Umngazi River Bungalows & SpaUmngazi River Bungalows Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Port St Johns Eastern Cape  
Description| We do hope we’ll soon be welcoming you and yours in person. We’ve nestled in the heart of the Wild Coast for a long time now, and could tell you so much about what your family will discover here. There are the expected things, of course – waterside bungalows that feel like home; our rich array of freshly prepared food, and more activities than you’ll find time for. | | | But then there are the more personal things: Sharing coffee and rusks as you watch the morning mist brushing the river’s surface. Falling asleep with an old paperback on your chest and salt in your hair. Seeing a fish eagle swoop low over the estuary, or hearing the cattle call from a distant hillside. Taking a shower open to the atmosphere of the Wild Coast.
Most importantly, there are those timeless moments with family that allow you to re-connect, refresh and later, remember. Talking about these things might make you want to visit. To experience them yourself will make you want to stay. |
Perched on the panoramic hillside of the Umngazi River mouth, overlooking the scenic splendour of the Wild Coast. Bungalows are nestled amongst the kaleidoscopic fauna and flora that only the heart of Pondoland can offer. Our guests choose from 5 categories of bungalows, all of which are individually furnished & tastefully decorated. Accommodation Perched on the panoramic hillside of the Umngazi River mouth, overlooking the scenic splendour of the Wild Coast.
Bungalows are nestled amongst the kaleidoscopic fauna and flora that only the heart of Pondoland can offer.
Our guests choose from 5 categories of bungalows, all of which are individually furnished & tastefully decorated. honeymoons Umngazi orchestrates unforgettable romantic honeymoons and has earned a reputation as one of South Africa’s premier honeymoon destinations.
Whether you enjoy your time with us in sensual seclusion or you choose to participate in any of the abundant activities, Umngazi will prove to make your stay a truly memorable one. | | | Special Honeymoon Bungalows have been designed to provide privacy and added pampering, while our spectacular Spa provides idyllic romantic treatments for two.
There are many surprises in store for you during your stay, please inform us that you’re on Honeymoon at the time of making your reservation, so we can set up some romantic treats for you. | |
Dining | When you feel more alive, you also feel more hungry! So bring a healthy appetite. | | | | Kick off the day with an unhurried River Breakfast as you loosely plan out another day filled with the sights and sounds of the hospitable Wild Coast. Later, sample our menu, which offers versatile meat dishes, fish so fresh it melts in your mouth and cracklingly good salads and veggies. | | | | Oh, and feel free to make requests. Like everything else, our menu’s flexible and our chefs are always happy to try and meet your needs. |
  
AttractionsThe bungalows are great, but of course you may want to be out much of every day. You could spend the whole time dozing by our riverside pool, or hanging out at Basil’s Bar, where darts, snooker and tall stories make you feel like a regular in no time.
In our lofted hillside spa, we’re lucky enough to have dedicated, professional therapists, if you want your city stress to be massaged away – to the soundtrack of nothing but breakers and birdcalls.
Or you might find relaxation in other ways; in the gym, on the courts or with a long amble down our pristine beaches; as rich in shore life as most coastlines used to be. For parents in need of a break, our dedicated caregivers are always on hand, so leave the little ones with us and feel free to relive your early days of romance. The bungalows are great, but of course you may want to be out much of every day. You could spend the whole time dozing by our riverside pool, or hanging out at Basil’s Bar, where darts, snooker and tall stories make you feel like a regular in no time.
In our lofted hillside spa, we’re lucky enough to have dedicated, professional therapists, if you want your city stress to be massaged away – to the soundtrack of nothing but breakers and birdcalls.
Or you might find relaxation in other ways; in the gym, on the courts or with a long amble down our pristine beaches; as rich in shore life as most coastlines used to be. For parents in need of a break, our dedicated caregivers are always on hand, so leave the little ones with us and feel free to relive your early days of romance.
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| | Fear not: Umngazi’s facilities include a number of well-appointed lounges and decks, ideal for board games and reading in a peaceful setting away from urban distractions – not to mention rain drops. Feel free to hang out anywhere that tickles takes your fancy, or hit the most popular spots: | | - Basil’s Bar (for darts, snooker, bar quizzes and very tall stories)
| If you’re feeling a little run down or merely require some personal pampering and indulgence, then we’d definitely recommend a visit to our professional spa.
Set high on the Umngazi hillside, with breathtaking views of the coast below, guests are treated to a secluded, tranquil experience, which is difficult to beat. Our dedicated, professional therapists are on hand with a full range of spa treatments and therapies. Each therapist’s treatment room is complimented by a private spa bath, which enjoys the same spectacular views of the beach and ocean. Feel free to drift off while you’re getting the royal treatment.
The Umngazi Spa is a member of SAAHSP (South African Association of Health & Skincare Professionals) & SASA (South African Spa Asssociation) | | Set amidst the hillside shrubs at the highest point of Umngazi, our gym benefits from the most spectacular views the resort has to offer and every effort has been made to ensure a comfortable, stimulating, healthy experience. Use the views to distract yourself from those groaning abs and protesting lungs. Guests wishing to use the facility should bring their own appropriate sportswear. Sweat towels and filtered water are provided at the gym and guests may make use of the separate men’s and ladies’ locker rooms. | |
  
FacilitiesFear not: Umngazi’s facilities include a number of well-appointed lounges and decks, ideal for board games and reading in a peaceful setting away from urban distractions – not to mention rain drops. Feel free to hang out anywhere that tickles takes your fancy, or hit the most popular spots: Facilities | Our wide variety of facilities and services make Umngazi unique, flexible and uncompromisingly accommodating. | | | | | | |
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| - The Trampoline and Playground – always a fun outdoor option to keep children active and healthy while you bounce around on your own.
| - Children’s Dining Room (ages 5 years and under) – babies and toddlers can be fed in this special dining room outside of dining times, to fit in with your usual feeding routines. For you that means no mess, no fuss.
| - The Children’s TV Lounge – a cozy and relaxed area for kids to come together and enjoy some scheduled screenings of their favourite programmes (you know; loud, colourful, make no sense to adults).
| - Nanny Service – our wonderful local Pondo ladies offer their child-caring services at an hourly or daily rate, which ensures that you can relax in the comfort of knowing your child is in excellent, nurturing hands while you do…whatever you feel like.
Conference The newly refurbished Pavilion at Umngazi River Bungalows provides the ideal location for small management seminars, team building programs, workshops and business events. This attractive and comfortable facility is equipped with all the modern amenities one requires for a successful and enjoyable conference.
The facilities include:
• Seating for 12 delegates
• Technical facilities (overhead projector, big screen, video monitor, satellite TV)
• Morning and afternoon refreshments
And of course, all the hotel facilities are available to delegates. Services - Guest Laundry – laundry is collected from your room on a daily basis and garments are treated with the utmost care and returned to your cupboard for re-wear. It’s like magic.
| - Pavilion Conference Centre – an ideal facility for small groups to utilise on company getaways/off-site meetings, with equipment and facilities to accommodate your presentations.
| - Convenience Shop – a quaint little place pick up daily essentials, sweet treats and leisure wear, plus other novel curios and gifts.
| - Crafter’s Hut – for guests wishing to find curios and gifts, this facility offers distinctive African arts and crafts produced by members of the local community.
| - Fishing Guide Service – friendly and knowledgeable local fishermen offer their guide services at an hourly rate, with unique local insights into the top spots and best-practice fishing techniques.
| - Please remember that Umngazi is a Cellphone-free zone. Oh dear, work won’t be able to get hold of you.
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