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Reviews of Urban Glamping Tranquil Backpacking Village

81 McKenzie Street, 3936 St Lucia, South Africa

#12 of 17 hotels in St Lucia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 316 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Best place to relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beware of the monkeys XD they will steal your food and wake you up at 6.00 by running on the tents. Bring earplugs for this ;)

    This is the best place to unwind from your travels. The outside kitchen is amazing, cooking with a view on the pool. We didn't expect all the tents to be on the first floor under a roof, but actually they were quite comfortable. The Wetland park is really close, recommend going with a 4x4 vehicle though ;)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    All were clean. Easy to access, friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    enjoyable, convenient when you need to shop or explore and comfortability.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Not being allowed to view the other side of luxury tents in case of the next visit as we wouldn't mind to spend holidays again. My friends and colleagues fell in love with the place through my posts

    Everything is clean very clean and well taken care care of. Well trained staff with humanity, so welcoming and have respect.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like how far the bathroom was from the tent

    I love the area by the pool and kitchen how comfortable it is

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don't judge all black people as alcoholic, we have been miss understood due to colors of our skin

    A strictly no noise policy

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The whole stay, the tent was very beautiful and clean. Exceptional! Really enjoyed our stay

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For me I was satisfied

    All was good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold water and sharing shower

    Cool and clean

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    🐒 monkeys attacks. Cutlery was not enough

    It was clean and beautiful place to stay except monkeys 🐒 attacks but it was very good 👍 👌

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    7.0
    Good as a basic accommodation to explore St. Lucia
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorms were very basic, no small tables or a trash bin, was also not able to use my own locks on the locker

    Really conveniently located in St Lucia Dorm Beds were quite comfortable also, small lights on each beds and power outlets also

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    7.0
    I really enjoy my stay it was so fun and quit nicely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that the water in the bathrooms were cold and It was not good for me because I was sick

    Everything facilitate met my expectations and the facilities were clean.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    Saw hippo's, crocs and more. It's a nice place to stay, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Well equiped kitchen, cosy common place by the pool, The night guard rounded us up to go see the hippo's walking through the city at night

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    7.0
    It was a lovely 2 nights stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that we can’t play music or make a bit of noise. Tranquility is the selling price of this place , but for more comfort, we must loosen up a bit

    The place is fully equipped with cutlery and various around making it easy to explore all the meals. The pool , patio chairs and swinging chairs made it a place to be and really feel like a tourist. The boat tour with people from Netherlands was amazing.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    treatment of the mananger

    Very lovely

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    9.0
    A Good Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Location, Cleanliness, Decent Facilities.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The best part of the weekend was that guest are not allowed to wash dishes :) and the location of Urban Glamping is one of the best in St Lucia, we walked most places over the weekend.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    9.0
    Place to be for spiritual gifted people , trust me you will connect with the universe and nature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nature,environment , ukuthula noxolo woooow.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cutting boards in the kitchen were very moldy as were the pillows on the sun beds. Some showers lack water pressure.

    It is a nice property and the beds in the tents are comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable well maintained safe stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't really like the noise coming from the surrounded areas signing and dancing with drums late at night after 23:00pm. Other than that, we loved it!

    I liked the entire setup overall. Swimming pool looked really nice and neat as well as the entertaining areas and all round security.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect place for a silent retreat! Environment inside the premises is wonderful👏🏽👏🏽

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The budget tents were abit small, and 5he beds were abit uncomfortable

    Loved the pool area. Very comfortable

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2023

    9.0
    Great and affordable place for a stay in St. Lucia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was one night where we couldn’t sleep at all because there were really drunk guys in the tents next to us who came home late and stayed up talking and laughing for long and behaved disrespectful in the early morning. A staff member came and talked to them but it didn’t help much. But the owner warned them and the night after it luckily didn’t happen again. Also, the wifi is not too good. And if you’re looking for a place to really get to know new people it’s maybe not the perfect place because there is no common bar area and the pool table was not ready for use - for us it was fine though :)

    The budget tents on the roof were very nice and the lounge area and outdoor kitchen surrounding the swimming pool even nicer. Staff was friendly and also helpful with questions and booking activities. Location was really good. Everything we need for a good stay!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a problem but be aware that the location on the booking.com map is incorrect, use the street address to find it.

    Great location and good value for money. The shower & toilet cubicles were always pristine and the water was hot. The communal pool and kitchen area was a nice place to spend time and rarely busy. The tent was relatively spacious, with beds and electricity, and was serviced daily which was a nice surprise. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    8.0
    Best location in St. Lucia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    All glamping tents were booked out we really looked forward to staying in them but ended up staying at the budget camp with shared toilets

    The common areas are amazing and the location is the best one could have in St. Lucia.

    Stayed in March 2023

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