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 Umlilo Lodge

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09 Dolfyn Avenue, 3936 St Lucia, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 115 reviews)

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8.9
Excellent
115 reviews

Amazing location, great staff, peaceful place. Breakfast was just amazing! We highly recommend.

Fernanda South Africa

Umlilo was absolutely beautiful! The rooms were exceptionally clean and comfortable. The lodge its self is beautiful, with lovely forest gardens and koi fish- very tranquil! Close to town for all Your needs but quiet and peaceful! Staff were fabulous! Highly recommended!!

Candice South Africa

The staff was great and helped with all our concerns. The rooms were also really nice and cozy.

Deidra United States of America

Well designed, garden beautiful, more suitable for overseas tourists. Nice welcome from owners.

Claire South Africa

The trees, the garden, the very friendly owner, the service and the type of treehouse like construction is just amazing. You feel like in the djungle just without nasty insects.

Katharina Germany

Beautiful plants on the property creates a very tranquil atmosphere.

Johan South Africa

Lush and Leafy. and absolutely brilliant breakfast.

Billy South Africa

Really friendly owners, beautiful garden, like a small jungle, cozy rooms, delicious breakfast.

Florian Austria

The owners were very kind and welcoming! They gave us great tips for sightseeing and were very helpful. They also provided a gluten-free breakfast to-go, which was very kind and tasty! The lodge in itself is beautiful, rooms are very nice.

Frederike Netherlands

My wife and I came to Umlilo for our honeymoon. We had the best time! Umlilo Lodge is a wonderful, quiet destination with fantastic service, food and people! They go through so much trouble to arrange outings for you (horse riding, boat trips to see hippos and crocodiles, snorkeling adventures) and even packed our breakfast as a picnic so we could leave early for some of the outings. Looking forward to coming here again in the future!

Henry South Africa
8.9
Excellent
115 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Amazing location, great staff, peaceful place. Breakfast was just amazing! We highly recommend.”
    Fernanda Fernanda South Africa South Africa
  • “Umlilo was absolutely beautiful! The rooms were exceptionally clean and comfortable. The lodge its self is beautiful, with lovely forest gardens and koi fish- very tranquil!”
    Candice Candice South Africa South Africa
  • “The staff was great and helped with all our concerns. The rooms were also really nice and cozy.”
    Deidra Deidra United States of America United States of America
  • “Well designed, garden beautiful, more suitable for overseas tourists. Nice welcome from owners.”
    Claire Claire South Africa South Africa
  • “The trees, the garden, the very friendly owner, the service and the type of treehouse like construction is just amazing. You feel like in the djungle just without nasty insects.”
    Katharina Katharina Germany Germany
  • “Beautiful plants on the property creates a very tranquil atmosphere.”
    Johan Johan South Africa South Africa
  • “Lush and Leafy. and absolutely brilliant breakfast.”
    Billy Billy South Africa South Africa
  • “Really friendly owners, beautiful garden, like a small jungle, cozy rooms, delicious breakfast.”
    Florian Florian Austria Austria
  • “The owners were very kind and welcoming! They gave us great tips for sightseeing and were very helpful. They also provided a gluten-free breakfast to-go, which was very kind and tasty!”
    Frederike Frederike Netherlands Netherlands
  • “My wife and I came to Umlilo for our honeymoon. We had the best time! Umlilo Lodge is a wonderful, quiet destination with fantastic service, food and people!”
    Henry Henry South Africa South Africa

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi6.8

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Umlilo Lodge is located in St. Lucia, a small coastal village surrounded by the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa's first National World Heritage Site.

Each room is equipped with WiFi, a mini-bar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. They are all air-conditioned and have an private bathroom, and have direct garden views or balconies overlooking the pool and garden.

For a surcharge, the property arranges dinner where authentic African dishes are served.

Guests can relax at the shared lounge, on-site bar or outdoor swimming pool. Staff at the property can help arrange activities to nearby attractions such as game drives, snorkeling, fishing and boat cruises on the estuary.

King Shaka International Airport is located 132 mi away and Richard's Bay is a 50 minute drive from the property.

This is our guests' favorite part of St Lucia, according to independent reviews.

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

Umlilo Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 24, 2009

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in St Lucia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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4 reasons to choose Umlilo Lodge

  • Prices you can't beat!
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  • The staff speaks English
Closest beaches

  • Estuary Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    4,650 feet from property

  • Ingwe Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    4,900 feet from property

  • Ndlovu Beach

    8.3 Very good beach
    1.1 miles from property

  • Jabula Beach

    8.3 Very good beach
    1.3 miles from property

  • St Lucia Main Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    1.6 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.9
Excellent · 115 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi6.8

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Fernanda
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Amazing location, great staff, peaceful place. Breakfast was just amazing! We highly recommend.”
  • Candice
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Umlilo was absolutely beautiful! The rooms were exceptionally clean and comfortable. The lodge its self is beautiful, with lovely forest gardens and koi fish- very tranquil! Close to town for all Your needs but quiet and peaceful! Staff were...”
  • Deidra
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was great and helped with all our concerns. The rooms were also really nice and cozy.”
  • Claire
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Well designed, garden beautiful, more suitable for overseas tourists. Nice welcome from owners.”
  • Katharina
    GermanyGermany
    “The trees, the garden, the very friendly owner, the service and the type of treehouse like construction is just amazing. You feel like in the djungle just without nasty insects.”
  • Johan
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Beautiful plants on the property creates a very tranquil atmosphere.”
  • Billy
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Lush and Leafy. and absolutely brilliant breakfast.”
  • Florian
    AustriaAustria
    “Really friendly owners, beautiful garden, like a small jungle, cozy rooms, delicious breakfast.”
  • Frederike
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “The owners were very kind and welcoming! They gave us great tips for sightseeing and were very helpful. They also provided a gluten-free breakfast to-go, which was very kind and tasty! The lodge in itself is beautiful, rooms are very nice.”
  • Henry
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “My wife and I came to Umlilo for our honeymoon. We had the best time! Umlilo Lodge is a wonderful, quiet destination with fantastic service, food and people! They go through so much trouble to arrange outings for you (horse riding, boat trips to see...”
Property questions and answers
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  • hi ,is that price ( R 1 700 ) for a person per night or is it for 2 people sharing. thanks
    Good morning, R1,700 is for 2 people sharing and includes breakfast. hope to hear from you. Kind Regards Umlilo Lodge
    Answered on July 23, 2021
  • 2 adults, 3 kids (12, 5, 3yrs) what would you recommend
    Hi, the unit will be perfect for your family. It has 2 separate bedrooms . An extra bed can be added to the main bedroom for the extra child.
    Asked about: Family Room • Answered on November 11, 2021
  • Hi there. Can you do a vegan breakfast?
    Hallo, we try our best to accommodate all our guests requirements as long as you inform us before arrival.
    Answered on January 31, 2022
  • do you allow self catering?
    Unfortunately we don't have self catering facilities. Our rooms are equipped with a small fridge to keep essentials, but not cooking facilities.
    Answered on August 25, 2021
  • Hi there, We would love to stay there with our family Xmas Eve. Do you know how to get to st Lucia from moz. Border?
    Good day Which border post are you referring to? I suggest you use Google maps to determine the road you have to take.
    Answered on December 20, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Saint Lucia Estuary
    0.7 miles
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre
    1.5 miles
  • Maphelane Nature Reserve
    3.2 miles
  • Mapelane Nature Reserve
    10.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Farious Restaurants
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Farious
    0.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Indian Ocean
    1.2 miles
  • Lake Lake St Lucia
    0.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Estuary Beach
    4,650 feet
  • Ingwe Beach
    4,900 feet
  • Ndlovu Beach
    1.1 miles
  • Jabula Beach
    1.3 miles
  • St Lucia Main Beach
    1.6 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: Pizza, Local, Grill/BBQ, South African

    Open for: Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Umlilo Lodge

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Game drives Additional charge
  • Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
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House rules Umlilo Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Umlilo Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please inform Umlilo Lodge 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.

Bar is closed from Wed, Jul 21, 2021 until Fri, Dec 31, 2021

FAQs about Umlilo Lodge

  • Umlilo Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at Umlilo Lodge include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Double

  • Umlilo Lodge is 500 feet from the center of St Lucia.

  • The prices at Umlilo Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Umlilo Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Umlilo Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Horseback riding
    • Game drives

  • Guests staying at Umlilo Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet