Sani Valley Nature Lodges

Property class: 4
Family-friendly lodge on lake in Himeville

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Sani Valley Nature Lodges is a great choice for a stay in Himeville. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite horse riding/rentals, mountain biking, and rowing/canoeing. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
$117 nightly
The current price is $135 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Why we love this property

Culinary experiences
Indulge in cooked-to-order breakfasts and private dining moments. In-room champagne service and picnics add romance to this lodge's menu of options.
Nature's playground
This mountain lodge offers an array of outdoor adventures by the lake. Guests can enjoy horseback riding, fishing, and mountain biking.
Spa and mountain escape
The lodge features spa services with various massages. Hot stone and sports options are available. Deep soaking tubs complement the mountain garden setting.

Room options

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View all photos for Rainbow Chalet

A lodge with a deck overlooking a lake, surrounded by snow-covered hills and sparse trees.

Rainbow Chalet

  • Lake view
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bushman Lodge

A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains.

Bushman Lodge

  • Lake view
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Sunset Lodge

A two-story log cabin with a balcony and a deck, surrounded by snow and trees.

Sunset Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Early Mist Chalet

Three wooden cabins with a pond in the foreground.

Early Mist Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Lakeside Chalet

A neatly made bed with a decorative flower arrangement, a wooden nightstand, a wicker chair, and a large window with a view of a field.

Lakeside Chalet

  • Lake view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sani Pass Road, Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal, 3256

What's nearby

  • Maloti-Drakensberg Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mkhomazi Wilderness area - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Underberg Country Club - 38 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Underberg Studio - 38 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Sani Pass - 43 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 160 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Stonehouse Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cascata Country Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Old Hatchery - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Balam Coffee - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Sani Valley Nature Lodges

  • Sani Valley Nature Lodges is a great choice for a stay in Himeville. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite horse riding/rentals, mountain biking, and rowing/canoeing. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Sani Valley Nature Lodges Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Very good

Our place was clean and the staff super friendly
Sunset on the porch.
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10/10 Exceptional

BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL BREAK

Sani valley lodges are so beautifully located Drive to lodges so amazing over the dam wall . Seeing wildlife from ur chalet beautiful Beautiful setting . Just amazing being in nature Very peaceful and quiet Definitely will be back .
Sunrise
View from Chalet
Bench on mountain lookout point
View from dam wall
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is a small piece of heaven! Great service from all staff right from the very beginning. Before arrival - Comms were timely and accurate and helpful. The meals provided were great (especially the Oxtail stew! 😋) and delivered to your individual lodge. The situation of the lodge is beautiful - wherever you look the scenery transfixes you. Ideally placed for a trip over the Sani Pass and the ability to get close to nature with the resident game herds is second to none. Simply a superb place.
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10/10 Exceptional

My second visit the place was clean and is cleaned on a daily basis. Amazing views and trails for walks. Staff is friendly and helpful. Started our fire in the evenings. It’s family friendly and a good breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Best Hotel We Stayed at in South Africa

This was by far the best hotel we stayed at in South Africa. The rainbow chalet was super nice with a spectacular view. The workers were very friendly and helpful. And the food, can't even say enough about the chef. Every meal was absolutely delicious, especially the chicken pie, and the best meal we had in South Africa.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a really tranquil site. Best home cooked simple delicious food. Star gazing is a treat. What a special place
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8/10 Very good

Good, breakfast is far. More fire lighters and candles are needed
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunning location, gorgeous chalet. Views either walking the estate, sitting on the deck or kayaking on the lake were fabulous.
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10/10 Exceptional

The lodge facilities were great. Loads of space for a family of 4, stunning views, great staff and a wonderful trip up the Sani Pass (with Roger of Sani Pass tours - highly recommended).
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10/10 Exceptional

The trip was awesome. The facilities and the staff were amazing. Pinky, Chris, Londiwe and Sebelo were just awesome. Views are stunning.The one thing that took a bit of the shine off the stay was the cost of dinner and breakfast. It is certainly not value for money for the local yokels. The Sani pass is a must with breath taking views - warning though- it is not for the faint hearted.
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10/10 Exceptional

Sani Pass tour

What an awesome place to unwind and relax, close to Sani Pass which we did the next day. Service / Dinner delivered to our room was simply great! Friendly staff, we will come back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place hidden away from the world.

Amazing place, amazing people. You can look out on a lake with beautiful birds or on a farm area with Zebras, Blesbok and more.
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4/10 Fair

Disappointing experience with fabulous surrounding

We arrived at 7.30pm at the gate. We notified staff in advance that we won't make the 5.00pm chech-in cut off time. On arrival, the intercom didn't work since wi-fi and telecom signals are low to none. As reception is a 10 min drive from the gate, honking your horn won't help. Finally after 40 mins of franticly buzzing, it connected. The owner just said "shame, sorry" - a phrase he seemed to used for any situation where he dropped the ball. On arrival, the unit was clean and cosy. The next day we found our TV didn't work, there was no signal or landline to contact reception. The only way is to drive up to reception. During our stay we were told we could go hiking, they even leave a hiking stick in your room. We set off to the mountain, just to get trapped in thorn bushes and deep holes filled with water.. we dailed the 3 emergency numbers as framed on the wall in our unit but nobody picked up. It was late and we kept calling up to 7 times before the owner picked up saying "sorry, I don't pick up international numbers, could be sales calls"... He came to fetch us, with the usual "shame,sorry". We were never told of a restaurant on the property and the info pack doesn't mention it so we cooked all our meals ourselves, however, the ovens settings were all wiped off, you couldn't see the temperature or if it's grilling or cooking. I don't know why we never received any introduction to Sani Valley Lodge during our stay or why it took 2 days to address our TV not working...
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good