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St Ives Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Abingdon Wine Estate

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Restaurant
Family Suite | Living area | 60-cm TV with cable channels, fireplace
Exterior
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Luxury Room | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Cottage (Silo 2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living area | 60-cm TV with cable channels, fireplace

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed - single
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
R103 - Midlands, Lions River, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3260

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Howick Public Falls - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 25 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caversham Mill Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Saint Ives - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Owl Coffee - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tumble Downs - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪68 on Main - ‬12 min drive

About this property

St Ives Lodge

Upscale guesthouse near Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
Located close to Abingdon Wine Estate, St Ives Lodge provides a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and fishing. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a playground and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Charcoal grills, 1 meeting room, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and a ballroom
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 60-cm TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, communal kitchens, and mini fridges

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The BOMA

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-cm TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per day
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 65 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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

St Ives Lodge Howick
St Ives Howick
St Ives Lodge Lidgetton West
St Ives Lidgetton West
St Ives Lodge Guesthouse
St Ives Lodge Lidgetton West
St Ives Lodge Guesthouse Lidgetton West

Frequently asked questions

Does St Ives Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is St Ives Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at St Ives Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at St Ives Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at St Ives Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is St Ives Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Abingdon Wine Estate. Midmar Dam and Karkloof Farmer's Market are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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St Ives Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

What a lovely place, and the wildlife was absolutely spectacular. Really enjoyed our stay and the barman and the staff at the Boma were OUTSTANDING.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

Lovely stay, with fireplace in room a bonus on a cold winter evening. Bedding fresh and clean. Beautiful venue. We enjoyed our stay and will defnitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Beautiful property with lots of space and fresh air. Very comfortable accommodation. Loved seeing all the animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

We were breaking our journey, so only there overnight, but it was a great stay. Wonderful having the animals strolling outside. Ideally a longer stay would be better to experience more that's on offer. Facilities were good. Direction signage could be better placed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay at St Ives. The staff were so polite and helpful. One staff member (David) came by to check that everything was alright with our room and then offered to make a fire in our veranda grill stove while we went out to buy meat for dinner. When we came back from the store there was a wonderful fire there, ready for us to start grilling immediately. What service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10

There is lack of back up Power during load shedding. There is no water during load shedding as they only use borehole water. We had no water and couldn’t shower, the staff was unhelpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10

No water, very limited electricty one plug in the room. No communication regarding the fact that there was no water available. No place to leave the door key card wheb we left
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10

It was raining very hard and we had to run to our room in the rain, there is no cover to the rooms. The rooms are boring, brown and terracota, there is no special attention given to the rooms or bathroom. The pillows are way too high so you cant get comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10

We only had electricity in one or two lamps our entire weekend, whether load shedding was on or off. Even when we heard the generator running, will still didn’t have lights, kettle, etc. We still had lovely hot water, so it was all a bit strange. Thank goodness for a lovely fire and early nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

This establishment needs to be a 5 star resort. Super clean. Will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

St Ives is a beautiful place and the stuff is friendly. Thank you we really felt at home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10

The accommodation is spacious and clean in beautiful peaceful surroundings. The room interior itself could be updated, especially with 4 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022