All Comments for Kwela Lodge

Lovely people.. Clean.. Peaceful

Very nice scenic and tranquil place to stay. Good customer service and friendly owners.

When I arrived I was greeted very friendly and everything was explained to me. The view from the patio was breathtaking. I will recommend it to all my friends

The warm welcome; the neatness and lovely quite place away from buzzing city

loved the hospitality of Birgit and Rene. They made us feel at home.

Beautiful garden and view. The best thing about it though are the owners, they know how to treat their customers, they were very courteous.

Our stay went exceptionally well. It was tranquil, staff was accommodating and efficient whenever we needed anything. The breakfast was amazing. We will definitely go back again. Many thanks, Tanya and Quinton.

The place was fabulous, staff was welcoming and the atmosphere was incredible. I enjoyed everything about the place, I’m planning on going back soon and will make Kwela Lodge my favourite stop whenever I’m in the area.

We spent a wonderful weekend at Kwela Lodge thanks to Birgit and Renes friendly welcome! The stunning view and their generous hospitality made us feel very special. We definitely recommend a stay at Kwela Lodge!

If ever Im in need of some RnR, I will surely return to Kwela Lodge. From the friendly staff to the absolutely breathtaking views of Albert Falls and Dam, I felt like I could have happily stayed there for a week or so. Quiet, peace, beauty, nature, what more could one ask for? Thanks for the hospitality and for accommodating my learners.

The owners Rene and Birgit was very friendly, we arrived much later than expected but was immediately made to feel welcome. The accommodation is clean and tidy and the view is to die for. We will definitely visit again.

This was a good base to do day travels and sight seeing to Midlands Meander. Tranquil and nice to come back to after a busy day.

I really enjoyed my stay. The house is old, but it’s kept beautifully. The Host was friendly and very accommodating. I had a fantastic experience and cannot ask for more. It was a great value for money.

It was peaceful and pleasantly quiet. The people who works there are friendly, they make you feel at home and very helpful. I enjoyed everything and it was nice staying at Kwela Lodge.

The place is super!

We had a pleasant stay at Kwela Lodge, it was quite enjoyable. The Lodges closeness to the Midmar Dam was a plus, as we were swimming in the race, so it was very convenient. The rooms were comfortable and were fully equipped with all the necessities that you’d expect. It was set in the beautiful surrounds of nature, with beautiful views. Thank you for a lovely time.

Stay was great. Thank you Birgit and Remy for your hosting.

Talk about best views of Midlands Mountains, really gets you closer to nature. It was a great accommodation, one gets a peaceful night’s sleep and the animals are so friendly so is the family that hosted us. We enjoyed our stay and we hope our visit will be appreciated again and again.

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. Its like a farm style because the area is very tranquil, so it was a great place to sit back and relax.

I had a lovely stay at Kwela Lodge. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The rooms were neat and clean. Thank you for the great service.

To stay on a farm is such a pleasant thing to do because we really enjoyed it! The owner was fantastic. We are going there in about a months time and would not hesitate to stay more times as well.

A lovely establishment set in beautiful surroundings with views to match. I dont often come to this area on business but I will definitely be sure to stay here again when I do.

What a pleasant stay! Our hosts were friendly, fantastic people and catered for all our needs. The cottage was great and the view takes your breath away. Ill definitely recommend Kwela Lodge to anyone! Thank you so much.

We enjoyed our stay at Kwela Lodge tremendously. It offers a calm, quiet, beautiful surroundings right next to the city. My children loved playing around the garden and feeding the farm animals. I will definitely recommend this lovely place to my friends and would love to stay here again.

I really had a fantastic stay here. It is certainly a place that I would recommend to others and stay with again as well.

What a lovely, lovely stay! Such a warm, friendly welcome when we arrived-as if we were old friends. The house is beautiful, neat, clean and tidy and full of heritage. Our hosts made us feel at home, from the moment we walked in until we departed. They were very accommodating concerning our toddlers needs. We were served a lovely breakfast the following morning and they even kindly helped us as we had problems with our vehicle. We will definitely stay over again and recommend that others do too!

We, a group of 4 friends, stayed at Kwela Lodge for a night before the Amashova cycle race. We were warmly welcomed into the guest house. The hosts are a lovely couple who are incredibly friendly and did their best to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately we did not get to stay long enough to take full advantage of the location but the view from the guesthouse is breathtaking! When staying in Pietermaritzberg again, we will definitely try and stay at Kwela Lodge again, and hopefully for more than 1 night.

Rene and Birgit were very welcoming. Our cottage was clean and welcoming. We were sad not to have more time there and enjoy the facilities. The setting is very relaxing, quiet and we loved being in the "bush".

I had a pleasant stay.I did not spend much time at the guesthouse but i would recommend it to family and friends.

Hi, thank you for the great service we received at Kwela Lodge. We had a good time and Sunshine was so helpful and good to us. Thank you

Very quiet. Nice.

Wir haben sehr schöne Tage in der Kwela Lodge verbracht. Lage und Ausblick auf den Stausee sind einmalig. Die Gegend um Pietermaritzburg ist einen Besuch Wert. Auch ist man schnell in Durban. Birgit und Rene sind die perfekten Gastgeber und haben immer gute Ratschläge. Die (Traktor-)Safari über die Farm bleibt unvergessen. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

The experience that we had a Kwela Lodge was \home away from home\". The owners were very accommodating and ensured that we were well taken care of. There was some interesting facts on the area like the movie \"King Solomons mines\" was filmed in that area Ottos Bluff. The view of the Albert falls dam was quite spectacular.I would recommend Kwela Lodge to anyone who wants to have some time to themselves without the hustle and bustle of the city."

We only stayed for 1 night but enjoyed it tremendously. A quiet place to unwind, very friendly hosts, superb view over the Albert Falls dam and highly recommended.

Most enjoyable!

Kwela Lodge provides more than a bed to sleep in and breakfast in the morning. A loving, caring environment where children are made to feel welcome. The small additional items like bubble bath, hand-cream, cotton balls, etc, in the bathroom would rival any 5 star hotel. I will definitely stay again and recommend it to all.

Very friendly, amazing views and good service. Recommended.

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.

I found Kwela Lodge to be a great stay. The Lodge is situated well away from the city and its great views make it a wonderful place to stay if you want to get away from the pressures of city life.

The owners are very welcoming and care about each visitors experience there.

I recommend this place to all visitors to Pietermaritzburg!

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.

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.

Although we only spent a single night at Kwela, we found it to be peaceful, serene and relaxing. Birgit and Rene were very warm and friendly and the service wonderful. We'll definitely visit again.

We had a really good time. Birgit and Rene were very accommodating and friendly. I would certainly recommend Kwela Lodge to others and we will go back again.

The owners of this Lodge (Farm) are very friendly and hospitable. We had a nice stay there and we´re very sad, that we must go on after one night. Next time we´ll stay longer.

Rainer and Martina Menzel

Friendly hostess. Beautiful views. The accommodation is basic but clean and tidy. Breakfast was delicious and there were thoughtful touches. The smell in the hallway was disappointing and we didnt think through the farm atmosphere (which was a plus for us on booking) as a 4.30 am wake-up call from a rooster was not exactly what we had in mind. There was unfortunately no milk on the convenient tea and coffee caddy, but other than these, it was value for money. Its convenient in terms of placement and was what we had hoped for in terms of being close to but away from the bustle of the city.

The people are friendly and offer warm smiles and a cosy place to stay. It is not far from the city and yet was so peaceful. Perfect place to get away and enjoy the beautiful views and quaint surroundings!

Family like experience.

Its a very nice place to stay. I had a very good stay. Its relaxing and quiet.

The hosts were generous and hospitable and made our stay the best ever. We actually stayed an extra night! If ever we go to Pietermaritzburg again, Kwela is the only place where we shall stay. Excellent! Kind regards,

Our hosts were very friendly and went out of their way to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The room was cosy and comfortable. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast on the patio overlooking the beautiful surroundings. An added bonus for us was the farm animals - what great fun! We will definitely return and recommend this lodge to anyone looking for some peace and quiet and excellent service.

In the short time that we had been there we have taken back homes many happy memories

My goodness we had a great time!!! The Oeggers are sooooooo hospitable, it was like we moved in to our other home, a better home. The Pecan Nut cottage is so nice, and in the morning the donkeys would greet us :-), what's their names again? :-)..... We really enjoyed it, driving out of PMB wasn't nice, we wanted to stay longer. If I visit KZN again, I'm definitely staying at Kwela Lodge!!!!!

We enjoyed our stay very much. It was quiet, without any interruptions.

We arrived after travelling for 36 hours and Birgit rustled up a meal for us without prior request so we would not have to travel back into Pietermaritzburg. We ate with the family which was a delightful start to our holiday and, although we had a 4 oclock start next morning, we sat up talking with them later than we had planned. The dogs were disturbed which kept us awake for some hours but Birgit packed a substantial breakfast for us for our trip to Zululand and we spent another pleasant evening with them on our return. The room was spacious and comfortable and our welcome sincere and friendly. We hope to meet them all again. The views from the terrace over the Albert Falls dam are stunning and we wish we could have stayed longer. Perhaps another time?

Pecan Nut Cottage was good value for money. Rained all night with the sound of raindrops on the tin roof. Roadworks on the way there made it a bit of a rough ride to get there. Had a lovely breakfast the following morning before departure. Hope to have a longer visit sometime in the future.

We had a nice stay, the hosts were very friendly.

Our stay was excellent.

We enjoyed our stay at Kwela Lodge!! We had a splendid time at the lodge!!

My family and I enjoyed the stay at Kwela Lodge tremendously. It is one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed and the hospitality we received was wonderful.

Our stay at Kwela Lodge was great! The lodge is situated in beautiful surroundings and the owners are very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be staying there again!

We really enjoyed our stay. A wonderful family to stay with, it was home away from home.

We have a great time the accommodation, breakfasts were really wonderful, Rene and Birgit were very helpful!!

Loved the hospitality from Birgit. Also loved being closed to the farm animals.

As a post graduate student, it was an absolutely amazing get-away from the hustle and bustle of campus and city life. Kwela lodge was a relaxing and tranquil lodge, with a great view of the Albert Falls dam. It was conveniently located close to a small shopping center in Pietermaritzburg, and close to the liberty midlands mall.
I would recommend this lodge to all those out there who wish to get-away and \do-nothing\". Kwela lodge was a lovely place to put your feet up and relax your mind. The owners were also very friendly and made our stay as comfy as they possibly could. Thank you. "

Great place to stay. Just 15 minutes away from the CBD but you feel like you are on a amazing safari. Great views, animals and very relaxed environment.

Very friendly and professional service from the owners as well.

Superb location, most welcoming hosts, well equipped and comfortable cottage with beautiful grounds and astounding views, which adequately served our needs. Honoured to be staying in a cottage with so much history. Self catering so the food was great! A lovely establishment with a variety of accommodation and delightful hosts.

Although we only stayed for one night, but we thoroughly enjoyed or stay. Our hosts were very friendly and made us feel welcome and at home from the moment we arrived until we left. Add the beautiful surroundings and the magnificent view on the Albert Falls Dam and we could not find better. We will certainly visit again!

Well equipped accommodation with a beautiful view

A very welcoming reception and a building of great character with a host of period details. There are wonderful views and very good facilities including the pool and bar. Our hosts could not have done more to make our short stay more enjoyable. Our only regret is that we did not stay for a longer period.

My son and daughter in law stayed at Kwela Lodge and thoroughly enjoyed their stay in a beautiful environment overlooking the valley. Hopefully we shall be able to come there ourselves in the near future and also enjoy the tranquility and quiet away from mad "Joeys".

Dankie, het lekker gebly. Hulle het baie moeite gedoen met die seuns se verblyf, word baie waardeer. Moontlike waaiers vir kamers? Etes was lekker, baie dankie.

The accommodation and hospitality of the owners was first class and we enjoyed our weekend even with the continuous rain.

Accommodation was adequate and clean in the Pecan Nut Cottage, which was very private away from the main residence. My husband just loved the farm animals and it was all so interesting. Breakfast was exceptional, with lovely place setting and a fantastic view of the dam in the distance. Surrounding gardens were lovely and the owners were helpful and friendly.

We enjoyed our stay and our breakfast. The cottage was comfortable and reasonable. The owner has thought of a lot of little things that make a difference. A little more lighting would have been good as we arrived after dark and struggled a little to find our way around.

We found that our stay at Kwela Lodge was extremely enjoyable and we'd definitely return. Our hosts, especially Birgit, really impressed us because they were so accommodating and friendly!!

Driving in to the property one can see the property is vast and calm. The little oak cottage is very old world charme and cosy. Beautfiul views of the Albert Falls Dam on the horizon.