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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
Family Suite | Living area | 60-cm TV with cable channels, fireplace
Exterior
Children's play area - outdoor
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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Bathrobes
  • 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
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

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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

  • ‪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 fishing and hiking/biking. 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
  • Barbecue grills, wedding services, and multilingual staff
  • A reception hall, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
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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Reviews

St Ives Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

KZN Midlands - A little piece of paradise

It was lovely and peaceful, with Zebras, Blessbok and Wildebeest roaming freely in the gardens. Beautiful!.

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

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

4/10 Poor

Vanie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Week-end trip

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

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Mathilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious room and fireplace in room is a bonus

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 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

BORING BROWN

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 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Good

Cheyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Superb place

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

10/10 Excellent

Neo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

Q

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, spacious and beautiful surroundings.

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

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Open Spaces, game on the property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Shahmeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and Peaceful Stay.

The place was very peaceful and beautiful. Very relaxing. Included breakfast would have been appreciated, especially since the rates are quite high.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ms A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo Stay

Great venue. Relaxing and serene and close enough to activities. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not as expected.

Bed uncomfortable Headboard noisy Shower unpleasant Otherwise clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Zoleka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

St ives stay

I enjoyed my stay in st ives , we stayed in one of rhe luxury suites and it was clean , spacious and tidy but my favourite thing about at ives was the luscious green acres of land sprawiling with zebras , duikers and game. I enjoyed running in the morning on the premises on the vitality trail and going for a dip in the pool after. I will definitely be heading back 3🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nombuso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome Stay

it was an amazing stay, I would def go back and also recommend it to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy customer

Andile's service was amazing - we left our daughters shoes behind and she called me the very same day to let me know. Don't see service like that often. Well done Andile!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pre Comrades stay over

Rooom didn’t look like the picture. We only stayed 1night, didn’t have breakfast there as we had to leave early. They did pack us a breakfast pack though. Not bad for a one night sleep over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa, KZN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed over for one night and enjoyed it very much. The breakfast was average with not much variety but there was enough. The luxury suites are enormous and with a lovely view over the valley. A most relaxing and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great mini break

Enjoyed a lovely 2 day break with my wife. Excellent breakfast. Good location, right opposite Piggly Wiggly. Great stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

BRUCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

St Ives great family base for the Midlands Meander

St Ives is perfectly located near Midmar, and directly across the road from Piggly Wiggly. It makes a great base to explore the Midlands Meander. Rooms are clean and well maintained. Staff service is very good and the breakfast at the lake side restaurant is great!!

8/10 Good

BRUCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great base to Explore the Midlands Meander

St Ives is a great place to use as a base to explore the Midlands Meander. The property is home to Wildebeest, Zebra, Blesbok & Impala which are always a hit with kids. The units are kept clean and have everything you need, as breakfast is provided at the lakeside restaurant. For dinner there is the choice of the Boma Restaurant which is on the property, or a number of nearby restaurants. St Ives is conveniently located near Midmar, and being directly across the road from Piggly Wiggly is also a plus! We will be back!!

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