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Crafters Lodge

Crafters Lodge

Self Catering in Sodwana Bay, Sodwana BayKwaZulu-Natal

Crafters Lodge

Self Catering in Sodwana Bay, Sodwana BayKwaZulu-Natal
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Capacity 24
Children All ages
Rooms 4
Check in 14:00 to 19:00

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Check out 11:00
Crafters Lodge lies in the heart of Sodwana Bay village adjoining the iSimangaliso World Heritage Site. Crafters Lodge is situated 1.7 km from the beach at Sodwana Bay by line of sight and a mere 7 minutes by road. Crafters Lodge is a small secure complex that offers simple living ideally suited to the Sodwana Bay environment, set in charming rural surroundings.

Accommodation is offered in 4 self-catering cottages, Sisal Cottage, Reed Cottage, Coral Cottage and Shell Cottage. The cottages are nestled in the natural bush. Each cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests and has its own self-catering kitchen and lounge area. Each cottage has a covered patio with outdoor dining furniture and a braai facility.

Guests have shared use of a communal fenced-in salt water swimming pool. A laundry service is available on request. Secure parking is available.

Crafters Lodge is within 40 km reach of 4 of Kwazulu-Natal's major game reserves and 80 km from Hluhluwe. Sodwana Bay diving is unique in the world. Abundant corals, well-balanced fish-life and breathtaking natural beauty make Sodwana Bay reefs some of the most spectacular and fascinating in the world. Big game and deep Sea fishing made Sodwana Bay famous, and many prestigious international competitions are held there. Fishermen can book day trips or bring their own boats.
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Crafters Lodge lies in the heart of Sodwana Bay village adjoining the iSimangaliso World Heritage Site. Crafters Lodge is situated 1.7 km from the beach at Sodwana Bay by line of sight and a mere 7 minutes by road. Crafters Lodge is a small secure complex that offers simple living ideally suited to the Sodwana Bay environment, set in charming rural surroundings.

Accommodation is offered in 4 self-catering cottages, Sisal Cottage, Reed Cottage, Coral Cottage and Shell Cottage. The cottages are nestled in the natural bush. Each cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests and has its own self-catering kitchen and lounge area. Each cottage has a covered patio with outdoor dining furniture and a braai facility.

Guests have shared use of a communal fenced-in salt water swimming pool. A laundry service is available on request. Secure parking is available.

Crafters Lodge is within 40 km reach of 4 of Kwazulu-Natal's major game reserves and 80 km from Hluhluwe. Sodwana Bay diving is unique in the world. Abundant corals, well-balanced fish-life and breathtaking natural beauty make Sodwana Bay reefs some of the most spectacular and fascinating in the world. Big game and deep Sea fishing made Sodwana Bay famous, and many prestigious international competitions are held there. Fishermen can book day trips or bring their own boats.
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Features

Swimming Pool
Braai Area
Serviced Daily
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Reviews (18)

18 guests' feedback
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
8.8
Value for money
9.4
Service
9.4
Safety
9.2
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Map

Off the A1103 Road, Sodwana Bay, 3974, KwaZulu-Natal
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Rooms

 1 Available

Coral Cottage

  • Sleeps 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 800
per night, for 2 ppl
 1 Available

Shell Cottage

  • Sleeps 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 800
per night, for 2 ppl
 1 Available
 1 Available

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More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Features
Swimming Pool
Braai Area
Serviced Daily
Facilities
  • Swimming Pool
  • Braai Area
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Pets by Arrangement
  • Personal Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Self Catering
  • Serviced Daily
  • WiFi
Activities Onsite
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
Activities Nearby
  • Fishing
  • Bird Watching
  • Game Drives
  • Game Viewing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming
Meal Types Offered
  • Dinner By Arrangement
  • Meals By Arrangement
Parking Facilities
  • Secure Parking
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Behind Remote Gate
Payments Accepted Onsite
  • Cash
  • Electronic Bank Transfer
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Price Includes
Coral Cottage
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Shell Cottage
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Sisal Cottage
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Reed Cottage
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Check-in/check-out details
Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 11:00
House rules
A 4x4 high clearance vehicle is recommended in order to reach the lodge.
Guests need to bring their own beach/swimming towels.
 1 Available

Coral Cottage

  • Sleeps 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 800
per night, for 2 ppl
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Description

Coral Cottage is a duplex unit that can accommodate up to 6 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living area. The first bedroom is downstairs and contains a queen-size bed. The second bedroom is an upstairs loft room that contains 4 single beds. The bathroom contains a shower, a toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, 2-plate mini-stove and oven, microwave, induction plate, kettle, toaster, and cutlery and crockery. The lounge area contains seating and a TV with a selection of DStv channels. Outside, there is a covered patio with outdoor dining furniture and braai facilities. An outdoor shower is available to rinse off, as well as hanging and washing facilities for dive gear.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 6 Number of rooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Area 1 Sleeps 4
4 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
Bathroom
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
  • Safe
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
Entertainment
  • Exclusive dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

House Rules

A 4x4 high clearance vehicle is recommended in order to reach the lodge.
Guests need to bring their own beach/swimming towels.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

Coral Cottage is a duplex unit that can accommodate up to 6 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living area. The first bedroom is downstairs and contains a queen-size bed. The second bedroom is an upstairs loft room that contains 4 single beds. The bathroom contains a shower, a toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, 2-plate mini-stove and oven, microwave, induction plate, kettle, toaster, and cutlery and crockery. The lounge area contains seating and a TV with a selection of DStv channels. Outside, there is a covered patio with outdoor dining furniture and braai facilities. An outdoor shower is available to rinse off, as well as hanging and washing facilities for dive gear.

 1 Available

Shell Cottage

  • Sleeps 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 800
per night, for 2 ppl
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Description

Shell Cottage is a duplex unit that can accommodate up to 6 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living area. The first bedroom is downstairs and contains a queen-size bed. The second bedroom is an upstairs loft room that contains 4 single beds. The bathroom contains a shower, a toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, 2-plate mini-stove and oven, microwave, induction plate, kettle, toaster, and cutlery and crockery. The lounge area contains seating and a TV with a selection of DStv channels. Outside, there is a covered patio with outdoor dining furniture and braai facilities. An outdoor shower is available to rinse off, as well as hanging and washing facilities for dive gear.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 6 Number of rooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Area 1 Sleeps 4
4 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
Bathroom
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
Entertainment
  • Exclusive dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

House Rules

A 4x4 high clearance vehicle is recommended in order to reach the lodge.
Guests need to bring their own beach/swimming towels.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

Shell Cottage is a duplex unit that can accommodate up to 6 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living area. The first bedroom is downstairs and contains a queen-size bed. The second bedroom is an upstairs loft room that contains 4 single beds. The bathroom contains a shower, a toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, 2-plate mini-stove and oven, microwave, induction plate, kettle, toaster, and cutlery and crockery. The lounge area contains seating and a TV with a selection of DStv channels. Outside, there is a covered patio with outdoor dining furniture and braai facilities. An outdoor shower is available to rinse off, as well as hanging and washing facilities for dive gear.

 1 Available

Sisal Cottage

  • Sleeps 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 900
per night, for 2 ppl
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Description

Sisal Cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living area. Each bedroom contains 2 single beds and is air-conditioned. The bathroom contains a bath and a shower, a toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, 2-plate mini-stove and oven, microwave, kettle, and cutlery and crockery. The lounge contains a sleeper couch that can accommodate 2 additional guests, seating, and a TV with a selection of DStv channels. Outside, there is a covered patio with outdoor dining furniture and braai facilities. An outdoor shower is available to rinse off, as well as hanging and washing facilities for dive gear.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 6 Number of rooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Area 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Child-Only Couch for 2
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
Bathroom
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
  • Safe
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
Entertainment
  • Exclusive dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

House Rules

A 4x4 high clearance vehicle is recommended in order to reach the lodge.
Guests need to bring their own beach/swimming towels.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

Sisal Cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living area. Each bedroom contains 2 single beds and is air-conditioned. The bathroom contains a bath and a shower, a toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, 2-plate mini-stove and oven, microwave, kettle, and cutlery and crockery. The lounge contains a sleeper couch that can accommodate 2 additional guests, seating, and a TV with a selection of DStv channels. Outside, there is a covered patio with outdoor dining furniture and braai facilities. An outdoor shower is available to rinse off, as well as hanging and washing facilities for dive gear.

 1 Available

Reed Cottage

  • Sleeps 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 900
per night, for 2 ppl
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Description

Reed Cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living area. The first bedroom contains a queen-size bed, and the second bedroom contains 2 single beds. Both bedrooms are air-conditioned. The bathroom contains a bath and a shower, a toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, induction plate, microwave, kettle, toaster, and cutlery and crockery. The lounge contains a sleeper couch that can accommodate 2 additional guests, seating, and a TV with a selection of DStv channels. Outside, there is a covered patio with outdoor dining furniture and braai facilities. An outdoor shower is available to rinse off, as well as hanging and washing facilities for dive gear.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 6 Number of rooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Area 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Double Sleeper Couch
Bathroom 1
Shower fixed over bath, Bath, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
Bathroom
  • Bath
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
  • Safe
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
Entertainment
  • Exclusive dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

House Rules

A 4x4 high clearance vehicle is recommended in order to reach the lodge.
Guests need to bring their own beach/swimming towels.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

Reed Cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living area. The first bedroom contains a queen-size bed, and the second bedroom contains 2 single beds. Both bedrooms are air-conditioned. The bathroom contains a bath and a shower, a toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, induction plate, microwave, kettle, toaster, and cutlery and crockery. The lounge contains a sleeper couch that can accommodate 2 additional guests, seating, and a TV with a selection of DStv channels. Outside, there is a covered patio with outdoor dining furniture and braai facilities. An outdoor shower is available to rinse off, as well as hanging and washing facilities for dive gear.

Crafters Lodge lies in the heart of Sodwana Bay village adjoining the iSimangaliso World Heritage Site. Crafters Lodge is situated 1.7 km from the beach at Sodwana Bay by line of sight and a mere 7 minutes by road. Crafters Lodge is a small secure complex that offers simple living ideally suited to the Sodwana Bay environment, set in charming rural surroundings.

Accommodation is offered in 4 self-catering cottages, Sisal Cottage, Reed Cottage, Coral Cottage and Shell Cottage. The cottages are nestled in the natural bush. Each cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests and has its own self-catering kitchen and lounge area. Each cottage has a covered patio with outdoor dining furniture and a braai facility.

Guests have shared use of a communal fenced-in salt water swimming pool. A laundry service is available on request. Secure parking is available.

Crafters Lodge is within 40 km reach of 4 of Kwazulu-Natal's major game reserves and 80 km from Hluhluwe. Sodwana Bay diving is unique in the world. Abundant corals, well-balanced fish-life and breathtaking natural beauty make Sodwana Bay reefs some of the most spectacular and fascinating in the world. Big game and deep Sea fishing made Sodwana Bay famous, and many prestigious international competitions are held there. Fishermen can book day trips or bring their own boats.
This place is highly rated!
This place is highly rated!
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