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Umlilo Lodge

St. Lucia B&B with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Perched by the ocean, Umlilo Lodge offers a serene escape with breakfast buffet, a soothing garden, and an outdoor pool. Unwind on the terrace or get lost in a good book from the library. Previous guests rave about their stay.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Why we love this property

Dining for every mood
This B&B serves free buffet breakfast and offers private dining for couples. A restaurant and 2 bars create perfect settings for every culinary mood.
Serene balcony escape
In-room massages restore travel-weary muscles at this bed & breakfast. Each guestroom features a private balcony and convenient minibar.
Work and wander
This bed & breakfast boasts a business center and meeting room for productivity. After work, enjoy in-room massages or visit one of two bars.

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Standard Room | Exterior
Standard Room
Standard Room
Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Economy Room (Small) | Bathroom
Economy Room (Small)
Economy Room (Small)
Economy Room (Small)

Economy Room (Small)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Family Room | Bathroom
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Family Room (Unit) | Bathroom
Family Room (Unit)
Family Room (Unit)
Family Room (Unit)

Family Room (Unit)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Pool Room (5) | Bathroom
Pool Room (5)
Pool Room (5)
Pool Room (5)

Pool Room (5)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
9 Dolphin Avenue, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936

What's nearby

  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Cape Vidal - 58 min drive - 43.2 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Lucia Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reef & Dune - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barraca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thyme Square - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Umlilo Lodge

Situated by the ocean, Umlilo Lodge is a great choice for a stay in St. Lucia. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

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

Also known as

Umlilo Lodge
Umlilo Lodge St. Lucia
Umlilo St. Lucia
Umlilo Lodge St. Lucia
Umlilo Lodge Bed & breakfast
Umlilo Lodge Bed & breakfast St. Lucia

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Umlilo Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Umlilo Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Umlilo Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Umlilo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Umlilo Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the bed & breakfast's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Umlilo Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Umlilo Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Umlilo Lodge like?

Umlilo Lodge is located a short 9-minute walk from The Gallery-St Lucia.

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Umlilo Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Good

Udmærket ophold en dag eller to

Et ganske udmærket sted at overnatte en nat eller to. Der er hvad man har brug for i rene omgivelser. Møbler og senge er meget gammelt. Sengene er hårde. Meget høfligt og serviceminded personale som hjælper med hvad som helst.
Henrik, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful lodge, great stay

Beautiful lodge. Excellent location.great hosts they amazing. You get that personal touch and service from the hosts. A memorable trip i will definitely return many times.
moaaz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hôtel calme et confortable

Nous avons passé 2 nuits dans cet hôtel Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques Et ils nous ont réservé notre safari pour voir les crocodiles et hippopotames On y trouve une ambiance tropicale et très calme Il se situe à proximité des restaurants et petits magasins Le petit déjeuner est très bien
anne-marie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cozy comfortable lodge with excellent service

The Umlilo lodge is a very nice lodge. The owner is very helpful and welcoming. The grounds of the lodge are lush, clean and well kept. The pool is nice and clean but it was unheated and as we were there in the winter it was too cold to swim. Breakfast is great. Location is also very good. We were in a nice room that probably needs a little bit of updating but it was cozy and comfortable. All in all, I would certainly go back there and highly recommend it.
Peter, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Mensen vriendelijk, maar basic lodge en zeker geen 4 sterren lodge. Dus prijs veel te hoog voor geleverde
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Umlilo Lodge Geweldig

wat een prachtige locatie, ondanks de wintertijd in ZA. Veel excursies gemaakt. Gewoon hartstikke fijn.
Ed, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place in a perfect location.

Umlillo Lodge is perfect! Just a few steps from the small commercial area of St. Lucia, the lodge is beautiful, with a courtyard maintained as the areas environment of trees, etc, (with occassional monkey visits too). The room is beautiful, clean, contemporary. And delicious breakfast. We loved it here.
Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superbe !

Logement impeccable avec très beau décor, piscine, petit-déjeuner buffet complet. Prises françaises. Très bon accueil à l'arrivée, personnel souriant (les cuisinières ...) Bonne literie, propreté, grandes chambres et salle de bain. Petit village avec station essence, un petit restaurant typique, la poste, supermarché, pharmacie, artisanat au bord de la route. Nous avons énormément apprécié cet endroit et aurions dû prévoir une nuit de plus (une seule nuit réservée). De plus, en rentrant le soir, hippopotame juste en face de l'hôtel mangeant tranquillement, que nous avons pu photographier (surtout ne pas utiliser de flash).
Wil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Toppenställe i St Lucia

Ett helt underbart boende, tropisk känsla,lugnt o h härliga dofter. Toppen service i denna oas av gröna växter o porlande vatten. Jättefina rum med gott om plats mycket trivsam inredning. Bra frukost. Rekommenderas varmt.
Stefan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place:-)
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sehr schöne Lodge

Die Umlilo Lodge ist sehr ansprechend angelegt - man fühlt sich ein bißchen wie im Urwald inkl. Bach vor der Zimmertür. Sie liegt mitten in St. Lucia, wir haben gleich nebenan im Ocean Sizzlers sehr gut gegessen. Die Zimmer sind geräumig, aber leider riecht es aufgrund der hohen Feuchtigkeit etwas "muffig". Dieses einzige Manko macht die Herzlichkeit des Personals (familiengeführt!) aber wieder wett.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great base in St. Lucia

Umlilo Lodge is great. The garden is beautiful with koi pools, a swimming pool and pathways thru the garden connecting the rooms and public spaces. Whoever decorated the rooms was very thoughtful. There was a lot of space to place suitcases, reading lamps for bed and a big bathroom. The public spaces were clean and pleasant. One night there was a fire in the fire pit and it was nice to sit by the fire. Did I mention the honor bar? Or that the hosts will book tours for you? Or the breakfast includes cooked to order eggs?
Dana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent séjour

Excellent accueil , très professionnel , et très bon niveau de prestation pour cet hôtel de caractère . Un seul regret , le manque d'insonorisation ( CH 1 et 2 ) . Personnel très coopératif et à l'écoute .
jean-francois, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top Ambiente

Sehr schöne, saubere und originelle Lodge. Das Personal ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend. St. Lucia ist ein sehr sicherer Ort mit vielen Ausflugszielen.

10/10 Exceptional

Super mooie Lodge, nette kamers. Zeer vriendelijk ontvangst, lekker ontbijt met verse eieren. Klein paradijs.

8/10 Very good

Schöner Garten

Ruhig in einer Seitenstraße gelegen mit netten Gastgebern und zweckmäßigen sauberen Zimmern. Zum Hauptstraße kann man in wenigen Minuten laufen. Ich würde wieder hier übernachten.

10/10 Exceptional

Super etape

Nous sommes restés une nuit, tres bon accueil, endroit tres agreable, tres vert et surtout nous avons vu des hippopotames juste en sortant de l'hotel !!

8/10 Very good

Umlilo Lodge very friendly

My grandchildren and I were very happy with the Umlilo lodge. The children enjoyed the pool, the breakfast was great, but the aircon didn't work in the room. Overall I would give it a 4+ rating.

8/10 Very good

Nice but pricey

Nice little hotel, but very pricey for what it offers.

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing Atmosphere and Extremely Helpful Host

Wonderful Facility! Lawerence was extremely helpful with lots of local knowledge. Directed us for game drives and sightseeing, even organized a birding tour our daughter. My wife loved the fresh scrambled eggs each morning!

10/10 Exceptional

Utmärkt ställe

Alldeles utmärkt ställe att bo på i St Lucia. Mysig och fint uppbyggd trädgård. Trevlig personal som hjälper till med allt man vill. De förbokade fina utflykter till oss som överträffade våra förhoppningar. Frukosten var jättegod och hade allt man kunde önska sig.

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic layout in a great location

We had planned to stay 2 nights at Umlilo but getting lost enroute cut us back to one night. That was a big disappointment because this property is really a great place to stay. Lawrence and his Mom are wonderful hosts who tend to all your needs.They booked our night safari and boat excursion in a matter of minutes. The inside courtyard of the Lodge is like a garden with trees running up to the second floor balconies. It's a one minute walk to the main street of St. Lucia. All in all, a very welcoming inn that will make you want to come back.

8/10 Very good

A lovely cosy welcoming place, vey comfy beds and delicious breakfasts. Lovely, unusual and exotic setting with lots of character. The hosts go out of their way be be helpful and really want their guests to have a great holiday. It is obviously a family run B&B and not a 5 star hotel, and as such the Umlilo is not perfect, but the great hospitality and service and the homely atmosphere more than make up for any minor improvements that could be made (primarily lighting in the bedrooms). We would definitely recommend and would stay there again if we return to St Lucia.

2/10 Poor

sehr schön und super Afrika-Feeling

Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber, tolles Frühstück, ein wunderschöner Garten, zentral gelegen und gute Unterstützung bei der Buchung von Touren, Safaris jeglich Art.

6/10 Good

Henrik, 1-night trip