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Reviews of Ubizane Zululand Tree Lodge

1020 Main Street Ubizane Wildlife Reserve, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa

#21 of 24 hotels in Hluhluwe

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Review Score

Based on 65 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: September 5, 2025

    7.0
    On the whole, good value for money and perfect location for visiting the Game Reserve.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The facilities seemed a bit "tired". Our tree cabin was lovely, really comfortable bed, but the shower (bathroom in general) could probably use an update.

    Food in general was very generous - nothing fancy, but well executed. Staff were really friendly. We were able to walk around the reserve which was really lovely.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2025

    9.0
    What a lovely few days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The gate access was quite a delay.

    The staff! Incredibly helpful and accommodating. Thanks to Precious and Faith our stay was made so special. A treat to see the giraffe.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    8.0
    Great location, great staff great potential
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little run down . Long walk to room no help with luggage

    Beautiful setting , close to Hluhluwe game park , friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    9.0
    Peaceful and nice stay close to Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s obvious that they are still recovering after having been closed for a long time. There are some little things that would be nice to improve: - put some curtains/blinds in the room - make sure the bathroom/wc door can actually close - offer more game drive safari in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park (and in my opinion at least 4h). Now only 3h sunrise game drive available. The entrance is about 15’ away, so just 2h30m for a game drive in such a big park is quite short. Having the option of an afternoon-evening game drive would also be nice.

    Beautiful lodge in the middle of nature. Cute tree houses, spacious. The lounge and restaurant area was beautiful. Food was simple but good. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The pool is located in the safari lodge area (about 5’ drive from the tree lodge area).

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bedsheets were not super clean and the floor was very sticky

    Nice little hut, bed was comfortable and the food was very good. Staff is also nice

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent property, with good staff and location was perfect for entering game reserve.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location to Hluhluwe/Umfolozi game reserve. Staff were excellent Property excellent

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hospitality of the staff was great, always ready to help us anything we needed. Went above and beyond to make the experience special. The food was superb, and more then either if us could eat.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    9.0
    Luxurious bedding, quiet and functional. Very friendly staff and very helpful. Decent food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Coffee, please get plunger coffee. Not only powder coffee. You are missing out on some income.

    The setting, the bush, the luxurious bed and bedding and the powerful functional air conditioning.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    9.0
    Wow! Amazing staff and management, breakfasts are amazing. Really enjoyed our stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are a few signs that the lodge was closed for a while but there is a lot of work and effort being put in to get things back to a good standard

    The staff and management were excellent, nothing was a problem. From the time we arrived we were made very welcome and treated like royalty, really enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back again soon.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    8.0
    I really enjoyed my stay at Ubizane .The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I like everything on the property though some of the food was a little overpriced.

    I really liked the forest view from the tree lodge. The entire venue had beautiful scenery with the crocodile pond further enhancing the beauty of the place.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    8.0
    My 1st 2025 solo trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking is quite far from the rooms.

    The peace,the peace,the peace and quiet

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    10
    Fabulous service in a peaceful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not really a complaint, just a reality of being out in nature - be prepared to use bug spray!..

    Perfect base for exploring the area and trip into the game reserves. Lots of friendly positive energy from the staff. The location was so peaceful, surrounded by nature.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent service and staff! Great atmosphere and location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    10
    Relaxing. Everyone makes you feel at home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing not to like.

    Quiet. Neat. Wonderfull staff!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    10
    Wonderful game farm, good food, wonderful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    remove pics of the pool as there is no longer a pool there

    Staff were wonderful, food super. the manager, DeWet is very helpful and kind

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very peaceful place, very clean and very friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2025

    10
    The lodge is stunning, the room very comfortable, the staff very friendly, the location ideal. What more could you ask f
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lodge has only recently re-opened after being closed during Covid. The new owner is trying very hard, and the impending liquor license approval and authority to drive guests into the park will be huge additions

    The setting of the lodge and rooms in the fever tree forest is simply stunning. Its proximity to the Memorial Gate at Hluhluwe iMfolozi makes this the perfect base to explore the park

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2025

    5.0
    Was Ok not worth the price though. Food not up to standard for the price paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Were moved to other part of accommodation due to power failures and no generator backup.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2025

    6.0
    Amazing Ubizane
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillows are uncomfortable otherwise everything was okay

    Nature and quietness The staff is very friendly 😊 I liked Birthday decoration in our room🤗♥️

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2025

    10
    Stunning place with super accommodating staff! We will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is really so nice and for us the cabin in the fever trees was perfect - nothing here to complain about.

    What a superb experience, this place is well maintained, beautiful and perfect location just outside the Hluhluwe Reserve. They have game on the property so during the drive from the gate to reception you might encounter a few giraffes, impala, kudu, wildebeest and zebra.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2025

    10
    OUT OF THIS WORLD, THIS WAS MY FOURTH TRIP TO UBIZANE AND IT WON'T BE MY LAST
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    IT SHOULD BE NOTED ON BOOKING.COM THAT THE RESORT IS NOT LICENSED

    SERVICE, COMFORT AND THE FOOD WAS EXCEPTIONAL STAFF MEMBERS - FAITH , THE CHEF AND DE WET DESERVE A SPECIAL MENTION

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2025

    10
    Unwind-unplug and relax in the bush
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the remoteness and the absolutely wonderful staff. The pre-ordered dinner was also great. Keep up the good work and I really don’t understand previous criticism. You come for the secluded bush and that is what you get.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Management and staff was polite and accommodating, Chef made a butternut soup that was exceptional

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were not informed that there was no alcohol & no pool. Food options were limited and rooms were not clean

    Food was good but limited menu option

    Stayed in April 2025

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