Thonga Beach Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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On the beach, beach towels, scuba diving, snorkeling
Restaurant
Deluxe Ocean View Room (4) | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Property grounds
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Mabibi Beach, Elephant Coast, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3815
  • Mabibi Beach
  • Sodwana Bay Beach
  • Lake Sibaya
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Mabibi

Thonga Beach Lodge is located within a few miles (5 km) of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Lake Sibaya. This 12-room, 4-star guesthouse welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, free breakfast, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Lake Sibaya - 10 min drive - 2.8 miles

About this property

Thonga Beach Lodge

Guesthouse on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Guests staying at Thonga Beach Lodge enjoy access to 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and WiFi in public areas. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach guesthouse include coffee/tea in a common area, a library, and a terrace.
Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Other amenities include balconies, refrigerators, and minibars.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 80 per stay)

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • 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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 110 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 540 (roundtrip)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 540 (roundtrip), from 4 to 18 years old
  • Resort fee: ZAR 77 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: ZAR 80 per stay (rates may vary)

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 major credit cards and cash
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, 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: 1:00 PM—-6:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). 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 major credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Thonga
Thonga Beach
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Thonga Beach Lodge Mabibi
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Thonga Beach Lodge?

This guesthouse is located in uMhlabuyalingana, close to Lake Sibaya and Mabibi Beach. ISimangaliso Wetland Park is also within a driving distance of 2.8 mi.

Is parking available on site at Thonga Beach Lodge?

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

Is a spa located at Thonga Beach Lodge?

Spa services at the guesthouse include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy.

Does Thonga Beach Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, Thonga Beach Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Thonga Beach Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Thonga Beach Lodge?

This beachfront guesthouse offers many amenities for couples such as 2 outdoor pools and a bar with some accommodations featuring private plunge pools.

Are there hot tubs at Thonga Beach Lodge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Thonga Beach Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Thonga Beach Lodge serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Thonga Beach Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Thonga Beach Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Thonga Beach Lodge?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse for your group or family vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Thonga Beach Lodge?

Yes, every accommodation at Thonga Beach Lodge comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Thonga Beach Lodge offer wedding services?

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

Thonga Beach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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

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 traveler

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

The most perfect beach...

Exceptional location, gourmet food and great hospitality.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Heike

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

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 traveler

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service