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Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village

3.0 star property
Lodge in Hluhluwe with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

Map
Lot H29, Bushlands Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960

What's nearby

  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 28 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village

Lodge in a rural location
At Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on-site and a firepit. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a gift shop and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 175 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 175 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Dumazulu
Dumazulu Lodge
Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village
Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Hluhluwe
Dumazulu Traditional Village
Dumazulu Traditional Village Hluhluwe
Dumazulu Village
Dumazulu Lodge Traditional Village Hluhluwe
Dumazulu Lodge Traditional Village
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge Traditional Village Hluhluwe
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge Traditional Village
Gooderson Dumazulu Traditional Village Hluhluwe
Gooderson Dumazulu Traditional Village
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Lodge
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Hluhluwe
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Lodge Hluhluwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

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Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10

The resort is very run down. The self-catering rooms were missing a lot of stuff and were very run down, but clean. was so bad we checked out after one night, but the resort was kind enough to refund us our two nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the personal Zulu village experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

It was average. The staff mixed up the booking. Then sorted it out. The place is rustic. Towels are a little old
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

It is an excellent lodge with a warm and friendly staff. They just need to pay special attention to a few minor but important details like ensuring that appliances like kettle is in good working condition and the tea station is placed in such a way that it is easily seen. The bathing towels are readily displayed at the first day of arrival of new guests. Otherwise, they exceeded my expectation with everything else at such a reasonably good price. They are a 5 star lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10

Unfortunately we arrived too late for the crocodile and reptile viewings. Thry coe at 5pm. We also missed the traritional zulu dancing and handicraft demonstrations as they were only during the day. I am disappointed about that as it was the reason for going there. The huts are lovely, and the grounds very pretty, but the pool could use some cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

The staff was really friendly. We had breakfast and dinner included, both were buffettype and excellent.The room or little round house was nice. We complain of poor lights, kitchenlight was not working all the time and it was too dark to read (we are more than 60). The airconditioner was not working properly, but anyway somehow, the showerroom and toilet were ok, warm water, no bidet. Anyway, we liked the place. The friendliness of the staff helped a lot.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10

Das Zimmer und speziell die Kücheneinrichtung waren leider nicht sauber. Speziell die Küchenschränke schienen mir schon seit Längerem nicht mehr gereinigt worden zu sein. Es lage Krümel uns Staub hierin. Ich habe darauf verzichtet Gläser oder Teller aus den Schränken zu benutzen. Auch der Pool war nicht sauber. Ich hatte diesen Umstand der Rezeption morgens mitgeteilt, mit dem Hinweis, dass ich den Pool gern am Nachmittag benutzen möchte. Leider wurde den Tag über nichts getan. Das Frühstück und Abendessen waren großzügig und lecker. Dieser Umstand ändert aber nichts am Gesamtergebnis " Nicht empfehlenswert ".
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Accueil très agréable et les cases zouloues sont extremement bien équipées. Très bonne situation qui permet de visiter le village culturel zoulou très interessant et aussi la reserve hululwe-umfolowzi magnifique. Le dîner et le petit déjeuner étaient excellents. Très bonne étape.