Lodge Umlilo Lodge
09 Dolfyn Avenue, 3936 St Lucia, South Africa – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 112 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
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!!
South AfricaThe staff was great and helped with all our concerns. The rooms were also really nice and cozy.
United States of AmericaWell designed, garden beautiful, more suitable for overseas tourists. Nice welcome from owners.
South AfricaI liked the surroundings, you can sit on your porch and listen to the water flowing in the steam and the frogs croaking. Very unique!
United States of AmericaUmlilo was exceptional! We travel a lot and this was one of the best guest houses we stayed in. Location, staff, venues, breakfasts were great. I can highly recommend Umlilo. We would definitely come back. They went the extra mile for us. Thank you for assisting in making my sister’s birthday so special. The balloons and flowers looked beautiful and the cake was lovely.
South AfricaThe staff were very welcoming. The breakfast was phenomenal and scrumptious. A must recommend for anyone wanting to be in paradise during their holiday. The whole lodge when entering was like a rainforest from everything to the shubage to the waterfall sounds of the running stream in-between the rooms. Absolutely perfect
South AfricaThe position and layout of the lodge is great. The hosts are helpful and friendly. The facilities in the room are generous and the dinner and breakfast were delicious.
South AfricaApart from the exquisite setting, the owners went out of their way to make our stay memorable and comfortable including baking a gorgeous cake for my son’s birthday. Delicious and extensive breakfasts were a great start to the day. Centrally located too.
South AfricaI loved the rain forest look of the place, the staff was very accommodating and friendly. They made experiencing a few of the best the activities the town had to offer easy and seamless.
South AfricaWe had a perfect stay at Umlilo Lodge! Everything was perfect. Staff is super friendly, they arranged the hippo river boat tour and a safari for us. Room was nice with good airco, big comfortable bed, good shower. Breakfast was good as well; delicious omelet with cheese, onion, tomato and peppers, muesli with fresh fruits and yoghurt. We loved the jungle vibe with all the trees! We enjoyed relaxing at the pool in the afternoon while the monkeys were running around and climbing in the trees. The location is great, very close (3 min walk) to the restaurants. You don’t have to go by car if you want to have dinner. If we ever go back to St Lucia we would stay here again. Highly recommended!
Netherlands
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Candice
South Africa
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Deidra
United States of America
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Claire
South Africa
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Csvarverud
United States of America
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Amanda
South Africa
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Matthew
South Africa
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Sandra
South Africa
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Samira
South Africa
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Lungile
South Africa
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Mike
Netherlands
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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 around an open fire boma, where authentic African dishes are prepared.
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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.
Located in the top-rated area in St Lucia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American
FREE parking!
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Popular Beaches Nearby
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Estuary Beach
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Ingwe Beach
4,900 feet from property
See what guests loved the most:
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Candice
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!!” Read more
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Deidra
United States of America“The staff was great and helped with all our concerns. The rooms were also really nice and cozy.”
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Claire
South Africa
“Well designed, garden beautiful, more suitable for overseas tourists. Nice welcome from owners.”
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Csvarverud
United States of America
“I liked the surroundings, you can sit on your porch and listen to the water flowing in the steam and the frogs croaking. Very unique! ”
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Amanda
South Africa
“Umlilo was exceptional! We travel a lot and this was one of the best guest houses we stayed in. Location, staff, venues, breakfasts were great. I can highly recommend Umlilo. We would definitely come back. They went the extra mile for us. Thank you for assisting in making my sister’s birthday so special. The balloons and flowers looked beautiful and the cake was lovely.” Read more
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Matthew
South Africa
“The staff were very welcoming. The breakfast was phenomenal and scrumptious. A must recommend for anyone wanting to be in paradise during their holiday. The whole lodge when entering was like a rainforest from everything to the shubage to the waterfall sounds of the running stream in-between the rooms. Absolutely perfect” Read more
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Sandra
South Africa
“The position and layout of the lodge is great. The hosts are helpful and friendly. The facilities in the room are generous and the dinner and breakfast were delicious. ”
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Samira
South Africa
“Apart from the exquisite setting, the owners went out of their way to make our stay memorable and comfortable including baking a gorgeous cake for my son’s birthday. Delicious and extensive breakfasts were a great start to the day. Centrally located too. ” Read more
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Lungile
South Africa
“I loved the rain forest look of the place, the staff was very accommodating and friendly. They made experiencing a few of the best the activities the town had to offer easy and seamless.”
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Mike
Netherlands“We had a perfect stay at Umlilo Lodge! Everything was perfect. Staff is super friendly, they arranged the hippo river boat tour and a safari for us. Room was nice with good airco, big comfortable bed, good shower. Breakfast was good as well; delicious omelet with cheese, onion, tomato and peppers, muesli with fresh fruits and yoghurt. We loved the jungle vibe with all the trees! We enjoyed relaxing at the pool in the afternoon while the monkeys were running around and climbing in the trees. The location is great, very close (3 min walk) to the restaurants. You don’t have to go by car if you want to have dinner. If we ever go back to St Lucia we would stay here again. Highly recommended! ” Read more
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About Umlilo Lodge
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Saint Lucia Estuary0.7 miles
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St Lucia Crocodile Centre1.5 miles
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Maphelane Nature Reserve3.2 miles
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Mapelane Nature Reserve10.2 miles
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Restaurant Farious Restaurants0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Farious0.2 miles
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Ocean/Sea Indian Ocean1.2 miles
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Lake Lake St Lucia0.1 miles
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Estuary Beach4,650 feet
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Ingwe Beach4,900 feet
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Prices you can't beat!
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Amenities of Umlilo Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
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
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- CCTV outside property
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Pool and Spa
- Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Single-use shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Water-efficient toilets
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
- Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Umlilo Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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
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Guests staying at Umlilo Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- À la carte
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Check-in at Umlilo Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Umlilo Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Game drives
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Umlilo Lodge (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
- Free parking
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Umlilo Lodge is 500 feet from the center of St Lucia.
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Room options at Umlilo Lodge include:
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Double
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The prices at Umlilo Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
