Crafters Lodge Accommodation in Sodwana Bay
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  • Property TypeResort
  • Guests24
  • Rooms/Units4
  • Minimum Stay3-7 Nights

Crafters Lodge is a highly recommended property for self catering in Sodwana Bay for tourists visiting the Elephant Coast region.

About Crafters Lodge

Fully serviced and staffed, air-conditioned and pet friendly, Crafters Lodge is designed for privacy and comfort. This small secure complex offers simple living ideally suited to the climate, with a large deck, expansive windows and charming rural surroundings. We are a 2 star graded lodge with 4 star service!

Self Catering Accommodation

Offering individual chalets each nestling in the natural bush, Crafters' Lodge is securely fenced and safe for pets, with 24 hour security. Our well- trained staff will take care of you while you and your family enjoy a relaxing, exciting or adventurous holiday. Chalets offer 2 bedrooms, a lounge area with an additional blow-up bed, a bath/shower room, and an additional out- door rustic shower, hanging and washing facilities for dive gear.

There are controlled speed fans throughout. An open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen expands onto the huge screed wooden balustraded deck with comfortable outdoor hardwood furniture. For out-door entertaining we provide a Weber gas barbecue, and an additional wood-burning barbecue. Bring only your beach towel, your sunblock and insect repellent and your consumables- we provide the rest.

Architecture

The architectural language at Crafters Lodge is ideally suited to the climate, with screed floors, and rush mats. Furnishing is simple, incorporating items made locally and sold in the rural market at the beach. A exterior colour palette of rich earth tones unites the chalets with the African soil. We have decorated with charming local craft contributions in the form of curtains, place mats, floor mats, waste-paper baskets, bedside tables, kiddies chairs and occasional tables.

Beach Access

Beach access is through the main Parks Board Gates, controlled by Ismangaliso Wetland Parks at present with temporary gates. No alcohol or braaing is allowed on the beach, but there is a braai area inside the park. There is also a secure parking area, with unique 4 x 4 access onto the inter-tidal zone, so people wanting privacy can travel for 4km up the beach to deserted private areas to swim or fish.

Only 250 cars are allowed onto the beach daily. Because of this, Sodwana has become a very popular destination, and there are sometimes long queues at the temporary gates. A small fee per adult is levied to access the beach.

Features you'll appreciate

  • pet friendly
  • air-con
  • parking
  • kitchen
  • braai / bbq
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathroom (separate)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Cleaning materials supplied
  • Desk
  • Fan(s)
  • Iron / trouser press
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: not allowed

On Site

  • Air-conditioning
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Childcare / babysitting service
  • Concierge
  • Garden(s)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (off street)
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Security (guard)
  • Smoking: none indoors

Food & Drink

  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • French
  • Zulu

Rooms & Rates

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Sisal Cottage

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Sisal Cottage

Sisal Cottage is furnished with two single bedrooms, which can sleep 6 people, with the additional sleeping space in the lounge area. There is a bathroom with a bath / shower. The unit has an open plan lounge / dining room / kitchen which expands onto the huge screed wooden balustraded deck with comfortable outdoor hardwood furniture.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (separate)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Reed Cottage

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Reed Cottage

Reed Cottage contains 2 air-conditioned twin bedrooms, which can sleep 6 people - with the additional sleeping space in the lounge area. There is a bathroom with a bath / shower. The unit has an open plan lounge / dining room / kitchen which expands onto the huge screed wooden balustraded deck with comfortable outdoor hardwood furniture.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (separate)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Coral Cottage

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Coral Cottage

Coral Cottage is a duplex which contains one private Queen-size bedroom downstairs and a large loft bedroom upstairs, these units sleep 6 each. There is a bathroom with a bath / shower. The unit has an open plan lounge / dining room / kitchen which expands onto the huge screed wooden balustraded deck with comfortable outdoor hardwood furniture.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (separate)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Shell Cottage

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Shell Cottage

Shell Cottage is a duplex which contains one private Queen-size bedroom downstairs and a large loft bedroom upstairs, these units sleep 6 each. There is a bathroom with a bath / shower. The unit has an open plan lounge / dining room / kitchen which expands onto the huge screed wooden balustraded deck with comfortable outdoor hardwood furniture.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (separate)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

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Guest Reviews

5 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

Brilliant place to stay, well trained staff, comfortable rooms. We felt very safe with the security guard on duty. The scuba diving was really world class. We plan to go again soon.

February 2018

Ian Haggerty (Secunda)

Verified reviewexcellent

We loved the peace and tranquility and the squirrels on the roof. Thanks to Joseph and Witness for taking care of us so well.

February 2017

Nel (Johannesburg)

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Need to Know

Response timeCrafters Lodge typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)Richard's Bay Airport - 180km
Durban International - 340km
OR Tambo International - 680km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00 to 18h00
Check-out by 10h00

Exceptions to check-in/out times may be arranged should there be availability, please enquire.

Payment methods accepted by the property EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since February 2010

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