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Discover 9 accommodation options in St lucia with an average price of R1,433 per night for your perfect getaway. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels, cozy guesthouses, self-catering apartments, or budget-friendly B&Bs, St lucia offers diverse lodging choices to suit every traveler's needs and budget.
Planning your St lucia adventure? With prices averaging around R1,433 per night, you can find accommodation near popular attractions, business centers, and transport hubs. Book your ideal St lucia stay today and experience the best of what this destination has to offer.
R 1,700





African Ambience is a thatched guest house in St. Lucia, within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site. This four star graded accommodation is set in a tropical garden with koi ponds, water features, and exotic plants.
R 2,835





Umlilo Lodge is a 4-star accommodation in St Lucia, a small village completely surrounded by the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park World Heritage Site. This family-run, tropical treehouse-inspired lodge has 13 en-suite guest rooms.
Lidiko Lodge is a 4-star bed and breakfast accommodation set above Great St Lucia Lake in the village of St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal. The lodge sits within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kwalucia Private Safari Retreat
R 3,536
Kwalucia Private Safari Retreat is the first 5-star guest house in St Lucia. This accommodation is in the only village in Southern Africa completely surrounded by a Natural World Heritage Site, part of iSimangaliso Wetland Park.




Sunset Lodge offers self-catering accommodation on the banks of the St Lucia Estuary, within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Eight log cabins sit at the quieter end of McKenzie Street, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and amenities.
R 1,840


Whalesong Bed & Breakfast is a five-room, eco-friendly accommodation in St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, in the heart of the St Lucia World Heritage Site between Lake St Lucia and the Indian Ocean.

Ingwenya Lodge offers six self-catering accommodation units at the edge of iSimangaliso Wetland Park in St Lucia, close to Cape Vidal beach and the town centre. Suitable for families, couples, remote workers, and pet owners.
R 1,795



St. Lucia Wetlands Guest House is an owner-run, four star guesthouse accommodation in St. Lucia Estuary, KwaZulu-Natal, set in a tropical garden and established in 1996.
R 2,980





Elephant Coast Guesthouse offers accommodation in St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, set in a subtropical garden neighbouring the St Lucia Nature Reserve. The property is near iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
About St lucia
St Lucia is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, situated along the Indian Ocean coast. It forms part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its ecological importance. The area includes mangrove forests, lakes and beaches that attract nature enthusiasts year-round.
The estuary in St Lucia is a key feature, supporting diverse bird species and marine life. Visitors often take boat cruises to observe hippos lounging in the water or crocodiles sunning on the banks. The nearby coastal dunes and forests provide opportunities for hiking and exploring, with trails leading to viewpoints over the ocean.
One popular attraction is the Cape Vidal section of the park, about 20 kilometres from the town centre. This area offers sandy beaches and chances to spot game like elephants and rhinos in the surrounding reserves. For those interested in history, the town has links to early European explorers who mapped the region in the 19th century. When planning a stay, St lucia accommodation includes options such as guesthouses near the water and campsites for budget travellers.
The climate in St Lucia is subtropical, with warm summers and mild winters, making it suitable for visits throughout the year. Rainfall is higher in summer, which supports the lush vegetation but can lead to flooding in the estuary. Accessing the town is straightforward, with regular flights to nearby Richard's Bay and good road connections from Durban, about 250 kilometres south.