The iSimangaliso Wetland Park on the Zululand coast is one of South Africa's top tourist attractions. We scouted out five top places to stay in the nearby town of St. Lucia.

Umlilo Lodge
Umlilo Lodge is located in St. Lucia, a small coastal village surrounded by the iSimangaliso Wetland Park — South Africa's first National World Heritage Site — on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.

Lake St. Lucia is a large estuarine lake abundant with hippo, crocodiles, fish and hundreds of bird species. The area comprises rivers, lakes, marsh, mangrove swamps and huge sand dunes, with beautiful unspoiled beaches. The lodge offers a Boma area where guests can enjoy a Braai, Potjiekos or Traditional Dinner.

The lodge is walking distance from the restaurants and shops in town. Eleven en-suite bedrooms are air-conditioned and have televisions with 11 DSTV channels, bar fridges etc. to make your visit as comfortable as possible. The bathrooms offer both baths and showers, and all rooms overlook the swimming pool.

Relax on the wooden deck by the pool, enjoy free internet access, or have a drink in the bar lounge surrounded by a fishpond, or around the fire in the Boma. Four rooms are also wheelchair-friendly. Click here to book online now!

Seasands Lodge
Sea sands was established 14 years ago and is a tropical paradise of palms, tree ferns and other plants to attract birdlife. The resort is situated within the Wetland Park with access to Cape Vidal, Big Five game reserves, Zulu cultural villages and self-guided walking trails.

Sea sands Lodge is known for fine cuisine such as grilled fish and seafood, tasty and tender steaks and mouth-watering curries including traditional South African fare.

Garden cottages/lodges are set in a tropical paradise and offer coffee/tea-making facilities and are equipped with bath and shower en-suite. All rooms offer air-conditioning and are serviced daily. Other facilities include a swimming pool with wooden deck and sun loungers, lapa, conference centre, braai areas, bar, in-house restaurant as well as internet and phone facilities.

Airport transfers and all tours in the area can be arranged for guests. Expect to be greeted by warm, friendly staff who will assist with all tour requirements as well as information about the area. A true African experience of sun, sea, sand and safari! Click here to book online now!

Whale Song
Whale Song Guest House is a private and modern home centrally situated in the village of St Lucia and within walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants. You'll get to enjoy stunning birdlife and gardens, the local attractions of Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Game reserves as well as Cape Vidal. The lodge offers luxury rooms with en-suite bathrooms and tea/coffee stations provided in the rooms. There is DSTV in the lounge and all rooms are air-conditioned. Click here to book online now!

Afrikhaya Guest House
Welcome to our surprisingly different African home! Experience African bush and the warm Indian Ocean. Afrikhaya Guest House offers a stylish Afro-contemporary home set in a tropical garden with four elegantly furnished, air-conditioned guestrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

All rooms have private entrances and patios, comfortable XL beds and you can enjoy genuinely warm hospitality in an upmarket African ambience. Afrikhaya can be used as your base from which to explore iSimangaliso Wetland Park, previously known as the Greater St.Lucia Wetland Park.

In this beautiful Park a variety of activities and tours can be enjoyed: an estuary boat cruise to see hippos and crocodiles, day and night game drives, kayaking, whale watching, turtle tours and hiking trails to name a few. Your hosts will gladly advise and arrange all tours for you.

A Big Five Safari in the world famous Hluhluwe-uMfolozi Game Reserve is only a 45 minute drive away. Your hosts will welcome you in English, Dutch or German. Click here to book online now!

Lidiko Lodge
Lidiko Lodge is a newly-developed luxury country lodge in St Lucia, offering accommodation on a B&B, or a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast basis. Lidiko is centrally situated and within five minutes walk from restaurants, shops and main attractions.

All 15 garden rooms have private patios and entrances. The rooms are spacious and en-suite (with a separate bath and shower) and fully air-conditioned. Each room offers a colour TV; bar fridge, wall safe; hairdryer; toiletries; crisp white linen; fluffy towels; coffee & tea making facilities.

The honeymoon suite is set separately from the other rooms, has a queen sized bed and is decorated with antiques and Persian carpets. The family unit consists of two inter-leading rooms each with their own bathroom. It has a King size bed and two twin beds. The 12 double/twin rooms have twin base set beds or King size beds. The dining deck overlooks the Great St Lucia Lake and all rooms have garden and pool views.

The lodge has a sparkling pool and a tea garden from which refreshments can be ordered all day. The lodge further boasts an in house art gallery. Lidiko Lodge, a Portfolio Establishment, is an ideal base to explore the local wetlands, game parks and pristine beaches. Click here to book online now!


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