• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
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On the outskirts of the residential area of St Lucia, you’ll find Ingwenya Lodge, nestled in the heart of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The pool gives you the opportunity to take a dive, or just have a drink on the poolside after a long day. You can park for free at the lodge, and you’ll have free access to WiFi in all guest rooms. Situated in South Africa’s third-largest protected area, this family-friendly, self-catering lodge offers access to the immensely diverse ecosystem of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The property borders the nature reserve with a view of both the sea and the estuary, a very unique privilege in St Lucia.

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 9.5

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gringo
    South Africa South Africa
    the seclusion and relaxed nature of the venue.The hospitality and friendliness of the hostess
  • Fifi
    South Africa South Africa
    Great views and the place is very neat. The host was great.Area is close to the central area and the beach .
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    Our room had a beautiful ocean views with wildlife and birdlife abundant. The treehouse/play area is larger and even more fun than the photos reflect. Very friendly owner and staff.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score

Hippo's often visit our pool at night to drink water.
St Lucia is the very first UNESCO World Heritage site in South Africa and offers game viewing, bird watching with 526 different bird species, snorkel in the Indian Ocean, whale watching in the southern hemisphere winter season and sea turtle tours during summer season.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ingwenya Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Children's playground
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Ingwenya Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment 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.

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
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Ingwenya Lodge 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 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Ingwenya Lodge

  • Yes, Ingwenya Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Ingwenya Lodge is 800 yards from the centre of St Lucia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Ingwenya Lodge (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 5 guests
    • 7 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

  • The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from Ingwenya Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ingwenya Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horse riding
    • Game drives
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming Pool

  • Check-in at Ingwenya Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Ingwenya Lodge (subject to availability). These have:

    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.