17 Katonkel St, 3936 St Lucia, South Africa
#2 of 28 B&Bs and Inns in St Lucia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 76 hotel reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 February 2024
James
South AfricaNothing.
Lovely hosts Marie and Adrian and couldn't be more helpful. Fantastic homemade breakfasts prepared freshly. Very comfortable room. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Anette
SwedenEverything. We got a warm welcome by Adrian and Marie,fantastic people. Breakfast amazing. Very nice room and garden.If you need help with something they are there for you.We had a fantastic stay there..
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Katja
GermanyThis Bed & breakfast is the perfect location for your stay in St. Lucia. It is central situated, has nice design and the Breakfast is excellent. Most of the food is homemade. But it is more than a hotel because of the people. Marie and Adrian make you feel like a family home. They organise your tours when you wish and help when needed. They both are very hearty. So the stay is really comfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Graham
United StatesNothing really.
Very private bed and breakfast with comfortable rooms and lovely pool. Centrally located with a short walk to the restaurants on the high street. Excellent hosts Adrian and Marie made our stay extra special.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Jutta
GermanyThat we had had to leave...
We loved every minute of our stay. The owners Marie and Adrian go out of their way to make your stay memorable, the location and the garden is just soo beautiful and the rooms are big & integrated into the gorgeous garden and have comfortable beds. There are lots of things to do in St. Lucia, the Hippos walked by while we had dinner in town😂 and Cape Vidal ist just perfect for a day at the sea.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Allison
SpainNothing, it was all great.
A wonderful find. Great quality accommodation, a few minutes walk from town but with the beautiful gardens it was like staying in a tropical paradise, with resident tree squirrels and chameleons. Hippos on the corner in the evening! Adrian and Marie were so helpful, organising trips for us. Lots of personal touches and fabulous breakfasts, different every day. We were sorry to leave.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Thomas
South AfricaThere is nothing to complain or to say
The Garden is amazing, the rooms absolutely nice and comfortable. And the Owners are lovely. What we definitely liked especially for the breakfast there everything from the Area and or homemade. Lovely
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
George
United KingdomAdrian 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.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Jodie
South AfricaNothing!
Everything, especially Adrian & Marie - absolutely fantastic hosts! They go out of their way to make sure you have the most incredible time & that every aspect of your stay is perfect. The beds were so comfortable, bathrooms are beautiful & you’re surrounded by tropical plants. Breakfast were to die for, we went deep sea fishing & they packed us the most delicious breakfast pack to take with us, even woke up to wake us goodbye & good luck for our fishing trip at 4:30! Incredible people. This place is not to be missed, we had the best time and wish we could stay longer!!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Martin
United KingdomNothing
The hosts were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They were able to answer any questions we had and were so knowledgeable. Breakfast was absolutely fantastic! I am not a huge fruit lover, but the fruit was freshly prepared and absolutely delicious, as was everything else we tried.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Ian
United KingdomHaving to leave
The hosts Adrian and Marie offered a very warm welcome. Adrian told us all about the local area, he's lived in St Lucia most of his life, and helped us put together an itinerary for our 4 days there. He then booked tours and safaris for us and even loaned us his golf clubs free of charge. The breakfast provided by Marie was fantasic and varied every day. Only 5 minutes walk and we even saw hippos in the park opposite (Marie messaged us to tell us they were there). Excellent place, lovely people, highly recommend.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Aleksei
FinlandIt is an amazing place we want to come back to. We were delighted during our stay for several reasons. Firstly, our room was beautifully decorated. Every small detail, including the scent, was carefully considered. For instance, there is a comfortable bathtub with a bathtub tray and candles; the sink is decorated with the image of a hippo. There are gels, shampoos, body lotions, cotton swabs, and pads near the sink – all the essentials for a comfortable stay. The bed was comfortable, and I must say we are quite particular about it. There is a TV in the room – although we didn't watch it, we enjoyed listening to the radio with local and classical music. Additionally, we were provided with tea, coffee, and small snacks in the room. Secondly, the owner of the place, Adrian, helped us plan and organize our stay in St. Lucia. Thanks to him, we had the best experience during our entire journey in South Africa. We had a boat tour to see hippos. Importantly, we were on a boat with only a few tourists and a knowledgeable guide, while other ships were crowded with people. Our guide showed us some additional sights. The next day, we went ocean fishing, and there were only five of us on the boat. We were very lucky, and for 3.5 hours, we enjoyed whale watching. Now, we have hundreds of pictures and videos of whales, and I even caught a big tuna! Adrian joined us to ensure the fish was properly cooked in the restaurant. It was a delicious and unique experience; we had never eaten such fresh tuna. Adrian also provided suggestions about restaurants, local markets, and other excursions. We truly appreciated the way he and Marie treated us. Thirdly, the breakfasts were superb. In the evening, guests can come to the hall, have a drink, and listen to music. There were books and photo albums available. For those interested, there is a small pool. We didn't swim but enjoyed its illumination in the evenings. We highly recommend booking this place.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Andreas
Germany-
We cannot think of a better hospitality than what we experienced here! Adrian and Marie really love what they do and you feel it every minute. Attention to detail, wonderful homemade breakfast, tips and advices, answers on all questions we had. Just excellent! Go there if you are in St. Lucia!!!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Theo
SwitzerlandThe greatest place to be in South Africa! 😀👍🏻
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Dr
Germanynothing
Very nice place to stay! The owners are allways looking after Your needs. They give You importants hints where to go, where to have diner and all about the national parks close by. The breakfast is really outstanding!!!!! Self made bread, better than out of the bakery! All healthy food with a lot of love on top!. Daily weather forecasts inclusive! Very helpful!! P.S. the warm blanket in the bed are not be missed.....
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Juergen
GermanyTropical garden and facilities at the lodge, caring hosts offering excellent recommendations for visits to the St. Lucia lagoon, the Cape Vidal National Park and fishing trips in the Indian Ocean
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Jean
United KingdomWe liked everything
The location was excellent. Just a few minutes walk from restaurants in a very quiet and safe area. The hospitality was outstanding and breakfast was a real highlight.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Magdalena
AustriaNothing
Beautiful facilities, nice hosts with lots of good advice, best breakfast we had on our trip - thank you Marie and Adrian for making our stay so memorable!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Hans
NetherlandsWifi in the rooms is not that great, but he, why would you need wifi when you are in such a great place:)
We had four fantastic days at Kwalucia Private Safari Retreat. The rooms are very nice and Adrian and Marie are great hosts. They had good tips for restaurants and excursions and organised everything. Breakfast is marvelous and Marie is a great chef. If you have the possibility to join Adrian and Marie for dinner, you definitely should go. The food is top quality and better than you will find in most restaurants.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Audrey
FranceEverything but special big up to a amazing breakfast and kindness of hosts !
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Patrice
FranceAll was a great moment during our holidays
Marie and Adrian are both very nice and really pay attention at their guests
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Roberta
ItalyNothing
Very charming location, in a beautiful tropical private garden. Large bedroom with all needed facilities. Fantastic breakfast with careful attention to food allergies.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Alberto
ItalyHomy feeling and hosts super kind. breakfast home made fantastic and Marie and Adrian have been super helpful
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Claudia
SpainBeautiful place with amazing hosts. Marie and Adrian made us feel like home. The rooms were clean and cozy. They even planned our stay with activities so we didn't have to book anything! The best thing... Breakfast!!! Marie is such an amazing cook
Stayed in July 2023
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