Facilities like pool tables and paddle boats extremely dirty.
Value for Money
7.83
No value for money sadly.
Food and Beverage
6.88
The evening meal was barely edible.
Overall Experience
8.85
Comfortable and a great host and staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:48

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Located in Port Edward, Umtamvuna River Lodge offers a tranquil escape with an outdoor pool, private beach, and lush gardens. The rooms boast balconies with garden views, free WiFi, and modern amenities like air conditioning and flat-screen TVs.

Relaxation and Adventure
Guests can unwind by the pool, sip cocktails at the bar, or enjoy a barbecue in the garden. For the more adventurous, activities like skiing, fishing, and snorkeling are available nearby.

Convenient Location
With Umtamvuna Nature Reserve just 1.7 km away and attractions like Wild Waves Water Park and Southbroom Golf Club in proximity, there's plenty to explore. Start your day with a delicious breakfast before embarking on your Port Edward adventures.

Book your stay at Umtamvuna River Lodge for a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the business centre and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for ZAR 150 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for ZAR 250 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 169 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 7.87
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 6.88
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Birgit • couple • de
10
Mega schön!
Pros:

Super netter Gastgeber, wunderschöne Property

Cons:

Leider konnten wir nur eine Nacht bleiben

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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sibusiso • couple • za
7
lovely place for couple retreat and the view is amazing
Pros:

not applicable

Cons:

nothing

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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shuku • couple • za
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Phumelele • couple • za
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • family_with_children • za
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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xaba • family_with_children • za
5
Pros:

The quietness and the river

Cons:

The workers was not helpful at all , we had to figure out on ourselves, very bad service.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Fezy • family_with_children • za
3
The stay was ok but can be better if the rooms can be maintained to eliminate pest infestation.
Pros:

The staff and management were friendly.

Cons:

The German cockroaches were running all over in the house and we have a phobia for the roaches.

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Nqobile • couple • za
10
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Mkhonto • family_with_children • za
8
The stay was great, staff friendly and helpful.
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Needs some attention and kitchen facilities (microwave in rooms). WiFi extension

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Nokwanda • extended_group • za
6
Pros:

Activities

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • extended_group • za
10
Pros:

Comfortable and a great host and staff

Cons:

Nil

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Leelkun • couple • za
7
2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Jacques • couple • za
7
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Harry • extended_group • za
1
Nice location. Owners obviously dont value their guests or care much about repeat business
Pros:

the location not much else

Cons:

The evening meal was supposed to be wood fired pizza but they were obviously frozen and barely edible.
There was a large party of drunken guests who took over the pool area with crates of booze then moved inside when it started raining so no one else could use the lounge/bar area. Drunks changing babies nappies on the restaurant dining table was the last straw for me.

2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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Reshmee • couple • za
10
Awesome getaway
Pros:

The staff were very accommodating , the rooms were clean and fresh, the deck overlooking the river is awesome

Cons:

Needs more information boards for directions

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Makanza • couple • za
8
2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Mtolo • family_with_children • za
10
2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Bungane • extended_group • za
10
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Londiwe • couple • za
10
I had a very relaxed and exciting weekand
Pros:

I liked everything about the property it’s very quite

Cons:

I saw a snake on the yard

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Dlomo • family_with_children • za
10
2025-11-11 • via Nuitee