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St Ives Lodge

4.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a mirror.
Family Double or Twin Room | Balcony
A living room with a sofa, two patterned ottomans, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A playground with a slide and swings, a small building labeled "CRAFT BEER", and a grassy area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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R103 - Midlands, Lions River, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3260
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Abingdon Wine Estate
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Howick Public Falls
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a mirror.

Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Cottage (Silo 2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a green throw, two bedside lamps, a white chair, and a mirror on a wooden table.

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Lidgetton West

St Ives Lodge places you within 3 miles (5 km) of popular attractions like Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Abingdon Wine Estate. This 4-star guesthouse has 16 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Howick Golf Club - 20 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 20 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Howick Public Falls - 21 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piggly Wiggly Farm Stall - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Horse Shoe Bend - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Mill Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Florentine's Belgian Chocolates - ‬6 min drive

About this property

St Ives Lodge

Guests of St Ives Lodge enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. Additional amenities include a terrace, a banquet hall, and a garden.
60-cm TVs come with cable channels. Bathrooms offer free toiletries and bathrobes. Other amenities include fireplaces, microwaves, and electric kettles. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The BOMA

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-cm TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per day
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 65 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

St Ives Lodge Howick
St Ives Howick
St Ives Lodge Lidgetton West
St Ives Lidgetton West
St Ives Lodge Guesthouse
St Ives Lodge Lidgetton West
St Ives Lodge Guesthouse Lidgetton West

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at St Ives Lodge?

St Ives Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at St Ives Lodge?

As of Jul 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Ives Lodge on Jul 7, 2026 start from $77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to St Ives Lodge?

This guesthouse is located in Lidgetton West, close to Abingdon Wine Estate, Midmar Dam, and Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument. You'll also find Michaelhouse Nature Reserve nearby.

Is there parking available at St Ives Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does St Ives Lodge have a casino at the property?

No, St Ives Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at St Ives Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at St Ives Lodge?

There are many amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including a fireplace as well as a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at St Ives Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does St Ives Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, St Ives Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will St Ives Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at St Ives Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at St Ives Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from St Ives Lodge?

The closest major airport to St Ives Lodge is Pietermaritzburg (PZB), which is 27.3 mi away (40 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at St Ives Lodge?

Yes, some accommodations at St Ives Lodge offer a balcony and may feature garden views.

Does St Ives Lodge have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at St Ives Lodge.

St Ives Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely place, and the wildlife was absolutely spectacular. Really enjoyed our stay and the barman and the staff at the Boma were OUTSTANDING.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great Peaceful resort Wife had a fall on knee replacement due to not clearly marked small step
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mathilda

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

Spacious room and fireplace in room is a bonus

Lovely stay, with fireplace in room a bonus on a cold winter evening. Bedding fresh and clean. Beautiful venue. We enjoyed our stay and will defnitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Week-end trip

Beautiful property with lots of space and fresh air. Very comfortable accommodation. Loved seeing all the animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

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

KZN Midlands - A little piece of paradise

It was lovely and peaceful, with Zebras, Blessbok and Wildebeest roaming freely in the gardens. Beautiful!.
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Overnight stay

We were breaking our journey, so only there overnight, but it was a great stay. Wonderful having the animals strolling outside. Ideally a longer stay would be better to experience more that's on offer. Facilities were good. Direction signage could be better placed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at St Ives. The staff were so polite and helpful. One staff member (David) came by to check that everything was alright with our room and then offered to make a fire in our veranda grill stove while we went out to buy meat for dinner. When we came back from the store there was a wonderful fire there, ready for us to start grilling immediately. What service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

BORING BROWN

It was raining very hard and we had to run to our room in the rain, there is no cover to the rooms. The rooms are boring, brown and terracota, there is no special attention given to the rooms or bathroom. The pillows are way too high so you cant get comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only had electricity in one or two lamps our entire weekend, whether load shedding was on or off. Even when we heard the generator running, will still didn’t have lights, kettle, etc. We still had lovely hot water, so it was all a bit strange. Thank goodness for a lovely fire and early nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No water, very limited electricty one plug in the room. No communication regarding the fact that there was no water available. No place to leave the door key card wheb we left
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Vanie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is lack of back up Power during load shedding. There is no water during load shedding as they only use borehole water. We had no water and couldn’t shower, the staff was unhelpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer geräumig, aber in die Jahre gekommen. Viele Tiere auf dem Gelände, kein gepflasterter Weg zu unserem Zimmer. Preis-Leistung o.k.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Superb place

This establishment needs to be a 5 star resort. Super clean. Will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
St Ives is a beautiful place and the stuff is friendly. Thank you we really felt at home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Q

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

Clean, spacious and beautiful surroundings.

The accommodation is spacious and clean in beautiful peaceful surroundings. The room interior itself could be updated, especially with 4 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Open Spaces, game on the property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Shahmeem

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

Relaxing and Peaceful Stay.

The place was very peaceful and beautiful. Very relaxing. Included breakfast would have been appreciated, especially since the rates are quite high.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ms A

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

Solo Stay

Great venue. Relaxing and serene and close enough to activities. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not as expected.

Bed uncomfortable Headboard noisy Shower unpleasant Otherwise clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Zoleka

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

St ives stay

I enjoyed my stay in st ives , we stayed in one of rhe luxury suites and it was clean , spacious and tidy but my favourite thing about at ives was the luscious green acres of land sprawiling with zebras , duikers and game. I enjoyed running in the morning on the premises on the vitality trail and going for a dip in the pool after. I will definitely be heading back 3🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nombuso

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

Awesome Stay

it was an amazing stay, I would def go back and also recommend it to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Happy customer

Andile's service was amazing - we left our daughters shoes behind and she called me the very same day to let me know. Don't see service like that often. Well done Andile!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Pre Comrades stay over

Rooom didn’t look like the picture. We only stayed 1night, didn’t have breakfast there as we had to leave early. They did pack us a breakfast pack though. Not bad for a one night sleep over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed over for one night and enjoyed it very much. The breakfast was average with not much variety but there was enough. The luxury suites are enormous and with a lovely view over the valley. A most relaxing and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018