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Leopard Tree Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of iSimangaliso Wetland Park

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Beach nearby
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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Pool View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Leopard Tree Lodge offers a tranquil retreat near the action, with a refreshing outdoor pool, barbecue grills for casual gatherings and an inviting garden. Unwind in your room or take advantage of laundry facilities and bike rentals to explore the surrounding area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ground Floor

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Pool View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Pool View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Pool View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Romantic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Pool View

Romantic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Pool View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Romantic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard View

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard Area

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard Area | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ground Floor

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ground Floor

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in St. Lucia, Leopard Tree Lodge is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Cape Vidal. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game viewing.
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7 Sandpiper Str St Lucia, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936

What's nearby

  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 9 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cape Vidal - 58 min drive - 26.8 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barraca - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kauai - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪St Lucia Coffee Shop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Alfredo's Italian Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Key West Cocktail Bar - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Leopard Tree Lodge

Upscale guesthouse near iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Consider a stay at Leopard Tree Lodge and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a nature reserve
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and first-run movies, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with outdoor showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • First-run movies
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Check-in hours are 10 AM-1 PM on weekends.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Lalapanzi Guest House Guesthouse St. Lucia
Lalapanzi Guest House Guesthouse
Guesthouse Lalapanzi Guest House St. Lucia
St. Lucia Lalapanzi Guest House Guesthouse
Lalapanzi Guest House St. Lucia
Guesthouse Lalapanzi Guest House
Lalapanzi Guest House St Lucia
Lalapanzi Guest House
Leopard Tree Lodge St. Lucia
Leopard Tree Lodge Guesthouse
Leopard Tree Lodge Guesthouse St. Lucia

Frequently asked questions

Does Leopard Tree Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Leopard Tree Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Leopard Tree Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Leopard Tree Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Leopard Tree Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Leopard Tree Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Leopard Tree Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 21.3 mi (34.4 km) from Cape Vidal.

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Leopard Tree Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms in a quiet location with lovely grounds and pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Perfect Stay at Leopard Tree Lodge!

My wife and I recently spent a night at Leopard Tree Lodge in St Lucia, and it was absolutely wonderful! From the warm welcome to the peaceful atmosphere, everything exceeded our expectations. What We Loved: ✅ Beautiful Setting – The lodge is nestled in a serene, natural environment, with lush greenery and a relaxing vibe. Perfect for couples! ✅ Comfortable & Clean Room – Our accommodation was spacious, tastefully decorated, and spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfortable, ensuring a great night’s sleep. ✅ Friendly Staff – The team was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making us feel right at home. ✅ Great Location – Close enough to St Lucia’s attractions (like the estuary and restaurants) while still feeling secluded. Highlights: The tranquil ambiance—perfect for unwinding. The lodge’s charming design, blending nature with comfort. We only wish we could have stayed longer! Highly recommend Leopard Tree Lodge for anyone visiting St Lucia—whether for a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurelien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Unterkunft mit netten Personal, uns wurde kurz die Umgebung erklärt und wo man was unternehmen kann auch auf dem Zimmer war noch eine ausführliche Info von allem :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pieter made our stay such a wonderful experience. What a warm welcome. Excellent Service, wishes were taken care of in such a good way. Whenever we come back to St. Lucia, this will be our place to stay! Many thanks :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

FABRIZIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posizione fantastica, gentilezza e disponibilità la fanno da padrona, ottima pulizia. Tutto eccezionale!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons apprécié notre séjour. L'emplacement, la propreté du logement et la sécurité était parfaite. Nous avons même pu voir des hippos dans la cour de l'hôtel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAOZE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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