Title: Lidwala Lodge - Hostel 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) # Lidwala Lodge - Hostel Family-friendly hostel with spa services and outdoor pool ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34930000/34928700/34928635/2eb52a67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34930000/34928700/34928635/99042327.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Chalet, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34930000/34928700/34928635/109210b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34930000/34928700/34928635/7dac9364.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Tent, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34930000/34928700/34928635/4b82543f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Lidwala Lodge - Hostel provides a serene escape in a picturesque location. Guests can book massage and spa services for complete relaxation, while families appreciate the playground and garden spaces. WiFi connects visitors to the outside world right from their rooms. 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Spa - Kitchen - Breakfast available - Pool - Laundry ## 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=34928635&PinnedHotelID=34928635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=34928635&PinnedHotelID=34928635&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=34928635&PinnedHotelID=34928635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=34928635&PinnedHotelID=34928635&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=34928635&PinnedHotelID=34928635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=34928635&PinnedHotelID=34928635&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=34928635&PinnedHotelID=34928635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=34928635&PinnedHotelID=34928635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Shared kitchen facilities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34930000/34928700/34928635/f2f4d9e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Connecting rooms available Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![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%2FLobamba-Hotels-Lidwala-Lodge-Hostel.h34928635.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLobamba-Hotels-Lidwala-Lodge-Hostel.h34928635.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-26.42420%2C31.17710&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dGFWHbraD6B8Qq4wVkkMYVU3OPI=) Main Road MR103 Roki Centre, Ezulwini H106, Lobamba #### What's nearby - Ezulwini Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Ezulwini Craft Market - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile - Happy Valley Casino - 11 min drive - 8.7 miles - Swazi Candles Craft Centre - 19 min drive - 11.0 miles - Summerfield Botanical Garden - 22 min drive - 13.1 miles #### Getting around - Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive - ‪Malandela's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪Royal Villas Pool Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive - ‪Luxy Garden Restaurant - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### Lidwala Lodge - Hostel Family-friendly hostel You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground at Lidwala Lodge - Hostel. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails and rock climbing at this hostel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool - Free self-parking - Breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues - Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Lidwala Lodge - Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Children’s play area – outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23660000/23654100/23654072/2423e3d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brookside Lodge B&B Matsapha - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.4 Good 12 reviews £37 includes taxes & fees 15 Dec - 16 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=23654072&PinnedHotelID=23654072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118310000/118302300/118302283/20a6d44b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dwaleni Farm Lodge Matsapha - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review £45 includes taxes & fees 6 Dec - 7 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=118302283&PinnedHotelID=118302283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26500000/26493000/26492995/19a4ed4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Veki's Village Mbabane - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £52 includes taxes & fees 26 Dec - 27 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=26492995&PinnedHotelID=26492995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily breakfast available for a fee - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Things to do - Children's pool - Hiking/biking trails - Outdoor pool - Playground - Rock climbing - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Children's pool - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Conveniences - Hair salon - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Spa - Massage - Spa services ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Connecting rooms available ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 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 Children up to the age of 7 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property All guests must register upon arrival. No visitors or unregistered guests are allowed in guestrooms after 5 PM. 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 Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Lidwala Lodge Hostel Lobamba Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lidwala Lodge - Hostel Lobamba Lobamba Lidwala Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lidwala Lodge - Hostel Lobamba Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lidwala Lodge - Hostel Lidwala Lodge Hostel Lidwala Lobamba Lidwala Lidwala Lodge - Hostel Lobamba Lidwala Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lidwala Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lobamba ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Lidwala Lodge - Hostel have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. ### Is Lidwala Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Lidwala Lodge - Hostel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lidwala Lodge - Hostel? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Lidwala Lodge - Hostel? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Does Lidwala Lodge - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Lidwala Lodge - Hostel located? > This family-friendly Lobamba hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ezulwini Valley and Ezulwini Craft Market. Somholo National Stadium and Mantenga Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lidwala Lodge - Hostel Reviews 7.8 ### 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) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 7.8 Eco-friendliness ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 4 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Essuman 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Amenities I really like their reception. ##### Essuman Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alejandro 7 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff very helpfully. ##### Alejandro Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda 29 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I didn't stay there myself, but the drivers said it was good. Especially the toilet and they felt safe. ##### Linda Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ernesto 6 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort the room wasn´t clean the nest before the first night ##### Ernesto Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Michel 9 Aug 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Aucun lieu pour manger au chaud. Internet ne fonctionnait pas où en intermittence, des enfants faisaient un vacarme toute la nuit, aucun lieu pour se détendre ##### Michel Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Fine and clean cottage with a good book d. Lovely staff and good location to visit the Mlilwane park. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Julia 16 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Super De passage au Swaziland. Super petit Lodge. Très propre. Très mignon. Je recommande ##### Julia Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ceb'sile, Mbabane 4 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Had a good time and stay at this place liked everything ##### Ceb'sile Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### aurelie 3 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Un endroit très sympa Le lieu est calme et reposant. Les chambres sont très confortables. Proche d’un supermarché. Seul point à améliorer la propreté de la piscine. Sinon c’est un endroit super. ##### aurelie Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nuno, Porto 2 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities As pequenas casas estão muito bem integradas no espaço que tem verde por todo o lado. ##### Nuno Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel Adokwei 7 Dec 2023 Liked: Amenities ##### Samuel Adokwei Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlos 16 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Carlos Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nea 29 Apr 2023 ##### Nea Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nobukhosi 19 Jan 2023 ##### Nobukhosi Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cris 19 Dec 2022 ##### Cris Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### M 17 Nov 2022 ##### M Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 13 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 20 Mar 2020 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Ntombizodwa 9 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Ntombizodwa Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [FantasyWorld Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Fantasy-World-Resort.h84866.Hotel-Information) > > [TravelodgeUK Hotels in Honiton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Honiton-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d177947--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Family-Friendly Hotels in Jersey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Jersey-Family-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d55539-tFamilyFriendlyHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Oceans Edge Key West Resort, Hotel & Marina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-West-Hotels-Oceans-Edge-Key-West-Resort.h16202992.Hotel-Information) > > [Primrose Family Glamping Pod | sleeps 4 - 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