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Umbhaba Eco Lodge

3.5 star property
Riverfront lodge with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Garden
Superior Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio
Superior Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Standard Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Umbhaba Eco Lodge, along the riverbank, offers a peaceful retreat in garden surroundings. The on-site restaurant serves three daily meals, and in-room WiFi keeps guests connected. Multilingual staff assist and handle dry cleaning/laundry services throughout the stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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About the neighborhood

Located in Mbombela, Umbhaba Eco Lodge is in the suburbs and on a river. Hazyview Juction Mall and Casterbridge Country Shopping are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Map
R40 Road, 1 Km Outside Hazyview, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Elephant Whispers - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Shangana Cultural Village - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Numbi Gate - 19 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuka - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Running Brave Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pappa's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Luka Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bush Burgers - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Umbhaba Eco Lodge

Lodge by the river
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Umbhaba Eco Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 52 rooms boast comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and free tea bags/instant coffee

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 300.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 100.00 for adults and ZAR 50.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 300.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Umbhaba Eco Lodge Lodge
Umbhaba Eco Lodge Mbombela
Umbhaba Eco Lodge Lodge Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

Does Umbhaba Eco Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Umbhaba Eco Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Umbhaba Eco Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Umbhaba Eco Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Umbhaba Eco Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Umbhaba Eco Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Hazyview Juction Mall and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Perry's Bridge Reptile Park. Kruger National Park and Shangana Cultural Village are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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