This was our family's 1st holiday North of Maputo. We enjoyed Guinjane Lodge because of its location with regards to being reachable from Lebombo border post in a day, the... read more diving and snorkelling activities, the spacious clean 5 bedroom chalet and the friendly service.

  Guinjane Lodge has left me with very mixed feelings. The physical position, the chalet itself, the clean facilities were almost perfect in every way. The cleaning lady was lovely, the... read more management unobtrusively checked on us and were quick to respond to requests. My gripe is that there is no braai grid - one can be rented (I wasn’t charged) - and that no bath towels are supplied, a first in my self-catering experience. It was stated to bring towels in the booking form, but this was missed in the long list of rules. And that is the problem with Guinjane Lodge - rules, rules and more rules. The rigorous cancellation policy, the required key deposit, the form received on arrival, the information folder with more rules, the fire warning pictures. This all spelt a picture of complete distrust and enveloped us with a cloud of negativity. The final straw was when we left, handing back the keys and braai grid to the cleaning lady we told her that we had left her a tip. She was visibly fearful and requested that we fetch it as she was forbidden to return to the chalet until it had been checked and believed she wouldn’t get her money. This left us with a bad taste. The Management needs to take a good look at their style, investigate how similar lodges are run, wonder why we were the only guests in the shoulder season... Guinjane Lodge has left me with very mixed feelings. The physical position, the chalet itself, the clean facilities were almost perfect in every way. The cleaning lady was lovely, the management unobtrusively checked on us and were quick to respond to requests. My gripe is that there is no braai grid - one can be rented (I wasn’t charged) - and that no bath towels are supplied, a first in my self-catering experience. It was stated to bring towels in the booking form, but this was missed in the long list of rules. And that is the problem with Guinjane Lodge - rules, rules and more rules. The rigorous cancellation policy, the required key deposit, the form received on arrival, the information folder with more rules, the fire warning pictures. This all spelt a picture of complete distrust and enveloped us with a cloud of negativity. The final straw was when we left, handing back the keys and braai grid to the cleaning lady we told her that we had left her a tip. She was visibly fearful and requested that we fetch it as she was forbidden to return to the chalet until it had been checked and believed she wouldn’t get her money. This left us with a bad taste. The Management needs to take a good look at their style, investigate how similar lodges are run, wonder why we were the only guests in the shoulder season and if they are getting returning customers. I’m certainly not hurrying back. More

  This was the 3rd time we returned to Guinjane and enjoyed it again! Renier & Selma immediately made us feel welcomed. Even with the challenges with power outages they made... read more sure to go the extra mile. Advise I can give is just confirm on booking...More

  This was one of our best holidays and it wouldn't have been possible without the great service we received from Guinjane Lodge. The managers Selma and Renier were extremely friendly... read more and helpful and even helped us when we got stuck with our 4x4 one day....More