Hotels in St. Lucia, South Africa

Hotels in St. Lucia, South Africa
Home to iSimangaliso Wetland Park (formerly the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park), one of South Africa's World Heritage sites, visitors can enjoy miles of biking and hiking trails, swimming and water sports on beautiful beaches, as well as a wide variety of wildlife tours and safaris. Resting on the eastern shore of South Africa and bordered by the Indian Ocean, St. Lucia is an adventure lover's paradise.

Seasands Lodge

Surrounded by lush, tropical gardens and only a short drive to restaurants and shops in the city, Seasands Lodge is a quiet bed and breakfast that offers relaxation and casual luxury. Boasting 28 spacious suites, all guests are treated to large bedrooms with en-suite lounge areas, a modest kitchenette, satellite television and private balconies that overlook the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Guests will find an on-site restaurant serving authentic South African cuisine, a large swimming pool in the garden, a knowledgeable concierge that can organize snorkeling trips to Cape Vidal, boat safaris on Lake St. Lucia and bird and hippo watching trips to the St. Lucia Estuary. Nearby, guests can enjoy hiking and biking tours through self-guided nature trails at iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

135 Hornbill St.
Saint Lucia, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa 3936
+(27) 35-590-1082
seasands.co.za

Elephant Lake Hotel

Nestled on the banks of the St. Lucia Estuary lies the luxurious Elephant Lake Hotel. This intimate, three-star hotel contains more than 50 spacious rooms and suites that feature all the comforts of home, including satellite television, comfortable beds and furniture, large private bathrooms and private balconies and patios. Guests also have access to a number of other amenities such as an oversized pool, an on-site bar, beautiful landscaped courtyards with picnic areas and an on-site restaurant with an outdoor dining area that offers a huge buffet featuring various cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visitors will also be delighted to find a "Safari Desk" on site, where safaris, historical walking and hiking tours, snorkeling, whale and bird watching and boat cruises can be booked and arranged efficiently.

McKenzie Street
St Lucia, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa 3936
+(27) 35-590-1001
elephantlakestlucia.co.za

Zulani Guest House

Ideally located within walking distance of St. Lucia's shops, restaurants, and the local market, Zulani Guest House is a small, quaint bed and breakfast that prides itself on great service and personalized hospitality. This four-star bed and breakfast features beautifully decorated guest rooms that include private entrances, spacious private bathrooms, overstuffed king size beds, a kitchenette and a satellite TV with a built-in DVD player. Zulani Guest House offers visitors a number of amenities such as a huge swimming pool, a large, tasty personalized breakfast, discounts at local restaurants and activities such as early morning bird watching and hippo, crocodile and whale watching on guided estuary boat cruises. Guests also will be delighted to find that Zulani Guest House is just a short distance from hiking and biking trails at the Igwalagwala Nature Trail, kayaking at the estuary and water sports at nearby beaches. Ideal for couples and small groups, Zulani Guest House is definitely worth a visit.

75 Flamingo St.
Saint Lucia, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa 3936
+(27) 83-334-1934
zulani.co.za

Article Written By Ayisatu J. Taylor

Ayisatu J. Taylor is a graduate of Smith College and has been writing for 5 years. She lives in the Washington Metropolitan area and plans to attend graduate school to study public health. Ms. Taylor is an avid traveler with a passion for good music, good movies, good food, and good friends.

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