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Gwahumbe Game & Spa

4.0 star property
Lodge in Mid Illovo with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Front of property
Lounge
Reception
Outdoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 722
AED 830 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

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Furnished balcony
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Heating
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  • Sleeps 6
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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
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About the neighborhood

Map
D368 Road, Mid Illovo, KwaZulu-Natal, 3750

What's nearby

  • Kearsney College - 54 min drive - 71.1 km
  • Phezulu Safari Park - 65 min drive - 75.2 km
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal - 72 min drive - 78.5 km
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 72 min drive - 80.8 km
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 73 min drive - 81.3 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 83 min drive

About this property

Gwahumbe Game & Spa

Upscale lodge
Consider a stay at Gwahumbe Game & Spa and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub, and indulge in a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body treatment. The on-site African cuisine restaurant, Boma, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a reception hall
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk, and game drive on site
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Memory foam beds, down comforters, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: ZAR 130.00 for adults and ZAR 65.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Boma

Things to do

  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Heating
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 200.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 200 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 130.00 for adults and ZAR 65.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 200 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 200.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Gwahumbe
Gwahumbe Game
Gwahumbe Game Hotel
Gwahumbe Game Hotel Mid Illovo
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Gwahumbe Game Lodge Mid Illovo
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Gwahumbe Game Spa
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Gwahumbe Game & Spa Lodge Mid Illovo

Frequently asked questions

Does Gwahumbe Game & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gwahumbe Game & Spa?

As of 11 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gwahumbe Game & Spa on 14 March 2025 start from $227.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gwahumbe Game & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gwahumbe Game & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

Does Gwahumbe Game & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Gwahumbe Game & Spa located?

Situated in Mid Illovo, this lodge is within 32 mi (52 km) of Richmond Country Club, Richmond Shopping Centre, and Richmond Mosque.

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Gwahumbe Game & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great get away
Great get away, awesome good and service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, restful place to stay
This is a lovely place to stay for a refreshing rest and get away from it all. The room was beautifully decorated and comfortable, with delightful touches to make us feel welcome - for example, a welcome glass of sherry and fresh rusks. Upon leaving we were presented with bottles of cold water. Staff were extremely helpful and food was good. We would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven on Earth
A little piece of heaven on earth. Wonderful to have an experience of utmost luxury in the middle of nature xxx. Truly a blessing and left with awesome memories. Total tranquility and a venue to restore your soul, body and mind xxx
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllic escape from the city
Gwahumbe is well maintained, the reception area is welcoming with lots of attention to detail, and check in was quick. We stayed at the Eagles Nest unit, which was perched on the top of a hill, where we enjoyed stunning views of the valley below, from the deck and the infinity pool. The unit was spacious, comfortable and immaculate, with 3 bedrooms and an upstairs loft, and 3 bathrooms. The rooms were well furnished with good quality bedding. The one bathroom had a bath, and the other 2 had walk in showers, but the water pressure in one of the showers was erratic. The kitchen was basic but functional and clean, and there was more than adequate tea/coffee provisions, with some yummy rusks to go with it. There is no tv in the unit, which the kids were not too happy about, but we really enjoyed the private boma, which gave us an opportunity to reconnect as a family without any other distractions. There is free WiFi at reception, and good cellphone coverage. Service is helpful and efficient. There are not many amenities at Gwahumbe, but the spa treatment was good, and we enjoyed the challenge of the 4x4 trails, and the walks on the game reserve, which gives you an opportunity to view the animals and the extensive birdlife from quite close. We love the fact that Gwahumbe lodge allows you to relax in complete privacy in a peaceful environment, unlike the highly commercialized busy resorts, that are buzzing with people and staff. Looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Raeid, München

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wundervolle Umgebung.
Wir waren als Familie vor Ort und sind in einem Chalet untergekommen. Idyllisch, privacy, angenehm. Vielfältige Wanderwege und ein ganz privater Gamedrive. Wichtig hierbei ein 4x4 dringend zu empfehlen. Aber auch ohne den Drive sehenswert. Service vor allem ist damit der Empfang gemeint sind nicht 4-Sterne würdig. Unfreundlich und nicht wirklich welcoming. Schade.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and fantastic friendly staff
Conveniently situated to nearby wedding venue. Will definitely use Gwahumbe again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Krithieka, Pietermaritzburg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay let down by no clean water!