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) ![Standard Double Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890691/215c2f73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890691/951a4515.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) - 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. Free WiFi is provided, and multilingual staff are available to assist throughout the visit. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Pool - Housekeeping - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 28 - Nov 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=890691&PinnedHotelID=890691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=890691&PinnedHotelID=890691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 29 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=890691&PinnedHotelID=890691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=890691&PinnedHotelID=890691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=890691&PinnedHotelID=890691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=890691&PinnedHotelID=890691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=890691&PinnedHotelID=890691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=890691&PinnedHotelID=890691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHluhluwe-Hotels-Gooderson-Dumazulu-Lodge-Traditional-Village.h890691.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHluhluwe-Hotels-Gooderson-Dumazulu-Lodge-Traditional-Village.h890691.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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 - Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles - iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 28 min drive - 13.6 miles - Mtubatuba Go Karting - 37 min drive - 25.3 miles #### Getting around - Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 154 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Steers - ‬6 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬17 min drive - ‪Wimpy - ‬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 TV in reception - Wedding services, multilingual staff and luggage storage 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 ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1730000/1722900/1722819/bbec1a04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe Hluhluwe - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 7.8 Good 96 reviews £99 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=1722819&PinnedHotelID=1722819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890690/d82ad00a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge Hluhluwe - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=890690&PinnedHotelID=890690&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 6 reviews £52 includes taxes & fees 12 Dec - 13 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=66314156&PinnedHotelID=66314156&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118114500/118114451/05e1fff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Contemporary and private self-catering apartment Hluhluwe - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=118114451&PinnedHotelID=118114451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 £63 includes taxes & fees 26 Dec - 27 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=38310272&PinnedHotelID=38310272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Body treatments, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, body wraps](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/978800/978707/fca372a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Malkoha Lake St. Lucia KwaNibela - Pool - All-inclusive - Spa - Parking included 8.0 Very good 7 reviews £286 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=978707&PinnedHotelID=978707&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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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. Mtubatuba Go Karting is 21.2 mi (34.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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