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Makakatana Bay Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge in Makakatana with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Luxury Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Luxury Double Room | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Makakatana Bay Lodge offers a peaceful retreat with an outdoor entertainment area and firepit. Start your day with a full breakfast before exploring. Enjoy convenient laundry facilities, luggage storage, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool for refreshing dips.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Luxury Double Room | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Minibar
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Makakatana is home to Makakatana Bay Lodge. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by The Gallery-St Lucia, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore iSimangaliso Wetland Park and St. Lucia Estuary Beach.
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Nyalazi Rural St. Lucia, Makakatana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3935

What's nearby

  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 22 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 50 min drive - 34.1 km
  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 54 min drive - 28.6 km
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 54 min drive - 29.0 km
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 58 min drive - 29.4 km

About this property

Makakatana Bay Lodge

Upscale lodge
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a firepit, and laundry facilities at Makakatana Bay Lodge. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Makakatana Bay Lodge feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Turndown services, guidebooks, and window screens
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 1000 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Does Makakatana Bay Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Makakatana Bay Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Makakatana Bay Lodge?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Makakatana Bay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Makakatana Bay Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Makakatana Bay Lodge located?

Situated in Makakatana, this lodge is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and within 16 mi (25 km) of The Gallery-St Lucia and St. Lucia Estuary Beach. Mtubatuba Go Karting and Monzi Golf Club are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

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Reviews

4/10 Poor

Joke

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023