6/10 Okay
Marie
Travelled with family
8 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Marie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Rain Farm Game Lodge
3.5 star property
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Reviews
6.86.8 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Breakfast available
- Spa
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Pool
Explore the area
F9 Rain Farm, Esenembe Road, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4390
- Thompson's Bay Beach29 min drive
- Ballito Beach31 min drive
- Umhlanga Rocks Beach50 min drive
- Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)41 min drive
Room options
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- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
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About the area
Ballito
With a stay at Rain Farm Game Lodge in Ballito, you'll be on a river, and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Ballito Junction Regional Mall and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Lifestyle Shopping Centre. .This family-friendly lodge is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Luthuli Museum and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Tiffany's Shopping Center.
What's nearby
- Thompson's Bay Beach - 29 min drive - 25.2 km
- Ballito Beach - 31 min drive - 26.4 km
- Umdloti Beach - 44 min drive - 51.2 km
- Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 48 min drive - 59.8 km
- Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 50 min drive - 58.6 km
Getting around
- King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
- KFC - 17 min drive
- Karibu Pub & Grill - 21 min drive
- Science of Coffee - 20 min drive
- Green Food Studio - 19 min drive
- The Digs Kitchen - 18 min drive
About this property
Rain Farm Game Lodge
Riverfront lodge with spa services and an outdoor pool
Rain Farm Game Lodge offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Ballito lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.
At Rain Farm Game Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 to 150 for adults and ZAR 60 to 120 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Billiards/pool table
- Library
- Mini golf
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Baby toys
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Changing table
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- In-room refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
- Mini golf
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Pool gate
- Trampoline
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- Vending machine
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Wedding services
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- On a river
- Picnic area
- Pool loungers
- Terrace
Spa
- 2 treatment rooms
- Couples treatment rooms
- Deep-tissue massages
- Facials
- Manicures/pedicures
- Reflexology
- Sports massages
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
More
- Designated smoking areas
- Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Refrigerator
More
- Air conditioning
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
- Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 100 to 150 for adults, and ZAR 60 to 120 for children
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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Rain Farm Hotel Umhlali
Rain Farm Hotel
Rain Farm Umhlali
Rain Farm
Rain Farm Game Lodge Lodge
Rain Farm Game Lodge Ballito
Rain Farm Game Lodge Lodge Ballito
Rain Farm Game Lodge Reviews
Reviews
6.8
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10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Jayshnee
6 Jan 2022
Jayshnee
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021