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Qunu Falls Lodge

South Africa, Kwazulu Natal Resort ID: J2497

Gold Crown

Romantic

Mountains

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Sun 31 May 2026 - Mon 31 Aug 2026

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Resort Details

Ixopo makes an idyllic setting for this retreat. A country atmosphere makes for a great family getaway – the children will especially love the playroom, trampolines and playground. Spend lazy days swimming, or hike to one of three waterfalls on-site. Horseback trails allow you to enjoy the excellent bird life in the area. Sleeper couches recommended for small children only.

About the resort: The resort is situated near Ixopo and offers self-catering chalets in a picturesque setting and farm-like atmosphere. The resort offers the following on site facilities: small shop for necessities, four hiking trails (two average-sized waterfalls and a mini waterfall), a nine hole mini golf course, bar, games room with table tennis and two pool tables children's playroom, play park and two trampolines, basketball court and jumping pillow. Board games and DVD's are available to hire (no charge). Fully stocked bar available and a shop selling basic products. Karaoake is available weekly. the resort has 24 hour security and electric fence. There is also a dam available for catch and release bass fishing, equipment can be hired from reception. Unit information: All sleeper couches are not suitable for adults and recommended for small children only.

Property Info

Check-in	3:00 PM
Check-out	9:00 AM
Check-in Days	Friday, Monday at 3:00 PM
Check-out Days	Friday, Monday at 9:00 AM

Amenities At the Resort

Fishing ( Bass - Catch & Relea )

Gym/Health ( Sauna )

Horse riding

Medical Fac. ( 140km (private) )

Nearest Supermarket ( 30km's - Spar )

Nearest Town ( 30km's - Ixopo )

Parking

Swimming pool

Telephone ( Limited cell recepti )

Tennis Court

In the Units

Aircon. /fan ( Heaters/Fans )

Braai facility (Barbeque)

Catering ( Self catering )

Cleaning Services ( Except Public Holida )

DVD Player ( Free DVD's for "hire )

Fireplace ( in certain units )

Linen

Microwave

Parking

Satelite TV ( Hotel package )

Shower

Television

Towels ( No swimming towels )

Tumble Dryer ( Laundry )

Washing machine ( Laundry )

In the Area

Albert Falls Dam Nature Reserve

RCI Trading PointsClose RCI Trading Points

Occupancy	Season	Full Week Points	Mid Week Points	Weekend Points
1 Priv/2 Max	White	2100	500	1600
1 Priv/2 Max	Red	2600	650	1950
1 Priv/2 Max	Peak1	3000	750	2250
1 Priv/2 Max	Peak2	3800	950	2850
1 Priv/2 Max	Peak3	4150	1050	3100
1 Priv/2 Max	Peak4	5300	1300	4000
1 Priv/4 Max	White	2100	500	1600
1 Priv/4 Max	Red	2600	650	1950
1 Priv/4 Max	Peak1	3000	750	2250
1 Priv/4 Max	Peak2	3800	950	2850
1 Priv/4 Max	Peak3	4150	1050	3100
1 Priv/4 Max	Peak4	5300	1300	4000
2 Priv/4 Max	White	2950	750	2200
2 Priv/4 Max	Red	3650	900	2750
2 Priv/4 Max	Peak1	4200	1050	3150
2 Priv/4 Max	Peak2	5250	1300	3950
2 Priv/4 Max	Peak3	5800	1450	4350
2 Priv/4 Max	Peak4	7350	1850	5500
2 Priv/6 Max	White	2950	750	2200
2 Priv/6 Max	Red	3650	900	2750
2 Priv/6 Max	Peak1	4200	1050	3150
2 Priv/6 Max	Peak2	5250	1300	3950
2 Priv/6 Max	Peak3	5800	1450	4350
2 Priv/6 Max	Peak4	7350	1850	5500

Resort Contact Details

Suntide Qunu Lodge
District Road 166
Ixopo

Phone number: +27 39 834 0205

GPS: 30° 0' 47,10'' S 30° 3' 47,28'' E

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Unit-Type	Sleeps	Private
1br/2 max	2	2
1br/4 max	4	2
2br/4 max	4	4
2br/6 max	6	4

Season Information

Season	Dates
Peak3	02 Jan 26	08 Jan 26
Peak1	09 Jan 26	15 Jan 26
Red	16 Jan 26	29 Jan 26
White	30 Jan 26	19 Mar 26
Red	20 Mar 26	26 Mar 26
Peak3	27 Mar 26	02 Apr 26
Peak1	03 Apr 26	09 Apr 26
Red	10 Apr 26	07 May 26
White	08 May 26	11 Jun 26
Red	12 Jun 26	25 Jun 26
Peak2	26 Jun 26	16 Jul 26
Red	17 Jul 26	24 Sep 26
Peak3	25 Sep 26	01 Oct 26
Red	02 Oct 26	08 Oct 26
White	09 Oct 26	26 Nov 26
Red	27 Nov 26	10 Dec 26
Peak3	11 Dec 26	17 Dec 26
Peak4	18 Dec 26	31 Dec 26

Important Information

* Your exchange is strictly not transferrable for commercial gain and should you use your exchange for such purposes, your membership will immediately be cancelled without any booking and membership fee refund. * Resorts are required to check proof of Identity upon check in.

* Please note that the resort is very secluded and it is recommended that all groceries be purchased prior to arrival at the resort.
* It is imperative that the resort be notified of late arrivals. Due to the set up at the resort, necessary arrangements need to be made.
* An early check-in is advisable due to heavy mist. However unit might not be ready. The restaurant/pub will be open and serving lunches from 1pm.
* Please note that the resort only allows the maximum party as per the unit size.
* Certain resort facilities may carry a nominal charge for the use thereof; however, an “All Access Pass” may be purchased at check-in for all unit guests to enjoy use thereof during their stay. Please refer to the resort reception directly for further details.

** Please note: The resort will only allow a MAXIMUM of 18 guests (including children of all ages and babies) for a group booking. Please remember that should a group booking be made the following rules are strictly enforced:

Noise levels must be kept to a minumum and comply with the resort's noise curfew hours. The resort is entitled request guest to leave the property should noise levels be negatively impacting other guests stay.
Unit Servicing will be done according to the regular schedule. Should extra time and expense be spent cleaning a unit, an extra cleaning fee will be imposed.
Unit ammenities are provided for the maximum number of occupants permitted to stay in that unit size. Please do not remove crockery or cutlery and take it to other units. Any items missing at check-out will be charged for.
For security reasons, guest details of booked units must be updated AT LEAST 2 weeks prior to occupation date.
All guests are required to complete the resort indemnity forms prior to access to the booked units.

** Please note: No pets are permitted at any resort **
** Please note: In an effort to save water, all VMS managed resorts have implemented various water saving measures. Your assistance with adhering to these measures is appreciated, and thank you for your understanding and committment to preserving this precious resource.
For a weekend reservation (Friday to Monday), no linen and towel changes are done during the stay.
For a midweek reservation (Monday to Friday), no linen and towel changes are done during the stay.
For a full week reservation (Friday to Friday), no linen change is done during the stay.
For a full week reservation (Friday to Friday), the towels must be changed on Tuesday (or day 4 of the reservation).
For a booking longer than seven nights (a full week and a weekend or more), the linen must be changed on the sixth night.
Should a guest request a linen or towel change, this may be done at a surcharge of R200 per set of linen and R200 per set of towel change.**
** Please note: Sleeper couches are only suitable for small children under the age of 12 **
** Please note: Please adhere to the Smoking Regulations of the resort.**

** Please note: The resort wants to ensure the best holiday experience for all guests, now and into the future. While they endeavour to keep disturbances to a minimum during any construction and improvement phases at the resort, apologise in advance for any inconvenience that such activities may cause you during your stay during 2022.** (Updated 20/09/2021)

** Please note: General refurbishment work will be taking place between the middle of October and beginning of December 2023. Apologies for any noise and inconvenience experienced.** (Updated 12/07/2022)

Noise levels must be kept to a minumum and comply with the resort's noise curfew hours. The resort is entitled request guest to leave the property should noise levels be negatively impacting other guests stay.
Unit Servicing will be done according to the regular schedule. Should extra time and expense be spent cleaning a unit, an extra cleaning fee will be imposed.
Unit ammenities are provided for the maximum number of occupants permitted to stay in that unit size. Please do not remove crockery or cutlery and take it to other units. Any items missing at check-out will be charged for.
For security reasons, guest details of booked units must be updated AT LEAST 2 weeks prior to occupation date.
All guests are required to complete the resort indemnity forms prior to access to the booked units.

Area Info

Getting there

From Johannesburg:
Take the N3 to Howick, take exit 99 (R617) to the Southern Drakensberg, Underberg / Bulwer. Once you have taken the off-ramp, turn right under a bridge and continue to Bulwer for about 70km's. Proceed through Bulwer and go on for another 5 km's. Turn left onto the R612 to Donnybrook and Ixopo. Continue for about 30km's - go past Donnybrook. Approximately 50m after the 2nd bridge, you turn left onto the dirt road to Qunu Falls. Follow the Qunu Falls signs. Follow the dirt road to a Y-Junction and turn right (towards Ixopo). At the Qunu Falls 7km sign, turn left and continue on to the 3km sign. (Take the left fork). Follow this road to the 1km sign, keep to the right. Once you have passed that, you will find Suntide Lodge Qunu Falls ahead of you. Travel time is approximately 6.5hrs.

From Durban:
Take the N3 from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. 20Km before PMB, take the R56 / Richmond / Ixopo off-ramp near Camperdown. Keep to the right and turn right onto the Umlaas road. Travel along this road for approx 11 km's until it intersects with the R56. Take the left fork onto the R56, continue for approximately 30km's to Richmond. Continue past Richmond (do not turn off the R56 into Richmond). Continue on to Ixopo (approximately 50km's). At Ixopo, turn right onto the R612 (At this stage you have ± 30km's left till you get to the resort, of which 17 is dirt road, so if you need supplies, you might want to turn into Ixopo and stop at the Spar). Once you have turned right onto the R612, continue for 12km's. Just before you reach the Hella-Hella and Qunu Falls sign you will encounter speed bumps in the road, turn right onto the dirt road (17km's) as soon as you have passed the speed bumps. Continue over the bridge and up the hill. At the Qunu Falls 7km sign, turn right and continue on to the 3km sign (at a split in the road – take the left fork). Follow this road to the 1km Qunu Falls sign, keep to the right. Once you have passed that, you will find Suntide Lodge Qunu Falls ahead of you. Travel time is approximately 2.5hrs.

From the South Coast:
Take the N2 from Port Shepstone to Park Rynie, take the off-ramp to Park Rynie / Vernon Crookes & Umzinto. Turn left onto the R612. Continue for 89km's past Highflats and onto Ixopo. At the 4-way intersection continue on over the stop street and continue for 12km's. At the Hella-Hella and Qunu Falls sign, turn right onto the dirt road (17km). Continue over the bridge and up the hill. Follow the road till you get to the Qunu Falls 7km sign. At the Qunu falls 7km sign, turn right and continue on to the Qunu Falls 3km sign (at a split in the road, take the left fork). Follow this road to the 1km sign, keep to the right. Once you have passed that, you will find Suntide Lodge Qunu Falls ahead of you. Travel time is approximately 2.5hrs.

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT WE EXPERIENCE HEAVY MIST FROM NOVEMBER TO APRIL, SO IT IS ADVISABLE TO ARRIVE BEFORE 16H00. PLEASE USE THESE DIRECTIONS AND DO NOT USE ANY GPS DIRECTIONS TO REACH THE RESORT.

GPS: 30° 0' 47,10'' S 30° 3' 47,28'' E

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