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Dieu Donnee River Lodge

Umhlangamkulu Drive, Lot 1047, 4240 Port Shepstone, South Africa
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Dieu Donnee River Lodge

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
30 reviews

Offering garden views, Dieu Donnee River Lodge in Port Shepstone offers accommodations and a garden. This 3-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. The units come with tiled floors and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge, and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, the units have bed linen and towels. À la carte and full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Anerley Beach is a 10-minute walk from the guest house, while Sea Park Beach is 1.3 miles away. Margate Airport is 18 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Port Shepstone

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zungu
    South Africa South Africa
    “The picture on the website don't do justice to the beauty of the place .... Loved the garden and pool area..... Loves the clean and accommodating host.. we had alot of request ..but I am glad they could assist”
  • Zola
    South Africa South Africa
    “The staff was polite and kind. Clean facilities and quiet surroundings.”
  • Carey
    South Africa South Africa
    “A beautiful, peaceful location with a wonderful host. A spacious room with all you need, superbly comfortable bed with great WiFi to do some work.”
  • Mazwi
    South Africa South Africa
    “the views were superb and the owner was like a mother to us felt at home..😄😄😄😄”
  • Namisile
    South Africa South Africa
    “The owners are lovely and very friendly. They were very accommodating, even to our extra needs. They made our stay fantastic even when we booked last minute. The staff was so friendly and very helpful.”
  • Hendrik
    South Africa South Africa
    “The friendly hosts. Going out of their way helping. Everything spotless clean. Excellent breakfast. Wood for barbeque. Clean swimmingpool. Paradise environment. A place to relax.”
  • Wilson
    South Africa South Africa
    “The hospitality we received was exceptional very friendly owners and staff. Me and my family enjoyed this place and wouldn't mind coming back to this place and recommend others to come and enjoy this nice place. The breakfast was delicious and the...”
  • Florence
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Le site le jardin la piscine L’accueil La propreté Le petit déjeuner”
  • Michael
    Germany Germany
    “Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und haben uns den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich gemacht. Vielen Dank!”

Managed by Your Hosts: Wim & Antoinette Meyer

Company review score: 9.6Based on 30 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Dieu-Donnee River Lodge was established in 1986 by the current owners. Wim & Antoinette Meyer with their two daughters Jacqueline and Angelique re-located from Gauteng where Wim was a technical engineer and Antoinette in the banking industry. They bought the vacant piece of land next to the river in Southport and over the years changed their private residence into a successful Guest house. They called it Dieu-Donnee (French) which means “Gift from God”. It just feels so good that other people can also enjoy the peace and beauty of the property. For many business men and travelers over the past years, Dieu-Donnee became a second home where they can rest, relax and continue with their journey. We continue looking forward to welcoming guests at Dieu-Donnee River Lodge and to fulfill their expectations.

Property info

Dieu Donnee River Lodge is situated just off the R102 in Southport, 7 km north of Port Shepstone on the main route between Durban and Port Shepstone. The accommodation comprises of seven fully serviced, spacious double and family sized bedrooms, with fully equipped kitchenettes. The rooms have a fan, a TV with selected satellite channels and Tea & coffee facilities. The bathrooms have a shower or bath with basic toiletries. All units have private entrances and open onto a balcony or patio overlooking the garden and pool. Guests will enjoy our personal attention, homely atmosphere and the chef’s traditional South African breakfast served in our private or outside dining room, overlooking the pool area and pristine river. There are many special places of interest in and around the area that makes Dieu Donnee ideal for business or holiday as we are only l20 km away from King Shaka International airport and there are lots to do in a radius of 60 km with easy excess to the R 102 / N 2 / R 61. Dieu Donnee is environment friendly and also boast a Generator back-up and a Rainwater harvest system for 100% peace of mind.

Neighborhood info

Southport is a quiet and peaceful suburb 7 km north of Port Shepstone. The Southport beach has blue flag status with sharknets and life guards to compliment a day well spent. It is a perfect picnic spot as there are lots of trees and a natural tidal pool. Long safe strolls on the beach or just to enjoy rock fishing make Southport an enjoyable beach for locals as well as overseas guests. The untouched Bendigo Nature reserve is in the heart of Southport and one can enjoy the welcome of small buck, vivid monkeys and lots of birds on your early morning jogging route. During the summer months between 30 000 and 40 000 barn swallows roost in the reeds of the Umhlangamkulu river flowing through Southport. It is quite a spectacular view to watch them circle at sunrise and sunset. Here a traditional seaside holiday can be enjoyed with horse riding and a visit to a banana farm or curio shop, restaurants and good accommodation.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Dieu Donnee River Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

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

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 90 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

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

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

FAQs about Dieu Donnee River Lodge

  • Dieu Donnee River Lodge is 4.3 miles from the center of Port Shepstone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Dieu Donnee River Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 9:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Dieu Donnee River Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Dieu Donnee River Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach

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

  • Room options at Dieu Donnee River Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite