Idwala Lodge
4.0 star property
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Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Bar
Explore the area

Rockcliff Farm - Sidbury, Grahamstown, Sidbury, Eastern Cape, 6139
- Lalibela Game ReservePlace, Lalibela Game Reserve33 min drive
- Rhodes UniversityPlace, Rhodes University54 min drive
- African Pride Pumba Private Game ReservePlace, African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve55 min drive
Room options
Chalet
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Chalet
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Chalet
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Chalet
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
Sidbury
With a stay at Idwala Lodge in Sidbury, you'll be 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Lalibela Game Reserve and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Bushman Sands Golf Club. .This lodge is 25.3 mi (40.8 km) from African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve and 26 mi (41.8 km) from Olifantskop Pass Lookout.
What's nearby
- Lalibela Game Reserve - 33 min drive - 24.1 km
- Settlers Garden 1820 - 53 min drive - 66.3 km
- Rhodes University - 54 min drive - 67.7 km
- African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 55 min drive - 49.2 km
- Matyholweni Gate - 59 min drive - 66.1 km
Getting around
- Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 61 min drive
About this property
Idwala Lodge
Lodge in Sidbury with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Idwala Lodge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds are also available.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (complimentary).
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
Take advantage of the lodge's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- A bar/lounge
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- In-room cot
- Outdoor pool
- Rollaway/extra bed
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
- Tour and ticket assistance
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Free cot
- Rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Room service
More
- Air conditioning
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
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 major credit cards
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Idwala
Idwala Lodge
Idwala Lodge Sidbury
Idwala Sidbury
Idwala Game Lodge South Africa/Sidbury
Idwala Lodge Lodge
Idwala Lodge Sidbury
Idwala Lodge Lodge Sidbury