Lions River Accommodation / St Ives Lodge Hotel in Natal Midlands
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  • Guests52
  • Rooms/Units19

St Ives Lodge is a highly recommended Lidgetton hotel providing accommodation in 19 guest rooms for tourists visiting the Natal Midlands region.

About St Ives Lodge

St Ives is situated in the heart of Lions River in the beautiful Natal Midlands on the R103, 10 kilometres from Howick, seven kilometres from Midmar Dam, 20 minutes from Pietermaritzburg and only five minutes away from the Nelson Mandela capture sight.

Our guests are free to enjoy the spoils and splendour of our scenic property. We have numerous walking trails on the property where you can view zebra, wildebeest and a variety of antelope in their natural setting.

Accommodation

The Lodge sleeps 48 guests with animals roaming (zebra and antelope) the grounds and the picturesque dams. Please see the individual room descriptions and photos below to make your choice.

Dining

Rholands Dining Room opened its doors in June 2019. Inspired by popular South African dishes, the menu offers a range of dishes to to tantalize your taste buds. (Bookings are essential). The Dining Room is fully licensed and offers an impressive variety of Wines, Gins & Whiskeys. Kids are welcome to come along and dine with mum and dad. We ask that they are kept seated at the table and are considerate of other patrons.

Experiences

Activities on-site include fishing, bird watching, kids pump track and walking trails. Nearby attractions include the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, The Karkloof Canopy Tours and exploribg all the Midlands Meander has to offer.

Features you'll appreciate

  • always on
  • air-con
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • kitchenette
  • braai / bbq
  • fireplace
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Air-conditioning
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Desk
  • Disabled equipped
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Air-conditioning
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Security (guard)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool
  • Wheelchair access

Loadshedding Facilities

What is loadshedding? It refers to the temporary suspension of electricity provided by Eskom, South Africa's electricity provider, to reduce consumption and thereby the load on the national grid. To compensate, South African property owners are turning to solar power, inverters with backup batteries or in some cases generators to keep the power on, wherever feasible.

  • Generator

Food & Drink

  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Standard Suites

The Standard Suites comprise of a room with a King size bed and an en-suite bathroom complete with a shower and a bath. Each Suite is individually decorated and includes a Fireplace, a hot and cold air-conditioner, TV with DStv, Kitchenette with a fridge, kettle, toaster and a microwave. Guests in these rooms can make use of the communal pool and braai areas.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Disabled equipped  
  • Fireplace  
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 7
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Luxury Suites

The Luxury Suites comprise of a room with a Extra-King size bed and en-suite bathroom complete with a shower and a bath. Each Luxury Suite is individually decorated and includes a Fireplace, a hot and cold air-conditioner, TV with DStv, Kitchenette with a fridge, kettle, toaster and a microwave. The luxury rooms are more spacious and have better views of the lush estate, where the wildlife roam and graze freely. The rooms look onto the pool and braai area and the picturesque Dams. The guests in these rooms can make use of the communal pool and braai areas.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Disabled equipped  
  • Fireplace  
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 6
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Silo Two: 4 Sleeper Unit

Silo Two is a 4-sleeper unit with two rooms. The main bedroom upstairs comprises of a King size bed and en-suite bathroom complete with a shower and a bath. The bedroom downstairs has twin beds as well as a toilet and shower, and a kitchenette. Both rooms have a fireplace, a hot and cold air-conditioner, and a TV with DStv. The unit has a veranda complete with a braai facility and views of the lush estate, where the wildlife roam and graze freely. Guests can make use of the communal pool.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Disabled equipped  
  • Fireplace  
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Silo One: 4 Sleeper Unit

Silo One is a 6-sleeper unit with three rooms. The main bedroom upstairs comprises of a King size bed and an en-suite bathroom complete with a shower and a bath. The two bedrooms downstairs have twin beds and share the toilet and shower and the kitchenette. All three rooms have a Fireplace, a hot and cold air-conditioner, and a TV with DStv. The unit has a veranda complete with a braai facility and views of the lush estate, where the wildlife roam and graze freely. Guests can make use of the communal pool.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Disabled equipped  
  • Fireplace  
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

A four sleeper unit that comprises of two rooms. One room is furnished with a King size bed and an en-suite bathroom complete with a shower and a bath, and the other with twin beds. The unit has a kitchenette with a fridge, kettle, toaster and a microwave.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Disabled equipped  
  • Fireplace  
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 2
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Guest Reviews

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

Verified reviewgood

Clean rooms and comfortable beds with quality linen. The room had a fireplace (although we could not get the flames going). Kitchenette with a bar fridge, crockery and cutlery microwave - so you could make simple meals. Lovely views over mowed lawns, enough parking for car with trailers/bicycles and a fishing dam. Friendly staff. Dinner at the pleasant eating place just down the lawn.

June 2023

Robyn B. (Durban)

Verified reviewexcellent

Absolutely beautiful venue with very friendly staff. The rooms are amazing, the food is amazing, the views are breathtaking and the walking trails are grounding. I would stay there again for longer.

September 2022

Andile G. (NEW GERMANY)

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Need to Know

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

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)Pietermaritzburg Airport - 30km
King Shaka International - 128km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00 to 17h00
Check-out by 10h00

If an after hours check in is required – payment in advance is required and the key will then be left with security at the gate. Please leave your room key inside your room & close the room door on checkout. A supplementary late check out levy of R300 per hour will be charged after 10am should prior arrangements not be made with the St Ives Lodge Management.

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

Listed on SA-Venues.com since September 2014

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