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Verified ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Incredible Stay at Umngazi. Our stay at Umngazi was truly unforgettable. The service was absolutely out of this world — every staff member we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and genuinely committed to making our experience special. The food was delicious overall. I would comfortably rate it an 8/10. The only hiccup was the steak I had on Friday evening, which was unfortunately too salty and not well-seasoned, making it difficult to finish. Otherwise, the meals were fantastic and would’ve easily been a 10/10. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. We felt relaxed the moment we walked in. I also loved the convenience of the mini shop on site. We had forgotten our toothpaste, and being able to purchase it right there saved us so much hassle. Overall, Umngazi exceeded our expectations, and we will definitely be returning. Highly recommended! olonamthwa Verified Best Family Holiday Ever I’ve travelled a lot and been fortunate enough to see some incredible places around the world, but Umngazi truly stands out. It’s honestly one of the best destinations I’ve ever visited. The beauty, tranquility, and overall experience give Seychelles, Mauritius, Bali, and even Thailand a real run for their money. From the stunning scenery to the warm hospitality and unique charm, Umngazi offers something truly special. It’s the kind of place that stays with you long after you’ve left. I can’t recommend it highly enough. An absolute gem. FranciscaMomberg Verified Beautiful and peaceful Thoroughly enjoyed the stay at umgazi offering peaceful mornings, beautiful scenery, exciting hikes and absolutely divine cuisine. Service was excellent and rooms were clean and tidy. Will definitely be visiting again shetalr2025 Verified Umgazi Hotel and Spa The best getaway. Too beautiful. Natures admires and adventures. Perfect romantic getaway yet perfect for family A one-stop-shop. Easy to drive there, we drove from Johannesburg, the roads were good. Ocean Views- The best, lovey landscape with a dash of cattle beauty. My room was best with a fireplace. The food was super great. Spa treatments and the boat rides. GOD Resides in UMNGAZI Meander12369551925 Verified MAGNIFICANT STAY IN PARADISE One of the most amazing stays at an incredible destination we have ever experienced. The setting is spectacular, the staff are warm and friendly, the food is amazing and the whole experience is absolutely breathtaking. 387willem Verified Beautiful resort, a true Gem and highly recommended The food and service at Umngazi are amazing. Superb maintained resort. Very friendly people making your stay a relaxed and most enjoyable one. Sunset river cruise very special. Just a pity that you cannot walk to the beach as a result of the big storm damage of some time ago, but the "river shuttle boat" to the beach on the other side of the river is operated very professionally and convenient - it brings a different experience to your stay (positive) 493jakkiev Verified A Perfect Family Getaway! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our stay at Umngazi Hotel and Spa was nothing short of exceptional! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the warm, friendly staff, the fantastic accommodation, and the breathtaking setting. The food was an absolute highlight — we enjoyed exceptionally good meals every single day. Whether it was breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the variety and quality were outstanding. You can really taste the care and attention that goes into every dish. The rooms were comfortable, beautifully maintained, and perfect for a relaxing stay. The overall atmosphere of the hotel is peaceful and welcoming — exactly what you want for a family holiday. There's so much to do for both adults and kids, yet it also gives you space to unwind and just take in the beauty around you. Everything was 100% — from the service to the amenities, we truly couldn’t fault a thing. Umngazi is a gem, and we’ll definitely be back. If you’re looking for the perfect mix of luxury, nature, and family-friendly charm, this is the place to be. Highly recommended! Delene63 Verified I didn't want to leave. My husband and I visited Umngazi from the 12th to the 14th of September 2025 to celebrate our 16 year wedding anniversary. This was our 3rd visit to this piece of heaven on earth. We had the best weekend, the staff were friendly,the Spa treatments were an out of this world experience. Thank you Seka and Xole. The room was beautiful and very clean and neat, I loved the outdoor shower and the the food was amazing, compliments to the chef and his amazing team. Thank you Jakes for being so friendly and entertaining. We will definitely be back soon. Kerisha M Verified Good and very bad Our stay was two sided. Good and very bad The premium rooms and location are very good and the hotel has charged in line with this quality. They have however failed to upgrade the services that support these items. The hotel seems stuck in the "Old style family hotel" and have failed to provide hotel and restaurant service in line with the rates charged for the premium rooms. Afternoon teas are far from adequate and very basic. Hot water that is provided in vacuum flasks (out of date) and certainly not what is expected when paying top price in premium rooms. Food follows a similar style with little finesse. The chef is very good, but he is let down by how the food is served and the service quality in the restaurant. Quick and rushed "in and out" is the hotel expectation (eat your 4 course meal - self serve salad---served starter/main- - self serve desert , tea or coffee) or it gets cleaned away We reserved accommodation for our return trip in advance - but on arrival only to find our booking had been cancelled by some eager booking staff, with no communication, because they thought our second visit was a duplicate booking, despite us having confirmed the booking and the room number before we departed after out first visit. The long access road is very bad and needs urgent attention. When we asked about poor wi-fi service in all areas of this venue - we were told its for our benefit not to have wi-fi .....go figure Sadly not on our list for a return visit.......until we hear they can deliver improved service and facilities at least in line with the room price charged for this spectacular location lmacd2023 Verified Amazing holiday What a beautiful holiday ! A special thank you to Chef Johan and Chef Francois for making the holiday truly unforgettable. Thank you Wander26007593586
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Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa
GPS COORDINATES: S 31 36.680 E 29 25.938