“A great getaway”

Thonga is a wonderful beach retreat. It's situated on a beautiful stretch of coast and my only regret was that we weren't there during turtle season. The staff at Thonga are lovely and very knowledgeable about the local area and wildlife. Also the food is fabulous! We stayed in the family suite, sometimes referred to by staff as the 'honeymoon suite' as it felt more private and had great views of the ocean. A special mention goes out to Tessa who was a fantastic manager - always looking after us and dedicated to making our visit special.

“Paradise off the beaten track”

Thonga is a wonderful beach retreat. It'sThis is a uniquely situated hotel, sitting on many kilometres of untouched beach (it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site) - you feel truly alone and at one with nature. It is planted next to the small Zulu village of Mabibi - I loved the fact the village has a stake in the hotel and 95% of staff are Mabibi residents, giving a special opportunity to a rural community. 

“Top notch beach holiday in secluded dream location”

We had an absolutely fantastic time at Thonga Beach Lodge and can highly recommend it if you are looking for quiet and relaxing get-away. Bungalows are spacious and stylish and you fall asleep to the sound of the waves hitting the beach. The staff could not have been more friendly and service-minded, they tended to our every need and made their very best to make our stay memorable. Food is simply excellent, healthy and great variety of dishes. Our teenagers loved to alternate between the pools by the lodge and the beach just a few metres away. Beautiful pristine beach with great snorkelling possibilities. Highlight of our stay was swimming with dolphins during the ocean experience boat-trip. Loved every part of this holiday!

“Magical”

Thonga is an experience of a lifetime. A wonderful place to disappear from the hustle and bustle of normal life and remind oneself about the wonderful natural world that miraculously still exists in such sacred pockets of the earth. We were lucky to see both leatherback and loggerhead turtles laying their eggs on the beach and the experience was amazing and humbling at the same time. We swam amongst dolphins, and admired colourful and varied sealife whilst snorkelling in sheltered rock pools: All this whilst relaxing and enjoying utterly delicious fare. A magical time for all our family. Thank you!

“Glorious”

We spent three nights at Thonga Beach Lodge and they were the absolute highlight of our holiday in South Africa. Staff are warm, hospitable and a delight to deal with. The food is seriously fantastic, Michelin-star quality. Our room was spacious, immaculately clean and had every convenience we could wish for. Oh, and then there's the beach .... miles of it, with just one or two other people in sight. What a phenomenal place.

Thank you Thonga, for a truly memorable stay. And a special shout-out to Siphiwe, the resort's wonderful evening barman. We'll be back!