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Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate

Property class: 3

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A riverside hotel with a prominent conical roof and a bridge leading to the entrance.
A multi-story house with a pool in the front yard.
A sign with a bird and a sunset, surrounded by a stone wall and a water feature.
A room with a bed, a chair, and a view of trees through a window.
A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, a bedside lamp, and a view through a sliding glass door.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Portion 31 of Farm Nkonyeni No. 523, Sidvokodvo, Manzini, M200
  • Place, Manzini Market
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Ezulwini Valley
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Summerfield Botanical Garden
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, a balcony with wicker furniture, and a natural surrounding.

Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A rustic thatched-roof hut with a stone foundation, surrounded by natural vegetation.

Lodge Room

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Sidvokodvo

Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate places you 14.9 mi (24 km) from Manzini Market and 19 mi (30.5 km) from Lugogo Sun. This 39-room, 3-star hotel has a golf course, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Manzini Market - 30 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Ezulwini Valley - 39 min drive - 29.7 miles
  • Summerfield Botanical Garden - 45 min drive - 29.9 miles
  • Mbabane Market - 51 min drive - 42.9 miles
  • Mbabane City Hall - 52 min drive - 43.4 miles

Getting around

  • Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.) - 39 min drive

About this property

Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate

Guests of Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate have access to a golf course, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for SZL 500 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas.
LED TVs come with satellite channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies, refrigerators, and ovens are other standard amenities.
A golf course and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Beauty Nkonyeni Spa. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open select days.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Clubhouse
  • Nkonyeni Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 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
Electricity is not available in the Chalet (Bushveld) room category. Kerosene lamps are provided.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: SZL 500 per person (one-way)

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, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. 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, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Nkonyeni
Nkonyeni Lodge Estate Sidvokodvo
Nkonyeni Estate Manzini
Nkonyeni Lodge
Nkonyeni Lodge Estate
Nkonyeni Lodge Estate Manzini
Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate Hotel Swaziland/Manzini
Nkonyeni Lodge Golf Estate
Nkonyeni Estate Sidvokodvo

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate?

Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

Is parking available on site at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate?

Beauty Nkonyeni Spa is the hotel's spa and services include mani/pedis, facials, massages, and body treatments. The spa is not open daily but only on select days.

Does Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate feature a casino?

No, Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate?

This riverfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool with some guestrooms featuring a private plunge pool.

Are there hot tubs at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate?

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

Does Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate has 2 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast.

Does Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate.

Are there connecting rooms at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate?

The closest major airport to Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate is Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.), which is 18.6 mi away (39 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate?

Yes, every guestroom at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate comes with a balcony and some offer golf course views.

Does Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 115 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a relatively simple but perfect vacation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John Gay Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great golf course. Good restaurant. Mobile phone disappeared from room!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Staff & service
Lodge rooms are tired they have no Bedside lights, light pollution from outside lights visible in Rooms. Winter Duvet on bed in Summer. No water bottles in room. Estate was amazing and Breakfast at Bushbaby great. Golf course great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

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

Pleasant stay thank you

A pleasant over night stay. The environment was quiet and conducive for a relax night sleep. Breakfast was not so impressive though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nokuthula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the place. Nice n clean. Beautiful set up
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thato

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

Excellent Service

Our stay was amazing, a special mention to Vuyisile for friendliness and excellent customer skills, and Nhlanhla at the restaurant, both these individuals made our stay pleasant. Will definitely be returning yo the lodge next time I'm in Eswatini
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lilantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Super golf course. The restaurant's food and staff were great. Very helpful. The pro shop should have had more stuff to tempt the visitors. Other than that, it is a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
I cane to play golf, Nd found the facilities to be excellent. Unfortunately the room was a let down. No bedside lights, so i was forced to get out of bed to turn the one and only light out. I asked for a light and was told these are only for the Bushbaby lodge (upgrade)!There is a TV with netflix, etc, but it relies on wifi, which is too far away so the movie buffers all the time making it hard to watch. I gave up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

nab

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

Disgusting service from HOTELS.COM

This was the most unfortunate trip ever. Hotels.com simply forgot to tell us that the period we booked was also the SUNSHINE GOLF TOUR DAYS !!! We drove all the way to Swaziland to play golf and no golf was permitted. Pathetic ....... why book at a golf resort if you can't play golf !!! Will never use Hotels.com again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

BA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No wifi in lodge, pathetic service at restaurant.

The place is quiet, clean and awesome to spend some time in. However, that lodge room 8 did not have internet. That is a no no in today's world, especially for a foreigner travelling in a strange land. I ran out of airtime on my roaming phone, i could not even go online to load more airtime or data. It was a painful experience. I drove to the restaurant, to grab a drink and see if i could use their wifi. I passed a fella (worker) standing by the door, busy on his social media on the phone, no greeting at all. I walked up to the bar, where i stood ignored for over ten minutes. All in all the service sucked, sucked, sucked!!!!!! Needless to say, I ended up not ordering the drink at all, i was like i can't inject my money into such an establishment. The solution is simple, connect all your units to wifi, these wifi blackspots do not serve any purpose in this day and age, especially for us international guests. Secondly, and i know this is not the establishment's fault, the main road from the airport to the establishment is painfully unmaintained, with rough patches, potholes and a million unnecessary and very huge speed humps. It makes the drive feel like a 100 kilometer drive, when it is actually less than thirty kilometres from Matsapa Airport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Leuke game drives.Prima accommodatie en goede keuken.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Todney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A great golf experience.

The property has great potential. The golf course is excellent and the staff are very friendly and willing to please. The golf course is fantastic with lots of antelope about. The restaurant is ok but the menu on the website is incorrect. We stayed in a lodge room which is away from the main building. The door to our patio was broken. Wifi only in the restaurant. Somehow they got my name wrong. My correct name is Rodney.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Improving service

The people serving at the restaurant could improve the service. Being knowledgeable of the menus, products offered...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maxine

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

Thumbs up

Great service, tidy rooms, food was great, scenery beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina

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

A restful stay.

The lodge is basic yet comfortable! It is lovely for golf enthusiasts and many other activities can be arranged, althought we went to rest and have a quiet time. Chalets have the basics which is really what is needed. Our chalet faced the river and we enjoyed the night sounds of frogs and birds in the mornings. One could walk safely around the estate and having a restaurant in the estate allows you to just stay in if that's what appeals to you. We had a wonderful restful 4 nights. We made one trip to Manzini for some shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ichumile

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A terrible experience never to be repeated

My sister and I booked Nkonyeni through Hotels.com for a 2 night stay coming from Johannesburg on 19-21 December. Our experience was poor from the time we arrived. The check-in staff member was very unhelpful bordering on disinterested. The website had advertised internet as available only to be told after inquiring that it was only available at reception and there were not vouchers for using it in the room. Our rooms were very far from reception and we were informed that golf carts could not drive us up because they were only available for golfers. Therefore each time we had to eat or use the internet we had to drive from our rooms to reception. At the restaurant, which is by the pool we were told we could not come in due to our poolside dress code - while this is not in itself an issue, these things are usually indicated on the website so that one can pack accordingly. This was not done. The website claimed that there was a gym on the premises which is the main reason we booked there, only to be told on arrival that there was no gym - blatant false advertising! We were told that we could not use the pool anytime before 5pm each day because it was reserved for spa guests - again not even hinted at on the website. There were no phones in the rooms to call reception. I have still not received my reimbursement for night 2 because we checked out after 1 night and the manager (Dudley) promised that Hotels.com would reimburse us within 48 hours. Totally unacceptable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Renee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
De kamer was erg basic, bijvoorbeeld geen water en geen prullenbak in de kamer. De douche was erg oud. De kamer kon wel een opknapbeurt gebruiken.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an issue with check in as the room on my booking confirmation was different from the hotel system. Hotel.com needs to sort this out as the property was fully booked!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upon arrivals we were surprised, that what we have booked was not what we were offered . we were told that we are booked on the camp side on the mountains. The place had no electricity just open door and windows covered with a sail Below this is what we booked " The Room details ": Room Comfort Chalet Mhawu Msipha, 2 adults Preferences Non Smoking, Double Bed Please note: Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Facilities FREE BREAKFAST FREE WIFI FREE PARKING 1 Double Bed 377-sq-foot (35-sq-meter) individually decorated room with a balcony Layout - Separate bedroom Entertainment - LED television with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request) Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Non-Smoking After a long argument with the manager Riaan he eventually told us we can stay all cost on the house as we didn't know were to find the any other place . Also he said we will be gladly refunded till today I haven't a call no my money . All I need now is my refund . I'm expecting a speedily responds before I take any further action " false advertising " Regards Mr M Msipha
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sicel

Nkonyeni sucks

I had booked a chalet for a good R2200 for the weekend, you advertised that there’s premium Chanels, aircon, hairdryer, toiletries, and a coffee/tea kitchenette as well as a 3day course meal, to my suprise, I was taken up on a mountain to a chalet that has no electricity no door and non of the promised goodies advertised, your receptionist Nhlanhla has no manners including her superior, they were so racist and told us to leave their property when we told them that we wouldn’t sleep in a dark bush that we had no knowledge of, they kept insisting that we booked the bush chalets even after we showed them a confirmation email of the booking, police were involved as well as they were refusing to refund us. The environment is pleasant it’s the management that are giving the place a bad name. I will not recommend the place to anyone because there’s false advertising and scamming going on there.. same night 2 couples complained about the same issue and sadly they had no choice but to settle for rubbish.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arne

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

Mooi huisje als tussenstop in Swaziland

Mooi huisje. Je werd begeleid naar het juiste huisje. Het ontbijt bestaat uit een klein buffet en je mag nog iets extra bestellen van de kaart. Uitzicht op het golfterrein. Het restaurant kijkt hier ook op uit en is open. Hierdoor kan het 's avonds fris zijn dus je doet je best warm aan om te gaan eten. Er is enkel gratis wifi in het restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nkonyeni Golf Estate

The venue, location and amenities are top class, cleanliness of rooms was not checked before we booked in and has to be attended to. The rooms was adequate, spacious and fairly OK. Long distance from car park to chalets if you have a lot to unpack / upload when travelling as was the case with us. Description on website of Hotels.com differs greatly from actual rooms. This was discussed with management and they will be attending to it - we were offered dinner and complimentary wine to make up for this which was highly appreciated and credit to management. Restaurant service was slow and many items not available due to no 'stock' such as ice cream, certain food items on menu. Overall stay was good and to be recommended if management can sort out the small niggles and improve on restaurant service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No Wifi in rooms , worst selection of TV channels experienced in a long time .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I did not get the room that I booked and paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

ECKARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice villa with good layout, but time for upgrades

We stayed in Villa 58. This Villa is not so well equipped as other Villas we have stayed at in the past. Bed sheets torn, we had to ask for beer glasses and refuse bin. The patio and lounge could do with more comfortable furniture.