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

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

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

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

1. Leopard Tree Lodge

18.4 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Brian

NT$2,961

NT$3,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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.

2. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

18.8 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Stanley

NT$2,787

NT$2,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

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

3. Bhangazi Lodge

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Christopher R

NT$3,286

NT$3,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

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.

4. Santa Lucia Guest House

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Katrina

NT$3,502

NT$4,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

5. Rhino Coast Guest House

18.3 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Danica

NT$6,111

NT$6,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

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

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

6. First Group La Rochelle

18.3 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Christiaan

NT$3,895

NT$4,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

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

A building with a tiled patio area, a covered seating area, and a fenced garden.

7. St Lucia Palms

18.4 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Darren

NT$1,670

NT$1,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

8. Perna Perna St Lucia

19 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Pascal

NT$1,767

NT$2,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

9. Makakatana Bay Lodge

7.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

NT$29,608

NT$34,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

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

A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and wooden chairs.

10. Shonalanga Lodge

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Pedro Agrela

NT$1,518

NT$1,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A wooden pathway leading to a covered seating area surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone wall, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A wooden pathway flanked by dense tropical vegetation, leading towards a structure in the distance.

A modern two-story lodge with a covered entrance, paved driveway, and surrounding greenery.

11. Forest Lodge

18.9 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Zamo

NT$2,868

NT$3,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A building entrance with a sign reading "RECEPTION" and a sign at the bottom of the stairs that says "MIND YOUR STEP."

A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a television.

A wall with framed photographs, a vase with yellow flowers, and a sign with a bird illustration.

A cozy dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

12. iGwalagwala Guest House

19.1 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

"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 :)"

Steven

NT$4,676

NT$4,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and a ceiling fan.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large framed family photo on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a bar area.

A building with a sign reading "Turtle Bay Lodge" and a reception area visible.

13. Turtle Bay Lodge

19.1 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Thulile

NT$3,044

NT$3,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel entrance with a staircase leading to a reception area, surrounded by lush greenery.

A well-lit hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a mirror, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A wooden deck with a view of a body of water and distant land.

A breakfast buffet with various dishes and condiments on a table, surrounded by seating and a stone wall.

14. At Heritage House

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Holly

NT$4,008

NT$4,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

15. Sandpiper Guest House

18.5 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Sebastian

NT$2,868

NT$3,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

16. Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

18.9 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

"Lovely property and all the staff were very kind and helpful. Our tent was really nice, most comfortable beds we had on holiday. Nice area with wardrobe, fridge and sink. Bathroom was nice, shower had decent pressure. Cleaned with fresh towels every day. Because it’s tents you will hear the neighbours but they strongly encourage quiet hours, room had a fan and ear plugs. Would stay here again."

Lauren

NT$3,189

NT$3,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A pool surrounded by lush greenery, a wooden deck, and a stone pathway.

A garden with a thatched-roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.

A two-story building with a thatched roof and a balcony.

A lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large window.

17. AmaZulu Lodge

19.2 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Stephen

NT$3,498

NT$4,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A wooden deck with a sofa and a pool table, a bar area, and a view of the sea.

A pool area with two covered seating areas, each with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A wooden deck with a bar area featuring stools and a counter.

A bunk bed room with a view of a pool and palm trees.

18. Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

18.9 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Emile

NT$1,367

NT$1,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading to a building with a thatched roof.

A multi-level building with a staircase surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A wooden staircase leading to a pool area surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, wooden coffee tables, and pendant lighting. A large window offers a view of the outdoors.

19. Umlilo Lodge

19 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Jon

NT$4,305

NT$4,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor deck with wooden furniture, a covered seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A lush garden with a wooden deck, a thatched-roof structure, and a variety of tropical plants.

A coastal landscape with a beach, calm water, and dense greenery.

20. Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

19.5 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Diego

NT$2,657

NT$3,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Leopard Tree Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
St Lucia Livingston Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Bhangazi Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
Santa Lucia Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
Rhino Coast Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 14 reviews	View

Top Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint Hotel Reviews

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

10/10 Excellent

Elephant Coast Guest House

10/10 Excellent

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

Rhino Coast Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"It was wonderful everything was just splendid and perfect the hosts exceeded our expectations from the moment we checked in to the amazing breakfast and to the moment we had to leave this place that made us felt at home i highly recommend this place"

Maputaland Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, owners were very helpful told us about the area booked a tour which was great as it was our first time in the area Breakfast was good and garden very relaxing If we come back we’d book again and would recommend "

Umlilo Lodge

10/10 Excellent

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

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

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

9.4/10 (43 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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A sunset with a pink sun, silhouetted trees, and a clear sky.

St. Lucia Estuary Beach

8.6/10 (30 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, St. Lucia Estuary Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to St. Lucia. 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 take a trip to Cape Vidal Lighthouse. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.

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Cape Vidal

9.2/10 (32 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Cape Vidal might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Makakatana. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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The Gallery-St Lucia

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Gallery-St Lucia during your trip to St. Lucia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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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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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 might search for properties close to public transportation 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 traveler 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 AmaZulu Lodge and Leopard Tree Lodge.

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 provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Our top choices for Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint hotels

1. Leopard Tree Lodge

2. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

3. Bhangazi Lodge

4. Santa Lucia Guest House

5. Rhino Coast Guest House

6. First Group La Rochelle

7. St Lucia Palms

8. Perna Perna St Lucia

9. Makakatana Bay Lodge

10. Shonalanga Lodge

11. Forest Lodge

12. iGwalagwala Guest House

13. Turtle Bay Lodge

14. At Heritage House

15. Sandpiper Guest House

16. Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

17. AmaZulu Lodge

18. Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

19. Umlilo Lodge

20. Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

Compare popular hotels close to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Top Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint Hotel Reviews

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

Elephant Coast Guest House

Rhino Coast Guest House

Maputaland Guest House

Umlilo Lodge

Other attractions near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

St. Lucia Estuary Beach

Cape Vidal Lighthouse

Cape Vidal

The Gallery-St Lucia

Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve

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