Afrikhaya Guest House in St Lucia offers 4 en-suite guestrooms with private entrance and terrace. It features a lush tropical garden with a swimming pool. The stylish rooms are individually decorated and are equipped with air-conditioning, ceiling fan,a bar fridge, coffee-and-tea-making facilities and have extra length beds. The open-plan bathrooms are uniquely designed and offer a rainshower and free toiletries. A fresh continental breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room or outside on the terrace. Local restaurants are located within a 10-minute walk from the property. Afrikhaya is situated in the quiet residential part of St.Lucia between the St.Lucia Estuary and the white sandy beaches of the warm Indian Ocean. The entrance gate to iSimangaliso Wetland Park is 5 minutes by car. Staff can help organise local tours or a Big Five safari in Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve, a 50 minutes' drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in St Lucia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
High score for St Lucia
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  • Du
    Eswatini Eswatini
    Wonderful staff, great location, tasty breakfast and relaxing atmosphere
  • Claudio
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a wonderful stay, Joyce and the team really went out of their way to make us feel special, great location , nice and peaceful. The breakfast was a treat too.
  • Rus
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely nothing we can complain from, except perhaps, demolishing the whole place and converting it in to a 5 Star Hotel! Owner and stuff - excellent! Privacy - comfortable...but it depends on the guests, in the end of the day. Food - ...

Host Information

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

Surprisingly different Afro-contemporary styled home. Tranquil setting in lush tropical garden, all guestrooms have their own entrance and patio. Ergonomics design, natural colours and finishes.
Situated in the quiet residential part of St.Lucia; the little village is a tourism hub and Gateway into the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa's first World Heritage Site..
Languages spoken: German,English,Dutch,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Afrikhaya Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Tour desk
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Dutch
    • Zulu

    House rules

    Afrikhaya Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 13:00 to 17:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 07:30 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Afrikhaya Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Afrikhaya Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Afrikhaya Guest House

    • Afrikhaya Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Bowling
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Bicycle rental
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Horse riding
      • Walking tours
      • Swimming Pool
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Game drives
      • Bike tours

    • Room options at Afrikhaya Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • Guests staying at Afrikhaya Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet

    • Afrikhaya Guest House is 950 yards from the centre of St Lucia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Afrikhaya Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Afrikhaya Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Afrikhaya Guest House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.