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Marlin Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast in St. Lucia with free parking

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
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Two Room Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Suite

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Two Room Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Two Room Suite

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
62 Garric Ave, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936

What's nearby

  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 9 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mission Rocks Beach - 31 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Lucia John Dory's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kauai - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ocean Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Reef + Dine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St Lucia Coffee Shop - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Marlin Lodge

Bed & breakfast in a state park
A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Marlin Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

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
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

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

Marlin Lodge
Marlin Lodge St. Lucia
Marlin St. Lucia
Marlin Lodge St. Lucia
Marlin Lodge Bed & breakfast
Marlin Lodge Bed & breakfast St. Lucia

Frequently asked questions

Does Marlin Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Marlin Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Marlin Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marlin Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Marlin Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Marlin Lodge located?

Situated in a state park, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Gallery-St Lucia and St. Lucia Estuary Beach. ISimangaliso Wetland Park is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

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Marlin Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The staff were very welcoming and looked after us very well. The hotel was very clean and good facilities . Breakfast was varied and good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Tranquillité , paisible, excellent déjeuner, personnel aimable et serviable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10

It was, as the last time, a wonderful in St Lucia and in the Marlin Lodge. This time I was in a new renovated room. The service and everything is in this llittle lodge very nice. When I will go to St Lucia again, I will book this Lodge again :-)
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018

8/10

The management is very professional!! Lovely place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10

tres beau lodge ,bien situe proche de l'aeroport. . Personnel genial , tres bon petit dejeuner. La directice tres accueillante et a l'ecoute. Petit bemol , Canape lit pas tres confortable pour notre ado
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10

Hôtel très calme - personnel charmant et dévoué - nous avons eu droit à une suite alors que nous étions 2 - excellent petit déjeuner avec choix entre plusieurs menus - piscine agréable - bien situé- à recommander -

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

It was totally ok, for a resonable price. Plus for great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

After a long day I need a good and comfortable bed and I got just that. The wi-fi was fantastic! Rhinos are mingling around in the buildings.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Service orienterad föreståndare och personal. Mycket bra.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Habitaciones cómodas, muy linda la decoración del lugar, personal muy amable, buen desayuno. No tiene caja de seguridad pero si un placard con candado.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Marlin Lodge is a very nice small hotel in beautiful St.Lucia. The location is good, its close to restaurants and other places of interest in St Lucia. The rooms were very clean and comfortable and the breakfast had everything that you can wish. We got a lot of information about St Lucia when we arrived which was very good for us. The stay was in total very good! The only minus was that we could feel a bit of "old time rasicm" when one of the hosts started to talk about locals and black people in a negative way. We are a mixed family, with white and black colours and we do never accept when people talk about colour connected to "personal characteristics".
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Excellent accueil et disponibilité d'Isabel. Elle a pris tout son temps pour répondre à nos questions et nous donner ses bons plans pour profiter au maximum de région. Elle a réservé pour nous les activités (sans commission). La chambre familliale était parfaite, excellente literie et lit double. xxl Petit déjeuner super pris en terrasse au bord de la piscine. Bref un maginifique séjour. Ce petit hôtel familial n'est pas dans "la" rue principale du village mais un tout petit peu à l'écart, c'est très calme. A recommander sans hésiation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Nous avons passé deux nuits dans cet hôtel très bien situé. Il est dans une rue calme à proximité du centre ville. Le petit déjeuner est parfait. Par contre, nous avions réservé une suite à 2 chambres et avons eu une chambre avec un lit double et un lit superposé. La chambre ne correspondait donc pas à celle escomptée.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Quick and informative check in telling us about local attractions. Rooms are clean, quiet and safe. Local restaurants are great as too the breakfast at the lodge. We would definitely stay here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

nice lodge, good breakfast, wifi access in the room, helpful and kind owner, Although we were alone, bathroom was shared, outside of the room. A lodge a bit far from the city centre.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Marlin Lodge is clean, comfortable, and spacious. Our family unit had two bedrooms. The rooms are fairly basic but well-equipped and functional. Breakfast by the pool was excellent. The owners made us feel at home and took care of all our needs. It's a great base to explore Cape Vidal and the wetlands park with lots of hippos and crocs. It's walking distance into the main town area with lots of restaurants and shops. Would definitely recommend this place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Very nice quiet place with great swimming pool. Friendly welcoming owners. Waitress at breakfast with a smile, except for the headwaitress who was extremely unfriendly (each time we asked her a little thing, like some eggs or mushrooms or whatever at breakfast; she made her understand that she was unhappy to do it with her attitude and huffing and puffing - i would get rid of her quickly as she is not making guest feel welcome at all).