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

A modern, triangular-roofed cabin with a glass-enclosed bedroom, a patio with seating, and surrounded by lush greenery.

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

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

1. 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

4.041.428 ₫

4.647.642 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

A rustic wooden interior with a brick wall, a staircase, a sofa, two lamps, and a bookshelf.

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

2. Ezulwini Game Lodge

13.2 km from Lake St. Lucia

Kerry

1.850.544 ₫

2.128.131 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 garden with a palm tree, various tropical plants, and a brick wall.

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

3. The Wilds Guest House

18.7 km from Lake St. Lucia

Sebastian

1.394.293 ₫

1.394.293 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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.

A tented accommodation with a wooden deck, a visible room with a bed and a desk, and a number '3' sign.

4. Falaza Game Lodge

17.3 km from Lake St. Lucia

Andrew

5.728.896 ₫

6.588.237 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A modern building with a triangular roof, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A spacious outdoor dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, surrounded by a pool and a bar area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a large tree in the background.

A person sitting on a bed with a dark headboard, holding a glass of wine. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a phone on one of them.

5. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

19.1 km from Lake St. Lucia

Hawa

4.005.828 ₫

4.606.711 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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 brick patio with outdoor seating and a covered area with a fireplace.

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

6. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

39.1 km from Lake St. Lucia

Stanley

2.342.412 ₫

2.342.412 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a covered patio area with outdoor furniture.

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

7. Bhangazi Lodge

38.8 km from Lake St. Lucia

Christopher R

2.762.167 ₫

2.762.167 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 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 buffet with various food items and a coffee station.

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

8. Leopard Corner Lodge

39 km from Lake St. Lucia

Gail

2.999.164 ₫

3.449.039 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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.

A spacious lodge with a high wooden ceiling, a dining area, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

9. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

6 km from Lake St. Lucia

Michelle

8.905.323 ₫

10.241.121 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

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

10. Santa Lucia Guest House

38.8 km from Lake St. Lucia

Katrina

2.943.861 ₫

3.385.440 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A poolside area with a bed and a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of the pool.

A poolside area with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a bedroom visible through an open door.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a view of trees.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bed.

11. Bushwillow Collection

17.2 km from Lake St. Lucia

Wesley

3.318.225 ₫

3.815.959 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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 cozy room with a brick wall, a wooden coffee table with a vase and books, and two patterned armchairs.

12. Rhino Coast Guest House

38.5 km from Lake St. Lucia

Danica

5.136.868 ₫

5.136.868 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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

A garden with a wooden bench, a small pool, and various tropical plants.

13. First Group La Rochelle

38.5 km from Lake St. Lucia

Christiaan

3.929.062 ₫

4.518.421 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

A hotel room with a brick wall, a wooden ceiling, a bed with white and red bedding, a red throw blanket, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a red rug.

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

14. St Lucia Palms

38.6 km from Lake St. Lucia

Darren

1.403.864 ₫

1.614.444 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

A brick building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery including palm trees and various plants.

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.

15. Perna Perna St Lucia

39.2 km from Lake St. Lucia

Pascal

1.468.102 ₫

1.688.317 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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.

16. Flamingo Lodge

39.1 km from Lake St. Lucia

Anonymous traveller

1.403.864 ₫

1.614.444 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and wooden chairs.

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

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

17. Shonalanga Lodge

38.7 km from Lake St. Lucia

Pedro Agrela

1.276.240 ₫

1.467.676 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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

18. Makakatana Bay Lodge

23.7 km from Lake St. Lucia

24.886.689 ₫

28.619.692 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shoreline.

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a small table, and a view of the outdoor patio.

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

19. Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris

18.7 km from Lake St. Lucia

Graham

1.467.677 ₫

1.467.677 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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

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

20. Leopard Tree Lodge

38.8 km from Lake St. Lucia

2.488.658 ₫

2.861.953 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake St. Lucia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Leopard Walk Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 41 reviews	View
Ezulwini Game Lodge	8.8 Excellent 10 reviews	View
The Wilds Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Falaza Game Lodge	8.8 Excellent 10 reviews	View
ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe	8.0 Very good 101 reviews	View

Top Lake St. Lucia Hotel Reviews

Thanda Safari

8/10 Good

"It was an excellent safari place. There were one waitress that needs to be kinder and more helpful. Food quality (beef cuts) should improve too. The lamb was full of nerves and fat. Rooms were beatiful. Game drives amazing."

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!"

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

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.

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. Leopard Walk Lodge

2. Ezulwini Game Lodge

3. The Wilds Guest House

4. Falaza Game Lodge

5. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

6. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

7. Bhangazi Lodge

8. Leopard Corner Lodge

9. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

10. Santa Lucia Guest House

11. Bushwillow Collection

12. Rhino Coast Guest House

13. First Group La Rochelle

14. St Lucia Palms

15. Perna Perna St Lucia

16. Flamingo Lodge

17. Shonalanga Lodge

18. Makakatana Bay Lodge

19. Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris

20. Leopard Tree Lodge

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Top Lake St. Lucia Hotel Reviews

Thanda Safari

Bushwillow Collection

The Wilds Guest House

Ezulwini Game Lodge

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

Other attractions near Lake St. Lucia

Cape Vidal

Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve

Cape Vidal Lighthouse

Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

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