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Our top choices for Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint hotels

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Leopard Tree Lodge

Leopard Tree Lodge

Leopard Tree Lodge
4.0 star property
18.4 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Had an amazing stay in this luxurious accomodation with an extremely complete room/kitchen to be self sustainable. Host was very friendly, happy and helpful which contributed to our stay. We were very sad to leave after two days."
Netherlands
Alex
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Leopard Tree Lodge
Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite
St Lucia Livingston Lodge

St Lucia Livingston Lodge

St Lucia Livingston Lodge
4.0 star property
18.8 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Very nice spot. The host was very helpful and friendly."
Canada
Stanley
St Lucia Livingston Lodge
Property grounds
Bhangazi Lodge

Bhangazi Lodge

Bhangazi Lodge
4.0 star property
18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Great place, wonderful owners. Highly recommend."
United States
Christopher R
Bhangazi Lodge
Luxury Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom
Makakatana Bay Lodge

Makakatana Bay Lodge

Makakatana Bay Lodge
4.0 star property
7.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
4.0 out of 10, (1 review)
Makakatana Bay Lodge
Exterior
Shonalanga Lodge

Shonalanga Lodge

Shonalanga Lodge
3.0 star property
18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
5.8 out of 10, (17 reviews)
"Really enjoyed staying at lodge. Beautiful, well organised staff and very lovely neighborhood. Very impressed with manager"
South Africa
Pedro Agrela
Shonalanga Lodge
Interior
Santa Lucia Guest House

Santa Lucia Guest House

Santa Lucia Guest House
4.0 star property
18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"We stayed 6 nights in a deluxe room. The room was comfortable but not quite what I expected for deluxe. It was comfortable and clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the breakfasts were the best we had on this trip to KZN. The outside area is very pretty and we enjoyed having our breakfasts outside."
United Kingdom
Katrina
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Santa Lucia Guest House
Beach
First Group Lake View Cabanas

First Group Lake View Cabanas

First Group Lake View Cabanas
3.0 star property
18.5 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (37 reviews)
"Fit a group of 8 comfortably, great facilities, exceptional staff"
United States
Matthew
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
First Group Lake View Cabanas
Garden
Rhino Coast Guest House

Rhino Coast Guest House

Rhino Coast Guest House
3.5 star property
18.3 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"A real gem! Don and the team made us feel so at home. The property has been beautifully renovated and the breakfast was amazing. We cant wait to go back!"
United Kingdom
Danica
The price is €164
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Rhino Coast Guest House
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
First Group La Rochelle

First Group La Rochelle

First Group La Rochelle
4.0 star property
18.3 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"Nice location, bit of the centre. Easy base to get everywhere"
Netherlands
Christiaan
First Group La Rochelle
Front of property
Leopard Corner Lodge

Leopard Corner Lodge

Leopard Corner Lodge
5.0 star property
18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Perfect stay with wonderful hosts. "
United Kingdom
Gail
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Leopard Corner Lodge
Garden
Forest Lodge

Forest Lodge

Forest Lodge
4.0 star property
18.9 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Good location "
South Africa
Zamo
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Forest Lodge
Garden
Perna Perna St Lucia

Perna Perna St Lucia

Perna Perna St Lucia
3.0 star property
19 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (25 reviews)
"very good place"
France
Pascal
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Perna Perna St Lucia
Property entrance
iLanga Lodge

iLanga Lodge

iLanga Lodge
3.0 star property
18.9 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
6.2 out of 10, (20 reviews)
"Unfortunately the shower dripped all night ad the cold taps were broken. The TV didn't work and the towels were stained. Reception closes at 5pm so picked up my key from security who was asleep at 4:30am when I left the next morning. Maybe you get what you pay for but I won't be returning here."
South Africa
Estelle
iLanga Lodge
Property entrance
iGwalagwala Guest House

iGwalagwala Guest House

iGwalagwala Guest House
4.0 star property
19.1 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"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 :)"
South Africa
Steven
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
iGwalagwala Guest House
Family Room (3 Sleeper) | Terrace/patio
Sandpiper Guest House

Sandpiper Guest House

Sandpiper Guest House
4.0 star property
18.5 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"Great property, simply 5 star service. Would go back to it again."
United Kingdom
Sebastian
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Sandpiper Guest House
Terrace/patio
Turtle Bay Lodge

Turtle Bay Lodge

Turtle Bay Lodge
4.0 star property
19.1 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"It was amazing it was our first to travel to that side of KZN we really enjoyed that stay going to cape Vidal seeing the animals was amazing"
South Africa
Thulile
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Turtle Bay Lodge
Terrace/patio
Marlin Lodge

Marlin Lodge

Marlin Lodge
3.0 star property
18.4 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (50 reviews)
"The staff were very welcoming and looked after us very well. The hotel was very clean and good facilities . Breakfast was varied and good "
United Kingdom
Grahame
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Marlin Lodge
Exterior
Umlilo Lodge

Umlilo Lodge

Umlilo Lodge
4.0 star property
19 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (32 reviews)
"This is a special place to stay, good accommodation, excellent service"
United Kingdom
Jon
Umlilo Lodge
Garden
AmaZulu Lodge

AmaZulu Lodge

AmaZulu Lodge
4.0 star property
19.2 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable and a great breakfast. Good location to walk to main attractions. "
United Kingdom
Lisa
AmaZulu Lodge
Property grounds
Forest Villas

Forest Villas

Forest Villas
3.5 star property
18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (10 reviews)
"Absolutely exceptional from the word go. ALL the staff were amazing, friendly, helpful. The breakfast was great!!!! Fresh, delicious!!!"
South Africa
Anni
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Forest Villas
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Top Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint Hotel Reviews

Maputaland Guest House

Maputaland Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"This family run hotel is wonderful. They helped with all our tour arrangements too and they could not have been any better. Very good value for money and Highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
Pippa 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Maputaland Guest House

Hotels near other Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint attractions

It doesn't get the attention of other game reserves in South Africa but it's a beautiful place to spend a day, with plenty of wildlife, impressive landscapes and very few other visitors. #southafrica #gamereserve #wildlife #zebras #animalphoto
Photo by Earl Baron
Open Photo by Earl Baron

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

4.7/5 (33 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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Take a beautiful sunset cruise through the Estuary to see crocodiles, hippos and other wildlife as well as stunning sunsets like this!
Photo by Nathan Friesen
Open Photo by Nathan Friesen

St. Lucia Estuary Beach

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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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 Leopard Tree Lodge and Elephant Coast Guest House.
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.