welcome to st ives lodge
Dear Guest,
A very warm welcome to St Ives Lodge & Venue. We are delighted to have you staying with us and hope you enjoy a relaxing and memorable stay in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
To help make your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, we've put together some useful information below. Should you need any assistance during your stay, our team is always happy to help.
RECEPTION AND ARRIVAL
Reception Hours
Daily: 08:00 – 17:00
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
By 10:00
If you are planning to arrive outside of reception hours, please let us know in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements for your arrival.
ROOM ACCESS
Our Standard Rooms, Luxury Rooms and Silo Family Rooms are accessed using a key card.
Once inside your room, please insert your key card into the power slot (indicated by a flashing light). This activates the room's electricity, selected lighting and air conditioning.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast is served in the Rholands Dining Room:
Wednesday – Sunday
08:00 – 11:00
If breakfast has not been included with your booking and you would like to join us, please notify Reception by 17:00 the day before.
Staying on a Monday or Tuesday?
As our breakfast service is unavailable on these days, we recommend Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop, located just a short drive away, which is open daily from 08:00.
View our Breakfast Information
The BOMA PIZZERIA AND GRILL
Whether you're joining us for lunch, dinner or a relaxed drink overlooking the dam, The BOMA Food Bar offers a casual dining experience in a beautiful countryside setting.
Kitchen Opening Hours
Wednesday – Friday
12:00 – 20:00
Saturday
11:00 – 20:00
Sunday
11:00 – 16:00
View The BOMA Food Bar Menu & Information
Explore the Estate
Make the most of your stay by exploring everything St Ives has to offer.
Enjoy:
Scenic walking trails
Fishing at our dams
Picnic and braai areas
Beautiful birdlife and wildlife
Peaceful countryside surroundings
Additional information can be found in the Guest Information Book located in your room.
Discover Our Walking Trails, Fishing & Estate Activities
WIFI
Network: St Ives Guest
Password: StivesKZN!!
As we are located in a rural area, Wi-Fi signal strength may vary depending on your location on the estate and weather conditions.
POWER SUPPLY
The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands occasionally experiences power interruptions due to storms, fallen trees, grid faults or scheduled load shedding.
To minimise disruption, St Ives Lodge & Venue has solar and battery backup systems which support essential services. During extended outages, generator power may also be used where possible.
Please note that backup systems may not power all room amenities.
While every effort is made to minimise inconvenience, power interruptions remain beyond our control and we appreciate your patience and understanding should they occur.
CONTACT US
If you need assistance during your stay, we're only a call or message away.
WhatsApp (Messages Only)
+27 74 341 5904
Please note that this line is not monitored 24/7. Please contact the reception directly for anything urgent.
Reception 08:00-17:00 & Emergencies 17:00-08:00
+27 33 234 4490
Email
reservations@stives.co.za
For additional emergency contact information, please refer to the Guest Information Book in your room.
ESTATE MAP
A map of the St Ives estate is available below to help you navigate the property during your stay.
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We Hope You Enjoy Your Stay
Thank you for choosing St Ives Lodge & Venue.
We hope your stay is filled with relaxation, beautiful surroundings and memorable moments. If there is anything we can do to make your visit even more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to contact us.
We wish you a wonderful stay.
Warm regards,
The St Ives Lodge & Venue Team
☎ +27 (0)33 234 4490
Escape the rush and enjoy relaxed Midlands hospitality, scenic dining, and unforgettable breakfasts surrounded by nature.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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St Ives Lodge & Venue
Accommodation, Restaurant, Function, Wedding and Conference Venue
St Ives family restaurant, accommodation, wedding and activity estate is set in the KZN Natal Midlands on the R103. We are a specialist kzn midlands wedding venue, with islands weddings and outdoor weddings.Our newly opened mountain bike park is a first on the Midlands Menader. Our conferences and accommodation specials, as well as fishing, and draught beers on the deck overlooking the dam make this the ultimate KwaZulu-Natal activity venue.
St Ives Lodge & Venue | R103, Lions River, KZN, South Africa

