Located 17 miles from Impendle Nature Reserve, Dargle Forest Lodge has accommodations with a shared lounge, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. A flat-screen TV with DVD player, shared bathroom with free toiletries, and a kitchen with fridge are offered in certain units. The lodge has a playground. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking or cycling, or relax in the garden and use the grill facilities. Fort Nottingham Museum is 20 miles from Dargle Forest Lodge, while Midmar Dam is 25 miles away. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 43 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ndabo
    South Africa South Africa
    The place was great, I went there to celebrate my 12th anniversary with my wife, it was very privacy, wonderful time to create good memontos together, Thank you Dora and the stuff you were very kind to us, my tyre got flat but you helped me 🙏😊🙌👏👏❤️
  • Stephens
    Canada Canada
    the kids loved the space. it was very relaxing and calm.
  • Tawhidah
    South Africa South Africa
    Stunning views, crisp morning fresh air. Enjoyed the hike.
  • Roshenvb
    South Africa South Africa
    It is situated perfectly in the Berg, with absolutely beautiful views and the most helpful and pleasant staff.
  • Pavitra
    South Africa South Africa
    We enjoyed the serenity of the location and the comfort of the Family Tent. We stayed in the 6 sleeper. It is beautifully set up with the most gorgeous antics. Rayne is a fantastic host. Friendly and helpful. The tent was clean and properly...
  • Justin
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely area and love the setup. Liked the upgrades to the cabins. Makes it more cozy. Been coming here for 7 years.
  • Tsitsi
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved everything about the property and thanks to Stef for making our stay a pleasant one🤗
  • Aalia
    South Africa South Africa
    The owner is friendly and welcoming. The entire lodge is clean, peaceful and safe. Our kids really enjoyed the kids play area, while we relaxed and enjoyed the magnificent views and serenity.
  • Antonia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The best thing by far was the generosity and friendliness of our hosts. They went above and beyond to make it a happy and comfortable stay for us. It is a beautiful setting, with beautiful views over the rolling hills of the midlands, nice...
  • Chantene
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything about our stay was exceptional, the owners of the place took really good care of us and made sure we wasn't short of anything , a big thank you to reigna for making sure we had everything that was needed, my family and I felt really...

Area info

Amenities of Dargle Forest Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Snack bar

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles

    General

    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view

    Spa

    • Kids' pool
    • Full-body massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Dutch
    • Zulu

    House rules
    Dargle Forest Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    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 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Dargle Forest Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Dargle Forest Lodge

    • Dargle Forest Lodge is 8.1 miles from the center of Dargle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Dargle Forest Lodge include:

      • Bungalow
      • Double
      • Tent
      • Vacation Home
    • Check-in at Dargle Forest Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, Dargle Forest Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Dargle Forest Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Horseback riding
      • Foot massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Full-body massage
      • Back massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Neck massage
    • The prices at Dargle Forest Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.