Sunshine, fresh air and wide open spaces. What more can you ask from a beach holiday?
You will never regret time spent at Umngazi Hotel & Spa on the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape. A unique beach resort located on a beautifully remote stretch of the Wild Coast – one of South Africa’s most naturally exquisite coastlines. Umngazi enjoys a comfortable sub-tropical climate making it a wonderful year-round holiday destination.
The resort is a well-known family holiday resort however it also offers a welcome retreat to those looking to escape the realities of life to reconnect, refresh and restore. Wide open spaces, crystal clear waters, a breathtaking stretch of beach and a wide variety of walks and hikes await those looking for quality time with Mother Nature. Her natural beauty wraps around you like a blanket and fills you with joy at every turn.
Up on the hillside you with find the Umngazi spa – a delightful haven offering considerably more than the norm. Guests are spoilt with amazing views and the opportunity to constantly admire the vistas on show. A highlight of any treatment is soaking up the outdoor sounds of the calming ocean and abundant bird life while being truly and completely pampered. The beautiful spa bath is a real treat for honeymooners or couples looking to indulge in time with each other, where time slows down long enough to a chilled bottle of bubbles.
At Umngazi, guests never go hungry with 3 wholesome and delicious meals included in the daily rate. For guests looking for something extra special there are two private dining venues at the resort that can accommodate up to 12 people. The gorgeous Riverside Gazebo is a magical space to enjoy quality time and a delicious meal with a loved one. The stylish and chic Green Door Cellar is a wonderful venue to toast life’s many pleasures together with family or friends.
The hotel has 9 tastefully furnished suites that are ideal for honeymooners, couples celebrating anniversaries or just because you want to spoil a loved one. The suites are all located away from the main hotel and guests have exclusive access to the gorgeous Emlonyeni private lounge and pool deck. The main accommodation at the hotel is made up of Garden, River and Sea-facing rooms, all tastefully and comfortably decorated and each with a uniquely Umngazi outdoor shower.
While on holiday at Umngazi there are a number of activities to choose from including kayaking, SUPing, a game of tennis, a workout in the gym, enjoying the mountain biking routes (available on Garmin), running and hiking trails as well as going on guided hikes which include visits to the local community as well as the indigenous mangrove ecosystem. The afternoon river cruise is a delight and a firm favourite among the guests.
Umngazi is very well equipped to look after the kiddies and keep them very busy with a daily entertainment programme, wonderful nannies, very experienced gillies, a gorgeous creative corner and an outdoor jungle gym with trampoline.
Umngazi is a real hidden gem and a treat to all who visit. There are a variety of Out of Season promotions and packages to chose from.
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The Breakaway Promotion From R9,720pp
Stay for 7 nights and only pay for 6. Rate includes 3 delicious and wholesome meals per day. Children 4 years and younger stay free.
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Amava Package From R5,385pp
This value-add package include either a 3 or 5 night stay. The package includes 3 delicious and wholesome meals per day, a private dining experience in either the Green Door Cellar or Riverside Gazebo, a R400 Shop Voucher, a bottle of bubbly, 3 x Pleasure spa treatment and a sundowner cruise. The 3 day package starts from R5385 per person sharing and the 5 day package starts from R8305 per person sharing.
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Abadala Package From R4,280pp
This one's specifically created for the 60+ traveller. The 3 day package starts from R4280 per person sharing and the 5 day package starts from R7040 per person sharing. The package includes accommodation, 3 delicious and wholesome meals per day, an Umngazi branded gift and a complimentary afternoon river cruise.
