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Our top choices for Makakatana hotels

A large outdoor hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees.
A spacious room with wooden floors, a large window, and a view of the outdoors. There is a painting on the wall, a round table with a plant, and a chair with a red cushion.
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.

1. Makakatana Bay Lodge

Makakatana Bay Lodge
Makakatana
AED 3,212
AED 3,724 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Makakatana Bay Lodge
A wooden deck with a table set for a meal, overlooking a lush landscape with palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A stone pathway winding through a lush garden with dense foliage and a wooden pergola.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a potted plant.
A room with a large window, curtains, a cushioned bench, and a candle holder.

2. Ingwenya Lodge

Ingwenya Lodge
St. Lucia
France
Anonymous traveler
AED 252
AED 290 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ingwenya Lodge
A narrow brick pathway flanked by tall palm trees and other tropical plants, leading to a brick building with a sloped roof.
A beach with people swimming and walking in the water.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a covered patio area with outdoor furniture.
A hotel room with a large bed, a canopy, and two lion paintings on the walls.

3. Bhangazi Lodge

Bhangazi Lodge
St. Lucia
United States
Christopher R
AED 379
AED 379 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Bhangazi Lodge
A patio area with a brick building, wooden deck, and various tropical plants.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, a toaster, and various food items on the counter.
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.

4. Rhino Coast Guest House

Rhino Coast Guest House
St. Lucia
Netherlands
Jorine
AED 677
AED 677 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Rhino Coast Guest House
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 sea turtle on a sandy beach with clear water and distant hills.
A sign for 'Leopard Corner Guest House' with a giraffe sculpture and illuminated plants.

5. Leopard Corner Lodge

Leopard Corner Lodge
St. Lucia
United Kingdom
Gail
AED 412
AED 474 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Leopard Corner Lodge
A beach with clear skies and waves.
A building with a tiled patio area, a covered seating area, and a fenced garden.
A hotel room with a brick wall, a wooden ceiling, a bed with white and red bedding, a red throw, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a TV, two sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator.

6. St Lucia Palms

St Lucia Palms
St. Lucia
United Kingdom
Darren
AED 193
AED 222 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
St Lucia Palms
A multi-story hotel with balconies, surrounded by tropical plants and flowers.
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.
A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and wooden chairs.

7. Shonalanga Lodge

Shonalanga Lodge
St. Lucia
South Africa
Pedro Agrela
AED 163
AED 189 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Shonalanga Lodge
A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A garden pathway leading to a brick building with lush greenery and palm trees.
A brick building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery including palm trees and various plants.
A beach with clear skies and waves.

8. Perna Perna St Lucia

Perna Perna St Lucia
St. Lucia
France
Pascal
AED 237
AED 273 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Perna Perna St Lucia
A modern building with a triangular roof, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a large tree in the background.
A spacious outdoor dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, surrounded by a pool and a bar area.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden furniture, and a large window with curtains.

9. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe
Hluhluwe
Canada
Hawa
AED 460
AED 535 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe
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 beach with waves, a clear sky, and a few people in the distance.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a brick wall, and a covered seating area.
A modern building with a stone facade, a gated entrance, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

10. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

St Lucia Livingston Lodge
St. Lucia
United States
Thore
AED 296
AED 296 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
St Lucia Livingston Lodge
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a television, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting of flowers.
An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a brick planter, and a view of the interior through a glass door.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by greenery and two lounge chairs.

11. Santa Lucia Guest House

Santa Lucia Guest House
St. Lucia
United Kingdom
Katrina
AED 380
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Santa Lucia Guest House
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Breakfast meal
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12. St Lucia Safari Lodge

St Lucia Safari Lodge
St. Lucia
Germany
Mathias
AED 279
AED 279 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
St Lucia Safari Lodge
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a building with a sloped roof.
A building with a sloped roof surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel pathway leading to it.
A gravel pathway leading to a rustic building surrounded by trees.
A rustic wooden interior with a brick wall, a staircase, a sofa, two lamps, and a bookshelf.

13. Ezulwini Game Lodge

Ezulwini Game Lodge
Hluhluwe
United States
Kerry
AED 241
AED 279 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ezulwini Game Lodge
A swimming pool surrounded by a brick pathway, with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.
A neatly made bed with a quilt, a bedside table, and a nightstand. There is a painting on the wall above the bed.
A living room with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a view through a glass door.
A well-maintained grassy area with a covered seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a red-tiled roof.

14. First Group La Rochelle

First Group La Rochelle
St. Lucia
Netherlands
Christiaan
AED 448
AED 516 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
First Group La Rochelle
A spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, comfortable seating, and a central coffee table.
A bar area with a thatched roof, wooden chairs, a television, and a bar stocked with bottles.
A spacious tent-style room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of greenery through the windows.
A tented accommodation with a wooden deck, a visible room with a bed and a desk, and a number '3' sign.

15. Falaza Game Lodge

Falaza Game Lodge
Hluhluwe
United Kingdom
Andrew
AED 771
AED 889 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Falaza Game Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outdoor area through a sliding door.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.
A garden with a palm tree, various tropical plants, and a brick wall.
A nighttime view of a pool area with a covered seating area and a fence.

16. The Wilds Guest House

The Wilds Guest House
Hluhluwe
United Kingdom
Sebastian
AED 180
AED 180 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
The Wilds Guest House
A deck with a pool, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A pool area with a wooden deck and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, and a view of greenery outside.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts
KwaNibela
South Africa
Muhammad abdullah
AED 457
AED 528 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts
A deck with a pool, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a bookshelf, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden bridge with a sign reading '203' in a forested area.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense greenery.

18. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia
KwaNibela
United States
Michelle
AED 1,112
AED 1,306 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Malkoha Lake St. Lucia
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 two-story building with a thatched roof and a balcony.

19. AmaZulu Lodge

AmaZulu Lodge
St. Lucia
United Kingdom
Stephen
AED 481
AED 557 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
AmaZulu Lodge
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 bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a brick wall.

20. Leopard Tree Lodge

Leopard Tree Lodge
St. Lucia
United Kingdom
Brian
AED 338
AED 390 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Leopard Tree Lodge
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Stay near popular Makakatana attractions

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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Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

9.0/10 (23 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Makakatana with a visit to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint. 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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Learn more about Makakatana

Venture to sights like iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Cape Vidal as you discover Makakatana.

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A sandy beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a clear sky.
Photo by South African Tourism

Top Makakatana Hotel Reviews

Elephant Coast Guest House

Elephant Coast Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Can not recommend highly enough! Would stay again and again!!"
Heidi 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Elephant Coast Guest House
Rhino Coast Guest House

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"
eden 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Rhino Coast Guest House
The Wilds Guest House

The Wilds Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect for family peace and quiet. Very friendly and welcoming staff. The place is 5 Star in my books"
Kusa 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
The Wilds Guest House
Ezulwini Game Lodge

Ezulwini Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"We cannot say enough good things about Ezulwini! Gorgeous views, comfortable accommodation, amazing food, friendly staff - it was just top notch, thank you!"
Kerry 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Ezulwini Game Lodge
Umlilo Lodge

Umlilo Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"This is a special place to stay, good accommodation, excellent service"
Jon 4-night trip
Posted 10 months ago
Umlilo Lodge
Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris

Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris

8/10 Good
"Very good, cozy and comfortable"
Graham 2-night trip
Posted 1 year ago
Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris
Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

10/10 Excellent
"The property is beautiful and I loved the boardwalks through the forest. The staff was very helpful, professional, and friendly - they went out of their way to accommodate me as a vegetarian and the chef made a delicious curry even though it wasn't on the menu. Thank you for the lovely stay!"
Michelle 1-night trip
Posted 1 year ago
Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

More cheap stays in Makakatana

Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

81 Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal
AED 158
AED 181 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel
Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

81 Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal
AED 368
AED 423 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping
Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

A1115 Rd KwaNibela KwaZulu-Natal
AED 457
AED 528 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
6/10 (1 review)
Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts
Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp

Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp

Bushlands Road Turnoff N2 Hluhluwe KwaZulu-Natal
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Whalesong guest house

Whalesong guest house

119 Kingfisher St St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal
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Luxury Apartment St Lucia 43 On the Bridge

Luxury Apartment St Lucia 43 On the Bridge

St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Makakatana?
Makakatana Bay Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. This lodge offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area are AmaZulu Lodge and Leopard Tree Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Makakatana.
What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Makakatana has to offer?
Pelican s Nest Holiday Home St Lucia: This vacation home rental outside of Makakatana is located in the city center and has an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a full-sized fridge, a stovetop, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. You and your friends and family can relax into your vacation with amenities like a garden. See all vacation rentals in Makakatana.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Makakatana, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Makakatana.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Makakatana?
To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Makakatana, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What's the best place to stay near Cape Vidal?
Nibela Lake Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 4-star lodge offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. You'll find it 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Cape Vidal. Other good options in the area include WE Bushcamp & Horse Safaris and Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge.
What about the best place to stay close to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint?
One of the top choices for your stay is Elephant Lake Hotel, located 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint, and this 3-star hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Sandy Place and First Group Lake View Cabanas are a couple of other good options within the surrounding area.
What's the best place to stay near King Shaka International Airport (DUR)?
Eden Rose Manor is one of the top choices for your stay and is a popular 3-star guesthouse featuring a roundtrip airport shuttle and free breakfast. It's located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from King Shaka Intl. Airport.
What is staying in Makakatana like?
Visitors to Makakatana are sure to find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 111 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Makakatana.
What is there to see in Makakatana?
Landmarks like Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint and Cape Vidal Lighthouse might be worth a visit. The picturesque setting of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Cape Vidal exemplify the area's natural beauty. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Mission Rocks Beach and Lake St. Lucia. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Makakatana guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Makakatana?
The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 76°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 68°F. Average annual precipitation for Makakatana is 37 inches.