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Reviews of Umlilo Lodge 4 stars

09 Dolfyn Avenue, 3936 St Lucia, South Africa

#2 of 17 hotels in St Lucia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 108 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Amazing!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cant complain about anything love everything!!

    Beautiful place excellent breakfast! Friendly staff stunning rooms with lots of space

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super friendly and helpful to plan our activities in St. Lucia! A little oasis in town.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    This family run hotel is absolutely gorgeous. The rooms are spacious and carefully decorated and the hotel sits in a beautiful tropical garden teeming with plants and life. You also have the option of booking a traditional (delicious) South African dinner. Beach towels and goggles for snorkeling in the nearby beach are also available in the reception.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only problem is that sometimes the internet connection may give you problems.

    Good location, just 3 mins from city center. There's an area of grass in front of the hotel, which could be wonderful playguard for hippos. The host is very nice, always smile and give us helpful information. You can also barrow snorkels in the reception. The whole vive of the hotel is perfect. Highly recommend!!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is great about this place. Family owned and run. Helpful on daily adventures. Just be careful of the hotel crocodile😀

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    10
    Magical place that makes you feel like you're part of the forest within it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful lodge that has been built sympathetically to the trees and plants within it. Friendly hosts who were able to help suggesting restaurants, and also booked the game drive for us.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    9.0
    A warm welcome from exceptional hosts who were always friendly and helpful in a tranquil setting with comfortable rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Adjusting the water temperature in the shower was a bit hit and miss. Everything else was super.

    Location, garden type setting.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    10
    Tropical Garden Hideaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Quiet within a tropical garden. Very nice hosts. Very centrally located.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    10
    St. Lucia's Urban Jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wow! This lodge is hands down amazing! When you walk through its entrance, it feels like you've entered an urban jungle! There is so much attention to detail. - It's also remarkable, how this place calms you down. You just want to sit at the bar and enjoy the overall ambient. The service, cleanliness, as well as the breakfast, were downright excellent. The family is unbelievably kind and does an amazing job. We wish you nothing but the best! Thanks for everything!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    We could stay there for just 1 night between St. Lucia wetlands and Hluhluwe Umfolozi. We were absolutely positively surprised by the place and the service. In particular, the setting of the lodge in jungle type ambience is very beautiful. Absolute a recommendation.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super friendly owner, beautiful surroundings/grounds, nice sized rooms and a great breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    10
    Warm welcome, great rooms, delicious breakfast & stunning surrounds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water temperature while showering was a tad inconsistent. Hot & cold

    The natural state of the gardens

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful little lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, was very nice

    Beautiful little lodge, felt very tropical and had a very homey feel to it. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is really nice. The staff helpful. The food is 🔝. Probably it needs a little bit more maintenance.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    10
    just amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This lodge is just incredible. It’s architecture, the hosts, just everything is fantastic. As soon as you have entered this place, you feel the magic of it. For everybody who is, or is planing to be a good host , the Umlilo lodge is the benchmark. 5 Stars !!!! The room was clean, the breakfast tasty and all restaurants are in walking distance.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    9.0
    Lovely timber rooms in a delightful tropical setting. Friendly, helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The internet was sketchy but that seemed to be the area rather than the accommodation.

    We loved the timber rooms in a delightful tropical setting. Lawrence and Zoe were extremely helpful and lovely people. The breakfasts were delicious and plentiful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    8.0
    Great stay at St. Lucia
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great place to stay in St Lucia. Staff is really kind and always helpful. Hotel room clean and good sleeping. Breakfast with lots of choices.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful host, spectacular grounds, & lovely breakfast. The BnB was very secure with great parking and load sheddin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in winter but the breakfast room was very cold as well as the room we ate a delicious dinner in. A space heater would have been a nice addition.

    The host was very amiable and excellent at helping arrange trips. The grounds are delightful and tropical. The bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was great.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    10
    Peaceful place?
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No complains. We wish we could have stayed longer.

    We felt like we’re in the jungle. The property was filled with lush vegetation. The staff was warm and inviting. The room was just the right size.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    9.0
    A tropical oasis
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom fans did not ventilate enough and so they remained humid. And the morning coffee was instant Nescafé

    A beautiful hotel that felt like a rainforest oasis. The owners were super helpful and friendly and the breakfasts tasty. It was just a block from the main road but totally quiet, tranquil and restful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    10
    exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    all good

    great

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water not stable. The secondary door is often left ajar. It doesn’t shut spontaneously

    staff are super friendly and helpful. They provided us packed breakfast for early departure on next day

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was amazing, everyone was super helpful, helped us with everything and all the time, rooms were nice only the poolroom looked a bit older than the other rooms and breakfast was nice as well

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Staff were very friendly and welcoming, the room is well equipped and sparkling clean.

    Stayed in March 2023

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