09 Dolfyn Avenue, 3936 St Lucia, South Africa
#2 of 17 hotels in St Lucia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 108 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 March 2024
Johan
South AfricaCant 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
Gabriela
SwitzerlandSuper friendly and helpful to plan our activities in St. Lucia! A little oasis in town.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Luigi
ItalyNothing!
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
Jun
TaiwanThe 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
Girty
United StatesEverything 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
Graham
United KingdomBeautiful 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
Paul
AustraliaAdjusting 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
Tietze
GermanyQuiet within a tropical garden. Very nice hosts. Very centrally located.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Dekroppe
GermanyWow! 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
Simone
Germanynothing
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
Greg
United KingdomSuper friendly owner, beautiful surroundings/grounds, nice sized rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Carla
South AfricaThe water temperature while showering was a tad inconsistent. Hot & cold
The natural state of the gardens
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Alanah
AustraliaNothing, 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
Caterina
ItalyThe 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
Tim
GermanyThis 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
Stewart
AustraliaThe 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
Liesbeth
NetherlandsNothing
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
Julian
United StatesWe 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
Monica
United StatesNo 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
Daniel
United StatesThe 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
Frederick
South Africaall good
great
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Yojiro
South AfricaHot 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
Lea
GermanyWas 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
Leon
New ZealandN/A
Staff were very friendly and welcoming, the room is well equipped and sparkling clean.
Stayed in March 2023
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