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Umngazi Hotel & Spa is situated 20kms south of Port St Johns on the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape.
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The Umngazi Hotel & Spa is an award-winning family-owned beach resort & spa on the Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa, where the accent is on personal service. It is a magical family friendly holiday destination offering all guests the opportunity to escape from reality and truly relax, refresh, rejuvenate and reconnect. With wide open spaces, fresh clean air, a wild warm ocean, a pristinely

beautiful beach, a variety of hikes, walks and trails, comfortable accommodation and delicious mouth watering meals (included in the rate), there are not many reasons not to visit this idyllic paradise.

23/06/2026

The landscapes may bring people to the Wild Coast. The people are often what bring them back.

Every child and adult who has had the opportunity to meet Nelson has a story to tell. He is the heartbeat of our Kids' Centre and children's activities, and for many families, he becomes part of their Umngazi memories.

One of the most special things about Umngazi is seeing families return years later with children of their own. Parents who once spent their holidays fishing, exploring and adventuring here now watch their children do exactly the same.

Those full-circle moments remind us that Umngazi is more than a holiday destination. It's a place where family traditions are made.

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19/06/2026

Children experience Umngazi differently. 🩵

While parents enjoy a quiet coffee overlooking the river, a spa treatment, or simply the rare luxury of doing absolutely nothing, children are busy creating memories they'll talk about for years.

Learning to fish. Exploring the river. Making holiday friends. Running barefoot until sunset.

Our gillies and nannies, available to hire, have been helping families create unforgettable holidays for generations. They give children the freedom to explore, learn and adventure, while parents can truly switch off and relax.

Because childhood should be filled with adventure, and holidays should be enjoyed by parents too.

Find out more about family holidays at Umngazi:
https://www.umngazi.co.za/

17/06/2026

Every year, one of nature's greatest spectacles unfolds along the Wild Coast. 🐋🐟

Billions of sardines begin their migration north, attracting dolphins, whales, sharks and countless seabirds in a feeding frenzy unlike anything else on earth.

It's wild. It's unpredictable. And it's happening right on Umngazi's doorstep.

No two Sardine Runs are ever the same, which is exactly what makes them so special. Nature decides the timing, the route and the show.

For ocean lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, winter on the Wild Coast offers a front-row seat to one of South Africa's most remarkable natural events.

Discover more about the Wild Coast experience:
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15/06/2026

Umngazi Hotel & Spa has been named a 2026 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award Winner, placing us among the top 10% of hotels worldwide. 🤍

This award is based entirely on guest reviews and ratings, making it one of the most meaningful recognitions we could receive.

To every guest who has stayed with us, shared a sunset, explored the river, enjoyed a family holiday, celebrated a special occasion, or simply taken a moment to leave a review, thank you.

To our incredible team, thank you for the care, warmth and hospitality you bring to Umngazi every single day. From all of us at Umngazi, thank you for being part of our story.

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09/06/2026

You arrive thinking you’re coming for a beach holiday, then slowly, Umngazi becomes something else entirely. 🩵 🐚

Mornings start with coffee overlooking the river mouth.
Afternoons drift between the pool, the spa, the river, and the ocean.
You sup past grazing cattle, paddle through still water, and watch the light change across the hills as the day slows down.

Movement, but never pressure.
Somewhere between the sea air and the quiet, you remember what it feels like to properly switch off. 🥰

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04/06/2026

Ocean views. Slow mornings. Delicious meals. Space to breathe.
The perfect combination of fun-filled, adventurous activities and easy relaxation.

Safe to say… this one will be a good call. Tag your partner for a *not so subtle* hint 😉

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02/06/2026

Rolling green hills.
Winding cattle paths.
Cows lazing around above the ocean.
And hiking trails that lead you through one of the most untouched parts of South Africa.

The Wild Coast doesn’t try too hard to impress you.
That’s exactly why it stays with you.
Raw. Quiet. Beautiful.

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29/05/2026

One of the beautiful things about Umngazi and the Wild Coast is it's way of making people playful again!
You arrive carrying stress, routines, and notifications… and leave racing down dunes, laughing harder than expected.

Simple joy in extraordinary surroundings. Sometimes the best holidays are the ones that remind you how to feel young again.

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25/05/2026

Where the river finds the ocean.
Where the dunes shift with the wind.
Where greenery hugs your cottage closely.

Umngazi sits in one of the most untouched parts of the Wild Coast, a place that feels far removed, yet exactly where you need to be.

Getting here is part of the journey. Being here is something else entirely.

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21/05/2026

Some holidays are all about doing more, some are all about doing less.
Umngazi is all about both.

Days filled with adventure, laughter, and time spent outdoors… balanced with moments of stillness, where everything slows down just enough.
And somehow, you leave feeling both rested and full.

Book Now - www.umngazi.co.za

Address

Umngazi River Mouth, Port Street Johns, Wild Coast
Umngazi Mouth
5120

Telephone

+27475641115

Website

http://www.umngazi.co.za/

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