Sodwana Bay Lodge House 45

Lukas C

Short stay ⋅ Family with young children

1.2

Dec 2025

Very unfortunate. Not at all what I paid for. No, it was not the place advertised. The apartment has no path to the place. And if you have to walk, you have to walk across the grass, which causes people to shout at you. No aircon worked. The bathroom doors could not close properly, and when they did close, the handle broke. The upstairs floor leaked and spilled on the beds, and the aircon in the room spilled on the bed. The advertisement shows the house and not the apartment. No mention of an apartment. Under which people: no noise and no signs go. We moved into the house as the keys were given to us and were later asked to move. I have been doing business with the website for 15 years, and this was the worst experience ever. I let the hostess know and she advised me to talk to you. I also took pictures of everything. I am really very unhappy.

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Cleanliness

2.0

Service

1.0

Location

1.0

Safety

1.0

Value for money

1.0

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Belinda

Sodwana Bay Lodge House 45

When Lukas applied to rent the flat, we informed him in advance that there would be guests staying in the upstairs unit and that, due to the wooden flooring, some noise could be expected. As a general policy, we do not rent both units to unrelated parties and usually reserve this arrangement for larger families requiring additional accommodation. This information was clearly communicated in writing at the application stage. Lukas was advised to proceed with the booking only if he was comfortable with these conditions, which are reflected in the application records on the booking platform. The booking was then confirmed. We also contacted the booking platform to ensure that the message had been read and understood, which was confirmed by the platform. Upon arrival, Lukas requested access to the main house; however, his confirmed booking was for the flat, which accommodates four guests, and not for the house, which accommodates eight guests. The accommodation provided was exactly as booked and paid for. Following further communication and the sharing of the relevant information, including the listing details and prior correspondence, Lukas acknowledged the clarification and apologised for the misunderstanding. The air-conditioning unit was in working order during the stay. After departure, it was noted that a pipe had been dislodged and required replacement. We take great care to ensure that our listings, photographs, and communication on the booking platform are accurate and transparent, and we regret that this stay did not meet expectations despite these efforts.

Leanna D

Short stay ⋅ On business

4.4

Mar 2024

Enjoyable. The men had a lovely time. Just on their first day when it was raining, the house was leaking a lot. They had to put towels down for the slippery floors.

Cleanliness

4.0

Service

4.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

4.0

Kobus V

Short stay ⋅ Large group

4.0

Dec 2024

Great stay, functional, spacious, beautiful. Thank you, we had a wonderful stay, would definitely recommend it.

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Cleanliness

4.0

Service

4.0

Location

4.0

Safety

4.0

Value for money

4.0

Jaco B

Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers

5.0

May 2023

Nice long weekend diving in Sodwana. Nice owner and the house has all amenities for a self-catering stay.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

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Belinda

Sodwana Bay Lodge House 45

We value your comment and look forward to your next booking. Belinda

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Aslam P

Short stay ⋅ Family with young children

4.8

Dec 2023

Excellent. Brilliant stay at the venue.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

4.0

Ben S

Long stay ⋅ Family with teenagers

5.0

Jan 2021

Value for money. So luxurious. Happiness and value for money.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Angela B

Short stay ⋅ With friends

4.8

Jan 2021

Lovely house with a stunning view. The house is full equip for your stay, very comfortable lounge area and a stunning view.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

4.0

Paul H

Short stay ⋅ With partner

3.2

Jan 2021

Nice but not fantastic. There are some things that bothered. The shower was inoperable. The water is either scalding hot or ice cold. There is no middle ground. The kitchenware was not 100% clean when we got there and should have been rewashed.

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Cleanliness

2.0

Service

4.0

Location

3.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

2.0

Lesley T

Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers

4.2

Dec 2020

Most enjoyable stay in the flat. Beautiful setting, clean and comfortable. Large deck with a beautiful view. Well kept gardens, nice swimming pools. Very relaxing stay.

Cleanliness

4.0

Service

4.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

3.0