Thornwood

4.0 star property
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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms (Self- Catering )
Interior
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms (Self- Catering )

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Site 11, Kuleni Game Park, R22 Sodwana Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • False Bay Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Phinda Private Game Reserve
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Phinda (PZL)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms (Self- Catering )

  • 1000 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Hluhluwe

With a stay at Thornwood in Hluhluwe, you'll be in a regional park, and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve. .This lodge is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from False Bay Park and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Phinda Private Game Reserve.

What's nearby

  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 20 min drive
  • False Bay Park - 21 min drive
  • Phinda Private Game Reserve - 25 min drive
  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 42 min drive
  • Manyoni Private Game Reserve - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Umkhumbi Tree Top Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zulu Croc Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Phinda Game Drive Breakfast - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Thornwood

Lodge in Hluhluwe with spa services and an outdoor pool
Air-conditioned accommodations at Thornwood offer safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 4-star lodge have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with ovens and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Spa services
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • 2 steps to reach property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Thornwood Hotel Hluhluwe
Thornwood Hluhluwe
Thornwood Villa Hluhluwe
Thornwood Villa
Thornwood Lodge Hluhluwe
Thornwood Lodge
Thornwood Lodge
Thornwood Hluhluwe
Thornwood Lodge Hluhluwe

Thornwood Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was the tonic for just what we needed. Spacious, quiet, very well equipped and clean. Our daily Angel allowed us to enjoy the sounds and sights of nature in peace. Apart from the load shedding, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

10/10 Excellent

FLIGHTCENTRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

h

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An unforgettable stay!
Excellent stay - very spacious with many amenities. The feeling of living on your private smallholding. Tasteful decor in the bush makes for a luxurious family vacation. We woke up to warthogs having a drink of water near the wooden deck. Do follow the directions provided!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018