Located on the shores of the St Lucia Estuary within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Elephant Lake Hotel features a bar leading out onto a viewing deck, where hippos can be spotted.
Just off the mouth of the St Lucia Estuary and offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Lake View Cabanas is located in St Lucia. The resort offers a children's playground and bicycle rental.
Adjacent to St Lucia Wetlands, Leopard Corner Lodge in St Lucia offers spacious rooms and an outdoor pool. The beach is1.2 km away. Free WiFi is available.
Leopard Tree Lodge in St Lucia is situated 1.6 km from Ndlovu Beach and features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, as well as access to a terrace.
Perna Perna St Lucia offers self-catering accommodation in St Lucia. The resort has an outdoor pool and children's playground. Parking is available on site.
Offering an outdoor pool, St Lucia Palms is situated in St Lucia and within walking distance to restaurants and shops. There is an outdoor pool and BBQ facilities are available.
Set amidst a subtropical garden, The Sandpiper offers accommodation in St Lucia, neighboring the St Lucia Nature Reserve. The guest house offers a 10-meter long outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available.
Beautiful beaches and town. Boat trip on the Estuary was lovely. Best part was the drive to Cape vidal. Saw plenty of wildlife on the way including elephant, rhino, Buffalo, different types of buck and warthog.
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Anonymous
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Scored 10
St Lucia is clean.
St Lucia is clean. I was walking at night alone and felt safe. Enjoyed the cruise with Fannas to see the hippos.
Enough restaurants to eat out.
No beggars on street corners or street children.
The beaches are clean.
Petro
South Africa
8.0
Scored 8.0
Expensive small tourist town in which the majority of black...
Expensive small tourist town in which the majority of black people are there to work but do not live there and do not own much of the local economy, except being service providers. The St Lucia Wetlands Park Authority and other entities have a lot of work to do, to ensure black investment in the tourism sector as owners rather than servants. The racial and ethnical picture in the restaurants is very deplorable and has not changed much since apartheid. This makes the town, not the best place to visit for holiday. I would not visit for a long time for leisure to spend my hard earned black cash is an economy that is refusing to change. The private sector operating here needs to enjoin government efforts for economic transformation and support the diversification of the tourist sector - not by fronting but real transformation.
Karumbidza
10
Scored 10
ST as we call it here in Joburg is a beautiful place with...
ST as we call it here in Joburg is a beautiful place with plenty to see an do if you have the transport. Walking around town is not a problem because it's "short and sweet' yet full of attractions, shops and restaurants just as in any self-respectful beach destination. Full of places to rest in and dine. Beaches need transport but in our country if you have no wheels you stay home! Trust me it's well worth it! UNESCO parks, Big (4) cos' no Lions allowed ;-) 25degC ocean water and a lots of fun! Activities can be found with a short search so I'm not going to go that deep.
And, to answer Booking.com's robot:
"What would you avoid on your next visit?"
A; My mother's snoring ;-)
Come visit ST...and prove me wrong!
Rus
South Africa
10
Scored 10
St Lucia must certainly be one of the best small towns in...
St Lucia must certainly be one of the best small towns in South Africa. The character and charm is unbeatable. The locals are welcoming, helpful and just fantastic people. The choice of restaurants, curios shops, art and craft shops, the village market, wildlife in the town is amazing and simply wonderful!
Duggaboy13
South Africa
10
Scored 10
St Lucia was just the perfect place to get away from reality...
St Lucia was just the perfect place to get away from reality... we booked a breakfast boat cruise with ShakaBarker which was awesome. And in the 3 full days we were there we were able to visit 3 nature reserves. Isimangaliso Wetlands East had the sea and bush and a quick dip in the sea at cape Vidal was perfect. We were there for half a day and saw most of the park but could have been there longer or taken a full or 2nd day. We then did the Isimangaliso Wetlands west side and saw lots of animals.
Make sure you pack a picnic basket and cooldrinks as there are no shops in the park until you get to cape vidals camp site. And you cant leave the park and come back in as the entrance fee is for one visit not one day...
Then an early morning drive to Hluhluwe Imfolosi Nature Reserves which was just over 1 hr away is well worth doing. Enter at memorial gate on the Hluhluwe side and take the dirt roads to find some treasures. The dirt roads are all accessable for a normal car so no need for 4x4. Could also do with 2 or more days to really enjoy the park and spend time with the animals.
St Lucia is still nice and wild and well worth a visit.
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.
There was no breakfast. It is a self catering cottage. The apartment catered to all our needs.
When we entered the apartment, the aircon and lights were switched on which is amazing as we arrived at night and after a long journey, the cool, welcoming, well arranged apartment felt like a home away from home!
It was quiet and nobody bothered us. We would love to stay again but for longer next time!
all their staff is amazing, they’re so sweet and helpful. also the manager is so welcoming, she is lovely and even gave us a little valentine present.
the accomodation is perfect, everything is super clean, the pools and kitchen are perfect. for us this was the best place we stayed at in whole south africa. thank you guys for the amazing stay <3
Adrian 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.
Thank you to Mark & Sibongile for making our stay so comfortable. The unit was very clean and very comfortable. The unit is so tastefully decorated, so classy. Great location and secure. You forget you are in South Africa as you feel safe and secure. Mark was great as he took time to chat to us. Thank you.
Great location, warm, kind hosts, ever helpful staff who are customer oriented and one of the cleanest showers I've been in. The place is generally very clean. Enjoyed the generous breakfast (delicious!) and relaxing South African music in the background.
Everything far exceeds what is advertised. Very comfortable and clean... stunning kitchens. This is a 5 star place. The staff is very friendly and thoughtful.
The best place to stay with family in St Lucia.
Will definately be staying here again.
Did not try the breakfast since I booked self catering. We will book breakfast the next time as most of the restaurants only open from 09h00, with the exception of Wimpy. After 09h00, there are plenty of options and the kitchen is well equipped.
The people who run the Guest House are super friendly and help you with everything, from reservations for excursions to helpful tips for your stay. The breakfast is delightful! We would definitely recommend a stay here when visiting St. Lucia.
Lovely place in St. Lucia with tropical garden and swimming pool. Very helpful to organize Safaris in the area. Very welcoming when we arrive. Very good breakfast. Clean room and bathroom . Free Parking in front of the building.
The hospitality of André. Super good tips and valuable information about st lucia, the hippos and other animals. The apartment is very big, well maintained and clean. The garden is lovely and visited by hippos at night.
Quiet beautiful scenery, located close to the beach, beautiful town scenery,, happy cheerful staff always ready to assist,, comfy bedding, self catering facilities,, super fast wifi,, will definitely go there more often
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.
There is nothing not to like about The Sandpiper - perfect location, great facilities and friendly and helpful staff. It will be the reason we go back to St Lucia!
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