Kwela Lodge

Otto's Bluff Road P9, Ottos Bluff, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Ottos Bluff Self-catering in Ottos Bluff

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Description

Kwela Lodge is the ideal getaway for the holiday maker or business traveller, nature lover and bird watcher - anyone wanting to relax and seeking tranquillity, peace and security in country surroundings for a weekend or longer stay. The original farmhouse was built in 1841 and belonged to Par Otto, one of the first settlers to the valley.

Otto’s Bluff Mountain is named after him. In the fifties Otto's Bluff Farm - as Kwela Lodge was then called was a working farm with dairy cattle, maize and wattle tree plantations and a mill. In 1936/7 the movie King Solomon’s Mines based on Rider Haggard’s book was shot on location at the foot of Otto’s Bluff Mountain.

Enjoy our beautiful gardens and trees which are home to an abundance of birds and make friends with our farm animals. Explore the unspoilt African bush on our property or simply relax at the pool and listen to the rustle of the palm leaves above you. Be inspired by the history of this magic place.

The lodge is situated in country surroundings at the foot of Otto's Bluff Mountain with a stunning panoramic view over the Albert Falls Dam and Umgeni Valley - only 15 minutes from Pietermaritzburg, 20 minutes from Albert Falls Dam Reserve and 50 minutes from Durban.

We also cater for smaller conferences, weddings, private or business functions.

Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 10:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST

Thursday 11th September

Per Person Sharing:
R450

Per Person:
R600

Per Unit:
R1350

Minimum Stay:
2 Nights

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Check-in

02 June 2012

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(a) Protea RoomX 1

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Our 'Room with a View' - with private entrance to the garden and overlooking Albert Falls Dam. Facilities include a queen size bed, lounge area with 2-seater couch, TV (SABC, eTV), dressing table, overhead ventilation and en suite bathroom with bath and integrated shower.

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(a) Protea Room

Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing

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(b) Aloe RoomX 1

Includes: Self-catering

A spacious room facing the front garden and equipped with a double bed, lounge area with sleeper couch, table and easy chairs, TV (SABC, eTV) and en suite bathroom with bath and integrated shower.

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(b) Aloe Room

Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing

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A smaller but very cosy room facing the Veranda with a double bed, chairs and overhead ventilation. Own , but separate bathroom with bath and integrated shower.

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(d) Oak Tree CottageX 1

Includes: Self-catering

Situated in the former farm garden and surrounded by ancient oak trees this cottage has its own private garden and braai facilities with a view on the Albert Falls Dam and Valley. It is a self-catering unit with a spacious lounge and dining room with TV (SABC), kitchen with breakfast nook and bathroom with shower.It can accommodate 6 persons in 3 bedrooms: one double bed, two single beds, one bunk bed or 2 single beds and 2 additional persons on a double sleeper couch in the lounge. (max. 6-8 persons)

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(d) Oak Tree Co ..

Sleeps 6 Price: p/p sharing

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(e) Pecan Nut CottageX 1

Includes: Self-catering

Situated in the farm area amidst Pecan Nut Trees and next to the orchard this self-catering cottage has 2 separate bedrooms with a double and two single beds, a bathroom with shower, a kitchen and dining room area with table and chairs, TV (SABC,eTV) and braai facilities. A garden facing the sunset and orchard adds to its charme. (max. 4 persons)

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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

(a) Protea Room x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Features available

(b) Aloe Room x 1

Includes: Self-catering

A spacious room facing the front garden and equipped with a double bed, lounge area with sleeper couch, table and easy chairs, TV (SABC, eTV) and en suite bathroom with bath and integrated shower.

Features available

(c) Imbali Room x 1

Includes: Self-catering

A smaller but very cosy room facing the Veranda with a double bed, chairs and overhead ventilation. Own , but separate bathroom with bath and integrated shower.

Features available

(d) Oak Tree Cottage x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Features available

(e) Pecan Nut Cottage x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

Parking Available
Laundry Service
Garden
Swimming Pool
Library
Off Street Parking
No Credit Card Facility

Dining

Breakfast Served

Facilities in Rooms/Units

Television in Rooms
No Smoking in Rooms
Fan in Rooms
Two - pronged plug point Available

Environment

Countryside
Nature Reserve
Dam
Farm
Malaria Free Zone

Activities Nearby

Bird Watching
Fishing
Walking
Hiking / Backpacking

Languages Spoken

English
German
Swiss

Kwela Lodge Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

Popular Attractions

Nearby Locations

Nearest Airport

King Shaka Internati... 85km

Featured Destinations

Pietermaritzburg 12.3km

Nearby Accommodation

Restaurants

Customer Reviews

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Nice

Jd van der Walt, South Africa

16 April 2012

Most enjoyable!

Nice quiet getaway

Graeme Scholtz, South Africa

13 February 2012

Very friendly, amazing views and good service. Recommended.

Thanks

Zwelihle sokhela, South Africa

05 December 2011

Thanks so much for making our time here enjoyable. You were so welcoming and made us feel safe and cared for. The rooms were clean and the environment was so nice with the dam view.

Amazing

Elsie van der Merwe, South Africa

03 May 2011

Our stay at Kwela Lodge was an amazing experience! Birgit is truly a very special person and I must say that I will gladly recommend Kwela Lodge as a place to stay. Our breakfast was great and even the way my nine-year-old granddaughter was treated was special. It was my daughter's birthday and the breakfast was made special with a little treat in her serial bowl! Thanks Birgit and Rene.

Lovely

Vimbai Mhuka, South Africa

18 April 2011

We had a lovely, peaceful stay for two nights. Great scenery and hosts. Hope to see you soon Birgit and Rene, and we will bring more along with us.

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Kwela Lodge

Description

Price & Availability

(a) Protea Room x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Features available

(b) Aloe Room x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Features available

(c) Imbali Room x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Features available

(d) Oak Tree Cottage x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Features available

(e) Pecan Nut Cottage x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

Dining

Facilities in Rooms/Units

Environment

Activities Nearby

Languages Spoken

Kwela Lodge Map

Nearby Places

In and Around

Popular Attractions

Nearby Locations

Nearest Airport

Featured Destinations

Nearby Accommodation

Restaurants

Customer Reviews

Nice

Nice quiet getaway

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Lovely

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