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St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge

4.0 star property
Lake views set the scene for a peaceful getaway at St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge, where seasonal pool cabanas provide the perfect spot to enjoy sunny days

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Family Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi - St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge (St. Lucia)
Travelers find a tranquil lakeside retreat at St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge, complete with a breakfast buffet. The property features a peaceful garden, WiFi, and a seasonal pool area with sun loungers and cabanas for relaxing amid natural surroundings.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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3/4 Luxury Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

3/4 Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Family Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room 7 Standard Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in St. Lucia, St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge is on the waterfront. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by The Gallery-St Lucia, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore iSimangaliso Wetland Park and St. Lucia Estuary Beach. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our St. Lucia travel guide
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187 McKenzie Road, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936

What's nearby

  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach
    St. Lucia Estuary Beach
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre
    St Lucia Crocodile Centre
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • The Gallery-St Lucia
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape Vidal
    59 min drive - 27.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Ocean Grill
    9 min walk
  • John Dory’s
    13 min walk
  • Reef & Dune
    12 min walk
  • Barraca
    9 min walk
  • Thyme Square
    14 min walk

About this property

St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge

Upscale lodge by the lake
Consider a stay at St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 450
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 450 for check-in between 6:30 AM and 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 450

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 450 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 450 for check-in between 6:30 AM and 6 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 450 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May

Property is also known as

St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge
St. Lucia Kingfisher
St Lucia Kingfisher
St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge Lodge
St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge St. Lucia
St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge Lodge St. Lucia

Frequently asked questions

Does St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 450 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 6:30 AM– 6 PM for a fee of ZAR 450.

What time is check-out at St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 450 (subject to availability).

Does St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 3000 per vehicle applies.

Where is St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this St. Lucia lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of The Gallery-St Lucia, St. Lucia Estuary Beach, and iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Mission Rocks Beach and Monzi Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

St. Lucia Kingfisher Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly Manager and staff. Slightly dated accommodation, made up by the views of the estuary and lovely breakfast. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a weekend getaway in a natural, leafy environment, but still within walking distance of the local eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Can't wait to come back. Perfect, quiet little corner in paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

veronique

Je n' ai pas eu l'occasion de m'y rendre dû au coronavirus
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir fanden die Unterkunft klasse. Unser Zimmer Nr. 5 war etwas dunkel, weil die Terasse vor dem Eingang überdacht ist. Da wir eh immer unterwegs waren, war das für mich kein Problem. Alles sehr sauber und sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Fahre gerne dort wieder hin. Alle sehr sehr freundlich.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adele

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

Tranquil setting of a beautiful guesthouse

Beautiful guesthouse in a tranquil setting. Great hosts and value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaos

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

Great colonial style villa!!!

The decor of the place is amazing. As if you are in a colonial villa!!! The attention to the decorative detail in the house and the rooms is impeccable. Everything else just follows this level of experience. Would surely recommend to both families and romancing couples.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

W.

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

Tegenvaller!

I.p.v. geboekte familiekamer kregen we 2 afzonderlijke kamers, die ver uitelkaar lagen. Wij wilden om deze reden andere accommodatie boeken, maar kregen geld niet terug.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

M.

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

Zeer teleurstellend!

Helaas bleek bij aankomst, dat er een muur geplaatst was in de familie kamer die wij geboekt hadden. I.p.v. 2 slaapkamers met tussendeur, kregen we nu 2 kamers waarvan 1 kamer alleen vanaf buiten bereikbaar was en de andere alleen vanuit de ontbijtruimte. Om onze kinderen te bereiken moesten wij dus naar buiten en dan doorontbijtruimte. Wifi was slecht en in de ene kamer was er zelfs helemaal geen bereik. Op deze manier dus ook geen contact mogelijk met onze kinderen. Wij gaven dus aan liever een accommodatie te zoeken waar wij wel een familiekamer zouden krijgen. Echter zij waren niet bereid het bedrag,wat wij vooraf hadden betaald, terug te betalen!! Aangezien wij een behoorlijk bedrag betaald hadden voor 4 nachten, dus toch maar besloten te blijven. Wij hadden de familiekamer al in januari geboekt. Verbouwing was in maart. Wij verbleven half augustus.Accommodatie had ons dus van te voren kunnen laten weten van verbouwing, zodat wij zelf konden beslissen of wij boeking wilden annuleren of niet. Uiteindelijk ong. zestig euro terug gekregen, maar dit is niks in vergelijking met bedrag wat we betaald hadden. Na 18.30 is er niemand meer van het personeel bij de accommodatie en er is geen (toegangs)hek. Iedereen kan dus zo het terrein op. Dit voelde niet veilig. Mijn man sliep dus met onze dochter en ik met ons zoontje. Voor de ramen geen gordijnen, maar vitrage. Bij beoordeling overal 1 voor gegeven, omdat onze zeer terechte klacht uitermate slecht opgelost is.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellente situation dans la ville de St Lucia au fond d'une impasse bien éclairée la nuit et à moins de 500m du centre ville. Le jardin est super bien entretenu et il n'est pas rare de voir passer singes, mangoustes, pintades sauvages et même des hippopotames. La chambre a des dimensions suffisantes mais sans excès et la terrasse privée est très sympathique. La fenêtre jalousie ne ferme pas vraiment et celle de la salle de bain de la chambre n°6 donne directement sur les logements des employés; les désagréments liés à cette proximité gâche un peu la tranquillité de l'endroit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Nice stay

Great place. Quiet and clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit netten Gastgebern und super Frühstück.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hübsches Hotel am Rande von Santa Lucia

Die Anlage des Hotels liegt am Ende der Hauptstrasse von Santa Lucia und liegt direkt am Fluss! So steht man morgens auf und kann gleich einige Tiere in der Anlage beobachten! Der Garten und der Frühstückraum sind sehr, sehr schön! Die Zimmer sind ein wenig veraltet und auch sehr klein, allerding hat uns das nicht wirklich gestört! Das Personal ist super und sehr hilfsbereit! Wir kommen gerne wieder
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful and clean lodge

The room is beautiful and very clean, it looks new. The outside area is very nice and the location is quiet. The only thing that can be a problem for a guest is that the room was very light inside at night. The outside lights shining inside the room can be a problem. It might be a good idea if the room had blackout curtains for the guests that prefer a darker room at night.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanne

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

Toppbetyg

Allt var helt fantastisk . Bra rum,rent, bra frukost, trevlig personal. Skal oplevas
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paddington

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

A small, comfortable gem

Set in a lovely garden overlooking the St Lucia estuary, this delightful B&B is actually an old family home that has had a number of accommodation modules added of which there are 2 types; self-contained family units and smaller rooms suitable for couples. Each unit is pleasingly decorated with an African theme and has an en suite bathroom (bath and shower). In addition there is a very comfortable bed fitted with full mosquito netting, efficient split unit air conditioning and a private patio equipped with sofa, cushions and comfortable chairs where you can sit and enjoy the lovely sub-tropical garden without being overlooked by other guests. Breakfast, which is taken in the old house with a full view of the garden, is excellent and includes decent coffee, fresh fruit and full cooked English-style if desired. Situated at the end of a small road that runs down the spine of the St Lucia peninsula, the location is quiet yet within easy walking distance of the main street where there are a variety of good restaurants, cafes and other facilities. Security is good though care is needed at night when hippos commonly leave the quiet waters of the lagoon and come into town to graze. We were told that hippos have been known to come into the garden from the estuary to drink from the pool! Grey monkeys are common in the area and visit daily to explore and entertain. Overall Kingfisher Lodge provided a very pleasant and relaxing we happily recommend this excellent establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

francis

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

Belle auberge accueillante

Séjour en famille avec 2 enfants. Très calmes. Internet pas très rapide et connections faible Le reste rien a dire Très belle cour arrière
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice Guest House

Had a good experience, good location as it is at the end of the main road and thus more tranquil.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service

Idyllisch hotel in groene omgeving

Het is een romantisch hotel, heel erg leuk gelegen in een mooie tuin. Heel huiselijk ingericht zowel de kamers, als de andere ruimtes. Leuk ontbijt, niet heel bijzonder. Erg riendelijk personeel. Dicht bij het centrum en om de hoek bij de Nijlpaarden bootsafari.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

sylvie

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

Speak with your guests ;)

N attendez pas un accueil sympa de la direction elle ne fréquente apparement pas ses clients... sinon le personnel et à la hauteur le coffre dans la chambre permet de ranger un string mais pas plus la sécurité est sommaire le petit dej copieux mais long... demander vos œufs des votre arrivée, Voilà c est insipide je sais mais le reste aussi pas convaincu, dommage
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and quiet bed & breakfast in a beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a small B&B with hippo and crocodile viewing available nearby. We had our own "outdoor" room with couch, table, and chairs. Maureen, the manager, was very helpful with suggestions for dinner and nearby attractions. She also warned us about the danger of hippos wandering the grounds and the streets of St. Lucia after dark. There are many miles of lightly populated beaches (at least in winter with highs in the 70s and 80s F). The estuary tour with mostly hippo and some croc viewing is not to be missed. The Croc Centre completes the croc viewing experience. We were allowed to handle a 2-yr-old croc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loes

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

Sfeervol

De wijziging die ik had doorgevoerd bij Expedia, een nacht extra en eerder, was niet goed bij de locatie bekend. Wij kwamen vervolgens precies op een moment dat alle kamers bezet waren. Dit werd zeer netjes opgelost, door ons in het huis zelf te plaatsen. Kamers/huis zijn wel erg vochtig. Geen idee of dit te maken heeft met het feit dat we er waren in de winter of dat het altijd zo is. Werd keurig opgelost door ons een klein heatertje te geven in de kamer. Huis en kamers zouden niet misstaan in een lifestyle magazine ! Aan de muur hangen borden dat je na zonsondergang moet oppassen voor hippos. Dat bleek niet onterecht ! Na terugkomst van een restaurant stak er eentje de weg over. Bij een volgend bezoek aan Saint Lucia zullen we zeker deze accomodatie weer reserveren.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Dudemaine

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

Excellent séjour

Noys y sommes restés pour 2 nuits pout visiter la region de St-Lucia pour explorer les environs.Très beau jardins bieb entretenus, bien situé, près du parc de Isimangaliso. Déjeuner inclus deltrès ux et personnel accueillant. Wifi et parking gratuit. Chambre confortable et propre. Possibilité de faire faire de la lessive ($). Tranquille, belle terrasse privée pour chaque chambre a l'extérieur. Décoré avec goût nous avons adoré notre séjour et recommandons vivement cet établissement.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

Perfekte Unterkunft in St. Lucia

Alles bestens in Schuss! Der Pool war sauber und gepflegt. Gute Klimaanlage. Alles absolut empfehlenswert! Nur Flusspferde haben wir im Garten nicht gesehen.
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Guesthouse in St Lucia

A very attractive guest house at the end of a quiet cul de sac in the village of St Lucia....beautiful interiors to the communal areas - lounge, breakfast room and garden. The lawned garden leads down to the estuary and is a real feature - lovely views and comfortable outside seating area with pool. We saw deer and monkeys in the garden. Our room had a fabulous, huge, comfortable bed. Fridge and coffee/tea making facilities. The bathroom was functionable but outdated. There was a large terrace at the front of the accommodation with sofa and table and chairs - we were looking forward to making use of this, however, it was unusually hot and humid whilst we were there and, with no fan on the terrace, it was too uncomfortable to sit out there. St Lucia has a range of eateries and shops. We had hoped to be able to walk out in the evening , however, at the time of our stay, a hippo had taken to coming out of the estuary and making its' way up the guest house lawn and crossing near the car park/entrance area and onwards. The guest house being in a dark section of the street, we decided not to take the risk of walking. Slightly exciting and slightly scary returning from an evening meal to the car park, wondering whether you might run into a hippo !! Certainly different !