Title: Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Lodge in Hluhluwe with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890691/21c33766.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890691/b7947d7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890691/215c2f73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890691/02572e8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890691/951a4515.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village offers a genuine escape with practical amenities. Guests can shop on-site, dine at the restaurant, or relax with coffee in the garden. 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[Visit our Hluhluwe travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hluhluwe.dx1482) [View more Lodges in Hluhluwe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hluhluwe-Lodges.d1482-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-28.10603%2C32.28562&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bXLCPV5JtS64bySn3s0pu6LRAz8=) Lot H29, Bushlands Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960 ### What's nearby - Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles - iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 28 min drive - 13.6 miles ### Getting around - Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 154 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Steers - ‬6 min drive - ‪Wimpy - ‬17 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬17 min drive - ‪Lalapansi Restaurant - ‬18 min drive - ‪Mugg & Bean On-The-Move - ‬6 min drive ## About this property ### Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Lodge in a rural location At Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on-site and a firepit. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a gift shop - Wedding services, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information Room features All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as safes. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels - Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38320000/38310300/38310272/2e7b5afa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Wilds Guest House Hluhluwe - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=38310272&PinnedHotelID=38310272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13490000/13489000/13488907/6543cfdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris Hluhluwe - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 41 reviews £40 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=13488907&PinnedHotelID=13488907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66320000/66314200/66314156/d5e903c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ezulwini Game Lodge Hluhluwe - Pool - Parking included - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 5 reviews £51 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=66314156&PinnedHotelID=66314156&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 175 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Things to do - 24-hour pool access - Ecotours - Outdoor pool - Shopping - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - In a national park - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Down comforter ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Individual decor - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 175 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 24-hour pool access Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation. ### Property is also known as Dumazulu Dumazulu Lodge Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Hluhluwe Dumazulu Traditional Village Dumazulu Traditional Village Hluhluwe Dumazulu Village Dumazulu Lodge Traditional Village Hluhluwe Dumazulu Lodge Traditional Village Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge Traditional Village Hluhluwe Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge Traditional Village Gooderson Dumazulu Traditional Village Hluhluwe Gooderson Dumazulu Traditional Village Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Lodge Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Hluhluwe Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Lodge Hluhluwe ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day. ### Is Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village located? > Situated in a national park, this lodge is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 7.8/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 7.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.4/10 Eco-friendliness ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ivonne 11 Apr 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Do Not stay The resort is very run down. The self-catering rooms were missing a lot of stuff and were very run down, but clean. was so bad we checked out after one night, but the resort was kind enough to refund us our two nights. ##### Ivonne Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon 5 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the personal Zulu village experience ##### Sharon Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Hellen 29 Dec 2023 #### Average Accommodation. Little old It was average. The staff mixed up the booking. Then sorted it out. The place is rustic. Towels are a little old ##### Hellen Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mapule 31 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### My unforgettable holiday experience It is an excellent lodge with a warm and friendly staff. They just need to pay special attention to a few minor but important details like ensuring that appliances like kettle is in good working condition and the tea station is placed in such a way that it is easily seen. The bathing towels are readily displayed at the first day of arrival of new guests. Otherwise, they exceeded my expectation with everything else at such a reasonably good price. They are a 5 star lodge. ##### Mapule Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Francoise 21 Dec 2022 ##### Francoise Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### johannes 30 Oct 2022 ##### johannes Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Melanie 5 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Melanie Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### IOANNIS 18 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/123FE7DC54B39F7D83E62A8C3B62DEABB9ABEFBC1624009074955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### IOANNIS Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tarryn 5 Oct 2020 ##### Tarryn Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 6 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Unfortunately we arrived too late for the crocodile and reptile viewings. Thry coe at 5pm. We also missed the traritional zulu dancing and handicraft demonstrations as they were only during the day. I am disappointed about that as it was the reason for going there. The huts are lovely, and the grounds very pretty, but the pool could use some cleaning. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 22 Nov 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Quite close to Hluhluve-Umzilogi game park The staff was really friendly. We had breakfast and dinner included, both were buffettype and excellent.The room or little round house was nice. We complain of poor lights, kitchenlight was not working all the time and it was too dark to read (we are more than 60). The airconditioner was not working properly, but anyway somehow, the showerroom and toilet were ok, warm water, no bidet. Anyway, we liked the place. The friendliness of the staff helped a lot. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Michael, Braunschweig, Deutschland 9 Apr 2012 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Der Sauberkeit in der Dumazulu Lodge lässt zu Wüns Das Zimmer und speziell die Kücheneinrichtung waren leider nicht sauber. Speziell die Küchenschränke schienen mir schon seit Längerem nicht mehr gereinigt worden zu sein. Es lage Krümel uns Staub hierin. Ich habe darauf verzichtet Gläser oder Teller aus den Schränken zu benutzen. Auch der Pool war nicht sauber. Ich hatte diesen Umstand der Rezeption morgens mitgeteilt, mit dem Hinweis, dass ich den Pool gern am Nachmittag benutzen möchte. Leider wurde den Tag über nichts getan. Das Frühstück und Abendessen waren großzügig und lecker. Dieser Umstand ändert aber nichts am Gesamtergebnis " Nicht empfehlenswert ". ##### Michael ### 10/10 Excellent #### GERARD 4 Jun 2009 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Accueil très agréable et les cases Accueil très agréable et les cases zouloues sont extremement bien équipées. Très bonne situation qui permet de visiter le village culturel zoulou très interessant et aussi la reserve hululwe-umfolowzi magnifique. Le dîner et le petit déjeuner étaient excellents. Très bonne étape. ##### GERARD ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Palace-Of-The-Lost-City-At-Sun-City-Resort.h392096.Hotel-Information) > > [Mabula Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bela-Bela-Hotels-Mabula-Game-Lodge.h1559026.Hotel-Information) > > [Tsala Treetop Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Plettenberg-Bay-Hotels-Tsala-Treetop-Lodge.h1030430.Hotel-Information) > > [Lush Private Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Lush-Private-Lodge.h24940930.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kingdom Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moses-Kotane-Hotels-The-Kingdom-Resort.h6792618.Hotel-Information) > > [Glen Afric Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broederstroom-Hotels-Glen-Afric-Country-Lodge.h27136993.Hotel-Information) > > [Gondwana Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mossel-Bay-Hotels-Gondwana-Game-Reserve.h4145102.Hotel-Information) > > [Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sidbury-Hotels-Woodbury-Tented-Camp-Amakhala-Game-Reserve.h9642577.Hotel-Information) > > [Ivory Tree Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Ivory-Tree-Game-Lodge.h5994597.Hotel-Information) > > [Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenton-On-Sea-Hotels-Kariega-Game-Reserve-Main-Lodge.h4576469.Hotel-Information) > > [Margate Beach Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margate-Hotels-Margate-Beach-Club.h9458217.Hotel-Information) > > [Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hlabisa-Hotels-Rhino-Ridge-Safari-Lodge.h9401037.Hotel-Information) > > [Kwa Maritane Self-Catering Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Kwa-Maritane-Self-Catering-Chalets.h22471915.Hotel-Information) > > [Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Breede-River-Hotels-Inverdoorn-Private-Game-Reserve.h3131643.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [Hartford House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mooirivier-Hotels-Hartford-House.h27344764.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information) > > [Sanbona Wildlife Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barrydale-Hotels-Sanbona-Wildlife-Reserve.h1155735.Hotel-Information) > > [Garden Route Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albertinia-Hotels-Garden-Route-Game-Lodge.h2917158.Hotel-Information) > > [Pumba Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-Pumba-Private-Game-Reserve.h2319463.Hotel-Information) > > [Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-Mhondoro-Safari-Lodge-Villa.h11522151.Hotel-Information) > > [Vuyani River Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Vuyani-Tented-Camp-All-Inclusive.h57157744.Hotel-Information) > > [Vuyani Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Vuyani-Safari-Lodge-All-Inclusive.h36961786.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Kwa-Maritane-Bush-Lodge.h526966.Hotel-Information) > > [Sebatana Private Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-Sebatana-Private-Reserve.h32459379.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cascades Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cascades-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9515.Hotel-Information) > > [Tshukudu Bush Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Tshukudu-Bush-Lodge.h1201423.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun City Hotel and Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-Soho-Hotel-Casino-At-Sun-City-Resort.h527184.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oyster Box](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Umhlanga-Hotels-The-Oyster-Box.h2939964.Hotel-Information)