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The 10 Best Lodges in St Lucia, South Africa

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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.

Ingwe Beach is 1.8 km from the lodge, while Jabula Beach is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hluhluwe Airport, 72 km from Leopard Tree Lodge.

Modern clean unit. lovely peaceful and safe gardens. The unit was large with all the comforts of home. Really comfy beds. Staff were very friendly and we were kept up to date with regards to our check in and out process. We arrived early and our room was ready for us. I highly recommend staying here.

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9.5
Exceptional
506 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Set above Lake St Lucia Lake and surrounded by the magnificent St Lucia Wetland Park and the ocean, Lidiko Lodge is a peaceful, 4-star retreat with great services and facilities.

Services such as laundry and a tour desk have been designed to take any hassle out of your stay. The property can assist guests with arranging an airport shuttle upon request. Free wifi is available throughout the lodge.

The service by all staff was exceptional; you felt welcome & the place was kept in good condition. I really enjoyed all my interactions & was sad i couldn’t have breakfast there every morning (because of our scheduled activities) - but they went above & beyond to pack us something which came in VERY handy!

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9
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

Umlilo Lodge is located in St. Lucia, a small coastal village surrounded by the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa's first National World Heritage Site.

Each room is equipped with WiFi, a minibar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. They are all air-conditioned and have an en suite bathroom, and have direct garden views or balconies overlooking the pool and garden.

Amazing location, great staff, peaceful place. Breakfast was just amazing! We highly recommend.

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9.1
Superb
199 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Set on the shores of Lake St Lucia within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, this luxury lodge offers spacious accommodation within this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Makakatana Bay Lodge has private, elegantly decorated suites and rooms that are interconnected on raised walkways.

One of the best places we have ever stayed and we have travelled the world. Excellent staff, customer services. Everything from start to finish was exceptional. The rooms were spotless and meals if such high quality. Memories made and highly recommended.

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9
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
£378
per night

Set 1.9 km from Ndlovu Beach, Forest Villa's offers a garden, barbecue facilities and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

Ingwe Beach is 2.1 km from the lodge, while Jabula Beach is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Hluhluwe Airport, 72 km from Forest Villa's.

What a breathtaking place, lovely ambiance, beautiful Rooms. The front lawn is lovely. Unfortunately didn't get to see the wandering hippos, but we truly enjoyed the place. Very friendly staff, owner referred us to a lovely restaurant where we had great food. The place is every bit as it appears on the Internet. Thank you for a beautiful holiday experience.

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8.8
Fabulous
299 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Situated in the World Heritage Site of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park Reserve, Shonalanga Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool and garden. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

Featuring a balcony with outdoor furniture, the self-catering apartments come fitted with a seating area, TV and kitchenette. Extras include towels and bed linen.

Highly recommended, definitely coming back Here

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8
Very good
322 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Forest Lodge is located in St Lucia and features a swimming pool surrounded by a beautiful garden. The property offers game drives to the Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Game Park. Free WiFi access is available in this lodge.

We loved everything about the lodge. it exceeded our expectations. My family and fiends had the best time. We would like to visit again as the lodge staff was very helpful and friendly throughout our stay.

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8.7
Fabulous
266 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Located in St. Lucia within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Marlin Lodge St Lucia boasts an outdoor swimming pool, terrace area and barbecue facilities. It features an entertainment area, where guest can relax and watch satellite TV.

We loved the location!, the breakfast was very good and Nelly was very helpful and friendly. Thank you for everything. Alessandro & Wolfgang (Germany)

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8.7
Fabulous
145 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Bordering iSimangaliso Wetland Park, this lodge offers rooms and self-catering cottages with free WiFi. Ndiza is solar power and 2 outdoor swimming pools, one is surrounded by the tropical garden and the other is located on the raised viewing deck.

The staff was great. They booked several tours for us and sent us a lot of helpful information prior to our arrival. The breakfast was great. During load shedding, they had generators that ran the fridge, lights, and fans!

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8.6
Fabulous
468 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

With Ndlovu Beach reachable in 2.3 km, iLanga Lodge provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a bar. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

ILanga Lodge offers a barbecue.

Place is clean, have iron and friedge

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6.8
Review score
241 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Looking for a lodge?

Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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  • Lidiko Lodge
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 106 reviews

    Set above Lake St Lucia Lake and surrounded by the magnificent St Lucia Wetland Park and the ocean, Lidiko Lodge is a peaceful, 4-star retreat with great services and facilities.

    The gardens were beautiful and the breakfast was fantastic

  • Forest Villa's
    Breakfast options
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 298 reviews

    Set 1.9 km from Ndlovu Beach, Forest Villa's offers a garden, barbecue facilities and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

    The gardens were amazing. A real tranquil setting.

  • Forest Lodge
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 263 reviews

    Forest Lodge is located in St Lucia and features a swimming pool surrounded by a beautiful garden. The property offers game drives to the Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Game Park.

    Clean lovely pool area the nest everything was perfect 🥰

  • Marlin Lodge St Lucia
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 145 reviews

    Located in St. Lucia within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Marlin Lodge St Lucia boasts an outdoor swimming pool, terrace area and barbecue facilities.

    Nelly was very helpful. The place was very sweet.

  • Ndiza Lodge and Cabanas
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 470 reviews

    Bordering iSimangaliso Wetland Park, this lodge offers rooms and self-catering cottages with free WiFi.

    Beautiful, serene setting in the beautiful St. Lucia.

  • iLanga Lodge
    Breakfast options
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 241 reviews

    With Ndlovu Beach reachable in 2.3 km, iLanga Lodge provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a bar. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

    Your breakfast was good, and the location was also good

  • Leopard Tree Lodge
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 506 reviews

    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.

    Cleanliness, helpful staff, location and facilities

  • Umlilo Lodge
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 199 reviews

    Umlilo Lodge is located in St. Lucia, a small coastal village surrounded by the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa's first National World Heritage Site.

    the beautiful nature enfolding us, amazing lay out

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Lodges that guests love in St Lucia

  • Avg. price/night: £70.22
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 400 reviews
    The place was phenomenal and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. The staff were truly amazing and friendly. A special mention of Nosipho, she is super friendly and helpful. We celebrated our first wedding anniversary and the staff really went all out to decorate the room for us. We wouldn’t mind going back to Monzi Safari Lodge!!!!
    Kajal
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £70.22
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 400 reviews
    Super cute lodge, you feel home as soon as you enter, pool surrounded by trees...Feels like holidays as soon as you arrive. Nosipho, who is part of the staff, was very kind and helped us straight away in booking the safaris' experiences for Hluhluhwe-Imfolosi and Isimangaliso parks. Even before we arrived, she advised us on the best road to take (and not to take) and shared the load sheeding schedule. Very few lodges hence it's quiet, and nice to walk around.
    Victor
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £62.47
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 298 reviews
    We stayed in the family room! So spacious and had everything we needed. We used the self catering unit. But had the lodges delicious breakfast buffet. They had so much to choose from. Something for everyone.
    Charl
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £38.34
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 389 reviews
    Great location in the centre so lots of restaurants all though the restaurant at Hippo lodge was fantastic. Excellent breakfast too. Nice pool to relax in after a day of Safari.
    Chris
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £68.93
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 506 reviews
    Thanks Andrè for this stay. Andrè is a great host, very enthusiastic, responsive, flexible and communicative. The apartement is wonderful and Andrè organizes all for our activities (safari / boat tour on the estuary etc...). We only statys 2 nights but Santa Lucia is clearly a place where would have like to stay more to enjoy the beautiful outside installations of the lodge and to make an additional escape to Cape Vidal. Clearly a place to be ! Thanks again.
    Félix
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £62.47
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 298 reviews
    Excellent and friendly service. breakfast is also excellent . rooms are very clean and neat. one of the best lodges i have stayed in. AND i always get fresh brewed coffee in the mornings when i get up.
    Amy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £60.31
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 70 reviews
    We really anjoyed our stay at St Lucia Safari Lodge, we had somuch fun the Place was increadible we'll be coming there again
    Londiwe
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £76.68
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 478 reviews
    We stayed here for 4 days and it was a great choice: the house is very pretty, our room wasn't big but had everything we needed and very nicely furnished. The lodge is located on a quiet picturesque street. The breakfasts are very tasty! Huge thanks to Jaden for the constant help! She helped us to arrange the safari tour and it was one of the best memories of our trip! I wish Jaden and the Sandpiper all the best!
    Tatiana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £101.51
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 314 reviews
    Loved the south african authenticity of the lodges. Breakfast was good with a wide variety, the breakfast muffins were absolutely delicious. Pool area was clean and spacious.
    christopher
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £70.22
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 400 reviews
    Everything excellent. Communication before check in and during our stay very competent and friendly. Thank you Nosipho and Yvette! Wifi very good. Very clean. Shower with good power, hot water no problem. Very quiet. The Monzi Gate staff outside the Safari Lodge were also helpful and friendly. Thank you very much. We would like to visit again.
    Bernhard Christian
    Young couple
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