Rorkes Drift Lodge

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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Rorkes Drift Lodge. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours, fishing, and hiking/biking.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Twin Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Twin Room

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Double Room

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Msinga is home to Rorkes Drift Lodge. Ncome Museum and Blood River Heritage Site are cultural highlights of the area. Visit our Rorke's Drift travel guide
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Rorke's Drift (via R68), District Msinga, Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, 3016

About this property

Rorkes Drift Lodge

  • Property highlights
  • Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Rorkes Drift Lodge. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours, fishing, and hiking/biking.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and barbecue grills
    • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as perks like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
    • TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
    • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rorkes Drift Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rorkes Drift Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available from 7 PM– 7 PM for a fee of ZAR 500.00.

What time is check-out at Rorkes Drift Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Rorkes Drift Lodge located?

Situated in Msinga, this lodge is close to Rorke's Drift Battlefield. Regional attractions also include Isandlwana Battlefield.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rorkes Drift Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Must see! Don’t miss it :)

A must see! I highly recommend that you come and stay here. The views from our room across the valley were jaw-droppingly beautiful. Our chalet was very spacious and decorated to a high standard. Kitchen had everything you need for self catering. The property was clean and tidy throughout. The team was super friendly and helpful and made us feel very much at home. The tour of the battle sites was informative and really transported us back in time for a slice of Anglo-Zulu history.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved the uninterrupted views from the patio of our unit which was Kubili.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peace perfect peace

The most peaceful place we stayed in SA with amazing views and some delicious food delivered to our kitchen area. Access road challenging but just about do-able - we took 25 minutes to cover 5km in a Toyota Corolla - glad it was a hire car an not my own! Paul amazingly knowledgable about the local history (the reason for the visit) and his tour was brilliant. Room beautiful with spiral staircase down to gorgeous bathroom.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

If you want to see the battlefield, avoid here

The highly misleading Expedia website puts Rorke's Drift Hotel Pty Ltd at the top of the page, when you type in Rorke's Drift Hotel, with which Expedia does not have a relationship. I was mislead into booking into Rorke's Drift Lodge, which is down a long, almost impassable, dirt road, consisting of four rooms, disinterested management and is self catering. My friends and family went ballistic when they saw the 'lodge', having just visited the 'hotel', which had plenty of vacancies and was a really great place, easily accessible and close to the battlefields. We stayed at the hotel for a very pleasant stay. Expedia should make it clear it has no relationship with the Rorke's Drift Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home from home in the bush

Our hosts and staff were very accommodating and helpful and the facilities were excellent, the food was fab and Paul was our guide for the Battlefield Tour - very knowledgable and had a fantastic day = even though the weather tried to spoil it! Would recommend staying at Rorke's Drift Lodge to anyone who wants peace and quiet but also comfort and a home from home feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One night in the veld

Peaceful night in a lovely room with a separate living area and outdoor area. Beautiful views!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Off the beaten track

The lodge is over 20km on a dirt road with the last 5km being a bit rougher but we managed in our small rental car. If you are planning to self cater, as we did, stop in town to get your supplies beforehand. Meals are available but need to be pre ordered, and as locals we found them to be pricey. However, considering where supplies come I can understand why. There is a braai and we used it both nights we were there. Our suite was huge, with a kitchen, lounge, big bedroom and separate shower and toilet. It was clean and bedding was spotless. In fact the bed was so comfortable that we checked the mattress for brand! There are 2 friendly dogs and one accompanied us on a walk above the lodge. We did a full day Battlefield trip with Paul who is very passionate and well informed about the wars. It was interesting but a long day with a lot of information and would probably appeal more to a history buff. I later mentioned this to someone who'd been to the area and they'd done two 1/2 day trips, which would be more relaxing but we didn't have the time to do it that way.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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