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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 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

NT$3,035

NT$3,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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 modern building with a stone facade, a gated entrance, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

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

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a few people in the distance.

2. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

18.8 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Stanley

NT$2,857

NT$2,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

3. Bhangazi Lodge

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Christopher R

NT$3,369

NT$3,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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.

4. Leopard Corner Lodge

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Gail

NT$3,658

NT$4,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

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

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

5. Rhino Coast Guest House

18.3 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Danica

NT$6,265

NT$6,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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

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.

6. First Group La Rochelle

18.3 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Christiaan

NT$4,342

NT$4,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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

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

7. St Lucia Palms

18.4 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Darren

NT$1,712

NT$1,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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.

8. Perna Perna St Lucia

19 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Pascal

NT$1,803

NT$2,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a brick building with white lounge chairs.

A modern kitchen with light wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A living room with patterned furniture, a glass coffee table, and a zebra artwork on the wall.

9. Flamingo Lodge

19 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Anonymous traveler

NT$1,712

NT$1,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

10. Shonalanga Lodge

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Pedro Agrela

NT$1,556

NT$1,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

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

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

11. 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$4,793

NT$4,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

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

12. Makakatana Bay Lodge

7.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

NT$30,350

NT$34,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A kitchen counter with various items including jars, bottles, and a decorative rooster.

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

18.5 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Sebastian

NT$2,940

NT$3,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 buffet table with various dishes and beverages, including a pitcher of orange juice and a glass pitcher of water.

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

14. AmaZulu Lodge

19.2 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Stephen

NT$3,138

NT$3,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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.

15. At Heritage House

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Holly

NT$4,109

NT$4,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and rocks.

16. Umlilo Lodge

19 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Jon

NT$4,412

NT$5,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker sofas and cushions, a wooden floor, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

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

17. Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

18.9 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Emile

NT$1,401

NT$1,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

18. Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

18.9 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Barbara

NT$3,268

NT$3,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A multi-story building with a wooden exterior and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery.

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.

19. Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

19.5 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Diego

NT$3,144

NT$3,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A wooden pathway leading to a building with outdoor seating and lush tropical plants.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a red vase, and framed pictures on the wall.

A wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery leading to a pool area.

A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

20. Forest Villas

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Anni

NT$2,594

NT$2,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 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
Leopard Corner Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Rhino Coast Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 14 reviews	View

Top Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint Hotel Reviews

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"

At Heritage House

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect stay. Lovely convenient property, and staff were so pleasant and helpful. Can’t criticise anything, I loved it there!"

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 "

Leopard Corner Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic property, really just a beautiful, wonderful place. We only stayed for the night but would love to come back and enjoy the Leopard Corner for a week or so, there’s so much to see and do and the place is so comfortable, clean and at the same time homey. The host was fantastic, so gracious and we had to leave early to catch a flight so he packed us a to go lunch. Highly, highly recommend, 10 stars! *****"

Other attractions near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Hippos resting by a water body with a dense forest in the background.

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 group of people riding horses across a grassy field with a body of water in the foreground and a beach in the background.

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. Leopard Corner Lodge

5. Rhino Coast Guest House

6. First Group La Rochelle

7. St Lucia Palms

8. Perna Perna St Lucia

9. Flamingo Lodge

10. Shonalanga Lodge

11. iGwalagwala Guest House

12. Makakatana Bay Lodge

13. Sandpiper Guest House

14. AmaZulu Lodge

15. At Heritage House

16. Umlilo Lodge

17. Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

18. Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

19. Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

20. Forest Villas

Compare popular hotels close to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Top Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint Hotel Reviews

Elephant Coast Guest House

Rhino Coast Guest House

At Heritage House

Maputaland Guest House

Leopard Corner 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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