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IRONWOOD LODGE

7 Figtree Lane, 4184 Pennington, South Africa
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IRONWOOD LODGE

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
93 reviews

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IRONWOOD LODGE is located in Pennington, 17 mi from Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve and features air-conditioned accommodations with free WiFi, as well as access to a terrace. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge and kettle are also available. The bed and breakfast offers a à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking or fishing, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities. Aliwal Shoal, a coral reef and popular diving spot is 13 mi from IRONWOOD LODGE. Umdoni Park Golf Course and Selborne Golf Club are both within 1.9 mi of the property.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alissa
    Germany Germany
    “Really beautiful garden and property, with a gorgeous seaview. The beach is only a very short walk away and is really lovely as well. They had a very nice little kitchenette in the room as well, equipped with cutlery and plates. Good breakfast in...”
  • Hemi
    South Africa South Africa
    “Karen was an outstanding host, readily available, sweet and friendly. The place is serene, well kept and very close to the beach. Breakfast was great.”
  • Maryann
    United States United States
    “Breakfast was awesome. Pendile is great. Hospitality excellent. Would definitely recommend.”
  • Nokuthula
    South Africa South Africa
    “The room was clean, Carol was very friendly and welcoming and all the guest that we threre they were very friendly”
  • Livingstone
    South Africa South Africa
    “Lovely host who communicated incredibly well. The room was exceptionally clean. Very good value for money.”
  • Mduduzi
    South Africa South Africa
    “Breakfast was okay . It would be hard to find location without Google map”
  • Priya
    South Africa South Africa
    “There's so much to say...walking distance to the beach, the views from rooms amazing, the place is beautifully decorated in such an unique way. The breakfast was delicious and so filling. Rooms were very neat and smelled so fresh. My family and I...”
  • Jenny
    South Africa South Africa
    “We had a fantastic time and will definitely return”
  • Jarrod
    South Africa South Africa
    “It was a lovely visit. The lodge is rustic and homely in the best ways and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Very comfortable, 3 min walk to the beach and the hosts were amazing! Some of the roads in Pennington are a rough and have a few potholes, so...”
  • Mo
    South Africa South Africa
    “Super Pet Friendly, Warm & Welcoming hosts, lush vegetation, very close proximity to the beach & shops, beautiful sea views, stunning pool area, commendable wedding venue, delicious breakfast.”

Managed by IRONWOOD LODGE

Company review score: 9.6Based on 90 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Ironwood Lodge was established in 1997. Owned and managed by husband and wife, Jim and Caron Keightley. Jim is a carpenter and you can see his craftmanship throughout the lodge i.e. bed headboards combining wrought iron and wood, cupboards, wooden flooring, dining rooms tables and chairs, conference tables, wooden pews/benches in the Chapel. Members of South Coast Tourism and have a 3 star grading from Tourism Guide of South Africa.

Property info

Ironwood Lodge is situated in the seaside village of Pennington on the KZN South Coast, South Africa, 45 minutes south of Durban. We offer a relaxed atmosphere created through sincere, friendly hospitality. We will make you feel at home in any of our 9 x spacious, well equipped accommodation with stunning sea views, within 200m walking distance from the beach. Accommodation is offered on a bed and breakfast basis. We also offer business conferencing facilities and have perfect indoor or outdoor venue for weddings and functions.

Neighborhood info

Enjoy fishing off the beach, charter a ski boat, play a round of golf or spend a relaxing day by the pool. We are 2kms away from Umdoni Park Golf Course and Selborne Golf Estate. If you love the beach or the outdoors then there are magical hiking or cycling trails and bird walks through Umdoni Park indigenous forest. Scuba diving off Aliwal Shoal and shark cage diving at Rocky bay is available for the more adventurous

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of IRONWOOD LODGE
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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.

Children 18 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 on request. 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.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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

Please inform IRONWOOD 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

FAQs about IRONWOOD LODGE

  • IRONWOOD LODGE is 0.8 miles from the center of Pennington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • IRONWOOD LODGE offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Swimming pool
    • Beach

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from IRONWOOD LODGE. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Guests staying at IRONWOOD LODGE can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at IRONWOOD LODGE is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at IRONWOOD LODGE include:

    • Family
    • Double