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Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool

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Body treatments, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, body wraps
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Body treatments, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, body wraps
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Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and mini golf at Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing, boating, and hiking/biking at this lodge. Indulge in a body wrap, a hot stone massage, and a body treatment at Nibela Spa, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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Double Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Lake View | Lake view

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Single Room | Garden view

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 56 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Cottage | Lake view

Family Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Cabin | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 93 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds

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Family Cabin | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Family Cabin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 111 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in KwaNibela, Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts is in a rural area and on a lake. Cape Vidal Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Nibela Peninsula, Simangaliso Wetland Park, KwaNibela, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960

About this property

Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts

Upscale family-friendly lodge by the lake
Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and mini golf at Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts. Active travelers can enjoy fishing, boating, and hiking/biking at this lodge. Indulge in a body wrap, a hot stone massage, and a body treatment at Nibela Spa, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a ferry terminal shuttle, and a children's club (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, books, and games
Room features
All guestrooms at Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Down comforters and free cribs/infant beds
  • Rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and LED light bulbs

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 to 300 for adults and ZAR 75 to 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Children's club
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 to 300 for adults, and ZAR 75 to 150 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number 1971/003792/07

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

NIBELA LAKE
NIBELA LAKE Hluhluwe
NIBELA LAKE LODGE
NIBELA LAKE LODGE Hluhluwe
NIBELA LODGE
Nibela Lake Hotel Hluhluwe
Nibela Lake Lodge
Nibela Lake By Dream Resorts
Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts Lodge
Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Hotels Resorts
Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts KwaNibela
Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts Lodge KwaNibela

Frequently asked questions

Does Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts?

Some rate plans available at this lodge are all-inclusive.

Where is Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly lodge is 24.5 mi (39.4 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 28.6 mi (46 km) from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve.

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