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St Ives Lodge

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

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Restaurant
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Children's play area - outdoor
Exterior
Family Suite | Living area | 60-cm TV with cable channels, fireplace
St Ives Lodge offers fishing, hiking, and biking. Relax at the outdoor pool, sun-kissed terrace, or nearby barbecue grills. Enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. Helpful staff assist with tour arrangements and tickets.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Cottage (Silo 2)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Suite

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piggly Wiggly Farm Stall - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Slab Bbq - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Little Mozambique Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Cow Deli - ‬8 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 along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and wedding services
  • Charcoal grills, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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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