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A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outdoor area through a sliding door.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

A nighttime view of a pool area with a covered seating area and a fence.

A corner of a room with two wicker chairs, a small round stool, and a doormat with "HELLO" written on it.

1. The Wilds Guest House

18.7 km from Lake St. Lucia

Sebastian

₹4,712

₹4,712 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A wooden deck with a glass enclosure, a dining area, and a cozy seating space with cushions.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of greenery outside.

An outdoor bar area with wooden stools, a thatched roof, and a television mounted on the wall.

A person in a bathtub filled with foam, holding a bottle of champagne.

2. Leopard Walk Lodge

14.6 km from Lake St. Lucia

"Leopard Walk Lodge: A Perfect African Retreat After a demanding business trip from the USA, Leopard Walk Lodge was the ideal place to unwind before my 30-hour flight home. With a small number of luxury lodges, each designed for complete privacy, it offers a serene escape in the heart of the African bush. The accommodations are beautifully furnished with all the amenities you could need, including excellent WiFi. However, it’s the stillness of the wilderness that truly soothes the soul, inviting...

Strath

₹13,805

₹16,007 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a building with a sloped roof.

A rustic building with a tiled roof, a brick exterior, and a wooden bench outside.

A building with a sloped roof surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel pathway leading to it.

A gravel pathway leading to a rustic building surrounded by trees.

3. Ezulwini Game Lodge

13.2 km from Lake St. Lucia

Kerry

₹6,167

₹7,173 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, comfortable seating, and a central coffee table.

A spacious tent-style room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of greenery through the windows.

A bar area with a thatched roof, wooden chairs, a television, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A thatched-roof building with a covered outdoor area, stairs leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden.

4. Falaza Game Lodge

17.3 km from Lake St. Lucia

Andrew

₹19,923

₹23,036 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A poolside area with a thatched-roof structure, wooden furniture, and a large potted plant.

An outdoor wooden deck with tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a pool area.

A sea turtle on a sandy beach with clear water and distant hills.

A sign for 'Leopard Corner Guest House' with a giraffe sculpture and illuminated plants.

5. Leopard Corner Lodge

39 km from Lake St. Lucia

Gail

₹10,864

₹12,494 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A deck with a pool, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.

A multi-level outdoor deck with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a bookshelf, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

6 km from Lake St. Lucia

Michelle

₹30,934

₹35,768 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern hotel room with a brick wall, a large bed with a white comforter, a wooden wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a few people in the distance.

A modern building with a stone facade, a gated entrance, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a brick wall, and a covered seating area.

7. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

39.1 km from Lake St. Lucia

Stanley

₹7,916

₹7,916 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A narrow brick pathway flanked by tall palm trees and other tropical plants, leading to a brick building with a sloped roof.

A beach with people swimming and walking in the water.

A garden pathway with a brick wall on one side and a brick building on the other.

A hotel room with a large bed, a canopy, and two lion paintings on the walls.

8. Bhangazi Lodge

38.8 km from Lake St. Lucia

Christopher R

₹10,006

₹10,006 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A patio area with a brick building, wooden deck, and various tropical plants.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, a toaster, and various food items on the counter.

A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

9. Rhino Coast Guest House

38.5 km from Lake St. Lucia

Danica

₹18,608

₹18,608 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A swimming pool surrounded by a brick pathway, with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.

A neatly made bed with a quilt, a bedside table, and a nightstand. There is a painting on the wall above the bed.

A well-maintained grassy area with a covered seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A living room with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a view through a glass door.

10. First Group La Rochelle

38.5 km from Lake St. Lucia

Christiaan

₹12,850

₹14,777 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a sign indicating pool hours.

A building with a tiled patio area, a covered seating area, and a fenced garden.

A living room with a TV, two sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator.

11. St Lucia Palms

38.6 km from Lake St. Lucia

Darren

₹5,085

₹5,848 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a wooden cabinet.

A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shoreline.

A stone wall, wooden door, and a mirror with a wreath.

A dining area with a round table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs.

12. Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris

18.7 km from Lake St. Lucia

Graham

₹5,021

₹5,021 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A garden pathway leading to a brick building with lush greenery and palm trees.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining area.

13. Perna Perna St Lucia

39.2 km from Lake St. Lucia

Pascal

₹5,379

₹6,186 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, red and white bedding, a red throw blanket, a folded towel, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a framed picture, and sheer curtains on a window.

A modern kitchen with light wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a brick building with white lounge chairs.

14. Flamingo Lodge

39.1 km from Lake St. Lucia

Anonymous traveller

₹5,548

₹6,380 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A multi-story hotel with balconies, surrounded by tropical plants and flowers.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a large mirror.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a glass-top table, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and wooden chairs.

15. Shonalanga Lodge

38.7 km from Lake St. Lucia

Pedro Agrela

₹4,406

₹5,101 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A large outdoor hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees.

A beach with a vehicle parked on a dirt path surrounded by dense greenery.

A rustic outdoor setting with a treehouse illuminated by lanterns, surrounded by natural foliage.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, wicker chairs, and a coffee table with books and decorative items.

16. Makakatana Bay Lodge

23.7 km from Lake St. Lucia

₹83,840

₹97,363 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a large plant.

A living room with a brick wall, a TV, a pool, and a sofa.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a brick wall.

17. Leopard Tree Lodge

38.8 km from Lake St. Lucia

Brian

₹8,862

₹10,219 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

An indoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a round table with a decorative centerpiece, and a view of the outdoor garden.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and a rustic wooden fence, leading to a building with a traditional roof.

A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There is a bar area with stools and a television.

A hotel room with a bed, a bench, and a red chair.

18. Emdoneni Lodge

19.4 km from Lake St. Lucia

"The lodge is lovely with very attentive staff. The cat sanctuary is a must visit and trips to Hluhluwe was easy to organise. It is an easy drive to St Lucia and to Bayete to see the elephant education demonstration which is a must-do. Be aware that there is very little around there so likely you will need to eat dinner at the lodge. The foods is quite plain with not much choice. Also be aware that the rooms have no TVs. I would recommend the Lodge for its position and the attentive staff."

Gwyneth

₹16,493

₹19,043 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A wooden pathway leading to a covered seating area surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone wall, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A wooden pathway flanked by dense tropical vegetation, leading towards a structure in the distance.

19. Forest Lodge

39.1 km from Lake St. Lucia

Zamo

₹8,209

₹9,519 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A building entrance with a sign reading "RECEPTION" and a sign at the bottom of the stairs that says "MIND YOUR STEP."

A bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

A wall with framed photographs, a vase with yellow flowers, and a sign with a bird illustration.

A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a television.

20. iGwalagwala Guest House

39.2 km from Lake St. Lucia

"Very nice guest house, everything is done to make sure that we are comfortable. The owners are very nice people and can give a lot of advices ans help you with a cooler, booking etc... Nice location also, you can walk to the beach, restuarants, etc... The breakfast is really great. We really enjoyed our stay there and will definitely come back. One more thing we can see some monkeys from our house :)"

Steven

₹14,237

₹14,237 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake St. Lucia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Wilds Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Leopard Walk Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 41 reviews	View
Ezulwini Game Lodge	8.6 Excellent 11 reviews	View
Falaza Game Lodge	8.8 Excellent 10 reviews	View
Leopard Corner Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View

Top Lake St. Lucia Hotel Reviews

Bushwillow Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Thobile and her team are very friendly and accommodating. This is my third stay at this property and very happy with everything"

The Wilds Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for family peace and quiet. Very friendly and welcoming staff. The place is 5 Star in my books"

Ezulwini Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We cannot say enough good things about Ezulwini! Gorgeous views, comfortable accommodation, amazing food, friendly staff - it was just top notch, thank you!"

Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris

8/10 Good

"Very good, cozy and comfortable"

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful and I loved the boardwalks through the forest. The staff was very helpful, professional, and friendly - they went out of their way to accommodate me as a vegetarian and the chef made a delicious curry even though it wasn't on the menu. Thank you for the lovely stay!"

Other attractions near Lake St. Lucia

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

9.4/10 (43 reviews)

This nature reserve spans a diverse range of coastal, lake, savannah and wetland habitats teeming with hippos, leopards, elephants, antelope, whales and turtles.

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Cape Vidal

9.2/10 (32 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cape Vidal might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Makakatana. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve

You can take time to visit Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve during your travels to Hluhluwe. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Cape Vidal Lighthouse

9.6/10 (8 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Makakatana when you spend time at Cape Vidal Lighthouse. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.

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Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

9.0/10 (23 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Makakatana with a visit to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake St. Lucia?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake St. Lucia, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay near Lake St. Lucia?

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 3.7 mi (6 km) from Lake St. Lucia. Another good choice is Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts, located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) away.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake St. Lucia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Lake St. Lucia.

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Our top choices for Lake St. Lucia hotels

1. The Wilds Guest House

2. Leopard Walk Lodge

3. Ezulwini Game Lodge

4. Falaza Game Lodge

5. Leopard Corner Lodge

6. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

7. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

8. Bhangazi Lodge

9. Rhino Coast Guest House

10. First Group La Rochelle

11. St Lucia Palms

12. Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris

13. Perna Perna St Lucia

14. Flamingo Lodge

15. Shonalanga Lodge

16. Makakatana Bay Lodge

17. Leopard Tree Lodge

18. Emdoneni Lodge

19. Forest Lodge

20. iGwalagwala Guest House

Compare popular hotels close to Lake St. Lucia

Top Lake St. Lucia Hotel Reviews

Bushwillow Collection

The Wilds Guest House

Ezulwini Game Lodge

Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

Other attractions near Lake St. Lucia

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Cape Vidal

Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve

Cape Vidal Lighthouse

Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

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