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Mantenga Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Mantenga Lodge welcomes families to its entertainment district. Enjoy a free full breakfast before heading to the sunny terrace, serene garden, or outdoor pool. Amenities include WiFi, dry cleaning, and babysitting services for parents needing a break.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Rock View Room) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Rock View Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (King Solomon's Room) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (King Solomon's Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Sheba's Rooms) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Sheba's Rooms)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Garden View (Rider Haggard Rooms) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Garden View (Rider Haggard Rooms)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sheba's Family room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sheba's Family room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Mantenga Falls Road, Ezulwini, Lobamba, Hhohho, H106

What's nearby

  • Ezulwini Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • U.S. Embassy - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ezulwini Craft Market - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Swazi Candles Craft Centre - 17 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Summerfield Botanical Garden - 20 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Manzini (SHO-King Mswati III Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mantenga Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Royal Villas Pool Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Luxy Garden Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Mantenga Lodge

Family-friendly hotel in the entertainment district
Consider a stay at Mantenga Lodge and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Meeting rooms, newspapers in the lobby, and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms at Mantenga Lodge offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Satellite channels, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: SZL 400 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: SZL 400 (one-way)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mantenga Lodge
Mantenga Lodge Mbabane
Mantenga Mbabane
Mantenga Lodge Lobamba
Mantenga Lobamba
Hotel Mantenga Lodge Lobamba
Lobamba Mantenga Lodge Hotel
Hotel Mantenga Lodge
Mantenga
Mantenga Lodge Hotel
Mantenga Lodge Lobamba
Mantenga Lodge Hotel Lobamba

Frequently asked questions

Does Mantenga Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mantenga Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mantenga Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mantenga Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Mantenga Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–7:30 PM on request. A fee of SZL 400 per person applies.

Where is Mantenga Lodge located?

This family-friendly Lobamba hotel is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ezulwini Valley and U.S. Embassy. Ezulwini Craft Market and Mantenga Nature Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Mantenga Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 386 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great restaurant

Restaurant area is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE MWIHAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was perfect.the service was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice views and good restaurant

My favourite place to stay in Eswatini
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caiphus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful experience. Everything was perfect—the rooms were comfortable, and the atmosphere was peaceful. One of the highlights was enjoying breakfast on the deck, which offered a beautiful view of the trees and mountains. The scenery really stood out and made the mornings extra special. I highly recommend Mantengo Lodge for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway surrounded by nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spacey lodges, the view, the restaurant and its dinner menu options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant (food and views) is very good. Service is very friendly and nice. Room are spacious and comfortable and similar to the photos. The place is quiet and surrounded by lots of beautiful vegetation. I would stay there again. The only negative side was that I was there for work and from my room there was minimal wifi reception, but from the restaurant it worked fine.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even if you don't stay at this property--eat at the restaurant. Great views and terrific food!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury lodge at a great value

While the inn feels a bit decadent in relation to the surrounding areas, Mantenga Lodge is a comfortable and well-maintained stop.

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very lovely time at the lodge. The restaurant serves excellent dinners. Breakfast could be improved as the scrambled eggs are the only included option and one must pay extra for an omelet or sunny side up eggs. Bring a flashlight for evening return to cabin as it is dark and walkways and stairs are uneven
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great until we asked for an ice bucket to keep our water bottles cold. There are no fridge in the rooms. Although they FINALLY gave us an ice bucket, they outright refused multiple times. They told us we could have one glass of ice. Around 10pm, the office staff switched off the internet, phones, etc. and left the premises. The security guards said this was because there was a storm. I was trying to work… Overall, it’s a nice place. The food was good at the restaurant. I found that some of the staff would benefit from external customer service training.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ezulwini haben wir als Stop zw st.lucia und JoBurg ausgewählt. Lodge ist gepflegt und gemütlich. Zimmer mit Balkon in den Wald Richtung Berg, ruhig und idyllisch. Anlage Recht groß, Recht viele Besucher, auch viele die nur z7m Abendessen kommen, essen auf der Terrasse sehr gut. Personal nett, reißt sich aber nicht unbedingt ein Bein aus, aber alles ok. Sichere Anlage am Ende einer unbefestigten straße, umg3bung gib5 nich5 viel her. Es gibt ne Pizzeria und ein paar Handwerksshops, dann die festungsartige us-botschaft und ein großer Supermarkt mit Tankstelle. Kein Grund abends zu Fuss durch den Ort zu schlendern. Trotzdem gutes Haus für kurzen zwisch3nstop. Tip: wer nach JoBurg weiter will: der grenzübergang sandlane/nerston ist von 08-18uhr offen 7nd wunderbar ruhig, kein Vergleich zum wuseligen oshoek
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tawanda

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay at Mantenga is a refreshing experience. Its set out within such scenically beautiful mountains. Property placement is cleverly thought with such an ever present cool breeze. The staff is quite courteous and friendly, ready to assist at any goven moment. The food was amazing, in terms of breakfast and lunch. The buffet breakfast is rated 6/10. Lunch rated 7/10 proper restaurant and fresh organic foold. Overally, i would rate Mantenga 6/10 which is fair for the reason that their room presentation falls a little bit short of expectations. Whereas they’re immaculately clean in terms of bedding & bathrooms with 24hr warm shower water. The downside comes on lack of basic amenities like drinking bottled water for guests though of cause there’s running water in the bathroom. I also found the lack of a refrigerator frustrating for a hotel of that magnitude. The lack of cable or internet TV was another negative as that is something standard in most if not all well to do hotels. The air conditioning units where rather slow in response and difficult to use though they kept the room warm. Bed comfort wasn’t so good or bad either, rated 5/10 in that regard though the linen was extremely clean, no spots even under UV light. The general ambiance of Mantenga is great such that, I would recommend anyone visiting Eswatini to stay. There’s conveniences , close to the mall with all shops and amenities. I would definitely stay with them again on my next visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alles OK
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das letzte Stück Straße war sehr holprig, aber sonst traumhaft :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Endroit calme, au milieu de la nature, la nourriture est excellente, le personnel très gentil. Les logements avec vue sur le rock sont remarquables.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Un Hotel qui répond aux attentes d'un voyage en Afrique, authenticity, luxury, tranquillité et decore a couper le souffle. Une magnifique reserves naturelle qui donne sur les terrasses de la chambre.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodge. Staff really nice. Food awesome and the place is of great beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buen servicio. Recomendable en todos los aspectos
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditions not working. All old and not maintained. Changed room twice and at the end they had to put a noisy heater. Also rooms are not cleaned properly. The ashtray in the room wasn’t cleaned from the previous stay and in another room a mouse jumped out of the air condition. Big ants are everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Try it!

Awesome stay try it
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Splendid
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good choice

The views were amazing and the lodge is central to other places which provide activities (e.g Mantenga Nature Reserve and the craft market). During my stay, we experienced poor WiFi network. The breakfast menu is very limited, will probably not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans. The staff is very hospitable and friendly, showed care and respect. The lodge in and of itself is a beauty and the botanicals that surround the lodge are a serenity for anyone who finds pleasure in nature. The beds were comfortable and the TV has a USB port, which came in handy when the channels were not viewing anything interesting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020