Rorkes Drift Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Msinga with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Bathroom shower
Property grounds
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Chalet

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin Chalet

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Chalet

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Luxury Chalet

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Rorke's Drift (via R68), District Msinga, Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, 3016

What's nearby

  • Rorke's Drift Battlefield - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Isandlwana Battlefield - 46 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Ncome Museum - 86 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Big 5 Nambiti Private Game Reserve - 87 min drive - 70.6 km
  • Blood River Heritage Site - 90 min drive - 63.8 km

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 on-site activities, such as 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 barbecues
  • Smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as perks, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Private gardens, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–9 AM: ZAR 50.00-300.00 for adults and ZAR 50.00-300.00 for children
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500.00 for check-in between 7 PM and 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 50.00 to 300.00 for adults and ZAR 50.00 to 300.00 for children
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500.00 for check-in between 7 PM and 7 PM

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Rorkes Drift Lodge Lodge
Rorkes Drift Lodge Msinga
Rorkes Drift Lodge Lodge Msinga

Frequently asked questions

Is Rorkes Drift Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rorkes Drift Lodge?

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 to 7 PM for a fee of ZAR 500.00.

What time is check-out at Rorkes Drift Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Rorkes Drift Lodge located?

Situated in Msinga, this lodge is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Rorke's Drift Battlefield and within 32 miles (52 km) of Isandlwana Battlefield and Cassino Roman Catholic Church. Talana Museum and Heritage Park is 30.9 mi (49.7 km) away.

Rorkes Drift Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catharina

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Jane

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.

2/10 Terrible

Peter, Ascot, UK

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

10/10 Excellent

AILSA, INVERNESS, SCOTLAND

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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!

8/10 Good

fiona

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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