Willinga Lodge

Situated in the secure village of Kosmos with stunning views of Hartbeespoortdam. Only 45 minutes from Johannesburg and Pretoria we welcome you to Willinga Lodge. The lodge has a feeling of Bali in Africa. Set in a tropical garden Willinga Lodge offers guests a romantic getaway in six well-appointed private suites with luxury jacuzzi baths and ceramic wood fueled fireplaces.

Suites have coffee and tea making trays, CD players and a fridge as well as braai facilities on the terrace or at the Lapa by the pool. The en suite bathrooms have jacuzzi baths and showers (some double and some outside). In the tropical garden, we have a lovely saltwater rock pool as well as a cuddle jacuzzi under the trees.

Many varieties of Hibiscus and other tropical plants. Birdwatchers and nature lovers paradise. Superb English breakfasts served on the deck or in the new Bali dining room with wonderful views of the dam. The lodge soon will be able to offer a meeting room for executives. This will be in the new dining room and entertainment area of the main Bali house. This is a magnificent area with the roof, windows and doors of the house fully imported from Bali.

TV lounge with DStv for use of the guests as well as a large self-catering gourmet kitchen. Picnic baskets can be pre-arranged. Private wine cellar on the premises. Wonderful hospitality from your hosts Ingrid and Will. English, Dutch, Afrikaans and German spoken. Small pets welcome.

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Reviews

  • "I do not recall any highlights."

    13 August 2018

    "Image of the Palm lodge should be updated on Safari.It was not a hidden unit at all, it was on top of the admin offices and noisy parking lot.Absolutely not hidden behind palm trees or a waterfall. There was 2 leaves of a palm tree visible from within the unit, and there was a pond below the unit.IThere was not a jacuzzi, but a jet bath.Neighbours were so very close, and kept on talking very loudly throughout Friday night - we could not sleep at all.The fan and kettle were not working.Will not recommend."

  • "Did not have a nice weekend birthday."

    23 July 2018

    "We were extremely disappointed as the room was dirty. The Saturday I advise the owners accordingly. Although the room has sort of been cleaned no fresh towels have been supplied. The communal kitchen more specifically the plates and cutleries ...dirty. Also complained about it on Saturday but to no avail. It is a beautiful place but it sincerely requires renovation and service."

  • "Weekend get-away"

    17 June 2018

    "Beautiful views. Excellent Breakfast. Fantastic hospitality."

  • "The green bird suit"

    26 September 2017

    "the place is just breath taking and Ingrid and her husband are just good host, awesome indeed the only thing I could change is to stay a bit longer:):)"

  • "Upon aLeaving!"

    07 May 2017

    "Upon arrival the host told us that he has been trying to sell the place for 3 years. We now understand why he has not had any success, you cannot give it away for nothing. Perhaps in its beginning it might have been pretty, now it is extremely run down , overgrown and dirty, we had paid upfront for 3 nights and left to find another guesthouse, the rating is zero and the local tourism board should take some action!"

  • "Dankie tog"

    20 March 2017

    "Well, I received a personalised and warm treatment from Mama, Papa and son, it seemed. You were very helpful and practical without any fusses and formalities. Thank you, I had a good race."

  • "Disaster!!!!!"

    25 April 2016

    "I was really diassappointed and did not enjoy my stay. The place is well located but so dilapidated and must be revamped. Our suite Palm, disaster..dark, unclean, no view of the dam due to long and uncut trees. The private jacuzzi...words fail me. there was a horrible smell almost like sewage. I would not recommnd it...total disaster."

  • "Feedback from our stay"

    29 March 2016

    "<p>Good day</p><p></p><p>I would like to thank Wilinga Lodge for the great stay we had it was so peaceful and relaxing we really enjoyed it a lot and we will definitely return for another stay</p><p>Regards Engelbrecht</p><p></p>"

  • "Nice but getting old"

    08 February 2016

    "It was a nice comfortable place to stay at but you could see the place was getting old with a lot of stuff needing some TLC."

  • "Willinga Lodge"

    30 November 2015

    "Highly recommended , the service was great and the homely facilities are the best. <br />"

  • "Willinga Lodge"

    10 August 2015

    "The hosts Will and Ingrid was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The view of the dam is beautiful. The place is very peacefull and nice to have a rest. It was very nice to watch the birds feeding while we had breakfast. There is abundend bird life and the garden is very beautiful. Although the owners are moving to Simon's town i know they will make a success of there new adventure and we wish them all the best."

  • "Smokjey"

    06 July 2015

    "The place form the begging looked amazing. <br />Friday evening As we approached the room we got strong odor of the septic tank. It was bad. There was no rest of the smell as pungent as it was from the weekend....<br />We Made a small fire Saturday eve after the suggestion by Ingrid to use the wood on sale for R15 a bag, the fire place worked well till our neighbor on the next suite had a braai and the whole room filled with their smoke from the chimey attached to our unit on the outside, for 2-3 hours i had to open the windows and switch on the fan in winter next to the dam and vent the room. Obviously our clothes and everything reeked from the braai smoke smell.<br /><br /><br />"

  • "Lovely venue"

    05 May 2015

    "We were fortunate to stay over for two nights at Willinga Lodge.&nbsp; beautiful view of the dam and very comfortable accommodation,&nbsp; although the bed might need replacing as it's very soft.&nbsp; Will and Ingrid are delightful hosts and the breakfast served delicious and reminds one of home.&nbsp; The drive way was an amusing challenge too!&nbsp; Will definitely go and stay there again.. It was by far better than the four star guest house we had stayed at the night before <br />"

  • "Lush setting"

    27 January 2015

    "A very relaxed weekend at the lodge. Will and Ingrid are wonderful hosts and provide a very enjoyable breakfast experience in their lovely open air kitchen. I especially liked the very tropical setting with lush gardens surrounding the cabins, pool and hot tub. Be prepared to walk some very steep steps or hills to transition from your cabin to breakfast; it is on a hillside that provides beautiful views of the lake."

  • "Ladies getaway"

    08 December 2014

    "My girls and I had a great time at Willinga Lodge. Ingrid and Will are the best hosts ever! Our stay was really beautiful. We would definitely recommend a stay at Willinga!"

  • "Amazing"

    27 October 2014

    "Its a beautiful secluded venue and well worth recommending."

  • "Great weekend away"

    11 August 2014

    "Amazing weekend away, awesome hospitability, would love to go back again."

  • "Good service - need better facilities"

    24 March 2014

    "The owners, Will and Ingrid, are very gracious, friendly and welcoming. The room (Palm Suite) itself could have been better/more equipped for the price being charged."

  • "A great place to relax"

    30 November 2013

    "We enjoyed a very relaxed weekend in a fantastic setting with great hospitality."

  • "Very Nice"

    29 September 2013

    "Very nice, and welcoming place. Would recommend this place to anyone."

  • "Michelle Hancox, Johannesburg (Island Suite)"

    10 June 2013

    "We absolutely loved our room, nice and cosy feel to it. I for one enjoyed the spa bath very much. Excellent view and Will and Ingrid are the most lovely hosts. Would go back anytime, very nice for a romantic getaway. By the way Ingrid makes the most amazing breakfast."

  • "Excellent venue"

    13 March 2013

    "Excellent venue for a weekend getaway..."

  • "Wonderful"

    22 January 2013

    "Wonderful stay. Friendly hosts. Great view."

  • "Lovely"

    19 December 2012

    "We enjoyed our stay at Willinga tremendously. Will and Ingrid are the consumate hosts and the whole experience was exactly what we needed. The room was excellent and the view superb. Highly recommended."

  • "Great stay"

    03 September 2012

    "View is spectacular. Hospitality of hosts something to remember. Weekend to remember, just the housekeeping that can improve."

  • "Relaxation"

    20 August 2012

    "Had a great time. Will and Ingrid go out their way to help where ever possible."

  • "A taste of Bali"

    12 August 2012

    "This was the ideal venue for our 20th wedding anniversary. The Lombok Suite is very well placed, well equipped and really comfortable. The fireplace did wonders against the cold. William and Ingrid are excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome."

  • "Enjoyed"

    15 May 2012

    "Thanks Ingrid and Will for a pleasant weekend. Island suite is very nice and private. Me and my wife enjoyed it thoroughly."

  • "Enjoyed"

    05 April 2012

    "The furnishings are old but clean. We enjoyed our stay."

  • "Relaxing"

    02 January 2012

    "What a relaxing atmosphere - only birds, plants and a dam."

  • "Absolute bliss!"

    22 December 2011

    "The scenery is absolutely gorgeous - picture perfect! The Bali Suite is amazing, comfortable, clean and very private. The bath with its beautiful windows that open up to the garden is absolute bliss! The Jacuzzi in the garden - to die for! The hospitality of the owners was warm and welcoming and the specially prepared breakfast delicious! Thank you so much for making our stay extra special! We loved it so much. We’re going back very soon!"

  • "Great reception"

    24 November 2011

    "The reception was great and the owners are very friendly."

  • "Weekend away in the Lombok suite"

    14 December 2010

    "I found the lombok suite to be amazing. It reminded us of our trip to Indonesia. We felt cut-off from the hussle of the city. Pure relaxation. My better half used the word amazing to describe the decor in the room. The entire room looks to have been shipped in from Bali. Will and Ingrid were fantastic hosts and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a romantic getaway or even just to relax from the stress of the city."

  • "Weekend away in the Lombok suite"

    14 December 2010

    "I found the lombok suite to be amazing. It reminded us of our trip to Indonesia. We felt cut-off from the hussle of the city. Pure relaxation. My better half used the word amazing to describe the decor in the room. The entire room looks to have been shipped in from Bali. Will and Ingrid were fantastic hosts and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a romantic getaway or even just to relax from the stress of the city."

  • "Absolute beauty"

    13 September 2010

    "We stayed overnight, as we were attending a wedding. We were welcomed by Ingrid, the owner, as well as her little doggy Bruno, who proceeded to walk us to our suite and made us feel very much at home. We stayed at the island suite, wow, stunning views, serenity coupled with romantic seclusion, made for an unforgettable experience. The next morning we were spoilt with breakfast prepared by the owners themselves, who honestly cooked up a storm. Loved it, and would definitely go back."

  • "Absolute beauty"

    13 September 2010

    "We stayed overnight, as we were attending a wedding. We were welcomed by Ingrid, the owner, as well as her little doggy Bruno, who proceeded to walk us to our suite and made us feel very much at home. We stayed at the island suite, wow, stunning views, serenity coupled with romantic seclusion, made for an unforgettable experience. The next morning we were spoilt with breakfast prepared by the owners themselves, who honestly cooked up a storm. Loved it, and would definitely go back."

  • "All perfect"

    19 July 2010

    "It was one of the most romantic lodges I have ever been to.The view and the fire place, privacy and jacuzzi made it all perfect! "

  • "Willinga Lodge"

    28 April 2010

    "We had a wonderful stay at Willinga Lodge, and enjoyed Will and Ingrid's hospitality. "

  • "Romance in Bali"

    23 March 2010

    "We had an excellent stay.Loved the Bali suite - it has total privacy and have a beautiful view of the dam. Breakfast was awesome! The whole weekend was lovely and very romantic. Willinga definitely added to all the magic and I will recommend it to anyone and it certainly has all the ingredients to spice up the romance."

  • "Wow! What an amazing place."

    25 January 2010

    " The decor in the palm suite is beautiful. The service was also very friendly. This is the great place for a weekend of relaxation. "

  • "Wow! What an amazing place."

    25 January 2010

    "The decor in the palm suite is beautiful. The service was also very friendly. This is the great place for a weekend of relaxation."

  • "Fantasties"

    23 November 2009

    "Dit was fantasties,ons sal beslis weer by julle kom bly as ons weer in die omgewing is.Baie dankie ook vir my dogter se slaap plek op so n kort kennis gewing.Jul vriendelikheid,die heerlike ontbyt en pragtige omgewing is salf vir die gemoed.Frieda Loots"

  • "Fantasties"

    23 November 2009

    "Dit was fantasties,ons sal beslis weer by julle kom bly as ons weer in die omgewing is.Baie dankie ook vir my dogter se slaap plek op so n kort kennis gewing.Jul vriendelikheid,die heerlike ontbyt en pragtige omgewing is salf vir die gemoed.Frieda Loots"

  • "Beautiful setting!!!! "

    11 August 2009

    "WOW, what a romantically, beautiful setting!!!! The ultimate romantic getaway. So unique and welcoming. Definitely would recommend the Palm Suite... x"

  • "Recommended"

    03 August 2009

    "Excellent!!!!!!"

  • "What a weekend! "

    29 June 2009

    "Everything was just excellent, we enjoyed staying at Willinga Lodge. It was definitely the best romantic stay ever!!!! Thanks for making everything extra special. Kelly, thanks you were a great host.RegardsDanilo & Elsie van Zyl"

  • "Recommended"

    25 May 2009

    "Fabulous"

  • "Recommended"

    02 March 2009

    "Very relaxing and romantic getaway"

  • "Married 40th Anniversary"

    24 November 2008

    "It was very romantic, the suite was outstanding as well as the hosts.It was above my expectations.I recommend Willinga Lodge without a doubt to everybody looking for peace and romance, a very very outstanding place.My thanks again to Ingrid."

  • "Fantastic"

    09 October 2008

    "It was very relaxing, just what we needed.The hosts are amazing and the rooms are stunning!"

  • "Fantastic"

    09 October 2008

    "It was very relaxing, just what we needed. The hosts are amazing and the rooms are stunning!"

  • "Perfect getaway "

    25 August 2008

    "Willinga Lodge is the perfect getaway if you are looking for a place to just kick back and relax, and which is close in proximity to Johannesburg.Will and Ingrid are the most charming and delightful hosts that you can expect.My wife and I will definitely be visiting the lodge again."

  • "Perfect getaway"

    25 August 2008

    "Willinga Lodge is the perfect getaway if you are looking for a place to just kick back and relax, and which is close in proximity to Johannesburg.Will and Ingrid are the most charming and delightful hosts that you can expect.My wife and I will definitely be visiting the lodge again."

  • "We enjoyed our stay."

    14 July 2008

    "The accommodation was very good and our privacy was respected.We had the peace and rest we had hoped for."

  • "Peacefull and quiet"

    30 June 2008

    "Our Stay at Willinga Lodge very great. The accommodation is secluded and peaceful, exactly what we wanted. The breakfasts where excellent with a good variety, and the hosts Will and Ingrid are wonderful. The fireplace works very well, and the bath has a view! Everything was so relaxing...a very good overall experience!"

  • "Peacefull and quiet"

    30 June 2008

    "Our Stay at Willinga Lodge very great. The accommodation is secluded and peaceful, exactly what we wanted. The breakfasts where excellent with a good variety, and the hosts Will and Ingrid are wonderful. The fireplace works very well, and the bath has a view! Everything was so relaxing...a very good overall experience!"

  • "Fantastic"

    09 February 2008

    "Unfortunately, we didn't get to meet Will and Ingrid, but Kelly made us feel most welcome. We went for our 10th wedding anniversary and were upgraded from the Green Bird Suite to the Island Suite which was a wonderful surprise. The setting was beautiful, it was incredibly peaceful and very private, we felt as if we were in the middle of nowhere! It was safe enough to go for long walks as well which was great. "

  • "Fantastic"

    09 February 2008

    "Unfortunately, we didn't get to meet Will and Ingrid, but Kelly made us feel most welcome. We went for our 10th wedding anniversary and were upgraded from the Green Bird Suite to the Island Suite which was a wonderful surprise. The setting was beautiful, it was incredibly peaceful and very private, we felt as if we were in the middle of nowhere! It was safe enough to go for long walks as well which was great."

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