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Sodwana Bay Lodge

1 False Bay Park Road, Hluhluwe 3960, South Africa
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Sodwana Bay Lodge
Ranked #3 of 8 hotels in Hluhluwe
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

What an exceptional week of diving I have had. As a novice diver ,whom is somewhat fearfull of the great ocean, I have been able to enjoy the experience of the pristine coastline of the Sodwana bay,which was made possible by the exceptionally professional operation of the Sodwana Bay Lodge Team. Ben, the Ops Manager, proficient,accomodating,friendly and welcoming, manages a... More

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PTA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Actually the first place we stay where the pictures looks exactly as beautiful as the place in real life! Very well organized scuba diving, extremely friendly staff and very good facilities. Will definitely be back!!

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Philadelphia PA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
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I stayed at this Lodge for 4 nights with my buddy who is a scuba diver. (I don't even swim!) The Lodge has a dive center on grounds and offers a number of two to three hour dive trips every day. My friend was very satisfied with all the dives and the dive center staff. The beach from which the... More

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Durban, South Africa
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

The lodge is basic but pleasant and the dinners surprisingly good - a wide range of choices, more than expected. The servings are generous and staff very friendly and helpful (as is the owner) Really good base for diving, particularly if you have children in tow. the staff look after all the gear and help keep track of everything before... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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Wasn't sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. The chalet was spacious and had a big bed and patio. The food at the restaurant was good and plentiful, although not great. I went mainly for the diving and found the organization excellent, the groups not too big (usually less than 10) and the dive masters competent. Although during the... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011
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We went for the second time with Family and friends. The Lodge accommodation is basic but clean and relevant to price charged. The food in the restaurant is very average, almost everything is fried. The Lodge and restaurant staff were really friendly and efficient. The Dive Operation is excellent. Dive Master outstanding, skipper fabulous, Dive shop staff great. Diving very... More

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Great Missenden, United Kingdom
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117 reviews 117 reviews
Reviews in 68 cities Reviews in 68 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011

We stayed one night, but only as a base to go to Cape Vidal,we are not divers. The room (No2) was comfortable and basic. We used the restaurant which was again fairly basic and we found it a bit dark for our taste. Food we felt was average.

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Stroud, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

Stayed here for 3 nights in April at the end of a weeks safari in KZN. Main reason for teh stay was to PADI qualify and teh dive school are brilliant. The lodge is pretty much no frills but is clean, secure and very freindly. I will be back

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Witbank, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011

We recently went with a couple of friends for a diving trip at Sodwana. The houses are well equipped for families and you have everything you need right there. The beach is quite far from the lodge, you need a car to get to the beach. Only reason why I wouldn't recommend it, is if you don't want to hear... More

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Johannesburg
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011
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Just got back from a great diving weekend at Sodwana Bay we stayed in unit 40 which is massive 4 bedrooms downstairs plus 2 on the main level. This unit also has 3 lovely balconys looking over the lagoon, a huge gas braai, pool table and a nice size yard for cleaning and drying dive equipment. I can't wait to... More

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