Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village

3.0 star property
Hluhluwe lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Standard Double Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains
Outdoor pool

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 26 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Phinda Private Game Reserve - 31 min drive - 27.4 km
  • False Bay Park - 34 min drive - 29.7 km
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 59 min drive - 59.4 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

Enjoy your visit to Hluhluwe with a stay at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 31 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

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

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

  • No cots (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Shopping
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Firepit

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 175 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24 hours

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the personal Zulu village experience
Sharon, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Do Not stay
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.
Ivonne, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Average Accommodation. Little old
It was average. The staff mixed up the booking. Then sorted it out. The place is rustic. Towels are a little old
Hellen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My unforgettable holiday experience
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.
Mapule, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

johannes, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Melanie, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tarryn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Quite close to Hluhluve-Umzilogi game park
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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Francoise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

IOANNIS, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Der Sauberkeit in der Dumazulu Lodge lässt zu Wüns
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 ".
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Accueil très agréable et les cases
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.
Verified HotelClub guest review