Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village
★★★ · Lot H29, Bushlands Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960 ·
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Relax by the Pool or Enjoy the Scenic Views
Take advantage of the outdoor pool, terrace, and garden at the lodge for a refreshing experience amidst nature.
Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in delicious meals at the restaurant, grab snacks at the cafe, and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge for a perfect evening.
Comfortable Rooms and Quality Service
Experience comfort in the air-conditioned rooms with LED TVs, complimentary toiletries, and friendly multilingual staff at your service.
Book your stay now at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village for a memorable retreat in Hluhluwe's national park setting.
What guests say
Very good 7.6/10 · summarised by AI from 5 reviews👍 Friendly, accommodating staff👍 Immersive Zulu cultural experiences (dance, village visits)👍 Beautiful, peaceful property with wildlife/bird viewing
- ⚠️ Cleanliness issues (suspected bed‑bug bites, inconsistent cleaning, dirty bathrooms/pool)
- ⚠️ Bathrooms need urgent upgrades
- ⚠️ Long/poorly lit boardwalk to restaurant — unsafe/scary at night and difficult for elderly
Policies & good to know
No childrenNo pets
Children & extra beds
- Children and extra beds: No rollaway/extra beds available
- Children and extra beds: No cribs (infant beds) available
Pets
- Pets: Pets not allowed
Health, safety & sustainability
- Sustainability Certifications: Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
- General: Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
- General: Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
- Guest type: Essential workers only - NO
- General: Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
- General: Staff wears personal protective equipment
- General: Temperature checks are available to guests
- General: Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
- General: Property is cleaned with disinfectant
- General: Social distancing measures are in place
- General: Professional property host/manager
- Sustainability Certifications: Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
- General: Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
- General: Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
- General: Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
- General: Masks are compulsory at the property
Other
- Accessibility: No elevators
Amenities (23)
Internet
- ✓Free WiFi
Pool & wellness
- ✓24-hour pool access
Fitness & activities
- ✓Game viewing nearby
- ✓Game drive nearby
Food & drink
- ✓Breakfast available (surcharge)
Parking & transport
- ✓Free self parking
Beach & outdoors
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓Picnic area
Family
- ✓Ecotours on site
Services
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Front desk (limited hours)
- ✓Tours/ticket assistance
Comfort
- ✓Television in common areas
More
- ✓Firepit
- ✓Designated smoking area
- ✓Gift shops or newsstand
- ✓Shopping on site
- ✓Hiking/biking trails nearby
- ✓Multilingual staff
- ✓Wedding services
- ✓Safari nearby
Location
Lot H29, Bushlands Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960
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Check-in from 02:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
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Good to know
- The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
- The front desk is staffed during limited hours.