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Mantenga Lodge
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8.6

Excellent

1,208 reviews

1,208 reviews

View7
Housekeeping5
Food & Dining3
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8.7

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Somholo National Stadium 2.4 km
Matsapha Airport 16.0 km
King Mswati III International Airport 54.1 km
Nelspruit Airport 107.7 km
Malelane Airport 114.4 km
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport 117.7 km
Maputo International Airport 150.4 km
Skukuza Airport 169.0 km
Arathusa Lodge Airstrip 191.8 km
Secunda Airport 199.8 km

Mantenga Lodge

Mantenga Falls road, Lobamba, Lobamba, Eswatini, h106 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Lobamba part of Lobamba, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Rated with 3 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant, indoor pool and outdoor pool on-site.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Breakfast [free]

Air conditioning

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Airport transfer

Bicycle rental

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Swimming pool [outdoor]

Golf course [on-site]

Luggage storage

Breakfast [free]

Value for money8.2
Location rating8.7

Rooms available at Mantenga Lodge

Very good
Room comfort & quality

7.6

Double or Twin Room with Balcony
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 single beds or 1 double b...
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Large Double or Twin Room
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds or 1 double b...
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Standard Double or Twin Room
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  • Room size: 28 m²/301 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 queen bed or 2 single bed...
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Standard Air Conditioning
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  • Room size: 28 m²/301 ft²
  • Park view
  • 1 double bed
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Executive
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Park view
  • 1 double bed
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Superior
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
  • Park view
  • 1 double bed
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Double or Twin Room
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  • Room size: 28 m²/301 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds
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Double Economy
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  • Room size: 36 m²/388 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 single beds and 1 queen b...
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Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (King Solomon's Room)
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  • Room size: 36 m²/388 ft²
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Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (King Solomon's Room)
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  • Room size: 36 m²/388 ft²
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Frequently asked questions

Does Mantenga Lodge provide airport transfer?

Mantenga Lodge provides airport transfer service upon request with an additional fee of 400 SZL in local currency. To request, check the box on the booking form just before the payment page.

What measures does Mantenga Lodge take in terms of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness?

Mantenga Lodge comply with our mandatory standard for cleanliness and safety by featuring hand sanitizer and daily disinfection in common areas. This property also comes prepared with temperature check for guests and staff, body thermometer, free face masks, doctor/nurse on call, staff trained in safety protocol, and first aid kit for more enhanced safety precautions and hygiene protocols.

What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Mantenga Lodge?

Mantenga Lodge's policy relating to children's bedding considers guests age 4 years and older as adults, and therefore requires an extra bed which will incur an additional cost. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

At what time of the year is Mantenga Lodge most popular?

Mantenga Lodge's most popular month where verified tourists have stayed the most is in October.

What do past guests love most about Mantenga Lodge?

Past visitors that stayed at Mantenga Lodge have given this property a rating of 8.678 for its exceptional location as the main highlight for their stay.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Mantenga Lodge's pet services?

67.0% of our verified visitor assessments have given a positive review and remarks about this property's pet services. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Mantenga Lodge down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Families with young children have given to Mantenga Lodge?

Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Mantenga Lodge an average rating of 8.4. You can look up more comprehensive customer evaluations and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that past Families with older children have given to Mantenga Lodge?

Verified families with older children that have stayed at this property have given Mantenga Lodge an average rating of 8.4. You can search for more in depth customer assessments and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Group travelers have given to Mantenga Lodge?

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Mantenga Lodge an average rating of 8.5. You can find more detailed customer ratings and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What do local travelers think about Mantenga Lodge?

Past local travelers that have stayed at this property have given Mantenga Lodge an average rating of 8.8. You can look up on more in depth customer evaluations, and responses for this property down in the review section.

What time is check-in and check-out at Mantenga Lodge?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may inquire about early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Visitors checking in or out before or after the designated hours may be charged an additional fee.

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What people love about Mantenga Lodge

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "The venue is stunning, clean and refreshing."

    Tess

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    May 14, 2023

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Everything was clean and well kept."

    Felicia

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    January 25, 2022

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "With views of the jungle, friendly staff, a great restaurant overlooking the mountains, and huge breakfast."

    Nicholas

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    May 12, 2022

Overall rating:

8.6

Excellent
1,208 reviews
Cleanliness
8.6
Facilities
8.3
Location
8.7
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More about Mantenga Lodge

More about Mantenga Lodge

Mantenga Lodge

All offerings provided by Mantenga Lodge help to ensure a pleasant stay for all travelers. Free internet access provided within the hotel keeps you connected throughout your stay. Airport transfer services can be booked before your check-in date, to ensure a smooth and convenient arrival or departure. For guests arriving by car, parking is provided free of charge.
Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including concierge service and luggage storage. Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hotel's ticket service and tours. Cold evenings are even better than warm ones, when you can cozy up at the hotel's fireplace. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available.
Feel like doing nothing? Available services like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at the Mantenga Lodge. For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
A range of amenities is offered in guestrooms at Mantenga Lodge. Enjoy your stay even more at the hotel, knowing that some selected rooms include air conditioning. Some rooms at Mantenga Lodge are available with design features like a balcony or terrace. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find television and cable TV available in some selected rooms.
Don't worry about being thirsty as a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea are provided in some guestrooms. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hotel you'll find toiletries and towels available in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Every day at Mantenga Lodge begins with a delicious complimentary breakfast. A number of great dining options at the hotel assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices. A great night out couldn't be easier! Enjoy a fun evening without traveling outside at the bar. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hotel's shared kitchen.
A day in will be as fun as a day out with ranges of recreational activities offered at Mantenga Lodge. Don't forget to make a visit or two to the hotel's pool. Challenge your travel group members or other guests to competitive fun, with the hotel's golf course on site and hiking trails.


Reasons to stay here

Find rooms here that are cheaper than 94% of all other options in the city.
Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hotel scored higher than 89% of them for food and dining.
Guests who stayed at this hotel have scored it higher than 89% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.3

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

4 mentions

Food & Dining

3 mentions

Housekeeping

3 mentions

Internet

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Catalan
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
Outdoor
  • Bicycles
Accessibility
  • On-site accessible restaurants / lounges
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Garden
  • Golf course [on-site]
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Swimming pool [indoor]
  • Swimming pool [outdoor]
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Breakfast in room
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hotel room service app
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Hygiene certification
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Alcohol
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Bar
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Breakfast [free]
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace
  • Food delivery
  • Heating in public area
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundromat
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Babysitting service
  • Family room
  • Kids meal
Land sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Exterior corridor
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets may not be left unattended
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Free bottled water
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Restaurants on site
Restaurant
  • Menu: Buffet

Location

Mantenga Falls road, Lobamba, Lobamba, Eswatini, h106
Excellent
Location

8.7

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib available upon request
Children 3-3 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 4 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • Please note this rate includes a mandatory government bed levy of R7.50 per person per night.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until11:00
  • Reception open until23:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee400 SZL
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)20
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 38
  • Room voltage230

Reviews of Mantenga Lodge from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.4
Cleanliness8.6
Facilities8.3
Location8.7
Room comfort and quality7.6
Service8.5
Value for money8.2
High score for Lobamba
Rating
9+ Exceptional (31)
8-9 Excellent (14)
7-8 Very Good (19)
6-7 Good (6)
<6 Below Expectation (9)
Time of the year
Mar - May (18)
Jun - Aug (19)
Sep - Nov (17)
Dec - Feb (25)

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10.0
Exceptional
Nicholas from South Africa
Solo traveler
Standard Air Conditioning
Stayed 1 night in April 2022

Magnificent Mantenga!”

I loved my 3 night stay here. The restaurant has the best view of the mountains and is a wonderful place to have dinner and drinks at sunset. The buffet breakfast has a large selection, the WiFi is strong, the surroundings are peaceful, and the staff are lovely. Highly recommend!

Reviewed April 26, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
gal from Israel
Couple
Standard Air Conditioning
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

Amazing stay. ”

Wonderful views, great stuff, tasty brakefast. I wish we could have stay for longer. Thanks

Reviewed October 13, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Nicholas from Mozambique
Solo traveler
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 2 nights in April 2022

The Place To Stay”

Mantenga Lodge is a wonderful place to stay! With views of the jungle, friendly staff, a great restaurant overlooking the mountains, and huge breakfast. Highly recommend!

Reviewed May 12, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Felicia from South Africa
Family with young children
Standard Air Conditioning
Stayed 7 nights in October 2021

Logde was beautiful ”

Enjoyed our stay at the lodge. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Everything was clean and well kept. Food was amazing.

Reviewed January 26, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Thomas from South Africa
Business traveler
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in October 2021

Always enjoy my stay!”

I visit Eswatini for business purposes once a year and this was the third time I stayed at Mantenga Lodge. I just love the ambiance and when at the lodge it always feel as if I am on holiday and not on a business trip. The rooms are always neat and clean and the food and service are very good.

Reviewed October 08, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Lisa from United Kingdom
Couple
Executive
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Absolutely love this little gem.stayed here before & again didn’t disappoint.”

We will be coming again soon,can’t wait. 5 Stars

Reviewed February 06, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Mxolisi from South Africa
Couple
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 2 nights in September 2021

Exceptional”

Its good quiet place ,wonderful for relaxation

Reviewed September 27, 2021

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8.4
Excellent
Nontobeko from South Africa
Family with teens
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in October 2022

Room upgrade”

The place is awesome and peaceful but the beds, toilets and carpets needs an upgrade

Reviewed October 09, 2022

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4.0
Gökhan from Netherlands
Couple
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 3 nights in February 2020

Smelly rooms, grumpy employees, bad breakfast for the money you pay”

Our room was extremely smelly and damp upon our arrival, and it stayed that way. We have been put in a room at the bottom of the hotel, that you needed to enter through another gate so if they send you there, your room will be smelly aswell, just ask for a room by the main area above the restaurant, maybe they are better. Cleaning staff are extremely polite, smiling and friendly. But can't say the same about the restaurant staff. They don't care, and they don't hide that they don't care. Breakfast is meat heavy, no vegetables. At the reception they told us they can cater for vegetarian, just ask what you need and they will make it for you. But everytime we asked, we had to deal with a grumpy employee. There is a sign that says they can toast bread for you. We asked for it, they said ok but it never arrived. Before leaving we said "No need for toast, we are done eating now." answer was "Ok."... Dinner was delicious and the male employees in the restaurant were all very friendly aswell

Reviewed February 28, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Mariska from Netherlands
Couple
Stayed 1 night in September 2018

Must stay place when in Swaziland!”

We totally loved our 2 night stay at Mantenga Lodge. Easy to find slightly hidden away in a beautiful garden. Very scenic place with amazing views from the restaurant. Breakfast abundant and delicious and dinner was a delight as well. Great value for money all around! Staff is extremely kind and helpful. All in all the place makes you feel like you never want to leave. WiFi is a bit unstable especially in the room.

Reviewed September 24, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
Kinsy from United States
Couple
Executive
Stayed 1 night in September 2017

Request the Chalets”

Loved staying at Mantenga Lodge. The Chalets offered beautiful views as did the outdoor dining space. Great food and service. Conveniently located in the middle of many of the valleys best activities. We will definitely be back to stay again.

Reviewed September 16, 2017

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9.3
Exceptional
LeNubian from United Arab Emirates
Family with teens
Stayed 2 nights in June 2014

Feels like real jungle, very pleasant”

Safe, quiet, and lovely staff.

Our stay was Wonderful.... It was superb staying at Mantenga Lodge, quiet and relaxing. Very close to nature and views are to die for. Friendly staff with great food and clean restaurant. Keep in mind it its not five star....

Reviewed September 05, 2014

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10.0
Exceptional
Marian from United Kingdom
Couple
Executive
Stayed 2 nights in July 2017

Swaziland experience”

Stayed at Mantenga Lodge for 2 nights. Staff extremely helpful, facilities great and spotlessly clean. Food very good. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

Reviewed July 05, 2017

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9.3
Exceptional
Clint from South Africa
Couple
Stayed 4 nights in August 2013

great relaxing stay with friendly staff and good f”

friendly staff, great food and centrally located. It has such a relaxing atmosphere

It was great staying at Mantenga Lodge, quiet and relaxing. Awesome views and friendly staff with great food and clean restaurant.

Reviewed August 15, 2013

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7.0
Very good
Margaret from United States
Couple
Stayed 1 night in November 2013

Good Value, Great Views, Friendly Staff”

Beautiful views from the restaurant terrace. Close to excellent arts and crafts vendors. Wide selection at breakfast.

We stayed just one night at Mantenga Lodge on our way across Swaziland to South Africa's Kruger Park. It was a very convenient stopover and we were pleased with all the great shopping nearby. The hotel has magnificent views of the nearby mountains and a very nice pool area. I think much of the clientele are group bookings but it was very quiet the night we were there. The restaurant is very nice and the outdoor terrace overlooking the mountains is lovely. The rooms were simple but clean and comfortable.

Reviewed December 07, 2013

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10.0
Exceptional
M from South Africa
Couple
Stayed 5 nights in December 2012

Very good lodge staff very friendly and helpful”

Breakfast and view of mountains

We really enjoyed our stay at Matenga Lodge. We played golf at Ngonyeni and at Royal Swazi. The staff was very good and friendly the room was small but very neat and clean.

Reviewed January 08, 2013

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6.7
Good
Francois from South Africa
Couple
Stayed 1 night in July 2014

Reasonable value for money”

Very central in Ezulweni, Alacarte Restaurant's food suprisingly good.

The lodge is one of the most affordable ones in the Ezulweni Valley. However the rooms are very small, especially the bathroom. The shower floor were covered with mildew and black fungi, it was horrible to use. The shower floor is flat and the water floods the one side, causing a dam of water in the shower. The water splashes all over the place due to poor design and only a shower curtain (creepy to say the least). Make sure you take slops with to shower and some anti fungal cream to be safe. We stayed in the King Solomon rooms, which are supposedly the best but we were somewhat disappointed. No small refrigerator which is a no-no for the star rating and price. If the person next door moves you feel and hear it on the shared wooden floor, even their TV and talking is very audible, very little privacy thus. Unfortunately the open deck area of the restaurant is within about 15 meters from the rooms and the buzzing of the patrons kept us awake until after 22:00 every night when the restaurant finally closed. There was some dog that must be the size of a horse that barked throughout the night in the neighborhood. Maybe we were unfortunate but the weekend stay was disappointing, and we will rather pay extra next time and stay somewhere else. The only positive point is the restaurant which exceeded expectations in comparison to the accommodation.

Reviewed July 27, 2014

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10.0
Exceptional
Nicole from Austria
Couple
Superior
Stayed 1 night in December 2018

Wow”

Can't say enough great things about the people who worked here. We arrived very late, and dinner closed in 15mins. We felt bad asking if we could order something and that we could take it to our room. The staff said there was no problem and we should eat at the restaurant. They were so generous. Can't believe how nice they were. For this reason alone, I would highly recommend this place. The people are totally worth coming here for. Not to mention, the steak and wine was incredible. Beautiful views in the morning for breakfast. The room was fine, nothing fancy, but everything else really made the night and morning breakfast very pleasant. Definitely would come back here. Thank you so much.

Reviewed January 02, 2019

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7.3
Very good
ranie from South Africa
Family with teens
Stayed 4 nights in December 2013

stay at mantenga”

food,staff service

our stay was pleaseant,the breakfast was good and the staff are friendly and helpful. the rider haggard bathrooms do need an upgrade and we had an unpleasnt welcome when we were told that the rooms we had booked through agoda were singlely and not double booked rooms when there were four people in our party and had to compromise with the hotel and settle the outstanding amount.not the best way to start your vacation!!!!!!!

Reviewed December 10, 2013

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10.0
Exceptional
Rasheeda from Eswatini
Couple
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in August 2017

Exceptional”

I ordered a large bed instead found a two single beds, manager appologised for mix up. Otherwise very beautiful place, clean rooms, safety n breakfast on point. will definitely return

Reviewed August 31, 2017

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