Standard Room
The standard rooms feature twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a large spacious shower. The private patios have views of the garden or courtyard.
About Ghost Mountain Lodge
Situated at the foot of the historical and legendary Ghost Mountain in Mkuze, Northern KwaZulu-Natal is the 4* Ghost Mountain Inn. This intimate and award-winning hotel is family run and owned with a history of extending a warm Zululand welcome to guests since 1962.
Ghost Mountain Inn is located within easy reach of Mkhuze Game Reserve, Hluhluwe Game Reserve and the Isimangaliso Wetland Park which makes this hotel an ideal stopover or base from which to explore the wildlife, history, scenery and cultural wealth of Zululand and the Elephant Coast.
Ghost Mountain Safaris offer a variety of excursions.
From game drives or boat cruises and tiger fishing on Lake Jozini, to hikes and Zulu homestead visits. Gain local knowledge of wildlife, history and culture from their expert qualified guides. A specialist bird guide can be requested if there are birders in the group eager to make the most of their visit to one of Southern Africa's top birding destinations with over 450 species.
Between your excursions you can relax in a comfortable and tastefully appointed room, enjoy good food and friendly service in the restaurant and bar or be pampered at the Ghost Mountain Spa. Stroll through the 5 acres of beautiful and tranquil indigenous gardens teeming with birdlife and saunter down the walkway to the edge of the lake, which has spectacular mountain views.
"This is a hidden gem. A beautiful hotel, they go out of their way to make your stay memorable and perfect for the ultimate romantic getaway. "
Dining
Seasonal Menus offering fresh local ingredients combined with traditional favourites are served in the indoor Dining Room, outdoors on the terrace or in the traditional Boma.
Child friendly
Children are made to feel welcome at this family friendly hotel. Children under 3 years stay free. There is a jungle gym, swimming pool and specialised activities can be booked for children from 5 years +. Babysitters can be arranged in advance.
Romantic and Honeymoon Packages
Ghost Mountain Inn will be glad to arrange additional romantic experiences for couples.
Meetings, Weddings and Events
The Ghost Mountain Inn offers over 550 square metres of indoor function space. From intimate meetings or celebrations in the boardroom or private dining room to romantic garden weddings and banquets for up to 160 people. Throughout the grounds, there are beautiful gardens, lawns and terraces that offer endless possibilities for coffee breaks, aperitifs and cocktails or full-scale outdoor events.
Facilities...
- Spa
- 5 acres of indigenous gardens
- Bird hide
- Jetty
- Lounge
- Gift shop
... At a Glance
- Wifi
- Jungle gym
- Dining room with terrace
- Boma
- Bar
- 2 swimming pools
Celebrations
- Weddings
- Birthdays & celebrations
- Romantic & honeymoon packages
- Function venue for meetings and events
Activities
- Game drives
- Boat cruises
- Tiger fishing
- Hikes
- Walking safaris
- Zulu Homestead visits
- Specialist bird guides
Activities for 5-10 years
- Grubby nature walk
- Nature treasure hunt
- Zulu crafts
- Face & finger painting
- Fishing
- Pizza-making
Activities for 11+ years
- Nature Walk
- Kayaking
- Navigation Skills
- Stars & Campfire Cooking
- Fishing
- Zululand Tree Hunt
Pricelist available for all activities on request.
Room Types at Ghost Mountain Inn
There are 74 comfortable and tastefully appointed rooms.
3 Suites and a Junior Suite, 22 Mountain View Rooms including 1 Wheelchair Friendly room, 8 Garden Rooms including 1 Wheelchair friendly room, 19 Superior Rooms and 22 Standard Rooms.
All rooms have:
En-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, satellite television, telephone, air conditioning, hairdryer, safes and mini bars
Wheelchair friendly
The specially designed wheelchair friendly guest room offers complete accessibility and the large bathroom features a bath and a shower with seat and hand rails, a wall mounted sink and a handrail for the toilet, making it suitable for wheelchair users.
Superior Room
All superior rooms look out over the verdant rolling lawns and stretch of water that runs in front of the hotel towards the mountains and Ghost Mountain. The rooms feature a king size bed or 3/4 beds and an en-suite bathroom with shower and bath.
Garden Room
Generously sized rooms with a lounge area and pull out sofa, an extra length king size or 3 quarter size beds, an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower as well as a private patio offering views of the indigenous garden or the pool.
Mountain View Rooms
A spacious rom with views acros the garden and pool area towards the mountains. The room features a private patio, en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower and either extra length King size or three-quarter beds. a day bed that can accommodate a third person if necessary.
Junior Suite
The Junior Suite is located on the upper level and here guests can enjoy views across the gardens towards the mountains. This suite features a kitchenette and an open plan lounge area, a balcony and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. A child can be accommodated on the fold out sofa or an inter-leading room can be reserved to form a 2-bedroomed suite.
Obonjeni Suite
- Max Guests:
- 3 adults or 2 + 2 young children
A spacious suite featuring a large bedroom furnished with a king size bed and separate dressing area with gorgeous mountain views. The spacious en-suite bathroom has inside and outside showers as well as a stand alone bathtub that has great views of the gardens. A separate living room offers additional space and has it’s own guest bathroom.
For families, a third person or children can be accommodated on the fold out sofa or an inter-leading room can be reserved to form a 2-bedroomed suite.
Tshaneni Suite
The Tshaneni Suite is located on the top floor of the hotel with spectacular views of Ghost Mountain and the waterfront. This suite features an en-suite bathroom with a luxurious bath and both an indoor and outdoor shower, a small kitchenette, a lounge, a separate guest bathroom, an extra length king sized bed and a walk in closet. For families or groups of friends, a pull-out sofa is available and a second twin bedroom can be added with a common private lobby.
Gaza Suite
A spacious suite with views of the water, the Lebombo Mountain Range and the garden leading off the terrace. There is a living room, a kitchenette and en-suite bathroom with a luxurious bathtub and indoor shower as well as an outdoor shower. The bedroom has an extra length king size bed, a walk in closet and french doors that lead out into a private courtyard. For families or groups of friends, a pull-out sofa is available and a second twin bedroom can be added with a common private lobby.
Rates
2 Night Special Promotion with cruise and spa
Valid: 10 Dec 2025 to 31 October 2026
Valid: 10 Dec 2025 to 31 October 2026
- R 4 535 per person sharing
Standard Room (22)
- R 5 090 per person sharing
Superior Room (19)
- R 5 335 per person sharing
Garden Room (8)
- R 5 570 per person sharing
Mountain Room (21)
- R 6 705 per person sharing
Junior Suites (1)
- R 6 705 per person sharing
Obonjeni Suite (1)
- R 9 440 per person sharing
Gaza and Tshaneni Suites (2)
Notes
- Third Person rate: R 3 305
- Child 3-12 rate: R 2 455
- Valid for SADC residents
- Includes VAT at 15%
Includes
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Dinner on 1 of the nights
- A boat cruise on lake Jozini
- A R 500 Spa Voucher
- In the event of bad weather the cruise will be substituted
Best Available Rate: Bed and Breakfast
Valid: 10 Dec 2025 to 31 October 2026
- R 1 415 per person sharing per night
- R 2 034 for Single Occupancy
Standard Room (22)
- R 1 700 per person sharing per night
- R 2 439 for Single Occupancy
Superior Room (19)
- R 1 880 per person sharing per night
- R 2 693 for Single Occupancy
Garden Room (8)
- R 1 985 per person sharing per night
- R 2 888 for Single Occupancy
Mountain Room (21)
- R 2 580 per person sharing per night
- R 4 937 for Single Occupancy
Junior Suites (1)
- R 3 325 per person sharing per night
- R 6 341 for Single Occupancy
Obonjeni Suite (1)
- R 4 080 per person sharing per night
- R 7 668 for Single Occupancy
Gaza and Tshaneni Suites (2)
Notes
- Includes 1 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Third Person rate: R 1 030
- Child 3-12 rate: R 470
- Valid for SADC residents
- Includes VAT at 15%
- Excludes dinner ( R 440 per person)
Full Board + Safari or Spa
Valid: 10 Dec 2025 to 31 October 2026
- R 3 400 per person sharing per night
Standard Room (22)
- R 3 685 per person sharing per night
Superior Room (19)
- R 3 825 per person sharing per night
Garden Room (8)
- per person sharing per night
Mountain Room (21)
- R 4 485 per person sharing per night
Junior Suites (1)
- R 5 195 per person sharing per night
Obonjeni Suite (1)
- R 5 860 per person sharing per night
Gaza and Tshaneni Suites (2)
- Accommodation as per room type
- Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
- A choice of 1 Local Safari or 60 min Spa Treatment daily
- Third Person rate: R 2 740
- Child 3-12 rate: R 1 420
Includes
Inclusions and Exclusions.
Daily Rates Include
- Luxurious accommodation
- Meals as per booking plan
- Safaris and excursions unless specified
- Transfers
Daily Rates Exclude
Please enquire about game drive rates, safaris and excursions in the area. Your LastMinuteLodges res agent will be able to advise on rates and booking procedures. Spa menu also available.
Terms and Conditions
- Cancellation policies apply.
Children
- Children Under 2 yrs are Complimentary
- Children 12 and under, sharing with two paying adults, pay R215 (bed & breakfast).
- Children 13 and over sharing pay as an extra person (R445 - bed & breakfast).
Children
- N4 or N12 towards Witbank and Middleburg
- N2 to Piet Retief - Pongola – Mkuze
- At Mkuze, turn left off the N2. Continue straight past town to a T-junction and turn left.
- After 400m the hotel will be on the right-hand side.
Directions to get to Ghost Mountain Inn from Johannesburg
- N2 North past Empangeni - Mtubatuba - Hluhluwe – Mkuze
- Be careful not to take the first brown sign which is a dirt road leading to the Mkhuze Game Reserve. Take the large green sign which is about 15km further north.
- At Mkuze, turn right off the N2.
- Continue straight past town to a T-junction and turn left.
- After 400m the hotel will be on the right-hand side.
Directions to get to Ghost Mountain Inn from Durban
Useful Distances
- 500km east of Johannesburg (5 hours 40 mins)
- 300km north of Durban (3 hours 20 mins)
- 19 km from UMkhuze Game Reserve (57mins)
- 65km from Hluhluwe / Imfolozi Game Reserve (45min)
- 130km from Lake St Lucia (2 hours)
- 160km from Richards Bay
- 400km from Kruger Park (Crocodile Bridge)
- 95 km Sodwana Bay (Scuba diving)
Ghost Mountain Inn Mkuze, Northern KZN
per person/night from R 1 351A delightful country Inn/ Hotel at the foot of the legendary Ghost Mountain, with all the history attached to the area, is a perfect place to explore the surrounding area and all it's activities.
Lake Jozini, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Mkuze Game Reserve are close by and there are many activities to enjoy around the lodge.
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