St Lucia Ecolodge & Conference Centre  Verified Listing

St Lucia Eco Lodge and Conference Centre is a tropical paradise of palms, cycads, tree ferns and other exotic plants which attracts bird life.
The resort is situated in the famous iSimangaliso Wetland Park with access to Cape Vidal, Big 5 game reserves, Zulu cultural villages and self-guided walking trails.

Accommodation
DB&B, B&B or Self Catering accommodation is offered at St Lucia Eco Lodge.

All rooms are fully self-catering with air-conditioning and are serviced daily. All rooms have coffee/tea making facilities and are equipped with bath and shower en-suite and have Television.

All Lodges have ceiling fans and are air-conditioned, with individual balconies. The front-facing rooms offer sweeping views over the Wetlands and the Indian ocean.

Dining
St Lucia Eco Lodge offers traditional South African cuisine and uses locally harvested fruits and vegetables

St Lucia Eco Lodge is remembered for their exceptional staff who are all warm, genuine and friendly.

Conferences
Our conference centre (the only dedicated conference centre in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park) caters for up to 100 delegates. Fully equipped with a sound system, microphones, and a projector.

Weddings

The venue hire fee includes the The Hog and Hippo Bistro & Bar. Garden Ceremony / Chapel Available.

*Serviced daily
*Large bedroom with lounge area
*Full bathroom & shower
*Fully kitted-out kitchenette
*Veranda with garden furniture.
*Accommodation choices are:- B&B, self-catering, dinner B&B or book room only & do what suits you!
*Tea & coffee making facility
*Hairdryer
*Airconditioning
*Lock-up safe

*St Lucia is officially a no-risk malaria area and is a 2 ½ hours drive north of Durban on the N2 toll road.

*From Gauteng drive via Ermelo, Piet Retief and Pongola (6½ hours). St. Lucia is ideal for a stopover for visitors driving between Kruger National Park & KwaZulu Natal OR for those starting their journey in Cape Town and driving northwards to Kruger Park.

*St Lucia Estuary in South Africa is known as the gateway to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and therefore ideally positioned as an accommodation base for further exploration.

*St Lucia in Kwazulu Natal South Africa is the ideal accommodation stop-over on your journey to or from the famous Kruger National Park or Cape Town.

*Cape Vidal, one of the best snorkelling and spearfishing venues on the coast, is 32 Km north of St Lucia. Access is through a nature reserve containing 4 of the Big 5, the Lion being absent for the safety of beach users.

*The world-renowned Hluhluwe/ iMfolozi game reserve is a mere 35 minutes drive away - close enough for a day trip. Details of self-drive tours are available from our reception.

*Richards Bay is the nearest airport to St. Lucia offering scheduled flights and the nearby 121 battalions' 1.5 km concrete landing strip is available for private flights.

*BBQ/picnic area
*Bar/Lounge
*Conference facilities
*Free parking
*Laundry Service
*Outdoor Pool
*Restaurant
*Room Service
*Secured Parking
*Tour/ sightseeing desk
*Wi-Fi
*Wheelchair access

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St Lucia Eco Lodge will assist guests with information regarding activities and tours - a few examples are:

- Boat safaris on lake St Lucia to see crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat

- Whale watching in St. Lucia off the coast of the warm Indian Ocean during the winter months.

- Self-guided nature trails and bike rides
Game Reserve excursions - 'Big 5' game reserves , Hluhluwe, Umfolozi and surrounding parks

- Birding in and around St. Lucia - a variety of habitats (wetlands, grasslands, sand and tropical forests)

- Snorkelling tours to Cape Vidal

- Horse riding in the wetlands of St. Lucia.

- Game Viewing on horseback

- A visit to a traditional Zulu village to experience first hand Zulu culture

- The area is a must for special interest groups like photographers, birders & nature lovers.

- Our guests are welcome to play Tennis, golf or squash at nearby Monzi Country Club.

- Turtle tours during November, December and part of January to view the Giant Leatherback turtles at Cape Vidal or St. Lucia returning to lay their eggs on the beaches where they were born.

*St Lucia Eco Lodge will assist guests with information regarding activities and tours - a few examples are:
*Boat safari on Lake St Lucia to see crocodiles on Lake St. Lucia and hippos in St. Lucia Estuary in their natural environment
*Whale watching in St Lucia off the coast of the warm Indian Ocean during the winter months.
*Self-guided nature trails and top birding destination - Birding In St Lucia Wetland Park - South Africa.
*Turtle tours during November, December and part of January (weather and tides permitting) to view Giant Leatherback turtles at Cape Vidal or St Lucia returning to lay their eggs on the beaches where they were born.
*Game Reserve excursions - 'Big 5' game reserves close to St Lucia village
*Birding in and around St. Lucia - a variety of habitats i.e. wetlands, grasslands, sand and tropical forests. St Lucia Eco Lodge is proud of our membership of Birdlife South Africa and part of the Zululand birding route.
*Snorkelling tours to Cape Vidal
*Horse riding in the wetlands of St. Lucia.
*Game Viewing on horseback
*A visit to a traditional Zulu village to experience first-hand Zulu culture
*A shuttle service is available for transfers
*The area is a must for special interest groups like photographers, birders & nature lovers.