Reviews of Emafini Country Lodge
Malagwane, H100 Mbabane, Eswatini
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe Emafini Lodge is just outside of Mbabane and very peaceful. It has a view over the valley. Rooms are standard but comfortable and clean. There is a good restaurant and breakfast. Staff is kind and helpful. They also have a great laundry service - not expensive and perfectly folded clothes.
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe scenery is very beautiful. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and professional. The meals were also great. I also liked that when I requested to change rooms, the staff was very flexible and moved us to a bigger room with a balcony.
The ordinary rooms were a bit too small for 2 beds. The lack of a balcony in this room gives a feeling of being caged in the room. However, it was great that there was provision to enjoy the external environment by the swimming pool. The rooms could also use new beddings. The bedsheets, blankets and towels were too old. But at least they were clean.
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location is perfect
The breakfast menu is so limited. If they can add more to it, that’ll be great
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe people were very kind and helpful
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Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 11 April 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was great. Cold buffet plus hot breakfast cooked to order.
Free wifi wasn't great but it was available.
Dear Kim, Thank you for your review and compliments, We are looking at moving wifi service provider to ensure better speeds, your input much appreciated.
Reviewed: 4 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewI enjoyed the English breakfast, though there were other options.
Dear Joao Thank you for taking the time to review us, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Reviewed: 25 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe room was clean and looking beautiful. There’s a wonderful mountain and garden view from the dining hall and a swimming pool area.
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Dear Xolani, So please you enjoyed your stay thank you for staying with us and for your positive review. Patrick
Reviewed: 21 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 13 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful views, very tranquil in the mornings and evenings. The staff were super friendly and helpful - I had a wardrobe crisis and they assisted promptly.
Service is super slow, but might be the culture in eSwatini. Having to walk from my room to reception/ restaurant in the rain. There were limited menu items available, and the descriptions don’t match the food
Dear Charmaine, Our apologies for the various issues you did encounter, we have a new cheff in to beef up our menu and service. We do hope you select to stay with us again so we can treat you, please do contact managemnt should you stay again. Patrick
Dear Charmaine, Our apologies for the various issues you did encounter, we have a new cheff in to beef up our menu and service. We do hope you select to stay with us again so we can treat you, please do contact managemnt should you stay aga… Show more
Reviewed: 9 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewStaff very committed to clients and humble.
Dear Mbuso We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay, thank you for your compliments. Patrick
Reviewed: 4 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
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Verified reviewGood location, beautiful views, pool, restaurant at the hotel
Homes needs some modernisation
Dear Wout Thanking you for your reviews we will certainly attend to upgrades.
Reviewed: 17 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 27 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWonderful views, very accessible location to main atttactions in eSwatini, friendly and welcoming staff. Very comfortable bed and good breakfasts.
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Dear Sarah We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay, thanking you
Reviewed: 22 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
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