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St Ives Lodge

4.0 star property
Mountain guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Abingdon Wine Estate

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Set amidst lush green fields, this rural property features a spacious building with a covered outdoor area and a nearby body of water.
Comfortable room with a large bed, television, and desk area.
Kids can play on the wooden play structure with a slide and swings, and bounce on the trampoline.
Relax in a comfortable living space with a sofa, ottoman, and flat-screen TV, leading to an outdoor area.
Surrounded by lush green fields and trees, this property offers a serene rural setting with a swimming pool and modern architecture.
At St Ives Lodge, the great outdoors awaits with fishing and hiking/biking activities. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or lounge by the outdoor pool, where you can enjoy barbecue grills nearby. With a bar and restaurant on site, as well as helpful staff who offer tour/ticket assistance, this upscale guesthouse is perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Charcoal grills
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is $68
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Cottage (Silo 2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed - single
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
R103 - Midlands, Lions River, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3260

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Howick Public Falls - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 25 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caversham Mill Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Saint Ives - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Owl Coffee - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tumble Downs - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪68 on Main - ‬12 min drive

About this property

St Ives Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Lidgetton West with a stay at St Ives Lodge. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Charcoal grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Fishing
  • Mountain biking nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • An outdoor pool
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Firepit
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 60-cm TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

The BOMA - Onsite pub. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Firewood is available for an extra charge of ZAR 65 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per day

Policies

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.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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

Does St Ives Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, St Ives Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at St Ives Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at St Ives Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at St Ives Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at St Ives Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at St Ives Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Golden Horse Casino (28-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at St Ives Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near St Ives Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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St Ives Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

What a lovely place, and the wildlife was absolutely spectacular. Really enjoyed our stay and the barman and the staff at the Boma were OUTSTANDING.
Kylie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Mathilda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Week-end trip

Beautiful property with lots of space and fresh air. Very comfortable accommodation. Loved seeing all the animals.
Stephanie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overnight stay

We were breaking our journey, so only there overnight, but it was a great stay. Wonderful having the animals strolling outside. Ideally a longer stay would be better to experience more that's on offer. Facilities were good. Direction signage could be better placed.
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

KZN Midlands - A little piece of paradise

It was lovely and peaceful, with Zebras, Blessbok and Wildebeest roaming freely in the gardens. Beautiful!.

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay at St Ives. The staff were so polite and helpful. One staff member (David) came by to check that everything was alright with our room and then offered to make a fire in our veranda grill stove while we went out to buy meat for dinner. When we came back from the store there was a wonderful fire there, ready for us to start grilling immediately. What service!
Chris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We only had electricity in one or two lamps our entire weekend, whether load shedding was on or off. Even when we heard the generator running, will still didn’t have lights, kettle, etc. We still had lovely hot water, so it was all a bit strange. Thank goodness for a lovely fire and early nights.
Cheyne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Siboniso, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Charmaine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cheyne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

tiego, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Vanie, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
Colin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

CLIFFORD, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nzuzo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thembelihle, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

BORING BROWN

It was raining very hard and we had to run to our room in the rain, there is no cover to the rooms. The rooms are boring, brown and terracota, there is no special attention given to the rooms or bathroom. The pillows are way too high so you cant get comfortable.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Joshua, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb place

This establishment needs to be a 5 star resort. Super clean. Will definitely go again
Vanessa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

St Ives is a beautiful place and the stuff is friendly. Thank you we really felt at home.
Neo, 1-night trip