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

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

1. Makakatana Bay Lodge

Makakatana

€935

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and wooden chairs.

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

2. Shonalanga Lodge

St. Lucia

Pedro Agrela

€48

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Leopard Tree Lodge

St. Lucia

Brian

€93

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A beach with people swimming and walking in the water.

4. Bhangazi Lodge

St. Lucia

Christopher R

€90

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

A buffet with various food items and a coffee station.

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

5. Leopard Corner Lodge

St. Lucia

Gail

€113

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

6. Ezulwini Game Lodge

Hluhluwe

Kerry

€69

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

St. Lucia

Stanley

€67

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

8. St Lucia Palms

St. Lucia

Darren

€53

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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 bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a television, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting of flowers.

9. Santa Lucia Guest House

St. Lucia

Katrina

€111

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

10. Perna Perna St Lucia

St. Lucia

Pascal

€65

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden furniture, and a large window with curtains.

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.

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

11. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe

Michel

€135

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

12. The Wilds Guest House

Hluhluwe

Sebastian

€46

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

13. Sandpiper Guest House

St. Lucia

Sebastian

€91

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

14. First Group La Rochelle

St. Lucia

Christiaan

€124

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. Rhino Coast Guest House

St. Lucia

Danica

€168

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

16. Falaza Game Lodge

Hluhluwe

Andrew

€215

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

A restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, wicker chairs, and tables set for dining.

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

17. Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

KwaNibela

Muhammad abdullah

€130

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A wooden bridge with a sign reading '203' in a forested area.

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

18. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

KwaNibela

Michelle

€334

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

19. St Lucia Safari Lodge

St. Lucia

Mathias

€72

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 room with a large window, curtains, a cushioned bench, and a candle holder.

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

20. Ingwenya Lodge

St. Lucia

Anonymous traveller

€70

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Stay near popular Makakatana attractions

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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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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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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Explore attractions like iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Cape Vidal as you discover things to see and do in Makakatana.

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A sandy beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a clear sky.

Top Makakatana Hotel Reviews

Elephant Coast Guest House

10/10 Excellent

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

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!"

Umlilo Lodge

10/10 Excellent

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

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!"

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Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

81 Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

€40

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

81 Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

€101

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)

Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

A1115 Rd KwaNibela KwaZulu-Natal

€130

28 Oct - 29 Oct

includes taxes & fees

6/10 (1 review)

Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp

Bushlands Road Turnoff N2 Hluhluwe KwaZulu-Natal

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Whalesong guest house

119 Kingfisher St St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

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Luxury Apartment St Lucia 43 On the Bridge

St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Makakatana?

Makakatana Bay Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This lodge offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Two other options for your visit to the area are AmaZulu Lodge and Leopard Tree Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Makakatana.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Makakatana has to offer?

Pelican s Nest Holiday Home St Lucia: This holiday home rental outside of Makakatana is located in the city centre, and has an outdoor pool, a terrace and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a full-sized fridge, a stovetop and a microwave, so that you can cook with friends or family. You and your friends and family can relax into your holiday with amenities such as a garden. See all vacation rentals in Makakatana.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Makakatana, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Makakatana.

What is staying in Makakatana like?

Visitors to Makakatana will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 111 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Makakatana.

What are the top places to visit in Makakatana?

Landmarks like Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint and Cape Vidal Lighthouse might be worth a visit. The picturesque setting of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Cape Vidal exemplify the area's natural beauty. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Mission Rocks Beach and Lake St. Lucia. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Makakatana guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Makakatana?

The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 20°C. Average annual precipitation for Makakatana is 937 mm.

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Our top choices for Makakatana hotels

1. Makakatana Bay Lodge

2. Shonalanga Lodge

3. Leopard Tree Lodge

4. Bhangazi Lodge

5. Leopard Corner Lodge

6. Ezulwini Game Lodge

7. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

8. St Lucia Palms

9. Santa Lucia Guest House

10. Perna Perna St Lucia

11. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

12. The Wilds Guest House

13. Sandpiper Guest House

14. First Group La Rochelle

15. Rhino Coast Guest House

16. Falaza Game Lodge

17. Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

18. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

19. St Lucia Safari Lodge

20. Ingwenya Lodge

Stay near popular Makakatana attractions

Cape Vidal

Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Cape Vidal Lighthouse

Learn more about Makakatana

Top Makakatana Hotel Reviews

Elephant Coast Guest House

The Wilds Guest House

Ezulwini Game Lodge

Umlilo Lodge

Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

More cheap stays in Makakatana

Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp

Whalesong guest house

Luxury Apartment St Lucia 43 On the Bridge

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