AWARDS

We our proud to present you a list of the awards and accolades we have earned and received over the years at Umngazi! For us the awards not only serve as proof of our dedication to ensuring guests have the best possible experience, but also as a reminder and inspiration to continue to deliver world class services and facilities at all costs.

Travellers’ Choice Destination

Afristay has named Umngazi Hotel & Spa as a Travellers’ Choice Destination.

Tripadvisor

TRIPADVISOR

– Traveller’s Choice Best of the Best 2021

AFRISTAY

– Certificate of Excellence Award for 2020

WINNER OF: DIAMOND AWARD

– Diner’s Club Wine List Awards 2019

TOP 25 HOTELS – SOUTH AFRICA

– Umngazi rated 17 out of 25

BEST RESORT HOTEL IN THE WILD COAST, EASTERN CAPE

– SA Venues Guests’ Choice Award

TOP 25 HOTELS – SOUTH AFRICA

– Umngazi rated 23 out of 25

TOP HOTELS FOR FAMILIES – SOUTH AFRICA

– Rated 3 out of 10 for Top Hotel for families in South Africa

TOP 25 HOTELS FOR FAMILIES – AFRICA

– Rated 13 out of 25 for top family hotels in Africa

8 X WINNER CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

– Tripadvisor 2018

WINNER: HOTEL/ RESORT SPA OF THE YEAR

– Professional Beauty Awards 2018

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WINNER: DIAMOND AWARD

– Diner’s Club Wine List Awards 2018

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RATED OUTSTANDING 2018

– ROOMS FOR AFRICA

WINNER 2017 IN TWO CATEGORIES

– Best Hideaway Spa in Africa & Best Destination Spa in South Africa

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CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

– www.AccommoDirect.com

WINNER: HOTEL/ RESORT SPA OF THE YEAR

– Professional Beauty Awards 2017

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WINNER: DIAMOND AWARD

– Diner’s Club Wine List Awards 2017

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7 X WINNER CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

– Tripadvisor 2017

WINNER: UNIQUE SPA CONCEPT

– Les Nouvelles 2017

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WINNER TOP 25 HOTELS – SOUTH AFRICA

BEST PLACE TO STAY

Umngazi voted no 15 out of 25

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WINNER: BEST FAMILY HOTEL IN SOUTH AFRICA
VOTED NO. 3 IN AFRICA

BEST FAMILY HOTEL

Umngazi voted no 1 out of 25

WINNER OF: BEST HOTEL (UNGRADED)

Sanlam Top Destination Awards 2016

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6 X WINNER CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

– Tripadvisor 2016

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WINNER: HOTEL/ RESORT OF THE YEAR

– Professional Beauty Awards 2016

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WINNER TOP 25 HOTELS
– SOUTH AFRICA

BEST PLACE TO STAY

Umngazi voted no 10 out of 25

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FINALIST: HOTEL SPA OF THE YEAR

– Les Nouvelles 2016

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WINNER OF: PLATINUM AWARD

Diner’s Club Wine List Awards 2016

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WINNER: TOP HOTEL &
BARGAIN HOTEL – SOUTH AFRICA

– Tripadvisor 2015

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WINNER OF: OFFICIAL SA WEB AWARD

-South African Web Awards 2015

HALL OF FAME

– (2015) Tripadvisor

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WINNER OF: LUXURY BUNGALOWS OF THE YEAR – SOUTH AFRICA

-Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2015

WINNER OF: BEACH EXPERIENCE

-2014 Lilizela Tourism Award

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WINNER: BEST LUXURY RESORT SPA CATEGORY

– World Luxury Spa Awards

FINALIST: BEST LUXURY RESORT SPA CATEGORY

— World Luxury Spa Awards

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WINNER OF: BEST PLACE TO STAY

-2014 Gaugteng Getaway Show

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WINNER OF: CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

-2014 (Tripadvisor)

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WINNER OF: HOTEL/RESORT OF THE YEAR

-2014 Professional Beauty Gala Awards

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TOP 100 SA WINES 2014 WINE LIST CHALLENGE

Umngazi have been awarded in three categories

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FINALIST: UNIQUE SPA CONCEPT CATEGORY

-2014 (Les Novelles Esthetiques Spa Awards)

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WINNER OF: DIAMOND AWARD

Diner’s Club Wine List Awards.

IMVELO AWARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

Best Social Involvement Programme – 3rd Place

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WINNER OF: SUPERIOR STATUS

-2013 AA Assured Accommodation Awards

TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE ® AWARDS

-2013 Top 20 Bargain Hotels South Africa

WINNER OF: FAMILY RESORT AWARD – HALL OF FAME

-2012 AA Assured Accommodation Awards

WINNER OF: MOST OUTSTANDING & BEST VALUE FOR MONEY

Top 100 SA Wines 2013 Wine List Challenge

WINNER OF: BEST BEACH WEDDING VENUE

-2012 ABIA (Africa Bridal Industry Academy)

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WINNER OF: HOTEL/ RESORT SPA OF THE YEAR

-2012 The Professional Beauty Awards South Africa

WINNER OF: UNIQUE SPA CONCEPT

-2012 (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards)

AWARDED: 3 FLUTES (LONG LIST CATEGORY)

-2012 (South Africa’s Wine List of the Year Awards – Food 24)

WINNER OF: DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL WINE LIST OF THE YEAR

-2005 & 2006 (Gold), 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 (Platinum) and 2011 (Diamond)

WINNER OF: CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

-2012 (Tripadvisor)

FINALIST OF: UNIQUE SPA

-2011 (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards)

WINNER OF: AA ACCOMMODATION AWARDS

-2010 (Family Resort Category)

WINNER OF: HALL OF FAME (FAMILY RESORT)

-2011 (AAAccommodationAwards – Family Resort)

WINNER OF: UNIQUE SPA CONCEPT

-2012(Les Novelles Esthetiques Spa Awards)

WINNER OF: BEST PLACE TO STAY AWARD

-2011 (Getaway Show)

NOMINATED FOR: AFRICAS LEADING FAMILY RESORT

-2010 & 2011 (World Travel Awards)

WINNER OF: GOLD MEDAL AWARD FOR STAND DESIGN

-2011 (NWJ Bridal Fair)

WINNER OF: AMARULA BEST RETREATS IN AFRICA AWARD

-2009 (Heart of Africa Award Category)

WINNER OF: DESTINATION SPA OF THE YEAR

-2011 (The Professional Beauty Awards)

WINNER OF: HOTEL/ RESORT SPA OF THE YEAR

-2012 The Professional Beauty Awards South Africa

WINNER OF: UNIQUE SPA CONCEPT

-2009 (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards)

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