Umlilo Lodge

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(228 Ratings)

Nature lodge in KwaZulu-Natal

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this nature lodge rental

Umlilo Lodge is located in St. Lucia, a small coastal village surrounded by the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa's first National World Heritage Site.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of KwaZulu-Natal

Nearby attractions

Isandlwana Visitors Centre and Museum

106.6 mi

Emakhosini

67.5 mi

Available Rooms

Twin/Double Room

1 King or 2 Single • 376 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 King • 430 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 Double • 538 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin/Double Room

2 Single • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Umlilo Lodge

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9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(228 Ratings)

Nature lodge in KwaZulu-Natal

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this nature lodge rental

Umlilo Lodge is located in St. Lucia, a small coastal village surrounded by the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa's first National World Heritage Site.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of KwaZulu-Natal

Nearby attractions

Isandlwana Visitors Centre and Museum

106.6 mi

Emakhosini

67.5 mi

Available Rooms

Twin/Double Room

1 King or 2 Single • 376 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 King • 430 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 Double • 538 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin/Double Room

2 Single • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(228 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

We hebben een geweldige tijd gehad bij Umlilo. De eigenaren doen er alles aan om je verblijf een feest te maken. Schone

De nette kamers, mooie locatie, heerlijke ontbijt en fantastische eigenaren

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Beautiful unique place to stay close to restaurants

Amazing location, lovely front desk staff, great facilities and a beautiful place to stay. The way it’s been built sympathetic to the trees is top notch, if you’re visiting St Lucia this is the place to stay.

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Wonderful host, spectacular grounds, & lovely breakfast. The BnB was very secure with great parking and load sheddin

The host was very amiable and excellent at helping arrange trips. The grounds are delightful and tropical. The bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was great.

We were in winter but the breakfast room was very cold as well as the room we ate a delicious dinner in. A space heater would have been a nice addition.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Peaceful place?

We felt like we’re in the jungle. The property was filled with lush vegetation. The staff was warm and inviting. The room was just the right size.

No complains. We wish we could have stayed longer.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Good

staff are super friendly and helpful. They provided us packed breakfast for early departure on next day

Hot water not stable. The secondary door is often left ajar. It doesn’t shut spontaneously

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Was amazing, everyone was super helpful, helped us with everything and all the time, rooms were nice only the poolroom looked a bit older than the other rooms and breakfast was nice as well

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Staff were very friendly and welcoming, the room is well equipped and sparkling clean.

N/A

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Fantastic hotel and place

Beautiful place

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Secluded and comfortable. While close to all amenities.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Amazing accommodation! Highly recommended

The room was nice and spacious and the family running it are wonderful people.

What not to love

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

literal jungle dream stay

literally everything-it’s like staying in a dream jungle

leaving

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Umlilo Jungle Lodge

The clean, safe, and well-managed establishment The buffet breakfast The spacious and comfortable rooms The serene pool and jungle gardens The extra tissues in the bathrooms and all the extra thoughtful accessories The wifi worked! The super convenient location and walking distance of everything from Umilo Lodge All the attractions... too many to experience in just 2 days The long leisurely walks on the beach Cape Vidal game reserve and idyllic beach And safe access control Daily Laundry services The self-service bar

I couldn't find the ice at the self-service bar...I couldn't be troubled to bother to ask.... so I didn't use the bar

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Very good

Great location close to restaurants

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Lush forest getaway in the middle of town.

1. Central St Lucia but one street up from the main road – Quieter with less traffic. 2. Back Up generator on site – We were able to run our room aircon during Load Shedding periods. 3. Big swimming pool with proper deep and shallow ends - Nice to take a freshwater dip after a day in the ocean. 4. Umlilo offers Beach and swimming towels as well as cooler boxes that you may borrow for your daily excursions. 5. Umlilo offers to book reservations for attractions you would like to visit – This is very convenient and at no extra cost but may allow you access to spaces other “walk-in” customers lose out on. Like the sunset cruise on the lake that seems to be permanently fully booked. Best time of the day to go, Hippos are relaxed and easily approachable. We got great views. 6. The property is built in a lush forest environment, shady with lots of trees and an artificial stream passing by your room on its way to the lower Koi-Ponds - a pleasant restful atmosphere. 7. Laundry service that you deliver to the reception in the morning and is returned to your room before 15:00 the same day.

1. We would have liked a microwave in the room – the only microwave available to guests is in the communal breakfast area. 2. The Wi-Fi was very spotty – But this seems to be a St Lucia area-wide issue as we struggled with our cellphone data coverage as well on all 3 major SA Networks. 3. Not relevant to Umlilo lodge - But bear in mind that for a pleasant beach experience with clear water and no strong currents or dirty water, you will have to travel to Cape Vidal - 34km away. This cost ZAR103 per person per day and may sometimes take an hour of travel time or even more depending on the queue to purchase entry permits into the park. The local beaches are difficult to access as the parking area is about 200 meters from the shoreline. This is a tough task with a gazebo, table, cooler box and chairs etc. The water is clouded with sand due to the river mouth 2km South of the beach and on the day that we visited, there was a strong South-North current.

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Highly recommended!

Perfect accommodation when staying in St Lucia. Rooms were very clean and well equipped, staff very friendly and a there is a good breakfast buffet available.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

such a beautiful lodge! you can tell that the owners really care about their guests and the place itself!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

the breakfast was delicious, the room had YouTube and Netflix 👌and the staff was so friendly , it was worth every penny

everything about this place is absolutely top class 👌

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Above and Beyond

I've stayed in great places before and this place definitely quantifies as a great one. But for me, what stood out is the incredible customer service and the going above and beyond. On our last day, we were booked for a boat cruise (organised by the lodge at no extra cost to us) but my son woke up feeling unwell. The lodge manager quickly moved our booking for us and extended, made sure we can check out much later in the day and allowed us to work around our circumstances. My son rested a bit, felt better - we had a great cruise and a great day out. This is just one example of the service you get in Umlilo lodge. Also - give the dinner at the lodge a go. Seriously - better than any other dinner I had in St Lucia!

I'm sure there's something but based on our stay there - it was perfect. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

A lovely stay in paradise

Loved how kind, friendly and helpful the husband and wife team were! They made sure we were comfortable and kept our possessions safe while we went out on a game drive (which they organised for us!)

The bathroom fittings are getting a bit old and could do with updating, but it wasn't unclean and didn't affect us in the least

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Superb

The trees, the garden, the very friendly owner, the service and the type of treehouse like construction is just amazing. You feel like in the djungle just without nasty insects.

9.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Very central within walking distance of the town centre. Good restaurant nextdoor.

Beautiful plants on the property creates a very tranquil atmosphere.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

excellent

Lush and Leafy. and absolutely brilliant breakfast.

none

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

A Peaceful Gem! Just Amazing!

Amazing location, great staff, peaceful place. Breakfast was just amazing! We highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

Really friendly owners, beautiful garden, like a small jungle, cozy rooms, delicious breakfast.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Beautiful place and great value

Lovely hotel and location

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in KwaZulu-Natal?

The average price for a rental in KwaZulu-Natal is $81 per night. This rental is $22 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Umlilo Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Umlilo Lodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Umlilo Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Umlilo Lodge?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Umlilo Lodge

Nature lodge in KwaZulu-Natal

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of KwaZulu-Natal

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Twin/Double Room

Family Room

Family Room

Double Room

Twin/Double Room

Umlilo Lodge

Nature lodge in KwaZulu-Natal

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of KwaZulu-Natal

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Twin/Double Room

Family Room

Family Room

Double Room

Twin/Double Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in KwaZulu-Natal?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Umlilo Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Umlilo Lodge?

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