The Rondavel @ Foundation Lodge

Qongwana Area, 3974 Sodwana Bay, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

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The Rondavel @ Foundation Lodge

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9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
14 reviews
  • Entire apartment
  • 861 ft² size
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site

Set in Sodwana Bay and only 7.3 km from Sodwana Bay National Park, The Rondavel @ Foundation Lodge offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated apartment features a building dating back to 2022, which is 22 km from the Lake Sibaya. The 1-bedroom apartment is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and microwave, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Phinda Airport, 62 km from the apartment.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
10
Location
9.6
High score for Sodwana Bay
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  • Felihle
    South Africa South Africa
    “Thatched rondavel and shaded lawn made for a cool living area anytime of the day”
  • Felihle
    South Africa South Africa
    “the unit had everuthing we needed for our stay, cool shaded yard and parking, perfect small community setting”
  • Joanne
    Australia Australia
    “From the great communication, to Wendy's quick response to our questions about activities in the area and the well-equipped and comfortable rondeval, we were very pleased with our choice. The accommodation provided everything we needed to chill...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Neville and Wendy Ayliffe

9.7
9.7
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Neville and Wendy Ayliffe
A traditional Zulu style home called a Rondavel with modern and comfortable furnishings within a secure garden. The Rondavel is a fully equipped and a serviced self-catering unit which is perfect for 2 adults or a family of 3. This newly built unit is on the same property as Foundation Lodge. It is centrally situated just off the main road, close to Sodwana Bay dive centers, shops, restaurants and bars. Easily accessible by small vehicles (no 4x4 required).
We have 30 years experience in the hospitality industry both locally and abroad. Our aim is to ensure that our guests are comfortable and well informed so they can enjoy their holiday experience. Neville has been a scuba instructor since 1988 and is very well known in the industry for his passion and knowledge of the marine environment (he also has a fish named after him). He loves to share this knowledge with like minded guests. Wendy will always go the extra mile to ensure the guests are happy.
The Rondavel is located in the Sodwana area of of Qongwane and shares the property with Foundation Lodge, a six sleeper self catering unit. Both the Rondavel and Foundation Lodge are owned by the charity, Coco's Foundation. The lodge is primarily used six times a year by volunteers that come out from the United Kingdom who assist with building homes for child-headed households in our area. When not being used by the Volunteers and Trustees, the units are rented out to the many tourists visiting our area.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Rondavel @ Foundation Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Rondavel @ Foundation Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

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    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Rondavel @ Foundation Lodge

    • The prices at The Rondavel @ Foundation Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Rondavel @ Foundation Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Rondavel @ Foundation Lodge is 2.4 miles from the centre of Sodwana Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Rondavel @ Foundation Lodge can accommodate the following group size:

      • 3 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Rondavel @ Foundation Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The Rondavel @ Foundation Lodge has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 1 bedroom

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.