Hilltop Guest House is a modern guest house with an antique twist. We have combined natural elements to our property and we offer a service that combines comfort and style with an ecological consciousness. Our dining room opens on to the beautiful garden and swimming pool, while the lounge has a TV and fireplace with a view of the front garden. We are a modern four star Guest House with an antique twist, which is owned and managed by a warm and hospitable family. We are situated in one of the few natural wonders left on earth, the tranquil yet famous St Lucia iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Accommodation
Hilltop Guest House offers six rooms with beautifully fitted en-suite bathrooms. Room facilities include tea / coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, a patio, hairdryer and toiletries.
Suite 1
The bedroom is furnished with a double bed and the bathroom has a shower.
Suite 2
This room is on the first floor and is furnished with a double bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower.
Suite 3
The room is furnished with a Queen-size bed and has a bathroom with a shower.
Suite 4
This room has a pool view. It is furnished with a double bed and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower.
Suite 5
Located on the ground floor the room has a double bed and a bathroom with a shower.
Suite 6
Located on the ground floor this room has a pool view. It is furnished with a Queen-size bed and has a bathroom with a shower.
Suite 7
This suite has two bedrooms with interlinking doors. The main bedroom is furnished with a Queen-size bed and the other has two single beds. Each room has its own bathroom.
Facilities
• Bar
• Free Wi-Fi
• Swimming pool with a deck
• Fireplace
• Lounge and dining room area where breakfast is served
• A large garden to walk around in
Breakfast & Dining
Breakfast is served every morning and is included in the rates.
Contact Details
Phone: +27 (0)35 590 1365
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Web: www.stluciahilltop.co.za
16 Kingfisher Street, St Lucia, 3936
Umlilo Lodge (Umlilo is the Zulu word for fire) is a 4 star guest house situated in the small village of St Lucia, the only private village in the world to be completely surrounded by a World Heritage Site. We offer 13 comfortable en-suite guests rooms in our tropical treehouse like lodge. Guests can choose to laze on the wooden deck by the pool, make use of our free WiFi or relax in our bar lounge with an honesty bar and full Digital Satellite Television (DSTV) which is surrounded by a fishpond. In the evenings guests can choose to enjoy a Braai sitting in the Boma around a fire.
Accommodation
We offer 13 comfortable en suite guests rooms. All rooms have air-conditioning, nine TV channels, mosquito nets, a hair dryer, safety deposit boxes, a refrigerator, complimentary tea and coffee facility, towels and complementary shampoo and body wash.
Guests can choose to laze on the wooden deck by the pool, make use of full internet in our info area as well as Wi-Fi for guests who would like to bring their own laptop or iPad.
Relax in our bar lounge (which is surrounded by a fish pond) and help yourselves from our honesty bar and enjoy full Digital Satellite Television (DStv). In the evenings guests can choose to enjoy a braai sitting in the boma around a fire or wander into town to sample our local restaurants.
Breakfast & Dining
From 07h30 until 09h30 we serve a healthy and delicious English and Continental breakfast which includes fresh fruit, assorted yoghurt, four types of cereal including muesli, cornflakes etc, percolated and instant coffee, variety of teas, milk, bread, cold meat platter and cheese. Complimentary coffee and tea is always available in the guest rooms.
Experience a home cooked traditional South African dinner in our outdoor dining area. The tables in our Boma are placed around the braai fire which adds to a camping atmosphere. Share your travel stories, memories and experiences with other travelers from all across the globe. Our menu includes traditional dishes such as Bobotie, Potjie Kos, Bunny Chow or a local favourite South African braai. Special dietary requests are always creatively taken care of. Please communicate this when booking your dinner. Dessert is also as traditional as possible with either Milk Tart, Malva Poeding or Pancakes with a very special Caramel Sauce. Delicious!
Dinner is served between 19H00 and 20H00, depending on your evening plans. We are very happy to change the time of the dinner according to your schedule.
All dinner bookings must be done before 14:00.
Activities & Attractions
We can also assist in booking the following activities St Lucia and The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park has to offer:
• Big 5 Safaris to the oldest game reserve in South Africa, The Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game Reserve
• Full day safaris to The World Heritage Site, The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
• Night drives in the park
• Whale watching in season (June to November)
• Sea Turtle Tours (November to February)
• Horse rides on the beach or in the park
• Kayaking on Lake St Lucia
• Two hour Cruises on Lake St Lucia
• Guided Bird walking tours
This is an owner run establishment and we are on the property 24 / 7.
Contact Details
Phone: +27 (0)35 590 1717
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Web: www.umlilolodge.co.za
9 Dolfyn Avenue, St Lucia Estuary, South Africa, 3936
Zulani Guest House is located in St Lucia and offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation. From here you are within walking distance of the Estuary boat launch, the Igwala Nature Reserve, a number of shops and restaurants. This is a great spot to unwind and relax. Small family run Guest House where the owners, Gary and June are on hand to give the personal touch and expert local advice on excursions, tours, restaurants and all things St Lucia. Our Guest Rooms, all have pool views and private entrances from the garden, are air-conditioned, and have large, “Rest-Assured” double beds..
Accommodation
Each room has a TV, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, wall safe, mini fridge and tea / coffee making facilities.
Comfort
This 29sm² room has a King-size bed or twin beds if preferred and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The room has a private entrance from the garden and pool views.
Classic 1
This 32m² room has a King-size bed or twin beds if preferred and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The room has a private entrance from the garden and pool views.
Classic 2
This 32m² room has a King-size bed or twin beds if preferred and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower. The room has a private entrance from the garden and pool views.
Deluxe
This 38m² room has a King-size bed or twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. The room has a private entrance from the garden and pool views.
Apartment
The apartment is 54²m in size and sleeps three guests in a King-size bed and a three-quarter bed. There is an en-suite bathroom with a shower, a kitchenette and a private entrance.
Facilities
During your stay you can sit in the reading lounge, enjoy full DStv and Netflix, soak up the sun on the outside deck or take a dip in the swimming pool. There is secure off street and undercover parking available.
Breakfast & Dining
A light continental and full English breakfast is served each morning.
Contact Details
Phone: +27 (0) 83 334 1934
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Web: www.zulani.co.za
75 Flamingo St, St Lucia, 3936
The Elephant Lake Inn is located in the town of St Lucia, KwaZulu Natal, surrounded by the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first World Heritage Site. St Lucia is 25km from the main N2 route between Durban and Swaziland, 75km south from Hluhluwe town and 80km north of Richards Bay. The Elephant Lake Inn consists of 34 rooms, all of which include air-conditioning, a wall safe, tea and coffee station, TV with DSTV package, and en-suite bathroom with shower. The Inn is ideally located with quick access to all shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities that are on offer in St Lucia.
Accommodation
The Inn boasts with 34 modern, en-suite, air-conditioned rooms. All rooms are equipped with flat screen TV’s and selected DStv channels, tea / coffee making facilities, electronic wall safes; hair dryer and full range of bathroom amenities.
The Inn has two levels. The ground level has 16 rooms, all with a private patio leading out to a sparkling pool and indigenous garden, an outdoor breakfast Lapa and braai area. The upper level has 18 rooms overlooking the pool and indigenous garden. Individual braai’s are available for guest private use.
Breakfast & Dining
Full English buffet breakfasts are served from 07h00 - 09h30 daily. Dinners are served from 18h00 - 21h00 (on request only). Soft drinks are available for purchase at the Inn - no alcohol is sold at the Inn. Guests do however have easy access to all restaurants, bars and liquor stores within St Lucia.
Guests and groups accommodated at the Inn may also make use of the restaurant and bar facilities at the Elephant Lake Hotel
Activities & Attractions
Elephant Lake Safaris is the resident safari and activities provider that offer preferential rates and services to guest and clients of the Elephant Lake Hotel. With the ideal location of the hotel, guests have a vast range of activities to choose from, all which could be booked and arranged by the hotel:
• Big 5 open vehicle safaris in Hluhluwe / iMfolozi Game Reserve
• Game drives in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (en route to Cape Vidal)
• Catalina Bay sundowner drive
• Whale watching - seasonal
• Turtle tours - seasonal
• Boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, world renowned for the excellent hippo, crocodile and bird viewing
• Kayaking on the St Lucia Estuary
• Guided walking trails
• Self guided walking trails
• Snorkelling at Cape Vidal
• Deep sea fishing
• Fly fishing
• Night drives
• Marine mammal experience
• Community operated Zulu cultural village
• Birding
• Crocodile centre
• Arts and crafts
• Golf
Elephant Lake Safaris also offer shuttle services locally in and around the town of St Lucia as well as nearby attractions. Airport transfers are also provided to and from Richards Bay Airport, Mkuze Airport and King Shaka International Airport.
Contact Details
Phone: +27 (0)35 5901001 / +27 (0)35 5901003
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Web: www.elephantlakestlucia.co.za
41 Flamingo Street Lucia
Maputaland Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the area of St Lucia. We are well known for our warm hospitality, comfortable accommodation and delicious breakfasts. Our stunning garden is frequented by a number of birds, with over 500 species having being spotted in the area. The guest house is within walking distance of the beach, curio markets, restaurants and internet cafes. Maputaland Guest House has 6 individually decorated, air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms, all with direct access to the swimming pool which is set in our tropical and tranquil garden...
Accommodation
We have a selection of luxury, air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms all decorated with an African theme in mind. Each room opens out onto the tropical garden and the swimming pool, which is the ideal spot to relax and unwind. Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and the garden area.
Buffalo Room
Twin beds with a single bed for a child and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower.
Lion Room & Rhino Room
Twin beds with an en-suite bathroom with a shower.
Elephant Room
Queen size bed with an en-suite bathroom with a shower.
Leopard Room
Queen size bed and a single bed with an en-suite bathroom. The bathroom has bath and a separate shower.
Beach House
Queen size bed with an en-suite bathroom with a shower
Facilities
• Free Wi-Fi
• Fax facilities
• Parking available
• Laundry service
• Garden
• Swimming pool
• Braai / barbecue
• Credit card facilities
• Rooms have air conditioning
• Tea / coffee making facilities
• Hair dryers
Activities & Attractions
• Big 5 Safaris to the oldest game reserve in South Africa, The Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game Reserve
• Full day safaris to The World Heritage Site, The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
• Night drives in the park
• Whale watching in season (June to November)
• Sea Turtle Tours (November to February)
• Horse rides on the beach or in the park
• Kayaking on Lake St Lucia
• Two hour Cruises on Lake St Lucia
• Guided Bird walking tours
Contact Details
Phone: +27 (0) 35 590 1041
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Web: www.maputaland.com
1 Kabeljou Street, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa