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

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

A beach with driftwood on the sand and the ocean in the background.

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

1. Leopard Tree Lodge

18.4 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Brian

₹8,765

₹10,121 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

2. Leopard Corner Lodge

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Gail

₹10,859

₹12,487 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by greenery and two lounge chairs.

An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a brick planter, and a view of the interior through a glass door.

A room with a white brick wall, a wooden door with glass panels, and a bookshelf filled with books.

3. Santa Lucia Guest House

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Katrina

₹10,125

₹11,724 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

4. Rhino Coast Guest House

18.3 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Danica

₹18,093

₹18,093 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

5. Perna Perna St Lucia

19 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Pascal

₹5,376

₹6,183 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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 living room with patterned furniture, a glass coffee table, and a zebra artwork on the wall.

6. Flamingo Lodge

19 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Anonymous traveller

₹5,545

₹6,376 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and wooden chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden door, a shower, and a small table.

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

7. Shonalanga Lodge

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Pedro Agrela

₹4,356

₹5,051 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

A spacious room with wooden floors, a large window, and a view of the outdoors. There is a painting on the wall, a round table with a plant, and a chair with a red cushion.

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

8. Makakatana Bay Lodge

7.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

₹84,696

₹98,212 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

A cozy dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

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

9. iGwalagwala Guest House

19.1 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

"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

₹13,802

₹13,802 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and a ceiling fan.

A building with a sign reading "Turtle Bay Lodge" and a reception area visible.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden chair, a mirror, and a door with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a bar area.

10. Turtle Bay Lodge

19.1 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Thulile

₹8,708

₹8,708 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A wooden table and chairs on a deck with a view of tropical plants and a building in the background.

A kitchen counter with various items including jars, bottles, and a decorative rooster.

A neatly made bed with floral pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed botanical prints on the wall.

A cozy living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

11. Sandpiper Guest House

18.5 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Sebastian

₹8,553

₹9,863 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A pool surrounded by lush greenery, a wooden deck, and a stone pathway.

A buffet table with various dishes and beverages, including a pitcher of orange juice and a glass pitcher of water.

A garden with a thatched-roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.

A lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large window.

12. AmaZulu Lodge

19.2 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Stephen

₹8,663

₹10,060 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel entrance with a staircase leading to a reception area, surrounded by lush greenery.

A well-lit hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a mirror, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A wooden deck with a view of a body of water and distant land.

A breakfast buffet with various dishes and condiments on a table, surrounded by seating and a stone wall.

13. At Heritage House

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Holly

₹11,833

₹13,662 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading to a building with a thatched roof.

A multi-level building with a staircase surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, wooden coffee tables, and pendant lighting. A large window offers a view of the outdoors.

A wooden staircase leading to a pool area surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

14. Umlilo Lodge

19 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Jon

₹12,314

₹14,279 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A wooden deck with a sofa and a pool table, a bar area, and a view of the sea.

A bunk bed room with a view of a pool and palm trees.

A wooden deck with a bar area featuring stools and a counter.

A pool area with two covered seating areas, each with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

15. Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

18.9 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Emile

₹4,159

₹4,782 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A wooden pathway leading to a building with outdoor seating and lush tropical plants.

A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

A wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery leading to a pool area.

A hallway with wicker furniture, a red pillow, and vases with tall plants.

16. Forest Villas

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Anni

₹7,393

₹8,548 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

An outdoor deck with wooden furniture, a covered seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A lush garden with a wooden deck, a thatched-roof structure, and a variety of tropical plants.

A multi-story building with a wooden exterior and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery.

A coastal landscape with a beach, calm water, and dense greenery.

17. Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

19.5 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Diego

₹8,681

₹10,128 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A wooden deck with a table set for a meal, overlooking a lush landscape with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A stone pathway winding through a lush garden with dense foliage and a wooden pergola.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a potted plant.

18. Ingwenya Lodge

19.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Anonymous traveller

₹6,273

₹7,274 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table, and a covered patio.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

A neatly made bed with pillows, a blue towel, and a wooden headboard. There is a wooden shelf unit and a small table with a chair.

A stone fire pit with flames, surrounded by wooden walls and a seating area with cushions.

19. Marlin Lodge

18.4 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Grahame

₹8,898

₹8,898 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

20. St Lucia Safari Lodge

19.2 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Mathias

₹7,697

₹7,697 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Leopard Tree Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Leopard Corner Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Santa Lucia Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
Rhino Coast Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
Perna Perna St Lucia	8.0 Very good 25 reviews	View

Top Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint Hotel Reviews

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely property and all the staff were very kind and helpful. Our tent was really nice, most comfortable beds we had on holiday. Nice area with wardrobe, fridge and sink. Bathroom was nice, shower had decent pressure. Cleaned with fresh towels every day. Because it’s tents you will hear the neighbours but they strongly encourage quiet hours, room had a fan and ear plugs. Would stay here again."

Elephant Coast Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Can not recommend highly enough! Would stay again and again!!"

Rhino Coast Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"It was wonderful everything was just splendid and perfect the hosts exceeded our expectations from the moment we checked in to the amazing breakfast and to the moment we had to leave this place that made us felt at home i highly recommend this place"

At Heritage House

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect stay. Lovely convenient property, and staff were so pleasant and helpful. Can’t criticise anything, I loved it there!"

Maputaland Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, owners were very helpful told us about the area booked a tour which was great as it was our first time in the area Breakfast was good and garden very relaxing If we come back we’d book again and would recommend "

Umlilo Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is a special place to stay, good accommodation, excellent service"

Lidiko Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this hotel. Is peaceful. The staff and the administration are kind and helpful. "

Other attractions near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Hippos resting by a water body with a dense forest in the background.

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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A group of people riding horses across a grassy field with a body of water in the foreground and a beach in the background.

St. Lucia Estuary Beach

8.6/10 (30 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, St. Lucia Estuary Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to St. Lucia. 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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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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The Gallery-St Lucia

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Gallery-St Lucia during your trip to St. Lucia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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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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Frequently asked questions

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

Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint is located in Makakatana. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint?

Makakatana Bay Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint. Other good choices in the area include AmaZulu Lodge and Leopard Tree Lodge.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint.

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Our top choices for Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint hotels

1. Leopard Tree Lodge

2. Leopard Corner Lodge

3. Santa Lucia Guest House

4. Rhino Coast Guest House

5. Perna Perna St Lucia

6. Flamingo Lodge

7. Shonalanga Lodge

8. Makakatana Bay Lodge

9. iGwalagwala Guest House

10. Turtle Bay Lodge

11. Sandpiper Guest House

12. AmaZulu Lodge

13. At Heritage House

14. Umlilo Lodge

15. Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

16. Forest Villas

17. Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

18. Ingwenya Lodge

19. Marlin Lodge

20. St Lucia Safari Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Top Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint Hotel Reviews

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

Elephant Coast Guest House

Rhino Coast Guest House

At Heritage House

Maputaland Guest House

Umlilo Lodge

Lidiko Lodge

Other attractions near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

St. Lucia Estuary Beach

Cape Vidal Lighthouse

Cape Vidal

The Gallery-St Lucia

Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve

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