Hotels in St. Lucia (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

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292 hotels in St. Lucia

  1. Perna Perna St Lucia

    Central location near local amenities
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  2. Umlilo Guest House

    Walk to St Lucia restaurants
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  3. Flamboyant

    Secure private parking garage
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  4. AmaZulu Lodge

    Secure on-site parking facilities
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  5. St Lucia Lodge

    On-site tour booking assistance
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  6. Lidiko Lodge

    On-site tour and safari booking
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  7. Shonalanga Lodge

    Self-catering apartments with kitchenettes
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  8. Elephant Lake Hotel

    Estuary views and hippo sightings
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  9. Little Eden St Lucia

    On-site tour booking services
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  10. Urban Glamping Tranquil International Backpacking Village

    Two Outdoor Swimming Pools Available
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  11. Flamingo Holiday Apartments

    Proximity to iSimangaliso Wetland Park
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  12. Hornbill Family Suites

    Secure parking on gated premises
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  13. Manzini Holiday Resort

    Central St. Lucia location access
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  14. St Lucia Wilds

    Wildlife friendly garden setting location
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  15. Ingwenya Lodge

    Scenic views of estuary and ocean
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  16. Forest Villas

    Outdoor swimming pool and garden
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  17. Forest Lodge

    Organized game drive excursions
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  18. African Ambience Guest House

    Arrange local excursions through hosts
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  19. Marlin Lodge

    Outdoor swimming pool and barbecue
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  20. Stokkiesdraai Holiday Apartments

    Onsite tour and activity booking
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  21. St. Lucia Wetlands Guest House

    Proximity to iSimangaliso Wetland Park
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  22. Maputaland Guest House

    Arrange local tours through hosts
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  23. Lake St Lucia Villas

    Outdoor swimming pool and barbecue
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  24. Jo-A-Lize Lodge

    Sparkling outdoor swimming pool
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  25. St. Lucia Safari Lodge

    Outdoor pool for guest relaxation
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  26. The Bridge Holiday Resort

    Fitness center for daily exercise
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  27. Leopard Tree Lodge

    Wildlife sightings in lodge gardens
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  28. Ndiza Lodge and Cabanas

    Panoramic ocean and wetland views
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  29. St Lucia Hilltop Guest House

    Personalized Tour and Safari Booking
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  30. Pelican'S Nest Holiday Home St Lucia

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  31. Turtle Bay Lodge

    Central St Lucia Location Access
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  32. Villa Mia 6 Luxury Holiday Flat

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  33. Hippo Hideaway

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  34. The Sandpiper

    Wildlife sightings in subtropical garden
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  35. Santa Lucia Guest House

    On-site safari and tour bookings
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St. Lucia, South Africa: welcome to the wonders of iSimangaliso

Surrounded completely by a natural world heritage site, St. Lucia offers both the romance of a remote locale and all the welcome amenities of a well-established village, including fine restaurants, fuel stations, and a friendly population of about four hundred. Numbering among the locals are many skilled tour operators, eager to show travellers the many sides of iSimangaliso Wetland Park; South Africa’s first world heritage site contains eight interconnected eco-systems, from pristine lakes and ancient coastal dunes to rustling savannah and teeming woodlands. Accommodations in St. Lucia range from luxurious boutique hotels to homey lodges and self-catering apartments.

Go on safari in iSimangaliso or Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve

A safari tour of iSimangaliso Wetland Park provides an excellent introduction to its “miracles and wonder.” By day, sightseers can travel through the bush, forest, and beach in a 4x4 off-road vehicle, with several short hikes to prime locations for spotting hippos, giraffes, and elephants, not to mention a multitude of feathered and wee creatures. Travellers who thrill at the prospect of being out in the wilderness after dark, however, can book a night drive safari; many species, including the notoriously elusive leopard, are bolder in the moonlight. From November to March, iSimangaliso visitors can take a special beach safari to see loggerhead and leather back turtles preparing their nests and laying eggs. The Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, known for its sweeping grasslands, rolling hills, and rich history, is another unforgettable safari destination. In addition to the “big five” species– rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard—the reserve is home to 23,000 impala and over 300 species of birds.

Cruise with crocs, watch whales, or catch the big one

Lake St. Lucia is particularly special place within iSimangaliso; at its northern end, tropical waters, sandy beaches, and coral reef give way to the reedy uMkhuze wetlands, while its western shores are lined with bone dry savannah and thornveld. This unique confluence of ecosystems is also, unsurprisingly, thickly populated with water birds, fish, hippos, and crocodiles; two-hour boat cruises along the estuary depart regularly, and offer up-close (yet perfectly safe!) views of the famously toothy animals. Travellers who don’t mind getting a bit wet can depart directly from St. Lucia aboard a zippy cruiser in search of humpback whales; though operators cannot guarantee acrobatics such as breaches and tail splashes, the boat is able to get within 50 metres of the gentle giants, so be sure to bring a (waterproof!) camera along. High season lasts from mid-June to mid-November. Deep sea sport fishing for formidable species such as marlin is also very popular around the Elephant Coast, and St. Lucia offers a host of highly experienced skippers.

Long walks on the beach

Just outside St. Lucia, sightseers will find the Western Shores section of iSimangaliso; the former forestry plantation has been completely rehabilitated and fitted with new attractions, including the stunning uMthoma Aerial Boardwalk, which offers an inspiring view across Lake St. Lucia’s narrows. Here travellers can see as far north as Cape Vidal, and south to Maphelane. About 45 minutes away by car, Cape Vidal is a spectacular, sheltered bay, favoured by swimmers, surfers, ski boaters, and fly fishermen. At low spring tides, its rock reef is completely exposed, creating a beguiling playground for snorkelers. Cape Vidal also offers several beachfront log cabins, ideal for families or small groups. Shore fishermen, however, may prefer St. Lucia as a base of operations; the majestic dunes of Maphelane are within an easy walk across the uMfolozi River, a prime location for the sport. However, when the river mouth is open, the waters may contain hungry crocodiles or hippo, so crossing on foot is definitely not recommended.

It takes a village…

Though iSimangaliso and the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve are, without a doubt, the biggest tourist draws to St. Lucia, observant visitors will find many other delights in and around the village, beginning with iGwalagwala Hiking Trail. The easy, two-kilometre scenic walk leads from Albacore Street through the forest, winding southward along the estuary, where visitors are likely to spot a wide variety of birds. The Veyane Cultural Village, also not far from St. Lucia, is well worth a stop, too. Here travellers can tour a Zulu homestead and learn about traditional Zulu culture from the people who live there, including a few words of the language and a dance. Adventurous souls can even spend the night there on a grass mat inside a traditional, beehive-shaped hut. Another modest, if much more modern, alternative to traditional hotel accommodations is the Chane Cheese Farm and Lodge. The fully operational goat cheese farm offers hands-on tours, a sparkling swimming pool, and a fine restaurant.

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