Best Lodges in Ladysmith

Located in the Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve, Nambiti Hills Lodge features suites with views of the natural surroundings. It has a swimming pool, spa facilities and offers game drives and walking safaris. The suites feature a terrace with outdoor seating and views, a lounge area and a stone bath. They include also air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities. The lodge has a restaurant with a wine cellar, a lounge area with fireplaces leading to a terrace with boma fire bowls and views of the valley, as well as a bar on the terrace. Nambiti Hills Lodge is located 12 mi east of Ladysmith KZN. King Shaka International Airport is 149 mi away.

- "Nambithi Hills Lodge always delivers a memorable stay." - "Amazing 👏" - "Amazing stay and experience! Would definitely be back for a longer stay." - "A wonderful and relaxing weekend in the bush." - "Luxury bush experience with absolutely amazing staff taking care of you all the way." - "Breathtaking and relaxing escape into nature" - "The best 👌🏾" - "Out of this world!" - "We cannot wait to return!!!" - "Great couples rest and recover retreat"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a soaking tub and a rainfall showerhead, as well as free WiFi and a minibar. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, towels, and bathrobes.

- "This is 5 star treatment at its best" - "Amazing Game Drives with Jason! Such a nice and friendly team, beautiful lodges and really good Breakfast, lunch and dinner! It was an awesome stay!! Thank you :)" - "The whole experience was exceptional. The properties site and facilities are perfect but it is the people who have an infectious passion for the animals and the environment that draws you into sharing this passion. From waking up until falling asleep you are looked after by experienced staff who know how to get you to gain the most from the experience while responding to individual requirements. This was the best holiday that we have ever had and we will certainly be repeating it soon so we can’t recommend it highly enough."

Nambiti Plains Lodge offers accommodations within the malaria-free Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve. It features accommodations with panoramic views of the open plains. The swimming pool is often visited by elephants, and guests can enjoy game drives and walking safaris. The suites feature thatched roofs, a veranda with outdoor seating and views, floor-to-ceiling windows and a large stone bath. All suites include air conditioning, bathrobes and slippers, tea-and-coffee making facilities and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. The swimming pool at Nambiti Plains Lodge has wrap around decks and overlooks the waterhole. Nambiti Plains Lodge offers two game drives daily and additional excursions, such as heritage tours, are available. Laundry services are available at an additional charge. The area is popular for bird watching, Bass fishing and hiking.

- "The perfect 10th year anniversary to remember!!" - "Amazing!!" - "An absolutely memorable experience. Thank you ❤️" - "Outstanding" - "Bush heaven!" - "A beautiful true safari experience" - "Luxury with friendliness" - "Absolutly amazing" - "On arrival until the moment you leave you are made to feel special and all of the staff strive for excellence and achiev" - "Beautiful bush and beautiful people to make your stay special"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a plasma TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, a hair dryer, and towels.

- "Clean roof, friendly staff, great service. Breakfast needs a lot of improvemnet" - "I stayed at Naunton's for two nights. As a single traveller, I was given a huge room that was spotless, contained DSTV, filter coffee making facilities and a complimentary drink of Old Brown. The bathroom had a superb shower. Breakfast in the morning was excellent: freshly made to order. All thr staff are very helpful and pleasant, though the night security man has very limited English."

Perched on top of a hill, Umzolozolo Private Safari Lodge is located in the malaria-free Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve. It features a rim flow pool overlooking a valley. All of the luxurious suites offer a private deck, air conditioning, large baths with views, indoor and romantic outdoor showers. Each unit is equipped with a mini bar fridge, tea-and- coffee making facilities. The lodge offers 3 meals daily served either in the main lodge restaurant, outdoors in the bush, on the deck around the pool or in the boma under the stars around a campfire. Guests can go on guided game drives in open game viewing vehicles. For relaxation, Umzolozolo Private Safari Lodge also has a spa center and offers massage treatments. Durban is 155 mi away and Johannesburg is a 4-hour drive from the lodge.

- "Amazing!" - "Superb" - "The best in Nambiti" - "Just fabulous…all was 5 star and the staff were professional friendly and always went the extra mile!!!…" - "Best game reserve experience we’ve had so far!" - "Fabulous" - "Very enjoyable Saw plenty game in our 2 days" - "Great bonding with nature" - "Excellent"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a soaking tub and a rainfall showerhead, as well as free WiFi and an espresso maker. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, towels, and bathrobes.

- "Enjoyed the newly revamped lodge. Staff and ranger and chefs were superb. Quality remained amongst highest standards all round. Regards Rashin Maharaj" - "We had a super time in the lodge and enjoyed the game drives with Vuzi!" - "This was our second visit to Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge and once again we had a fabulous stay. The staff and hospitality was fantastic. I will be recommending this place to all my family and friends."

Offering river views, Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge in Nambiti Game Reserve has accommodations, a fitness center, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. There's a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible nearby. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 130 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Luxurious perfection from the moment you arrive." - "Best destination ever"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, rollaway beds, and a crib.

- "Magda is so friendly and helpful and really makes your stay a wonderful experience. The food was lovely and the garden is quirky. Her very first car which is really old is full of flowers in the garden. There is an old bike and lots of signs scattered about. " - "Will definitely stay there again, what a little gem." - "The staff ensure that the room is clean and also come around to acquire about specific needs. My three days stay was very nice and I would definitely go again."

Located in Ladysmith, off the R103 lies Buller's Rest Lodge. The country-style guest house features a thatched-roof and offers an outdoor swimming pool, garden and free WiFi. The elegant rooms are decorated in natural tones and come fitted with air conditioning or a fan. It also includes a seating area, satellite TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Extras include bed linen, towels and electric blankets. Buller's Rest Lodge’s offers scrumptious, homemade meals which can be arranged from Mondays to Fridays upon advance request. Guests can enjoy a drink in the historical bar which also has a quaint wine cellar located below it. The Spioenkop Nature Reserve is 29 mi away, and the Central and Northern Drakensberg mountain range are within 2 hours' drive from Ladysmith.

- "Enjoyable" - "Great stay!"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a spring water bathtub and free WiFi, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, bathrobes, and slippers.

- "This was an outstanding experience. The lodge has a stunning location perched on a cliff overlooking the river below. Our room was utterly delightful, Angelo’s cooking amazing and Pemba’s game drives literally stunning. Great , great game viewing."

Located 17 mi from Ladysmith, Cheetah Ridge Lodge is located within the Big 5 Nambiti Private Game Reserve, which features the Big 5 with a variety of other species and amazing birdlife. This property features a garden and a pool. The accommodations is air conditioned and features a seating area overlooking a private waterhole. A refrigerator and a coffee machine are also provided. Every unit offers an private bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, double basin and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured. Guests can go on a morning and evening game drive, accompanied by an experienced field guide. Cheetah Ridge Lodge also features a Spa, a tennis court and an on-site bar, where guests can relax and enjoy a drink. Spioenkop Nature Reserve is within 40 mi of Cheetah Ridge Lodge. Cheetah Ridge Lodge is located 173 mi away from King Shaka International Airport and Johannesburg can be reached in a 4-hour drive.

- "Did not miss the opportunity to stay here!!" - "I will return" - "One of the most incredible experiences anyone could have" - "Most incredible experience of my life." - "Best place I have ever stayed!" - "Fantastic" - "Excellent all around" - "A perfect place to stay and view game" - "Romantic getaway. It was so special. The attention to detail is incredible" - "Great experience and lovely hosts" - "Relaxing, incredible animal sightings, and every need was met."

NKGuestHouse in Ladysmith provides adults-only accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a shared lounge. A hot tub is available for guests. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the guest house, all units have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and pool views is offered in some units. Guests at the guest house can enjoy golfing and walking tours nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Spioenkop Nature Reserve is 26 miles from NKGuestHouse, while Colenso Museum is 20 miles away. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 109 miles from the property.

- "Exceptional" - "Excellent keep up the good work" - "it was a good and peaceful stay" - "It is a good place to relax ." - "Excellent" - "Great place with space when visiting family" - "it was okay" - "It was a fair stay"

Providing a garden, Impala Suite -Entire Unit- 2 bedroom with 1 ensuite bathroom offers accommodations in Ladysmith. The air-conditioned accommodation is 26 miles from Spioenkop Nature Reserve, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment. Offering a terrace and quiet street views, the spacious apartment includes 2 bedrooms, 3 living rooms, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Colenso Museum is 20 miles from Impala Suite -Entire Unit- 2 bedroom with 1 ensuite bathroom, while Spioenkop Battlefield is 22 miles away. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 109 miles from the property.

- "Excellent" - "Loved it" - "Very clean and quiet with a space at a real price" - "We had a beautiful stay and the service was on par and we were attended to when a beer raised. Keep" - "A home away from home" - "Peaceful stay." - "Great overnight Stay." - "We felt at home. Excellent bed in main room." - "A pleasant place to stay in Ladysmith" - "Good experience." - "Lovely comfortable stay in a lovely neighbourhood with a great host."

Providing a garden, Swartkop Cottage provides accommodations in Winterton. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Monks Cowl Country Club is 29 miles from the vacation home and Spioenkop Battlefield is 13 miles away. The spacious vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop, as well as a kettle. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. The property offers lake views. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Winterton, like canoeing and hiking. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of fishing. Spioenkop Nature Reserve is 6.4 miles from Swartkop Cottage, while Winterton Museum is 12 miles away. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 98 miles from the property.

- "Absolutely awesome!" - "My favourite place in the world." - "Best remote getaway experience ever!!!" - "Lovely location comfortable with beautiful view of the Tugela river. Be" - "unplug and relax" - "Very relaxing. love the isolation. Peaceful. Best no cell reception" - "Nice getaway if you need some rest from the city." - "Road was very bad. All the flies and other insects was very bad. we encountered a mouse and a snake."

Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and views of the garden, Farquhar Lodge is located in Ladysmith and has accommodations with free WiFi. Some of the units feature satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. A grill is available for guests to use at the lodge. Spioenkop Nature Reserve is 25 miles from Farquhar Lodge, while Winterton Museum is 31 miles from the property. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 108 miles away.

- "Overall, the service was beautiful, the staff is easy to talk to and they very helpful. Enjoyed the stay, the venue dese" - "Friendly staff, clean and close to all amenities!" - "Must be the best lodge in Ladymith... and I highly recommended it." - "Functional and decent value." - "Basic accommodation"

Winbert Apartments is located in Ladysmith, just 26 miles from Spioenkop Nature Reserve and 15 miles from Colenso Museum. Both Wifi and private parking are available at the apartment free of charge. Guests can use a garden. The apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at Winbert Apartments can enjoy a full English/Irish breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Clouston Garden of Remembrance is 17 miles from the accommodation, while Spioenkop Battlefield is 22 miles away. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 109 miles from the property.

- "The place was excellent. It was everything and more than we expected. Great space." - "My stay at Aaron's and Winberts" - "It was beyond our expectations besides the bed, I think it had bugs" - "Perfect" - "Very good stay" - "The facility was very convenient and very friendly staff" - "Reasonable price for a beautiful place" - "Everytimg else was fine. The problem was just the heat" - "It was great place though, very clean and what you see on the picture is what you get"

Bonnie Highlands in Ladysmith provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. This property offers a pool with a view, free Wifi, and free private parking. Spioenkop Nature Reserve is 25 miles away, and Winterton Museum is 31 miles from the guest house. There's also a dressing room in some of the units. At the guest house, all units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Colenso Museum is 19 miles from the guest house, while Spioenkop Battlefield is 21 miles away. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 108 miles from Bonnie Highlands.

- "It was a very pleasant stay and Essop was helpful and friendly." - "Intimate , cosy and perfect location" - "The place is great, we got an upgrade. Great stuff and the place was super clean." - "Essop was a great host and we enjoyed our overnight stay." - "Owner great. Good for overnight as part of a longer road trip"

Featuring a garden, Memra Guest House offers accommodations in Ladysmith. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. Guests can make use of the year-round outdoor pool or the barbecue, or enjoy views of the pool and garden. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Spioenkop Nature Reserve is 25 miles from the guest house, while Winterton Museum is 30 miles from the property. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 107 miles away.

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Vumasky is a recently renovated vacation home in Ladysmith where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge. This vacation home provides free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV with streaming services. At the vacation home, the units come with a wardrobe. All rooms include a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster, a stovetop, and kitchenware. At the vacation home, all units include bed linen and towels. Spioenkop Nature Reserve is 27 miles from the vacation home, while Colenso Museum is 20 miles away. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 110 miles from the property.

- "The host was very kind. We had an issue at 4am and needed her assistance, she responded promptly with no complaints. I w" - "Perfect" - "Much needed rest and relaxation perfect accommodation" - "The caretaker is really sweet and she explained everything to us. That place felt like a home away from home, loved ever" - "Place is comfortable i I will recommend it 👌" - "An excellent space with privacy, clean , friendly and very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay."

With mountain views, The Springbok Lodge is located in Nambiti Game Reserve and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. There's a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is served at the property. A playground is available for guests at The Springbok Lodge to use. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 126 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Incredible, amazing, unforgettable" - "Perfectly located between Johannesburg and Durban, with the Big 5 and a variety of other animal and bird species. All in" - "Brilliant" - "We love Springbok Lodge. It’s an amazing lodge with wonderful staff - a really special place!" - "An excellent experience - can’t recommend it highly enough!" - "Phenomenal - photos simply do not do this lodge justice" - "We had a great holiday that exceeded our expectations."