Located on the shores of the St Lucia Estuary within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Elephant Lake Hotel features a bar leading out onto a viewing deck, where hippos can be spotted.
Ulla
Canada
Breakfast was very good .Central location.Have been to Elephant Lake Hotel many times in the past years when we come to St..Lucia .
Just off the mouth of the St Lucia Estuary and offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Lake View Cabanas is located in St Lucia. The resort offers a children's playground and bicycle rental.
Adjacent to St Lucia Wetlands, Leopard Corner Lodge in St Lucia offers spacious rooms and an outdoor pool. The beach is1.2 km away. Free WiFi is available.
Vanessa
South Africa
Beautiful quiet location on the edge of town. Everything you need in the room. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Located adjacent to the Mangrove forests of the St Lucia Estuary, Hippo Lodge offers self-catering accommodation.
Katalin
Hungary
We spent 2 weeks there. Although the kitchen equipment was quite poor (1-1 different size spoons, forks, knives, only 1 cooking pot that was compatible with the electric stove), but we could make lunch and dinner for ourselfe, so staying there was cheap.
There are a lot of attractions in the area that are worth seeing (Cape Vidal, Imfolozi, zulu culture..)
Situated in the World Heritage Site of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park Reserve, Shonalanga Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool and garden. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
Thandiwe
South Africa
Everything was great, staff was friendly and the place was very clean and comfortable
Luxury Tented Village @ Urban Glamping offers luxury tented accommodation in St Lucia. There is an outdoor swimming pool and large BBQ area where guests can mingle.
Michell
South Africa
Location was fantastic and they were very helpful. It felt like you were nestled away but yet in the middle of town.
Urban Glamping Tranquil Backpacking Village is situated on the main road of St Lucia, surrounded by restaurants and just across the street from the fresh fruit market.
Glen
South Africa
Excellent location. friendly staff. Communal areas very clean and well maintained.
Set in a tropical garden with a swimming pool, Santa Lucia Guest House features Mediterranean-style architecture. It is located just 2 km from the sandy St Lucia Beach.
Jessica
Netherlands
Nice and quiet with a beautiful garden. Very helpful owners, was easy to change our booking and gave us lots of good tips for the rest of our stay. Breakfast was perfect
The distance is very long to travel and the roads are not...
The distance is very long to travel and the roads are not soo good. The place is very calming, peaceful, clean and has a lot to see. We went to the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park which was a long drive but enjoyed every moment. The food from Reef Dune and John Dory's was amazing. We felt our weekend was very short but every moment was worth it.
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Anonymous
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Beautiful beaches and town.
Beautiful beaches and town. Boat trip on the Estuary was lovely. Best part was the drive to Cape vidal. Saw plenty of wildlife on the way including elephant, rhino, Buffalo, different types of buck and warthog.
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Anonymous
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St Lucia is clean.
St Lucia is clean. I was walking at night alone and felt safe. Enjoyed the cruise with Fannas to see the hippos.
Enough restaurants to eat out.
No beggars on street corners or street children.
The beaches are clean.
Petro
South Africa
8.0
Scored 8.0
Expensive small tourist town in which the majority of black...
Expensive small tourist town in which the majority of black people are there to work but do not live there and do not own much of the local economy, except being service providers. The St Lucia Wetlands Park Authority and other entities have a lot of work to do, to ensure black investment in the tourism sector as owners rather than servants. The racial and ethnical picture in the restaurants is very deplorable and has not changed much since apartheid. This makes the town, not the best place to visit for holiday. I would not visit for a long time for leisure to spend my hard earned black cash is an economy that is refusing to change. The private sector operating here needs to enjoin government efforts for economic transformation and support the diversification of the tourist sector - not by fronting but real transformation.
Karumbidza
10
Scored 10
ST as we call it here in Joburg is a beautiful place with...
ST as we call it here in Joburg is a beautiful place with plenty to see an do if you have the transport. Walking around town is not a problem because it's "short and sweet' yet full of attractions, shops and restaurants just as in any self-respectful beach destination. Full of places to rest in and dine. Beaches need transport but in our country if you have no wheels you stay home! Trust me it's well worth it! UNESCO parks, Big (4) cos' no Lions allowed ;-) 25degC ocean water and a lots of fun! Activities can be found with a short search so I'm not going to go that deep.
And, to answer Booking.com's robot:
"What would you avoid on your next visit?"
A; My mother's snoring ;-)
Come visit ST...and prove me wrong!
Rus
South Africa
10
Scored 10
St Lucia must certainly be one of the best small towns in...
St Lucia must certainly be one of the best small towns in South Africa. The character and charm is unbeatable. The locals are welcoming, helpful and just fantastic people. The choice of restaurants, curios shops, art and craft shops, the village market, wildlife in the town is amazing and simply wonderful!
This is by far the most beautiful self catering lodge in St Lucia. This lodge and everything inside of it is brand new and the decor is exquisite. Perfect location. Beautiful pool and braai area and a tranquil view of the Forrest from the terrace. Don't think there is another self catering lodge that offers the same. I can highly recommend this lodge as it met all my expectations. Thank you for the warm welcome and great hospitality. I will most definitely visit again!
There was no breakfast. It is a self catering cottage. The apartment catered to all our needs.
When we entered the apartment, the aircon and lights were switched on which is amazing as we arrived at night and after a long journey, the cool, welcoming, well arranged apartment felt like a home away from home!
It was quiet and nobody bothered us. We would love to stay again but for longer next time!
It is nice, clean, has enough room for two families. We loved the fact that everything you need is there. It is self catering and has a daily housekeeper and gardener. The location is very close to town within walking distance to town. We all felt very safe at this property. It is in a very quiet neighborhood with no distractions or disturbances.
all their staff is amazing, they’re so sweet and helpful. also the manager is so welcoming, she is lovely and even gave us a little valentine present.
the accomodation is perfect, everything is super clean, the pools and kitchen are perfect. for us this was the best place we stayed at in whole south africa. thank you guys for the amazing stay <3
Lovely stay in St Lucia. We had Nelly welcoming us, she was so friendly and explained very well.
Also one of the best breakfasts we had, you had multiple options to choose from and the yoghurt was great.
The room itself is clean and has a separate bathroom and toilet, which is nice.
We had a lot of space and a little bench to sit outside.
We were welcomed by Esmiery (I hope I spell that correctly..) with a very big smile and we felt home right away. She gave us great tips for our stay in St Lucia. The appartment was very clean and very comfortable. It is brand new and very spacious and complete in many ways. I would recommend this place to everyone!
Adrian went out of his way to help us with a great itinerary for our stay in St Lucia and was extremely helpful, even lending us equipment to enjoy a day on the beach. The room was very comfortable and nicely furnished, and breakfast was excellent. The surrounding area is very interesting and incredibly beautiful.
Great place to eat, meet and appreciate different folks from different parts of the world, as folks spend time in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World heritage site in KZN South Africa. This lodge with its tropical feels, make it easy to feel right at home. The staff is friendly and the breakfast was amazing!
Got a very good deal for 4 days stay at the property. I had stayed in the other places in St. Lucia in the previous visits. The place is definitely worth its value, especially travel as a group. The rooms are clean and spacious, the kitench has everything you need.
Did not try the breakfast since I booked self catering. We will book breakfast the next time as most of the restaurants only open from 09h00, with the exception of Wimpy. After 09h00, there are plenty of options and the kitchen is well equipped.
The people who run the Guest House are super friendly and help you with everything, from reservations for excursions to helpful tips for your stay. The breakfast is delightful! We would definitely recommend a stay here when visiting St. Lucia.
On arrival, our unit was well prepared, clean and had all necessary utensils for self catering. The staff's hospitality and friendliness ensured that we felt at home....and oh, we loved the pool (given the heat in the area).
Quiet beautiful scenery, located close to the beach, beautiful town scenery,, happy cheerful staff always ready to assist,, comfy bedding, self catering facilities,, super fast wifi,, will definitely go there more often
one of the most beautifully decorated and comfortable stay I have had in my many travels around South Africa with a definite luxurious feel.
great rooms, great breakfast, good location, friendly staff
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