# The Thonga Beach Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park has been named South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards for the second year in a row. Celebrated for combining luxury with sustainability, the lodge supports marine conservation, turtle monitoring, and local community development through the Isibindi Foundation. It was praised for its eco-conscious approach, including plastic-free operations and reef education, which makes it a leader in purpose-driven tourism. The award highlights South Africa’s growing reputation for conservation-led hospitality on the global stage.
Thonga Beach Lodge named SA’s leading beach hotel at World Travel Awards