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Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge

Bulungula river mouth Farm 37, Elliotdale district, Bulungula, ZA

8.6 guest rating· 54 reviews

About this hotel

Stunning Sea Views:

Experience breathtaking sea views at Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting for your stay.

On-Site Amenities:

Indulge in a delicious continental breakfast each morning and make use of the barbecue facilities provided by the lodge for a delightful outdoor dining experience.

Relaxation and Recreation:

Unwind in the lush garden surroundings or get adventurous with the water sports facilities available, ensuring a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement during your stay.

To book your stay at Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge and immerse yourself in the beauty of the sea, gardens, and warm hospitality, visit our website now!

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Rooms & rates

Bungalow with Sea View

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Private entrance
  • Trash cans

Deluxe Bungalow

Sleeps 4 · 60 m² · 4× Twin bed

  • Private entrance
  • Trash cans

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 60 m² · Twin bed

  • Private entrance
  • Trash cans

Traditional Cabin

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Queen bed

  • Private entrance
  • Trash cans

Family Bungalow

Sleeps 5 · 60 m² · 3× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Private entrance
  • Trash cans

Amenities

  • Paid WiFi
  • WiFi available
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Snack bar
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet bowls
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Designated smoking area
  • Evening entertainment
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Open-air bath
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Public transport tickets
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Vending machine - snacks
  • Walking tours
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Yoga classes

Location

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Bulungula river mouth Farm 37, Elliotdale district, Bulungula, ZA

Check-in
from 12:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 01:00 PM

What guests say8.654 reviews

+ Eco-friendly+ Amazing natural beautyLeaving...
Cleanliness8.5
Service8.9
Location9.0
Room Quality8.4
Amenities8.4
Value for Money8.4

Love love love!

10.0

I loved everything about our stay at Bulungula Xhosa community lodge! Best location ever. So peaceful and surreal!

Kalina · ZA · 2026-07-08

Guest review

10.0

Posto magico per vivere una esperienza diversa la vera wild cost

Daniel Roberto · IT · 2026-07-07

Beach walks, bonfires and birding - paradise!

10.0

Fantastic place! Such an inspiring example of eco-tourism at its best! Embedded within, and owned by, the local isiXhosa community, Bulungula offers visitors a truly unique experience. Safe, comfortable, so welcoming and spectacularly beautiful! I read earlier negative reviews about some of the facilities and so I was very pleased to see the recent upgrades. These include a lovely communal kitchen and lounge area and extended outside patio. We rented an en-suite hut (everything worked perfectly) and extra beds in the dorm for the young adults in our group. Everyone was very happy with their accommodation. We self-catered on a couple of the nights and enjoyed the delicious local cuisine in the restaurant on other nights. Friday pizza evening was especially fun and delicious! Be sure to sample the traditional bread. Over the week there, we also enjoyed birdwatching (very successful), fishing (less successful) and magnificent beach bonfires. I couldn't recommend this place more highly! Its well worth the bumpy roads - honestly, paradise!

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Starling · ZA · 2026-07-05

Guest review

8.0

ロッジからバス停までシャトルをお願いしたのですが、約束の出発時間よりも1時間以上遅れ、バスに乗れませんでした。

IMARI · JP · 2026-05-11

Tranquil and beautiful. What a beautiful concept of community. Definitely coming back.

10.0

Everything! From the view, to the friendly staff and community! The best stay

Absolutely nothing!

Sipha · ZA · 2026-04-30

Welcoming community, exceptional location and beautiful experiences to choose from

10.0

A totally unique experience. We extended our stay by several nights since we could not justify leaving this special place. The community is exceptional and they offer such a variety of experiences. We visited the local school with my four year old and had a warm welcome and a wonderful exchange over a morning play and book-reading. We visited Jabu's house as part of the Women's Power tour, and enjoyed Tabissa's Village tour as well. We fished, and walked and swam and delighted. This project and all the linked initiatives are such an important way to support this beautiful community.

Some say the access is difficult, but that is part of the charm and remoteness that make this place so special. Take careful note of directions and have some patience for the wonderful experience that awaits you!

Powers · ZA · 2026-02-13

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

Pets

Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 6 years old stay for ZAR 100 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any cots.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Internet

WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and costs ZAR 10 per 30 minutes.

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 15 per day.