Bathroom too old school. Gravel to the place is too bad and long.

Lake, water and birds seeing

Stayed in June 2025

Walkway at night is a bit scary

Amazing views. Perfect place to relax.

Stayed in May 2025

the dessert was not good at all.

location is absolutely phenomenal, what a hidden gem. The room was perfect. The food was great but I was disappointed with the dessert. I am someone with a very sweet tooth but the dessert was not good at all.

Stayed in May 2025

Luxury deep in the heart of Isimangaliso Nature Reserve. Our Sobenghu Chalet 112, is very close to the water, but surrounded by thick bush through which you can see the lake. Hippos were in the water. Love the silence and the feeling you are really immersed in undisturbed nature. Getting there involved driving on 20+km of gravel road from the R22 though the Zulu Tribal land area towards the lodge. The road was affected by the recent rains and some parts were covered with water. Though we were in a high clearance vehicle, we saw many small vehicles negotiating the road both to the lodge and to the communities who live in the area. Mbuso and team from Nibela lodge organised for a driver and vehicle to meet us at the beginning of the gravel road to lead us to the lodge. We appreciated this gesture very much. Friendly and accommodating staff. Though we were booked in a self catering chalet, we made use of the restaurant during our stay for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We enjoyed our stay at Nibela hideaway!

Stayed in May 2025

They’re was a bit of a back and forth for the ferry transfer, but we came to agreement to be picked up by car, since it had rained and the roads to the lodge are for 4X4

Nature and the lake is giving luxurious views.

Stayed in May 2025

Air corn not working Dinner mushroom pasta tasted horrible

Our room was facing the lake 109 very nice and big.however the master bed air con was not working otherwise everything was superb and the long gravel drive to lodge was hectic but the lodge and wonderful staff mluh and sis D at front desk ngubane the guides very welcoming

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Everything! All staff was amazing and lodge is beautiful

Stayed in March 2025

Aircon old and make too much noise

Waterfront

Stayed in February 2025

Drinks were unreasonably expensive, that was our only negative

Amazing staff, amazing food, chef is a legend! Amazing room and facilities!

Stayed in February 2025

Everything was perfect.

Tranquil. Friendly staff. An all round wonderful place

Stayed in February 2025

Massage wasn’t available on Friday 😏I didn’t see that on the online price list. I would have arranged or been aware …

Tranquil and Serene

Stayed in January 2025

food service was too slow, especially breakfast.

Stayed in December 2024

Gravel is quite lengthy getting to the property. It was too easy to find lizards and geckos in the room, so would not recommend for people who do not love love the outdoors

Friendly staff

Stayed in December 2024

The food was mediocre, a fair number of dishes on the menu were unavailable as they had no stock.

Stunning location !

Stayed in December 2024

The road to the resort was a hard drive with a car.Need a SUV.

Peaceful and with nature. Beautiful location.

Stayed in December 2024

The food was very average

The views are lovely over the water

Stayed in November 2024

Our toilet was leaking a bit which is something they can fix. The gravel road is messy when it’s raining.

The property was very clean. Very peaceful,worth an escape from the city life. The food was nice and freshly prepared and the staff were amazing big ups to them.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing really

The tranquility was the best. The food served when booked into the lodge is quite impressive.

Stayed in October 2024

For a world heritage site, more attention needs to be paid to waste management to prevent litter along the paths particularly near staff accommodation and no doubt exacerbated by naughty monkeys. Although the food was okay, we didn't find the DBB option good value for money - and should we visit again would far prefer self-catering at Sobhengu lodge next door.

A peaceful retreat in a spectacular indigenous forest overlooking the magnificent Lake St Lucia. The thick forest meant that birds were more often heard than seen, but a great spot for rare bird sightings including the Narina Trogan (-;

Stayed in October 2024

The walk ways were slippery as it was raining and the road was bad. There was no extra blanket as it was cold and raining

The privacy and comfort. The view was also great and the food.

Stayed in September 2024

It gets very very dark and scary to walk back to rooms after dinner

Quietness and close to nature

Stayed in September 2024

Wonderful, friendly staff. Beautiful scenery and very relaxing. Massage and facial was amazing!

Stayed in July 2024

Well the walking back to our chalet from the restaurant and pool area. It's a short but very uphill, incline kinda walk. I was extremely tired. Made us have to think twice about going to the restaurant or pool.

I like the ambiance of the place, nice and secluded with spectacular views. The self catering chalet we had was well equipped with everything we would have needed for the vacation I had the most amazing back hot stone massage offered by Ms Ngeti, what a wonderful lady she is. The staff was amazing and the food was amazing. I really enjoyed my time there ❤️

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

Neat, peaceful.

Stayed in April 2024