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About this property

Bordering iSimangaliso Wetland Park, this lodge offers rooms and self-catering cottages with free WiFi. Ndiza is solar power and 2 outdoor swimming pools, one is surrounded by the tropical garden and the other is located on the raised viewing deck. The cabanas come with a satellite TV, kitchen, air conditioning and a patio with BBQ facilities. Guests can fall asleep with the cries of bush babies and wake up to the sound of trumpeter Hornbills. A full English breakfast is served on a sun terrace that overlooks the wetlands, Indian Ocean and part of Lake St Lucia. The property is also located within walking distance from the center of town and restaurants All tours and activities can be booked from the Ndiza office. Secure on-site parking is available. King Shaka International Airport is located 132 mi away, while Richard's Bay can be reached within a 50-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in St Lucia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Manuela
    Austria Austria
    Fantastic view from the lounge and terrace area. Excellent breakfast
  • David
    Israel Israel
    The location was excellent. Having breakfast overlooking the forest canopy and onto the Indian Ocean was spectacular. This place was an excellent starting point for birding in the St. Lucia area. Gawie, the manager, was always helpful and...
  • Trisharlia
    South Africa South Africa
    The warm welcome from the manager was truly great. The location is the absolute best. The view from the deck is stunning.
  • Amber
    South Africa South Africa
    Comfortable little apartment with a kitchen and living area. Loved the amazing view from the common area upstairs! We had some hot chocolate and enjoyed some quiet moments up there.
  • Gregory
    South Africa South Africa
    This is a wonderful place from which to explore the remarkable St Lucia wetlands and coastal area. Comfortable accommodation with beautiful sea and estuary views from the lounge/deck area. And topped off with delightful staff. A truly special place.
  • Fanana
    Eswatini Eswatini
    Location Cleanliness Facilities inside…bed…sitting area
  • Andy
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful location, lovely views of the estuary and forest on the balcony while having the superb breakfast and lovely ,friendly, helpful staff.I'd love to revisit
  • Dirk
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Breakfast was very good with an excellent view on the ocean from the deck
  • Eric
    United States United States
    The staff was great. They booked several tours for us and sent us a lot of helpful information prior to our arrival. The breakfast was great. During load shedding, they had generators that ran the fridge, lights, and fans!
  • Brian
    Australia Australia
    Really nice location with a rustic safari lodge look wall to town Verandah views were amazing we even saw whales in the distance and such a nice spot for a wonderful Breakfast

Hosted by Glenn and Amanda de Gaspary - we look forward to hosting you at our lovely lodge

9.6
Host Review Score
Glenn and Amanda de Gaspary - we look forward to hosting you at our lovely lodge
Ndiza Lodge: A panoramic view of the Indian Ocean, Mapelane, the Umfolozi River mouth and part of famous Lake St Lucia, sets Ndiza Lodge apart as the place with two views. Relax in the pool on the deck, enter the tranquil garden with a walkway and deck deep into the wetland itself, enjoy a sundowner on the upper deck or simply experience true tranquility whilst enjoying spectacular views! This deck has a built in braai with rotiserie that guests are most welcome to use. From this deck Ndiza's guests can spot the whales on their way to the warmer Mosambican waters. The spacious bedrooms are all air conditioned, en suite, equipped with a fridge and mini bar, snacks, TV with DSTV and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. Double rooms have direct access to a wooden deck with furniture, overlooking the tropical garden.
Both Glenn and myself are passionate about Ndiza and ensure that our guests receive only the best. I believe in giving my guests privacy once they have check in although I am always around. Glenn is a SA angler and is ecstatic if he can be on the beach with a fishing rod in his hand. He will gladly assist guests should they wish to try their hand at a bit of angling while on holiday.
Kwa Zulu Natal abounds with Nature Reserves and Game Parks, which offer a diversity of Wild Life experiences and Nature Trails, from Birding and Rambling outings in Indigenous Forests to breathtaking Trails through the Wetlands and Coast Line. A number of restaurants are nearby – all too good to mention one! Our guests will be assisted with all Acttivities or Tours, such as: Boat trips Bowls Crocodile Farm trips Cultural site seeing Dolphin watching Game reserve trips – Visit the Big Five Hhluwe e-Imfolozi game reserve and Cape Vidal. Glenn has his SA colours in angling, and will be delighted to assist guests with rock and surf, drop shot, Jet Ski or deep sea fishing. In our garden you will find a walkway leading to a deck in the wetlands for the avid bird watcher. (526 species between the coastal dunes forest and the wetlands) Lake cruises (See and hear more about the Crocodiles, Hippos and the unique history of the wetlands and Lake St Lucia) Nature trails: self guided or guided Night game drives.See the Giant Leatherback turtles return to the beaches to lay their eggs. (during November, December and January) Please bear in mind that this outing is weather and tides permitting.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

No parties, loud music or noise is allowed.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ndiza Lodge and Cabanas of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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