Kosi Bay Casitas

“Beau cadre mais vraiment trop rustique et sommaire!”

In a beautiful setting not too far from the nearest town, Manguzi, there was a large green area with lovely trees and close to a pond, the surroundings were gorgeous. The chalet was all wood, the equipment was basic but functional. The windows were numerous and the immersion in nature was guaranteed. The staff were very friendly, especially Thami, with whom we went on a boat tour around the lakes. We took the safari organised by the lodge, and the guide‑driver was very friendly and competent. The place is really rustic and very, very basic, but the biggest problem that justifies the score of 7 was that the shower temperature was impossible to adjust, it went from cold to boiling, which was very unpleasant and archaic; we are in 2026, if the gas system does not allow proper control, a thermostatic mixer should be installed. The welcome booklet talks about saving water, yet the toilet flush does not even have two buttons (small and large flush)! There was no terrace on our chalet, some others had one. No walks were possible inside the lodge grounds. No internet connection. A power cut happened early in the morning.

Laurent·Il y a 2 mois

Nothing good to say. The welcome was awful; my partner and I arrived at 9 pm after having informed the property beforehand. When we got there the restaurant was closed, no proper help was available, and the road to the place was terrible. The person who let us in ended up asking us for a lift when we left to get something to eat. It was just so uncomfortable overall. The next day the place was quiet; we asked where the restaurant was and couldn't find it, no breakfast was available, and dangerous dogs ran everywhere. This place shouldn't even exist.

Andile·Il y a 2 mois

“Overall, a wonderful stay and we'd happily return.”

A great spot if you’re visiting Kosi Bay. The chalet was comfortable, clean, and the owner and his team were extremely friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. We also booked the Kosi Bay lake cruise through them, and it was excellent—definitely worth doing. Their boat was modern, comfortable, and the experience was one of the highlights of our trip. The only thing to be aware of is that there is no Wi‑Fi in the chalets, only at the restaurant, and even there it’s quite limited. There is also virtually no MTN or Vodacom signal at the lodge, so be prepared for an off‑grid stay. If you need mobile data, you’ll have to drive a short distance up the road to find a stronger signal. We found MTN worked best for data, while Vodacom was better for voice calls.

Imran·Il y a 2 mois

“best place to visit”

A very peaceful place with nice rooms and a braai area, good food, friendly staff, and a very accommodating vibe that feels like a home away from home, letting you forget everything that worries you. The restaurant has a unique style. The only drawbacks were the poor cellphone network and the lack of TV in the rooms.

Khanyisile·Il y a 2 mois

“Will recommend to all.”

The staff were friendly and helpful, and Ray was willing to accommodate our needs.

Gideon·Il y a 2 mois