Welcome to our new GM

Sodwana Bay Lodge has welcomed a new general manager, and in just two months, her impact is already being felt in all the right ways.

Debbie Gunston brings with her an impressive 24 years of hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, built across diverse properties and guest profiles. Her career is defined by one consistent thread: an unwavering commitment to exceptional guest experiences and a proven ability to turn great stays into lasting loyalty.

With a strong track record in driving guest loyalty and strengthening brand equity, Debbie understands that true hospitality lives in the details: the warmth of a welcome, the smoothness of operations and the quiet confidence that everything simply works. Since stepping into her role at Sodwana Bay Lodge, she has been hands-on and deeply invested in ensuring that every element of the lodge continues exceeding guest expectations.

Debbie’s approach is both strategic and personal. She leads with experience and a genuine passion for creating memorable stays. After all, Sodwana Bay Lodge has always prided itself on the fact that guests want to return again and again.

As always, guests can look forward to a lodge experience that feels polished, personal and unmistakably focused on quality.