Sodwana Bay Lodge - South Africa
Sodwana Bay Lodge and Hotel Resort is placed in the heart of Maputaland on the western side of Lake Shazibe, bordered by the world's highest dunes which shelter the golden beaches of the lush interior. Here on the eastern seaboard of southern Africa it is relatively untouched. The area is surrounded by fertile swamps and sand forests with rare and protected animal and plant species, as well as wide lakes and extensive river estuaries which are full of life. The careful design of the lodge has been done in order to match the rustic, Eco-orientated nature of the Kwa Zulu Natal region. There is a full range of dive courses offered and is run by the fully equipped PADI five star IDC scuba centre. There are over 1200 different tropical marine fish to be seen in the many coral reefs at the mecca, Sodwana Bay Lodge.
70 km south of the Mozambique border.
5 km from the beach.
Cellphone reception.
Low risk malaria area.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is divided into two types, Hotel rooms and self-catering Chalets.
There are 20 en-suite Hotel rooms, 3 x Double rooms and 17x Twin rooms.
22 self-catering timeshare Chalets, 11x 6 sleepers and 11x 8 sleepers.
Cots are available on request.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON HOTEL ROOMS
All Hotel rooms only have showers.
There are ceiling fans
Hairdryers are available from reception (limited number)
Room safes are not present however guests may make use of main safe at reception, which can be accessed between 07.00am till 16:00 pm.
No telephones in the rooms, public telephones are located at the reception.
Television and radios the rooms, MNET and DSTV maybe viewed at the restaurant and bar area.
Tea and coffee making facilities
Guests are requested to bring own swimming towels
GENERAL INFORMATION ON SELF-CATERING CHALETS
No ceiling fans or air conditioners
All cottages are self-contained with Microwaves, guests are required to bring swimming towels.
6 sleeper cottages consist of : 1 bedroom with a Double bed, Loft with 2 single beds, lounge with a sleeper couch.
1 Bathroom with a bath
8 sleeper cottage consists of : 1 bedroom with a Double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 2 lofts with 2 single beds in each.
2 bathrooms.
Hairdryers are available from reception (limited number).
Room safes are not present however guests may make use of main safe at reception which can be accessed between 07.00am till 16:00 pm.
No Telephones in the cottage, public telephones are located at the reception.
No Television and radios in the rooms, but MNET and DSTV maybe viewed at the restaurant and bar area.
No open fires are allowed for braaing however limited number of gas braais available for hire from reception.
CHILDREN'S POLICY
Baby-sitting can be arranged if necessary.
RESTAURANTS AND BARS
Leatherback Seafood and Grill Restaurant
This is a buffet and a la carte restaurant with a large variety to choose from. Operating hours are as follows :Breakfast : 07h00-10h00, Lunch : 12h00-17h00 and Dinner : 18h30-22h00
Bar;The bar is at Leatherback and the operating hours are from 10h00- 22h00.
Zulu Boma - by prior arrangement only
Communal barbecues take place with a Zulu atmosphere, which is generally accompanied by zestful ethnic dancing for the entertainment.
CONFERENCE FACILITIES
Sodwana is well known for the teambuilding experiences that occur on the property. There are a number of conference rooms. The capacity of the room's range from 20-50 people depending on the set-up styles requested. Standard Equipment is available.
Flipchart
Lectern
Whiteboard
TV & Video
DIVING FACILITIES
Sodwana Bay Lodge Scuba Centre provides a range of diving activities from introductory dives through to Instructor courses. While diving packages only include dives to Two Mile Reef, other dive sites are visited regularly for a small additional fee. Diving conditions are generally best earlier in the day. Please note that dive packages do not include any dive equipment. Dive equipment is available for hire on request and should be pre-booked directly with the Dive Shop (+27(0) 35 5710117). Dive certification cards must be produced on arrival. It is strongly recommended that a refresher course is done if it is six months or longer since your last dive. The refresher courser should be pre-booked with the Dive shop. For more information on diving, please visit www.sodwanadiving.co.za or email sblsc@icon.co.za.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
Currency exchange facilities
Game fishing
Major credit cards accepted
Free car parking
Transfer facilities
Volley ball courts
Swimming pool
Baby sitting facilities
Diving facilities
Boating facilities
Bird watching
Bush catering
Bush walks
Game drives
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Please remember that the resorts check in times are from 14h00 and check out times is at 10h00.
