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Thonga Beach Lodge

4.0 star property
Tranquil garden sanctuary offers rejuvenating spa experiences while the nearby beach beckons with snorkeling adventures in crystal-clear waters

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Thonga Beach Lodge provides a peaceful rural retreat where guests enjoy full breakfast daily. The property features a spacious terrace and serene garden setting. Visitors can book manicures and massages at the spa or join boat tours to explore nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

About the area

Located in uMhlabuyalingana, Thonga Beach Lodge is in a rural area and on the beach. Rocktail Bay is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Lake Sibaya. Visit our Mabibi travel guide
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Mabibi Beach, Elephant Coast, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3815

What's nearby

  • Sodwana Bay Beach showing a beach, landscape views and skyline
    Sodwana Bay Beach
    61 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Lake Sibaya
    10 min drive - 4.1 km

About this property

Thonga Beach Lodge

Upscale guest house in a rural location
At Thonga Beach Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. With a beachfront location, scuba diving and snorkelling, this guest house is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a facial or a Thai massage. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours and rowing/canoeing. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and wedding services
  • Beach towels, smoke-free property and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at Thonga Beach Lodge include perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as safes and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and LED light bulbs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

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

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
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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
  • LED lighting
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR165 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 600 (return)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 600 (return), from 4 to 18 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Thonga Beach Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Thonga Beach Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thonga Beach Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Thonga Beach Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thonga Beach Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Thonga Beach Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Thonga Beach Lodge located?

Located in uMhlabuyalingana, this beachfront guesthouse is in a national park, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lake Sibaya. Sodwana Bay Beach and Rocktail Bay are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Thonga Beach Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

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

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Heike

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service