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Reviews of Makakatana Bay Lodge 4 stars

Makakatana, Lake St Lucia, Western Shores, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KZN,SA, 3935 St Lucia, South Africa

#10 of 17 hotels in St Lucia

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Review score

Based on 16 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staff and facility far exceeded our expectations. The lodge is more than willing to accommodate any requirements that we requested.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2022

    10
    absolute unique place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    nothing.

    easy to reach, even without a 4wd, after the heavy rains the days before there was a lot more water than expected, but everything was green and nature was exploding. A birders paradise, but you see a lot more animals and plants. The excursion/game drives were just great, we did book them at the lodge, but we took every chance to go out with Hayden, to see the huge biodiversity of iSimangaliso. Great to hang loose at the pool area, but hard to make a nap, so much to hear and see. Food is very good and the location the best in iSimangaliso, very relaxed atmosphere.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2022

    10
    A piece of paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    excellent location- heaven on earth

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2022

    8.0
    REally enjoyed it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The toilet in the bedroom was not very private

    Breakfast wonderful. Location was good.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food for a pesceterian need improvement.

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2021

    9.0
    Excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    1. A Choice of at least 2 Starters, Main Course and Desert. 2. Our own Plunge Pool at the Suite.

    Almost Every Thing

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Nature Drive…the best by Jaco!

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Fantastic kitchen.. breakfast and dinner... lovely staff and nice days out!!

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was delicious, thanks to Nadia for catering to my dietary requirements. The drives & outings with Jaco were fun, varied & informative. Especially the birds. A Beautiful lodge, very tranquil surroundings. Thanks to Stephanie, Bongani and staff for a wonderful time.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    5.0
    Structure too expensive for what it offers
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Structure too expensive for what it offers. For lunch an open sandwich...if you ask for a box lunch, having paid full boardthey, want to charge you extra. They want to charge you for safari drinks: unheard of! Booked excursion at 6 a.m. and the guide arrived 40 minutes late

    Courtesy of restaurant staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2022

    7.0
    Great location and fantastic for hippo viewings
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated bedrooms which needed an upgrade. Game drives were poor and excursions were very poor value.

    Location on shores of lake near St. Lucia.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2022

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

    The location was stunning

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2021

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