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Sani Valley Nature Lodges

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge in Himeville with free parking

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Sunset Lodge | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Early Mist Chalet | Living room | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace
Exterior
Early Mist Chalet | Private spa tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Early Mist Chalet | View from room

Early Mist Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private spa tub
Air conditioning
  • 110 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lakeside Chalet | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Lakeside Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private spa tub
Heating
  • 120 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Bushman Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private spa tub
Heating
  • 200 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Sunset Lodge | Exterior

Sunset Lodge

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Rainbow Chalet | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Rainbow Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 300 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - 19 min walk
  • Himeville Museum - 16 min drive
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 20 min drive
  • Underberg Studio - 22 min drive
  • Sani Pass - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Premier Hotel Himeville Arms - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Old Hatchery - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Stonehouse Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cascata Country Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Banam Coffee - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Sani Valley Nature Lodges

Upscale eco-certified lodge near Drakensberg Mountains
Located close to Himeville Museum, Sani Valley Nature Lodges provides game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and a firepit. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding, fishing, and rowing/canoeing at this lodge. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, art supplies, and childcare services
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 130 for adults and ZAR 130 for children
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Fishing
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • DVD player
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 130 for adults and ZAR 130 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Sani Valley Lodge Himeville
Sani Valley Himeville
Sani Valley
Sani Valley Lodge
Sani Valley Nature Lodges Lodge
Sani Valley Nature Lodges Himeville
Sani Valley Nature Lodges Lodge Himeville

Frequently asked questions

Is Sani Valley Nature Lodges pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sani Valley Nature Lodges?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sani Valley Nature Lodges located?

This family-friendly Himeville lodge is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Drakensberg Mountains and uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. Himeville Museum and Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Sani Valley Nature Lodges Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a really tranquil site. Best home cooked simple delicious food. Star gazing is a treat. What a special place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

varvara, Moscow

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, breakfast is far. More fire lighters and candles are needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

H

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning location, gorgeous chalet. Views either walking the estate, sitting on the deck or kayaking on the lake were fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

AniL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Monique , Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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...
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019