Providing a terrace, Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge provides accommodations in Bulungula. The lodge offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. At Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge you'll find a restaurant serving African cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. Grill facilities are available and guests can also relax in the garden or on the shared lounge area. Mthatha Airport is 67 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Private parking available


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
High score for Bulungula

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alessio
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Amazing location super close to nature, perfect for detaching from everyday life. Run by locals, the restaurant doubles as a meeting point for the people of the village. Great experience all around, we spent an amazing new years refer around a...
  • Maria
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The vieuw was beautyful. Nice to see the whole community works together
  • Jutta
    Germany Germany
    We found Lebos Backpackers in Internet , we booked spontaneously and didn´t know what to expect. From the 1. Minute we felt very welcome, comfortable and safe !! The Bike tour with Zia was really a highlight !!! very informativ and interesting !...
  • Denise
    Kuwait Kuwait
    The activity options are fantastic and numerous. The food options are also great since we weren't able to take our own food. The showers and toilets were a wonderful adventure and works a little different than we're used to and they were clean....
  • Eva-marie
    Sweden Sweden
    It's the perfect spot to relax, meet people, learn about Xhosa culture
  • S
    Sandisiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    Xhosa hospitality at its best. No bells, no whistles... just simplicity and good vibes all around.
  • Radek
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Perfect place to relax couple of days. Friendly laidback staff, plenty of activities and tours to do. Exceptional place. Not touristy. Welcomming and friendly locals.
  • Gary
    South Africa South Africa
    We did not have breakfast but location was excellent
  • Stephen
    South Africa South Africa
    Bulungula has a pool of great and friendly staff (including the kitchen staff) and the community. Mr Mlungu is ever a helpful matured man and has become a friend. David and team accommodate us with all our whims with grace - thank you.
  • Joy
    South Africa South Africa
    The lodge offers a gorgeous view of the river mouth and the painted rondavels are very pretty. The lodge is entirely managed by the community and offers plenty of activities also benefitting the community. The staff is very welcoming and the...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and costs ZAR 10 per 30 minutes.

Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 15 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Key access

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Xhosa

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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FAQs about Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge

  • The prices at Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte
  • Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Open-air bath
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Live music/Performance
  • Check-in at Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.

  • Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge is 1.7 miles from the center of Bulungula. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge include:

    • Bungalow
    • Bed in Dorm
  • Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1