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St Ives Lodge

Property class: 4

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St Ives Lodge offers fishing, hiking, and biking. Relax at the outdoor pool, sun-kissed terrace, or nearby barbecue grills. Enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. Helpful staff assist with tour arrangements and tickets.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is ฿1,750
฿2,012 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Cottage (Silo 2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

Located in Lidgetton West, St Ives Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Abingdon Wine Estate and Gowrie Farm Golf Course are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Howick Public Falls and Michaelhouse Nature Reserve. Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Midmar Dam are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking. Visit our Lidgetton West travel guide
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R103 - Midlands, Lions River, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3260

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
    8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Abingdon Wine Estate
    8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market
    20 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Howick Public Falls
    21 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    33 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Piggly Wiggly Farm Stall
    5 min walk
  • Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop
    5 min walk
  • Horse Shoe Bend
    5 min drive
  • Caversham Mill Restaurant
    12 min drive
  • Florentine's Belgian Chocolates
    6 min drive

About this property

St Ives Lodge

Upscale guest house near Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
Located close to Abingdon Wine Estate, St Ives Lodge provides a terrace, a firepit and a garden. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing and hiking/biking. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a playground and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Wedding services, barbecues and a reception hall
  • A ballroom, a banquet hall and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • 60-cm TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, communal kitchens and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The BOMA

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-cm TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per day
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 65 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

St Ives Lodge Howick
St Ives Howick
St Ives Lodge Lidgetton West
St Ives Lidgetton West
St Ives Lodge Guesthouse
St Ives Lodge Lidgetton West
St Ives Lodge Guesthouse Lidgetton West

Frequently asked questions

Does St Ives Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at St Ives Lodge?

As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Ives Lodge on 6 May 2026 start from ฿1,750, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is St Ives Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at St Ives Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at St Ives Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at St Ives Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is St Ives Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Abingdon Wine Estate. Midmar Dam and Karkloof Farmer's Market are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

St Ives Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mathilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious room and fireplace in room is a bonus

Lovely stay, with fireplace in room a bonus on a cold winter evening. Bedding fresh and clean. Beautiful venue. We enjoyed our stay and will defnitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Week-end trip

Beautiful property with lots of space and fresh air. Very comfortable accommodation. Loved seeing all the animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

We were breaking our journey, so only there overnight, but it was a great stay. Wonderful having the animals strolling outside. Ideally a longer stay would be better to experience more that's on offer. Facilities were good. Direction signage could be better placed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great Peaceful resort Wife had a fall on knee replacement due to not clearly marked small step
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely place, and the wildlife was absolutely spectacular. Really enjoyed our stay and the barman and the staff at the Boma were OUTSTANDING.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

KZN Midlands - A little piece of paradise

It was lovely and peaceful, with Zebras, Blessbok and Wildebeest roaming freely in the gardens. Beautiful!.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at St Ives. The staff were so polite and helpful. One staff member (David) came by to check that everything was alright with our room and then offered to make a fire in our veranda grill stove while we went out to buy meat for dinner. When we came back from the store there was a wonderful fire there, ready for us to start grilling immediately. What service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

BORING BROWN

It was raining very hard and we had to run to our room in the rain, there is no cover to the rooms. The rooms are boring, brown and terracota, there is no special attention given to the rooms or bathroom. The pillows are way too high so you cant get comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only had electricity in one or two lamps our entire weekend, whether load shedding was on or off. Even when we heard the generator running, will still didn’t have lights, kettle, etc. We still had lovely hot water, so it was all a bit strange. Thank goodness for a lovely fire and early nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No water, very limited electricty one plug in the room. No communication regarding the fact that there was no water available. No place to leave the door key card wheb we left
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Vanie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is lack of back up Power during load shedding. There is no water during load shedding as they only use borehole water. We had no water and couldn’t shower, the staff was unhelpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer geräumig, aber in die Jahre gekommen. Viele Tiere auf dem Gelände, kein gepflasterter Weg zu unserem Zimmer. Preis-Leistung o.k.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Superb place

This establishment needs to be a 5 star resort. Super clean. Will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
St Ives is a beautiful place and the stuff is friendly. Thank you we really felt at home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Q

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, spacious and beautiful surroundings.

The accommodation is spacious and clean in beautiful peaceful surroundings. The room interior itself could be updated, especially with 4 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Open Spaces, game on the property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Shahmeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and Peaceful Stay.

The place was very peaceful and beautiful. Very relaxing. Included breakfast would have been appreciated, especially since the rates are quite high.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ms A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo Stay

Great venue. Relaxing and serene and close enough to activities. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not as expected.

Bed uncomfortable Headboard noisy Shower unpleasant Otherwise clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Zoleka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

St ives stay

I enjoyed my stay in st ives , we stayed in one of rhe luxury suites and it was clean , spacious and tidy but my favourite thing about at ives was the luscious green acres of land sprawiling with zebras , duikers and game. I enjoyed running in the morning on the premises on the vitality trail and going for a dip in the pool after. I will definitely be heading back 3🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nombuso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome Stay

it was an amazing stay, I would def go back and also recommend it to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy customer

Andile's service was amazing - we left our daughters shoes behind and she called me the very same day to let me know. Don't see service like that often. Well done Andile!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pre Comrades stay over

Rooom didn’t look like the picture. We only stayed 1night, didn’t have breakfast there as we had to leave early. They did pack us a breakfast pack though. Not bad for a one night sleep over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed over for one night and enjoyed it very much. The breakfast was average with not much variety but there was enough. The luxury suites are enormous and with a lovely view over the valley. A most relaxing and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018