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Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate

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A riverside hotel with a prominent conical roof and a bridge leading to the entrance. - Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate (Sidvokodvo)
A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, a bedside lamp, and a view through a sliding glass door. - Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate (Sidvokodvo)
A room with a bed, a chair, and a view of trees through a window. - Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate (Sidvokodvo)
A sign with a bird and a sunset, surrounded by a stone wall and a water feature. - Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate (Sidvokodvo)
A multi-story house with a pool in the front yard. - Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate (Sidvokodvo)
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a golf course, and a terrace at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate. Tee up with amenities like a driving range and a restaurant with golf course views at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure at Beauty Nkonyeni Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like racquetball/squash. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, a balcony with wicker furniture, and a natural surrounding.

Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A rustic thatched-roof hut with a stone foundation, surrounded by natural vegetation.

Lodge Room

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Sidvokodvo, Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate is in a rural area and on a river. Lugogo Sun and Summerfield Botanical Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Manzini Market and Swazi Candles Craft Centre. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Sidvokodvo travel guide
Map
Portion 31 of Farm Nkonyeni No. 523, Sidvokodvo, Manzini, M200

What's nearby

  • A traditional thatched hut surrounded by bamboo fences and trees, with a mountain in the background.
    Ezulwini Valley
    39 min drive - 29.7 miles
  • Manzini Market
    30 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Summerfield Botanical Garden
    45 min drive - 29.9 miles
  • Mbabane Market
    51 min drive - 42.9 miles
  • Happy Valley Casino
    51 min drive - 42.9 miles

Getting around

  • Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.)
    39 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Clubhouse
  • Nkonyeni Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Electricity is not available in the Chalet (Bushveld) room category. Kerosene lamps are provided.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: SZL 500 per person (one-way)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of SZL 500 per person applies.

Where is Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate located?

Situated on a river, this spa hotel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Manzini Market and within 25 mi (40 km) of Lugogo Sun and Summerfield Botanical Garden. Swazi Candles Craft Centre and Ezulwini Valley are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John Gay Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great golf course. Good restaurant. Mobile phone disappeared from room!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Staff & service
Lodge rooms are tired they have no Bedside lights, light pollution from outside lights visible in Rooms. Winter Duvet on bed in Summer. No water bottles in room. Estate was amazing and Breakfast at Bushbaby great. Golf course great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lilantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Super golf course. The restaurant's food and staff were great. Very helpful. The pro shop should have had more stuff to tempt the visitors. Other than that, it is a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
I cane to play golf, Nd found the facilities to be excellent. Unfortunately the room was a let down. No bedside lights, so i was forced to get out of bed to turn the one and only light out. I asked for a light and was told these are only for the Bushbaby lodge (upgrade)!There is a TV with netflix, etc, but it relies on wifi, which is too far away so the movie buffers all the time making it hard to watch. I gave up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a relatively simple but perfect vacation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

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

Pleasant stay thank you

A pleasant over night stay. The environment was quiet and conducive for a relax night sleep. Breakfast was not so impressive though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nokuthula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the place. Nice n clean. Beautiful set up
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thato

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

Excellent Service

Our stay was amazing, a special mention to Vuyisile for friendliness and excellent customer skills, and Nhlanhla at the restaurant, both these individuals made our stay pleasant. Will definitely be returning yo the lodge next time I'm in Eswatini
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

nab

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

Disgusting service from HOTELS.COM

This was the most unfortunate trip ever. Hotels.com simply forgot to tell us that the period we booked was also the SUNSHINE GOLF TOUR DAYS !!! We drove all the way to Swaziland to play golf and no golf was permitted. Pathetic ....... why book at a golf resort if you can't play golf !!! Will never use Hotels.com again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marloes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lodge 2 wat verouderd. Bed was prima. We waren er in de winter wat maakt dat zwembad te koud was om te zwemmen. Ontbijt was goed en beide ochtenden wat anders. Afstanden over het terrein zijn ver. Minpunt, maken van terras direct voor je openslaande deuren en schoonmaak die hun spullen op je terrasstoel legt. Gaf gevoel van gordijnen dichthouden. Zonde van het uitzicht. Heerlijk gegeten in restaurant. Zeer vriendelijk personeel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

BA

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

No wifi in lodge, pathetic service at restaurant.

The place is quiet, clean and awesome to spend some time in. However, that lodge room 8 did not have internet. That is a no no in today's world, especially for a foreigner travelling in a strange land. I ran out of airtime on my roaming phone, i could not even go online to load more airtime or data. It was a painful experience. I drove to the restaurant, to grab a drink and see if i could use their wifi. I passed a fella (worker) standing by the door, busy on his social media on the phone, no greeting at all. I walked up to the bar, where i stood ignored for over ten minutes. All in all the service sucked, sucked, sucked!!!!!! Needless to say, I ended up not ordering the drink at all, i was like i can't inject my money into such an establishment. The solution is simple, connect all your units to wifi, these wifi blackspots do not serve any purpose in this day and age, especially for us international guests. Secondly, and i know this is not the establishment's fault, the main road from the airport to the establishment is painfully unmaintained, with rough patches, potholes and a million unnecessary and very huge speed humps. It makes the drive feel like a 100 kilometer drive, when it is actually less than thirty kilometres from Matsapa Airport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Leuke game drives.Prima accommodatie en goede keuken.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Todney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A great golf experience.

The property has great potential. The golf course is excellent and the staff are very friendly and willing to please. The golf course is fantastic with lots of antelope about. The restaurant is ok but the menu on the website is incorrect. We stayed in a lodge room which is away from the main building. The door to our patio was broken. Wifi only in the restaurant. Somehow they got my name wrong. My correct name is Rodney.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Improving service

The people serving at the restaurant could improve the service. Being knowledgeable of the menus, products offered...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maxine

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

Thumbs up

Great service, tidy rooms, food was great, scenery beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina

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

A restful stay.

The lodge is basic yet comfortable! It is lovely for golf enthusiasts and many other activities can be arranged, althought we went to rest and have a quiet time. Chalets have the basics which is really what is needed. Our chalet faced the river and we enjoyed the night sounds of frogs and birds in the mornings. One could walk safely around the estate and having a restaurant in the estate allows you to just stay in if that's what appeals to you. We had a wonderful restful 4 nights. We made one trip to Manzini for some shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ichumile

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

A terrible experience never to be repeated

My sister and I booked Nkonyeni through Hotels.com for a 2 night stay coming from Johannesburg on 19-21 December. Our experience was poor from the time we arrived. The check-in staff member was very unhelpful bordering on disinterested. The website had advertised internet as available only to be told after inquiring that it was only available at reception and there were not vouchers for using it in the room. Our rooms were very far from reception and we were informed that golf carts could not drive us up because they were only available for golfers. Therefore each time we had to eat or use the internet we had to drive from our rooms to reception. At the restaurant, which is by the pool we were told we could not come in due to our poolside dress code - while this is not in itself an issue, these things are usually indicated on the website so that one can pack accordingly. This was not done. The website claimed that there was a gym on the premises which is the main reason we booked there, only to be told on arrival that there was no gym - blatant false advertising! We were told that we could not use the pool anytime before 5pm each day because it was reserved for spa guests - again not even hinted at on the website. There were no phones in the rooms to call reception. I have still not received my reimbursement for night 2 because we checked out after 1 night and the manager (Dudley) promised that Hotels.com would reimburse us within 48 hours. Totally unacceptable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Renee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
De kamer was erg basic, bijvoorbeeld geen water en geen prullenbak in de kamer. De douche was erg oud. De kamer kon wel een opknapbeurt gebruiken.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an issue with check in as the room on my booking confirmation was different from the hotel system. Hotel.com needs to sort this out as the property was fully booked!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upon arrivals we were surprised, that what we have booked was not what we were offered . we were told that we are booked on the camp side on the mountains. The place had no electricity just open door and windows covered with a sail Below this is what we booked " The Room details ": Room Comfort Chalet Mhawu Msipha, 2 adults Preferences Non Smoking, Double Bed Please note: Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Facilities FREE BREAKFAST FREE WIFI FREE PARKING 1 Double Bed 377-sq-foot (35-sq-meter) individually decorated room with a balcony Layout - Separate bedroom Entertainment - LED television with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request) Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Non-Smoking After a long argument with the manager Riaan he eventually told us we can stay all cost on the house as we didn't know were to find the any other place . Also he said we will be gladly refunded till today I haven't a call no my money . All I need now is my refund . I'm expecting a speedily responds before I take any further action " false advertising " Regards Mr M Msipha
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sicel

Nkonyeni sucks

I had booked a chalet for a good R2200 for the weekend, you advertised that there’s premium Chanels, aircon, hairdryer, toiletries, and a coffee/tea kitchenette as well as a 3day course meal, to my suprise, I was taken up on a mountain to a chalet that has no electricity no door and non of the promised goodies advertised, your receptionist Nhlanhla has no manners including her superior, they were so racist and told us to leave their property when we told them that we wouldn’t sleep in a dark bush that we had no knowledge of, they kept insisting that we booked the bush chalets even after we showed them a confirmation email of the booking, police were involved as well as they were refusing to refund us. The environment is pleasant it’s the management that are giving the place a bad name. I will not recommend the place to anyone because there’s false advertising and scamming going on there.. same night 2 couples complained about the same issue and sadly they had no choice but to settle for rubbish.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arne

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

Mooi huisje als tussenstop in Swaziland

Mooi huisje. Je werd begeleid naar het juiste huisje. Het ontbijt bestaat uit een klein buffet en je mag nog iets extra bestellen van de kaart. Uitzicht op het golfterrein. Het restaurant kijkt hier ook op uit en is open. Hierdoor kan het 's avonds fris zijn dus je doet je best warm aan om te gaan eten. Er is enkel gratis wifi in het restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nkonyeni Golf Estate

The venue, location and amenities are top class, cleanliness of rooms was not checked before we booked in and has to be attended to. The rooms was adequate, spacious and fairly OK. Long distance from car park to chalets if you have a lot to unpack / upload when travelling as was the case with us. Description on website of Hotels.com differs greatly from actual rooms. This was discussed with management and they will be attending to it - we were offered dinner and complimentary wine to make up for this which was highly appreciated and credit to management. Restaurant service was slow and many items not available due to no 'stock' such as ice cream, certain food items on menu. Overall stay was good and to be recommended if management can sort out the small niggles and improve on restaurant service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No Wifi in rooms , worst selection of TV channels experienced in a long time .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I did not get the room that I booked and paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018