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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 bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a brick wall.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a large plant.

1. Leopard Tree Lodge

18.4 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Brian

AED 338

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A narrow brick pathway flanked by tall palm trees and other tropical plants, leading to a brick building with a sloped roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a canopy, and two lion paintings on the walls.

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.

2. Bhangazi Lodge

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Christopher R

AED 379

AED 379 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by greenery and two lounge chairs.

An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a brick planter, and a view of the interior through a glass door.

A room with a white brick wall, a wooden door with glass panels, and a bookshelf filled with books.

3. Santa Lucia Guest House

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Katrina

AED 380

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A patio area with a brick building, wooden deck, and various tropical plants.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a wooden coffee table with a vase and books, and two patterned armchairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

4. Rhino Coast Guest House

18.3 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Danica

AED 677

AED 677 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A building with a tiled patio area, a covered seating area, and a fenced garden.

A living room with a TV, two sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator.

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.

5. St Lucia Palms

18.4 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Darren

AED 193

AED 222 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining area.

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.

6. Perna Perna St Lucia

19 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Pascal

AED 237

AED 273 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and wooden chairs.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a large mirror.

7. Shonalanga Lodge

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Pedro Agrela

AED 163

AED 189 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A large outdoor hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees.

A beach with a vehicle parked on a dirt path surrounded by dense greenery.

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 rustic outdoor setting with a treehouse illuminated by lanterns, surrounded by natural foliage.

8. Makakatana Bay Lodge

7.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

AED 3,212

AED 3,724 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wooden pathway leading to a covered seating area surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A modern two-story lodge with a covered entrance, paved driveway, and surrounding greenery.

A wooden pathway flanked by dense tropical vegetation, leading towards a structure in the distance.

9. Forest Lodge

18.9 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Zamo

AED 311

AED 361 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A building entrance with a sign reading "RECEPTION" and a sign at the bottom of the stairs that says "MIND YOUR STEP."

A bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

A cozy dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a television.

10. iGwalagwala Guest House

19.1 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

"Very nice guest house, everything is done to make sure that we are comfortable. The owners are very nice people and can give a lot of advices ans help you with a cooler, booking etc... Nice location also, you can walk to the beach, restuarants, etc... The breakfast is really great. We really enjoyed our stay there and will definitely come back. One more thing we can see some monkeys from our house :)"

Steven

AED 518

AED 518 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wooden table and chairs on a deck with a view of tropical plants and a building in the background.

A cozy living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A neatly made bed with floral pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed botanical prints on the wall.

A kitchen counter with various items including jars, bottles, and a decorative rooster.

11. Sandpiper Guest House

18.5 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Sebastian

AED 318

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and a ceiling fan.

A building with a sign reading "Turtle Bay Lodge" and a reception area visible.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden chair, a mirror, and a door with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a bar area.

12. Turtle Bay Lodge

19.1 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Thulile

AED 337

AED 337 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

13. Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

18.9 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

"Lovely property and all the staff were very kind and helpful. Our tent was really nice, most comfortable beds we had on holiday. Nice area with wardrobe, fridge and sink. Bathroom was nice, shower had decent pressure. Cleaned with fresh towels every day. Because it’s tents you will hear the neighbours but they strongly encourage quiet hours, room had a fan and ear plugs. Would stay here again."

Lauren

AED 368

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A wooden deck with a sofa and a pool table, a bar area, and a view of the sea.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker sofas and cushions, a wooden floor, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A bunk bed room with a view of a pool and palm trees.

A pool area with two covered seating areas, each with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

14. Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

18.9 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Emile

AED 158

AED 181 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading to a building with a thatched roof.

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and rocks.

A multi-level building with a staircase surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A wooden staircase leading to a pool area surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

15. Umlilo Lodge

19 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Jon

AED 472

AED 546 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor deck with wooden furniture, a covered seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A coastal landscape with a beach, calm water, and dense greenery.

A lush garden with a wooden deck, a thatched-roof structure, and a variety of tropical plants.

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

16. Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

19.5 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Diego

AED 307

AED 353 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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.

17. Ingwenya Lodge

19.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Anonymous traveler

AED 252

AED 290 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A pool surrounded by lush greenery, a wooden deck, and a stone pathway.

A lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large window.

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.

18. AmaZulu Lodge

19.2 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Stephen

AED 481

AED 557 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wooden pathway leading to a building with outdoor seating and lush tropical plants.

A wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery leading to a pool area.

A hallway with wicker furniture, a red pillow, and vases with tall plants.

A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

19. Forest Villas

18.6 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Anni

AED 275

AED 318 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

20. St Lucia Safari Lodge

19.2 km from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Mathias

AED 279

AED 279 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Leopard Tree Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Bhangazi Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
Santa Lucia Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Rhino Coast Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
St Lucia Palms	8.2 Very good 23 reviews	View

Top Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint Hotel Reviews

Elephant Coast Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Can not recommend highly enough! Would stay again and again!!"

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"

Maputaland Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, owners were very helpful told us about the area booked a tour which was great as it was our first time in the area Breakfast was good and garden very relaxing If we come back we’d book again and would recommend "

Umlilo Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is a special place to stay, good accommodation, excellent service"

Other attractions near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

St. Lucia Estuary Beach

8.6/10 (30 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, St. Lucia Estuary Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to St. Lucia. 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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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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The Gallery-St Lucia

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Gallery-St Lucia during your trip to St. Lucia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve

You can take time to visit Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve during your travels to Hluhluwe. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint?

Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint is located in Makakatana. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint?

Makakatana Bay Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint. Other good choices in the area include AmaZulu Lodge and Leopard Tree Lodge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Our top choices for Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint hotels

1. Leopard Tree Lodge

2. Bhangazi Lodge

3. Santa Lucia Guest House

4. Rhino Coast Guest House

5. St Lucia Palms

6. Perna Perna St Lucia

7. Shonalanga Lodge

8. Makakatana Bay Lodge

9. Forest Lodge

10. iGwalagwala Guest House

11. Sandpiper Guest House

12. Turtle Bay Lodge

13. Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

14. Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

15. Umlilo Lodge

16. Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

17. Ingwenya Lodge

18. AmaZulu Lodge

19. Forest Villas

20. St Lucia Safari Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Top Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint Hotel Reviews

Elephant Coast Guest House

Rhino Coast Guest House

Maputaland Guest House

Umlilo Lodge

Other attractions near Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

St. Lucia Estuary Beach

Cape Vidal Lighthouse

Cape Vidal

The Gallery-St Lucia

Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve

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