Saint Lucia hotels

Pros: The host was very helpful, friendly andwent out of his way for us. Breakfast spread was amazing. Room was amazing as well

Pros: We really enjoyed our stay at St. Lucia Wetlands Guesthouse. Colin, his parents and the whole team are very friendly and helpful and ensure a beautiful stay from the first minute.

Pros: First of all the staff were so friendly, accommodating, informative, and made our short time at the guesthouse very personal. We arrived early and was treated to complimentary drinks and a very detailed explanation of the area by Colin, who also arranged our transfer back to Durban for us. Derek was kind enough to give us a lift into town one afternoon, even though it’s only a 15 minute walk. Nat took us on a private whistle-stop tour of Cape Vidal on our last day, and cooked a beautiful and varied breakfast every morning, and made eggs to order. The guesthouse is located right in between the town and the beach so everything is within a comfortable walking distance, just beware of the hippos at night if you don’t have a car! The room and property itself was spotless, we didn’t find time to try the pool but it looked lovely. The bed was huge and very comfortable, and came with a mosquito net. We would 100% recommend St Lucia Wetlands Guesthouse and we would definitely stay here again.

Cons: We could not fault anything with the property, room, location or people. The only slight inconvenience was that our room door lock was very temperamental so we had to leave our door unlocked sometimes. However the main door to the property locked and we took all our valuables out with us anyway so we felt comfortable and safe enough to leave it unlocked.

Pros: This is a very good guest house indeed. Colin and his wife were extremely welcoming, helpful and friendly. The location is very convenient and the house is lovely, set in beautiful gardens with a very nice pool. Our room was excellent with a superb bathroom and the guest areas are very comfortably furnished. Breakfast was excellent. Overall we really enjoyed our one night stay and would recommend the guest house without hesitation. Very good value for money.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Wonderful host...fabulous breakfast

Cons: Liked everything

Pros: We had a fantastic stay during our 3 nights at St Lucia wetlands. The guest house has a very warm family vibe and we were made to feel welcome from day 1. Prior to arriving we were sent a suggested itinerary for our stay which was very helpful as we could look at activities beforehand. The rooms were very spacious and clean. The breakfast was lovely and varied every day and we particularly enjoyed the homemade pastries. We really appreciated the additional extras such as car washing every day, and the snorkel and towels for cape Vidal. Thank you to all!

Pros: Rooms excellent. Greeting from the owner and local information he gave excellent and very useful. Great breakfast.

Pros: The hosts (Colin in particular) were so helpful and accommodating in every respect, sharing lots of information with us on the local area and providing us with a packed breakfast when we had extra early starts which we had not sought but really appreciated. We felt they went above and beyond in their efforts to ensure a very memorable stay.

Cons: No complaints!

Pros: Very clean and upmarket B&B, friendly and accommodating...I will be back!!

Pros: Welcoming staff and comfortable rooms. Breakfast was wonderful.

Pros: The breakfast was fantastic. Fresh fruit cups were set in place upon arrival. Buffet for pastries, cheese, cereal, etc and a hot made to order hot, english breakfast was served. Beautiful outdoor dining area.

Pros: The team made sure we had a great stay during our honeymoon! The breakfast was great and trips well arranged :-) We would definitely recommend staying here!

Pros: Beautiful layout, rooms felt very private and are gorgeous inside and out. Esmerie was so welcoming and gave us heaps of informative about what to go ad best spots for wildlife watching. An added bonus for us was Esmerie giving us an extra chalet so our teenage boy and girl didn't have to share! Totally unexpected but two very happy teenagers who made the absolute most of their private luxury. Breakfast was fantastic - great selection of fruit, cereal, cooked and freshly cooked muffins every day. Lodge Afrique is within easy & safe walking distance from restaurants and tour operators.....and has bush babies and banded mongoose in the gardens

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Loved everything about it!

Cons: Nothing!

Pros: Everything! Extremely beautiful and comfortable! The owner and her team are so friendly!

Pros: Very unusual accommodation in the centre of St Lucia - African style lodges. Really clean, spacious, great breakfast, close to the restaurants and a great base to see the area.

Pros: Lush garden, amazing decor in African style, beautiful and comfortable bungalows, serenity and calmness of the place, everything to perfection. Helpful hosts, with great attention to the smallest detail, and an excellent breakfast to crown the experience!

Pros: The greenery, decor, bath/shower and linen!! Amazing breakfast and Elsmie is a wonderful host!

Cons: Couldn’t fault anything!

Pros: Very relaxing

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Well positioned in the town. Well maintained garden. Great, comfortable rooms. Friendly staff who helped with excursions. Good breakfast.

Pros: Hosipitality ,friendly environment, very clean the place is just to perfect

Pros: Almost everything

Cons: They don't have chanel 161

Pros: Just perfect for safari visit to the area. Great location, comfortable beds, quiet - a good night's sleep, amazing breakfast and lovely helpful hosts- thank you!

Cons: Nothing!

Pros: Great location and very friendly hosts Adele & Sean made our stay perfect!

Pros: Clean, up-to date facilities. Good shower. Breakfast is better than the usual guest house fare. Bright cheerful room. Comfortable bed. Attractive grounds. Staff helped me with travel arrangements.

Cons: A bit far from town but that's a minor thing.

Pros: Superbe Lodge in St. Lucia. Very friendly and helpful owners. Lots of tips for the surrounding. Lush garden and lots of tranquility. Will come back when in town.

Pros: The breakfast was good and very friendly stuff

Pros: It is on a perfect location with a view to a park where sometimes appear the hippo's at night. The whole place has an atmosphere as if you were on Bali, Indonesia. Two nice swimming pools in lovely gardens. Excellent breakfast. A good place to stay and relax for one or two days. The host is very friendly and helpful.

Cons: The rooms are a little bit basic and not very cosy.

Pros: Nice and very quiet accommodation with a nice garden, pools and fire pit. The hosts are very friendly and very hard-working. The breakfast buffet is very rich. We spent a very nice time there and like to come back.

Pros: Lovely room. Very clean. Great breakfast. Beautiful finished property inside and out with gardens and pools.Adel and Sean great hosts.

Pros: Hospitality, environment, rooms, location in the village

Cons: Nothing especially

Pros: Breakfast was delightful. Very pleasant stay and hosts were very friendly and helpful.

Pros: Somehow we started on the wrong foot The owners were really friendly and tried to fix our complaints, which was great. The manager was not the greatest host

Cons: We did not get the room that we reserved (Once the owners knew about it, they gave us a discount) The mattress was not good (The owners changed it), bed is too short with 1,90, not unusual in RSA though Breakfast could use some better ingredients, eggs were delicious. Coffee not so much Way too many rules

Pros: Nanette was superb helpful and friendly. Whole experience was great. Would not hesitate to go back

Cons: Nothing comes to mind

Pros: Guest house is ideally placed to explore the wildlife and natural surroundings of St Lucia and all dining out etc facilities are within minutes of the property. We had a warm welcome throughout our stay and Desiree did everything to help us make the most of our trip, arranging bookings, breakfast packs, starting breakfast time earlier to fit us in and generally being a superb host. We had full on days out during our stay and it was always a pleasaure to sit out and enjoy a quiet drink overlooking the garden as the sun went down.

Pros: Friendly staff

Cons: Same breakfast daily. A little change to the breakfast menu would be welcome.

Pros: It is a lovely place with friendly staff. Perfect location for exploring St. Lucia. We will definitely go back to this place.

Pros: Lovely garden, well-equipped rooms and tasty breakfast! We had a good time at the Guest House and would recommend it.

Cons: Nothing to complain about

Pros: Centrally located to all amenities. Great breakfast and beautiful decor. Nanette made our stay very pleasant.

Pros: Great value for money! This place is really beautiful, the design is something that we didn’t see until now on South Africa. The room is big and wonderful, the garden is so nice, the breakfast was exactly what we want - fresh and delicious. Everything was clean, and the team was so friendly- the recommendations they gave us was awesome! Really enjoyed, we will definitely return.

Pros: The location was great. We enjoyed the breakfast. The room was beautiful and clean

Pros: We were welcomed by a lovely host - we had lots of nice chats during our 4-day-stay. Our room was huge and lovely decorated. Breakfast was fantastic. We would definitely like to come back!!!

Pros: Isabella was very friendly... we definitely come back to IGwalagwala if back in St. Lucia!

Cons: -

Pros: Very nice and kind hosts. Beautiful and clean rooms! Very good breakfast!

Pros: The accomodation was very neat, comfortable and the hosts were lovely. Would definitely recommend.

Pros: Excellent accommodation in a fantastic location. It's a short walk to the main strip, but set one road back so nice and tranquil. The Guest House was recently renovated and is upmarket and extremely comfortable. All rooms open onto the pool area. The owners were on site to welcome us, helped us book excursions and made dinner reservations. Breakfast was delicious. I would definitely recommend iGwalagwala to others.

Pros: Absolutely amazing place and great hospitality. The breakfast was really tasty, the rooms clean and comfortable. Only good vibes and memories.

Pros: Friendly staff, very warm and welcoming. Helped us book a boat trip. Great room. Great location. Delicious breakfast

Cons: Would've preferred a darker curtain in bathroom

Pros: Beautiful and cozy B&B. Tasty, extensive breakfast, Very kind host.

Pros: Very friendly and cosy atmosphere. Clean quiet room with excellent beds. The cleanest pool we encountered in the entire holiday (christal clear). Very friendly hosts. Excellent breakfast.

Cons: -

Pros: Wonderful rooms, breakfast and propriety. Staff was very friendly. Nice location and a good explanation from the host about what to do in St Lucia. Rooms were tidy and big with a lovely bed.

Cons: Only minor point was slow WiFi, but that’s almost everywhere in South Africa, so not really an accommodation issue. Besides that really no downsides I can think of.

Pros: Lovely place and garden, great accommodation, super breakfast.

Pros: Joyce was a fantastic host. Booked all our trips. Very informative.

Cons: Room was nice but a bit dark

Pros: I felt like I was at home but away from the busy city life. I loved that fact that there was no TV in the room and therefore my wife and I spent quality time together.

Cons: There was nothing to dislike.

Pros: Quiet and cosy guest house in walking distance from the main street; simple but good, freshly prepared breakfast; muffins and danish were still warm when we got them; gluten free options available; when you arrive, Joyce gives you the full information package about St Lucia and surroundings and helps you to organise your tour program if you want.

Cons: pool was not clean but actually you don't need it and it was getting winter anyway

Pros: Very clean lovely rooms and a Joyce couldn’t do enough for us! Like having our own personal travel agent!! Lovely breakfast.

Pros: The breakfast was the best I have had on this trip. The 'ladies' made those eggs just how I wanted them. A lovely and relaxing place to stay.

Cons: Well the wifi signal was very weak and it seemed to go off altogether at night which was a bit of a nuisance if you want to stay in touch or skype home.

Pros: Everything was perfect - location, rooms, super helpful host!

Cons: Nothing to add

Pros: Very good breakfast, very nice owners with good recommendations. Location is excellent, easy to find, quiet but close to restaurants and shops.

Cons: Room was clean on surface, but actually greasy in the bathroom. Humidity in the room. Pillows are not the best quality.

Pros: The owners have clearly created an excellent environment with guest room rather like a motel facing inwards towards a splendid garden & pool. The room was comfy, clean & quiet. The location is as pretty good for the town centre, but in a quiet location.

Cons: The guest house is getting a little tired. The bathroom needs refurbishing (dark marks around in the tiles & shower head replacement), the breakfast (although a small banquet) was over cooked & I didn’t particularly care for the way the lady of the house spoke to her staff. Having said all of that, there’s no reason why this guest house couldn’t be great again!

Pros: Friendly staff, nice rooms, very good shower

Pros: Gary's and June's kindness and availability

Pros: Good breakfast, comfy room, very helpful hosts, good tips, quiet neighbourhood - we enjoyed our stay very much

Pros: Very friendly welcome. We got not just a room, we got a whole house with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, big living room, private parking and on top a private swimming pool. the rooms and bathrooms were very big, top hygiene and very clean. The location is very beautiful and on top you are at walking distance from the city center to go to eat something. The breakfast was very good and you could order eggs, bacon,.... the way you want it.

Pros: Wow! This place is just lovely. Make sure you book a room here. The owner June is so really nice and a very good host. The room is beautiful and the garden with the pool is just a small paradise! The breakfast was also great. We though that there was not so much to do in St. Lucia except from watching the hippos and crocodiles but this place is full of nice restaurants and shops. Lovely small town and you will enjoy for sure. We wish that we booked more nights here because we really wanted to see more. We visited in july (Winter in South Africa) and we were doing a roundtrip by car. All the other places (also Kruger) were so quite and sometimes we were the only tourist in restaurants etc. But St. Lucia felt like holiday, it's very safe on the streets (except from hippos at night haha) and very cozy. June made a reservation for the hippo boat trip but we last minute we walked by a Whale Watching company and for the first time in days (because of strong wind) they started doing the tours again. We could go the same day with them (very lucky) but we had to leave right away. So we couldn't go on the hippo trip anymore. The whale company made a call and said everything was fine. When we arrived back at the hotel and told the story, June's husband was not happy because June made the reservation for the Hippo Tour so they HAVE to pay it. But we had no time left because we had to drive to our next location before dark. June's husband was so nice and even went with us to the company to explain the story. The tour was cancelled and everything was fine. Thank you so much for your amazing help!

Cons: Everything is just perfect!

Cons: Great location, clean and friendly. Would definitely go back and recommend to friend's and family

Pros: Breakfast was amazing. Very comfortable rooms.

Pros: Good location in the village (safe to walk to the restaurants), good breakfast, nice room with a good bed as well.

Cons: Internet was a bit on the slow side and not working all the time. ...not really a big issue as we are on vacation so don’t really need it :)

Pros: the staff is very friendly - wonderfull St. Lucia

Pros: June and Gary are truly great hosts and a lot of fun. Nothing is too much for them to ensure a pleasant stay. A relaxing beer with them at a local restaurant can turn into an exciting all night party! Would surely visit again.

Pros: Everything

Pros: Big room and convenience for shopping Safe and quiet

Pros: Lovely friendly people, so relaxed here!

Pros: The hostages were charming all time, they help us with all the activities in the area.

Pros: Cozy furnished guesthouse, good quality breakfast, lots of information by the owner. Fully recommend

Pros: The owners were genial, helpful and good company. They booked us a couple of excursions (hippos and a night drive) which were small-group and very interesting. The breakfasts were splendid, with monkeys in attendance. The grounds are lush and what we saw of the other parts of the Guest House very pretty and interestingly furnished. It is a great place to stay.

Cons: Disappointed to not meet a hippo on the road in the neighborhood. But not the management;s fault; those hippo guys are hard to manage I understand.

Pros: Staff very friendly and nice. They waited for us to have breakfast as we were on an early morning tour. We enjoyed a lot the stay and we would come back in case we visit again.

Cons: I cannot think of any bad thing.

Pros: Breakfast,hospitality it was best.. It was a home away from home..Philip was really good to us

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Fantastic, family-run B&B with interesting and kind hosts. The room was lovely and very comfortable. Breakfast outside on the deck with a giant pot of tea was just perfect. Excellent location, very close to the town centre.

Cons: N/A

Pros: Santa Lucia Guest House is great. Owners Philippe and Aline are attentive and the staff efficient and friendly. The outside area is very pleasant to stay in. The Pepa dog is a charm. The breakfast well served with fresh and delicious fruits. ISimangaliso Wetlands Park is another amazing place of this beautiful country that is South Africa. A place that should be included in the itinerary for those who enjoy nature and diversity. To stay, I recommend Santa Lucia Guest House. Thank you, guys. Cheers. Cristina Ayres.

Cons: The wifi did not work in the room we stayed in. The external illumination can improve.

Pros: The hosts were very accommodating when we arrived at 11am and asked if we could have an early check in (and it was a long weekend). We were welcomed into the lounge and within half an hour our room was ready for us. And it was all done with a smile!

Cons: The fish pond was a bit noisy at night but it did not detract from our stay.

Pros: The hospitality of the owners and the comfortable room was great. The breakfast and location where better than expected. Sorry that there where no hyppos in the street during our stay....

Pros: The owner family is very friendly and helpful. Fantastic breakfast!!

Cons: Henni should use brighter bulbs, it is very dark in the room and bathroom.

Pros: If you are looking to stay in St Lucia, African Ambience is your place. We felt like home. The breakfast was superb. The room was perfect, confortable and clean. We stayed for 5 days and we would recommend it for friends. Lovely place. Hennie and Ilze were excellent hosts. They helped us a lot with many things, booking activities, restaurants, and good spots where to find hippos at night in town. They were really nice with us. Definitely one of the best stays in our trip to South Africa.

Pros: Everything was excellent

Cons: None

Pros: Very friendly owners. Lots of extra service from which we were sure it really came from heart, e.g. Took us on a “hippo night safari” at night in their private car that we can see the hippos walking through town, provided an extra “melon free” fruit cup for our younger daughter on the second morning when she left the melons in the cup the first morning (they were very good, she just doesn’t like melons)...

Pros: We had a really nice stay in Hennie and Ilze guesthouse. From the check in, where Hennie gave us all the informations needed concerning the guesthouse and touristic informations concerning Santa Lucia Area to the check out all was perfect. The house is located really close to the city center where you can find easily a lot of nice restaurants. The breakfast is freshly made every morning. Our best stay in South Africa.

Pros: The owners were very helpful and gave great suggestions about the area. Room was well equipped.

Cons: Nothing!

Pros: We had an exceptional stay. The guesthouse is truly well kept, everything spotless. The hosts - Hennie and Ilze are amazing and help us organise all our activities for the short time we had (unfortunately) in St Lucia. We felt like being at home away from home. Thanks very much for making our stay a memorable one!

Pros: Breakfast was absolutely great ! The personal involvement of the owners was incredible ! Service was very good and we also received nice suggestions what to do in the area. Food at the local restaurants was also good. The game drives to the Umfolozi Park and the Crocs + Hippo tour were both very exciting !

Cons: Nothing, we had a really very nice stay ! The rooms were perfect and very clean . We even almost saw some hippos walking through town ! Really !!

Pros: Exceptional welcome, wonderful staff, comfortable beds. Overall beautiful stay.

Pros: Perfect place to discover sta Lucia and surroundings. Teesa, the owner is very helpful for any question you have and has given us very good suggestions. The daily car cleaning for free is something unique. Breakfast is superb. Don't miss it!

Cons: In one of the two rooms we booked, the WC smelled bad.

Pros: The guest house is. Wet cozy and Tessa is an excellent host. We highly recommend this place.

Cons: No complaints

Pros: The house the reception was just too good and well prepared for us

Cons: Everything was just great

Pros: Pancakes a delicious unexpected addition to an already awesome breakfast spread. Owner very lovely, friendly and on hand at all times. We loved our stay!

Cons: All good :-).

Pros: Fantastic breakfast. Great location for getting around St. Lucia. Tessa is a delightful host. Lots of good information to share about the St Lucia area and the surrounding wildlife parks.

Pros: Great location and a lovely lady who cannot do enough to keep you happy and very well informed about the area re where to go snd what to do.

Pros: Breakfast ok

Cons: Noise from a water pump system kept us awake most of the night. TV system did not work with a no signal sign showing

Pros: Tessa extremely welcoming and warm....,gave us loads of information

Pros: The bed was very comfortable. There's aircon which makes the room more enjoyable.

Cons: To have a brass area.

Pros: Home away from home Loved the muffins and date balls

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Theo was exceptional in her advice and helpfulness

Pros: The room was big, airy, and comfortable. The patio was lovely, allowed us to have a bit of privacy. The location was good. We were just off the main road, which was nice because it wasn’t as busy and a lot quieter. Thea was a lovely host, always ready to answer questions and helped book us trips. The staff were amazing. Always polite and accommodating. They even went as far as to wash our car every morning.

Cons: The water pressure in the shower wasn’t the best. When I tried to adjust the temperature the water instantly became ice cold. It was, however, very manageable.

Pros: Everything was absolutely perfect, the house and the room were very clean and breakfast excellent. Thea made us feel like at home and was very helpful with anything we needed!

Cons: Nothing, it was a shame we're only started one night!

Pros: Staff were extremely helpful and the room was very comfortable.

Cons: Room had visible damp and mould. However, we were told this would be fixed soon.

Pros: Staff was friendly, there were a variety of teas and coffees, food was good, there was free bottled water which was not limited, free rusks and chocolates. Good value for money

Cons: The water in the shower could not be warm. It was either extremely hot or extremely cold. When moving the tap to the middle it wouldn't be warm it would be as cold as taking the tap to the far extreme cold. This is why I have rated bathroom as average. Everything else was good or excellent.

Pros: Thea and her staff made our stay perfect. Late check in was no problem and we even got a lunch packed, a cooling box and snorkeling gear for our day trip. Water, fruits and small snacks were all time available and for free. We can highly recommend this place! Thank you again.

Cons: -

Pros: Thea the manager gave a very warm and welcome feeling. There were also fresh fruits, freshly baked muffins and cookies. The breakfast was superb. She also managed our trips. Thank you Thea for the personal care very much appreciated.

Cons: The swimming pool was rather small and not 100% clear.

Pros: The staff at Heritage couldn’t have done more for us. We went on an early start safari drive so Thea made us a superb breakfast to take with us. She drew us maps of good places to visit. Restaurant recommendations etc. Don’t think they could have done more other than packed our bags for us!!!

Cons: We should have booked more time at St. Lucia.

Pros: The staff were really friendly, comfy bed, tidy room, baby friendly (they’ve got a cot, baby chair), breakfast was great. We enjoyed our holiday there

Pros: Very friendly and helpful staff Great experience

Pros: A well run, clean and friendly place to stay. The staff are very helpful and can organise trips for you. I would highly recommend the Lodge

Pros: Comfortable clean and very friendly service.

Pros: Everything was fine, thanks for your hospitality!

Pros: Excellent breakfast. Very helpful staff.

Pros: The breakfast was delicious. Bread, pastries, jams, meats, cheeses, yoghurts, fresh fruits, cereal, eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, potatoes, fresh juices, teas (including English tea) and coffees! On a couple of days we were leaving too early for breakfast, however if you inform the staff they make you up a packed breakfast and leave it in your fridge at no extra charge, thank you! There was an honesty bar which was a pleasant surprise, wines, beers, soft drinks, and snacks available at a very reasonable price. The room was spotless, the air conditioning was more like climate control fantastic! The bed was huge, so comfy and the linen was very high quality! The area does at times have short power cuts due to government load shedding, however the room is fitted with a solar light so that you are not plunged into darkness and the hotel has a generator to keep the water running. We spoke to some people who were staying in another hotel and they did not have a generator and therefore could not have showers when there was a power cut, we did not have this problem. The staff are wonderful, so friendly and genuinely interested in your stay. The communication before we arrived (and after) was fantastic. They booked all of our safari trips for us at no extra charge and gave us travel directions too. It is a very short walk from the local shops and restaurants and it is very safe to walk around also. What a gem, I definitely recommend!

Cons: Nothing

Pros: We liked absolutely everything! The rooms are located within beautiful garden, the breakfast was delicious, the staff was attentive and professional, we got a lot of worthy tips for our full satisfaction! It is only a walking distance to all other places in St. Lucia, highly recommended!

Pros: Breakfast

Cons: TV was faulty. and new one was purchased Electric shocks from reading light over bed

Pros: What a great place! We came here upon recommendation from my brother who stayed here 2 years ago - and we enjoyed every single minute! We were greeted warmly and the hostess sat down with us, served us a cooling drink and gave us great advice on the area. They were very helpful and booked us a great Hippo Safari with SHAKAbarker Tours (who picked us up at the Lodge! highly recommended!). The Lodge is wonderful! It oozes a very relaxing vibe, and it's just nice to see how lovingly everything is put together! Great eye for details, and a very helpful and wonderful staff made this an unforgettable stay! We would have loved to stay longer - but unfortunately for us, they were booked out! But I'll definitely come again and can highly recommend this Lodge for anyone who's looking for the best place to stay in St. Lucia!

Cons: If I have to criticize something about this Lodge it was the waiting staff during breakfast who were constantly hovering behind us 5 minutes before breakfast ended - with the clear intent to rush us to finally finish. This pressure does not fit with the overall great and relaxed atmosphere of this Lodge!

Pros: The owner is really nice and helpful, super good location!

Cons: Everything was perfect

Pros: We had a great time in Saint Lucia and Andre helped us a lot in all what we needed. We even had the opportunity to see an Hippo next to our room! We highly recommend this place!

Pros: Nice cottage, green and quiet, friendly host,André, with a lot if goed advice for restaurants and boattrips.

Cons: Nothing, it was all very good

Pros: The owner was very helpful and kind, he answered all out questionsand recommend restaurants, tours, etc. The hippos have their trail right next to the lodges- so you can see their marks and see them if lucky. The lodeg was warm (important if you travel in winter) and very comfertable too. I recommend it!

Pros: The owner Andre is a terrific and friendly host. He informed us of places to go - and not to go. Also we ate one of his avocado he gave us, even a week after we left this place we were talking about the great taste. On one evening he shared a big kudu-bushbok sausage with me, which was one of the best braai meat I ate in SA. Accommodations are setup in a pleasant way. In the garden there is a nice sit, which we also used. The braai is also of great use. These accomodations are away from towncenter and quite. I walked to town center, that is approximately a 7 min walk.

Cons: Nothing really

Pros: Nice owner, who offered all assistance needed and suggestions for sightseeing, dinner and excursions. The place is well located next to the town center but in a nice quiet area. We saw hippos at night crossong through the property :)

Cons: Everything was ok, but we would have liked any plug we could use, because we could o lu find the ones that were used for the refrigerator, oven, etc...

Pros: very central location. good info and tips from host.

Cons: room a little dated esp the kitchen.

Pros: Awesome garden and the owner is really nice and helpful. He gave us some good advises and also help us with the laundry bag... Thank you

Cons: The price is a bit expensive compare to other apartments that we had stayed during our journey. The place is a bit old but functional.

Pros: Great hospitality, highly recommended Thanks for everything

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Felt as comfortable as being at home. Staff went out of their way to make sure we had an enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Pros: The breakfast and the hospitality of the accomodation were great

Cons: The room facilities were ok. The shower temperature and pressure were hard to control.

Pros: Very comfy bed and nice breakfast

Pros: Isabel, our host, was really friendly and helpful. She arranged all our outdoor activity tours. Her restaurant recommendations were perfect-they were all delicious. She also gained our hearts with preparing a take-away breakfast pack in really early in morning for our departure. Facilities are cozy, clean and well maintained. Highly recommended!

Pros: We had a short but very pleasant stay in St Lucia. The people at Marlin Lodge were extremely friendly and helped to organize our activities during our stay. We enjoyed this Lodge a lot and will certainly come back when traveling SA :-)

Pros: Super breakfast included in price as well as the extra-friendly staff members who were only too happy to help.

Cons: It didn't bother us but a room without a TV may bother some.

Pros: Very good breakfast

Pros: The breakfast was amazing and the staff were very helpful.

Pros: The place was clean and quiet. The breakfast was so nice

Pros: The staff was friendly and helpful about the activities around. The dogs in the facility were so discipline.

Cons: It would have been better if there was a television in the room.

Pros: The staff... the breakfast was awsum... perfect location.. Peaceful just btfl We will be back

Pros: The room and bathroom were spacious and comfortable. Beautiful location, the whole hotel was beautifully designed.

Pros: The friendly staff, good mattress and good bed linen, clean

Cons: Dark rooms, definitely not 4 star, old curtains, old furniture, no place to put suitcases down.

Pros: Very clean place, the staff and owner are super friendly and the breakfast was great!

Pros: The service was excellent!

Cons: Nothing!

Pros: Our cabana was lovely, clean and tidy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here but one night wasn't enough... we'll be back! A perfect location with secure parking in St Lucia. Provided with keys and gate remote for increased flexibility. Ndiza arranged a St Lucia boat cruise for us, we'd highly recommend this with pick-up from the lodges, we enjoyed seeing Hippos, Crocodiles, a variety of birds and other nature! The breakfast was great - juice, coffee, fruit salad, fresh eggs & selection of hot items, toast/pastries and cereals etc!! The communal area where breakfast was served, guests can enjoy and choose to use an honesty bar until 10pm has the most spectacular views! The staff here were amazing and we witnessed the most beautiful gospel singing at breakfast in celebration of another guests birthday - a wonderful touch! :)

Cons: Nothing we can think of, it was great!

Pros: the situation, the building with view on the beach and the wetlands. the terrasse along the room where you can seat and have rest .

Cons: nothing

Pros: There were no croissants

Cons: The shower and the water was not too hot

Pros: Location and view from the upstairs deck... Too Beautiful!!!

Cons: Bathroom to Cabana 5 was really too small and difficult to shower with the bathroom door closed. Can't say if the other units are the same. Had we been large people, it would have been impossible!!

Pros: The position is very good and the staff as well. The hotel has a great potential

Cons: The 2 rooms we had were closed to the breakfast area and it was very noisy in the morning (before 7 am) and we could smell the smell coming from the kitchen. Breakfast was just normal, nothing special. The hotel needs for renovation and maintenance in the rooms

Pros: Well designed, garden beautiful, more suitable for overseas tourists. Nice welcome from owners.

Cons: It was noisy due to alterations being done. Very limited tv channels.

Pros: Amazing place and people....home away from home...best place to stay when in St Lucia

Pros: Very nice setting and garden. Kind stuff. Liked the little river running down in front of our room.

Cons: Wifi wasn‘t very good

Pros: It was like staying in a tropical forest, with trees and flowers everywhere on the property. Great location for St Lucia.

Pros: The service was great!! the full family help you to have the best stay at their place and at StLucia. All the Safaris were planned by then and they also suggested the best activities according to their experience. Plus, we have the chance to meet the monkeys, stealing some of the delicious breakfast :D

Cons: nothing I disliked

Pros: Amazing lodge all the staff was super The owner has been wonderful !!! Thank you

Pros: Simply the best in St Lucia: you just cannot go wrong here with location, atmosphere, food and service. Perfect!

Cons: Pool was cooold

Pros: It was amazing ! The staff is really nice, they gave us good advise of what to do around Saint Lucia, they booked a boat for us to see the Hippo ! The breakfast is really delicious The lodge is well located, near the main street where there are some restaurants, supermarket, near the gate to see the reserve and near the beach The lodge inside is really beautiful and the room is comfortable :) We really enjoyed our holiday here ! Thanks again for your warm welcome

Cons: Nothing !

Pros: From our arrival we were so warmly greeted and made to feel welcome. The tours that we chose were organised through them and nothing was too much of a problem. The breakfast was great, and the lodge within easy walking distance to the town. We loved everything about this accommodation and would definitely come back again!

Pros: The lodge is ideally located on a quiet part of the main street of St Lucia with easy access to all the restaurants and shops in this small resort town. The garden is a tranquil haven where you can recover from early morning safari trips to the amazing nearby nature reserves. A tasty breakfast is available for those mornings when you don't get up at 5am! Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Pros: Restaurant service really good

Pros: Lovely gardens with a very welcoming pool. Very friendly and helpful staff and the rooms comfortable. Situated at the quieter end of St Lucia which was good but still only a few minutes stroll to restaurants. They booked a river trip for us which was convenient and very interesting

Pros: Very nice garden. Spacious room. Good breakfast. The whole environment. Romantic.

Cons: No wifi connection at all. Bad! It's better if you present the property as a non-wifi zone, instead of promising wifi. No bathroom door. The mosquitos (not the hotels fault). Would had been good with mosquito repellent in the rooms.

Pros: It’s traditional and very nice place

Cons: Wifi wasn’t great

Pros: Location, cleanliness, ccomfortable and the breakfast was great . A breakfast pack was packed for us for the next morning .

Pros: Great food . Comfortable room. Perhaps treat verandah area for mozzies, couldn't sit there. Liked the inside emergency light during loadshedding.

Cons: Only 2 of the few tv channels worked. We didn't report, sure they would have sorted it out. WiFi down during our stay.

Pros: Not a thing was disappointing except for the weather

Pros: Excellent breakfast included. Cooked breakfast was best of our trip. Very comprehensive selection. Location was excellent. 2 minute walk into town centre and two minute walk to the jetty for the hippo and croc tour. Staff were excellent, helpful and friendly. They organised tours for us, and gave us helpful information on paces to see. Car parking was free, on-site and secure.

Cons: The pool could be heated, but this is an issue all over South Africa.

Pros: Friendly staff, Dianne very helpful ito assisting and recommending activities and restaurants. good breakfast, nice selection, well cooked. Wi-Fi very good. Rooms well maintained and clean.

Cons: Pity there is no bar on the premises as the setting lend them self to a sun-downer in the garden! The TV was disappointing as there was no news channel and even the SABC news couldn't be accessed. The channel set up was very confused

Pros: Better than what I expected.

Cons: Gate not locked.

Pros: Friendly and helpful staff

Cons: Bed was not so comfortable

Pros: Breakfast perfect

Cons: Smoking area to far

Pros: The reception when arrived @ Buya Fuhti were outstanding and feeling at home. The staff were very helpful in supplying info in regards to places to visit in and around ST Lucia.

Pros: The lounge area Coffee Bed

Cons: Parking Location No shower

Pros: The host and the staff were amazing!!!!

Pros: Nice staff: they helped us to organize the night drive in the park and the horse ride. They were able to make us stay two days instead of the only one we booked. Position is not central, but St Lucia is very small and it's maybe better to be closer to the nature than to the shops!

Cons: Price is a bit high comparing to what you get in general. Breakfast was not so rich in quality and quantity. The second room we slept in had no shower, but we knew it so it's not something bad.

Pros: Comfortable room with great breakfasts. Pleasant staff who helped us with booking activities

Cons: There was nothing we didn't like

Pros: Good swimming pool. Big room, good breakfast.

Cons: Weak door look keeps opening unless looked by the key

Pros: Loved the whole experience there, particularly the setting.

Pros: very warm welcome!!!

Pros: Amazing places, very modern . The owner and staff are very friendly. Our room near by the pool & Garden, a lot of animals around. We had a very good time to relax and enjoyed in this place. We will be back again.

Pros: Nice large room Great breakfast

Cons: Second visit This time there was a lack of smiles

Pros: Everything was good

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Wow, what a lovely, peaceful place. Delightful owner. Also great breakfast.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: This was our third stay at Serene-Estate. It is well situated, the rooms are large and overlook the pool and park beyond. It will always be our first choice should we be lucky enough to return.

Cons: I do not believe there is anything not to like.

Pros: Amazing breakfast. Very friendly staff. Amazing setting.

Pros: The hospitality of the staff. Their assistance and taking care of our needs. Due to the border of the guest house Close to the reserve we got the chance to see hippos next to the piscine. This is one advantage of the situation of the guest house close to the reserve. We got a late arrival but Mrs. Debbie wait for us. She makes all her best to get all the comforts.

Cons: The TV size compare to the room size and the position not face to the bed. The A/C was having a problem and it was fixed the second day.

Pros: This was the best stay my husband & I ever had in the area and the continent really. Truely worth it. Amazing architecture, attention to detail and cleanliness cannot be faulted! I was happy! I would go back and spend the money all over again! Peaceful- PVT- all you can ask for! Zama- JHB

Cons: Can not fault it!

Pros: Excellent breakfast All round

Cons: Parking

Pros: Room was big spacious bed was huge and comfortable break fast was fantastic . ..whoooo!the cookies were to die for...i enjoyed my food

Cons: Ordor of old humidity...looks like the roome was closed for quiet some time

Pros: Carlene as well as the owner and the staff, is extremely courteous and friendly. They would help you going out of their way. They hold very good knowledge about the local sightseeing and help you book efficiently.

Cons: The room quality could have been better. However, I would certainly say that those small things that we need were in that room. Room lacks in an interior and feel. Beds are comfortable but old. I think the property needs a little refurbish. However, this does not take away their credit. It's an experience worth taking once.

Pros: Lesley is such a great host. She cared for everything, helped us with booking activities and further accomodations - that was so helpful. She gave us instructions what are the "must sees" and when to go. Her house is great and so quiet around. Good breakfast was served at the terrace. There is a wonderful garden - you might even see the hippos there, but be careful und listen, they are really on the streets. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Cons: That we didn't stay longer!

Pros: The big garden

Cons: The no black out curtain in the room.