St Ives Lodge

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Lidgetton West guest house

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Restaurant
Children's play area - outdoor
Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, towels
Exterior
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
R103 - Midlands, Lions River, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3260
  • Popular LocationNelson Mandela Capture Site Monument5 min drive
  • Popular LocationAbingdon Wine Estate8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMidmar Dam17 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)101 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Duplex (Silo 2)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Duplex (Silo 1)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lidgetton West

Lidgetton West retreat .You'll find Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Abingdon Wine Estate within 3 miles (5 km) of this guesthouse. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Midmar Dam and Howick Museum.

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 5 min drive
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 8 min drive
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 13 min drive
  • Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - 14 min drive
  • Midmar Dam - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Little Mozambique - 10 min drive
  • 68 on Main - 12 min drive
  • La Lampara - 13 min drive
  • Edi's Bratwurst Sausage Restaurant And B & B, R103 - 10 min drive
  • Florentine’s Belgian Chocolate Shop - 6 min drive

About this property

St Ives Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Lidgetton West guest house
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at St Ives Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lidgetton West guesthouse.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
St Ives Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries.

Televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 60-cm TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

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
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is St Ives Lodge to the airport?

St Ives Lodge is 27.3 mi (40-min drive) away from the Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at St Ives Lodge?

As of May 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Ives Lodge on May 19, 2024 start from $52.61, excluding 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.

Does St Ives Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at St Ives Lodge.

Does St Ives Lodge offer free breakfast?

St Ives Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at St Ives Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Golden Horse Casino (28-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at St Ives Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at St Ives Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does St Ives Lodge have a pool?

St Ives Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does St Ives Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does St Ives Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is St Ives Lodge to downtown Lidgetton West?

St Ives Lodge is 2.3 mi away from Lidgetton West.

St Ives Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

tiego

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

CLIFFORD

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023