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Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

4.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with full-service spa and outdoor pool

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Body treatments, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, body wraps
Restaurant
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Body treatments, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, body wraps
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$578
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

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Nibela Peninsula, Simangaliso Wetland Park, KwaNibela, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960
  • Place, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
  • Place, Cape Vidal
  • Place, St. Lucia Estuary Beach

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Furnished balcony or patio
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down comforter
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Lake View | Lake view

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Furnished balcony or patio
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down comforter
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

KwaNibela

An all-inclusive stay in KwaNibela awaits you at Malkoha Lake St. Lucia. You'll be 39.4 km (24.5 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Highlights at this family-friendly lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to Nibela Spa can include hot stone massages and Swedish massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the kids' club and pool loungers as well as access to boat tours and mini golf. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a ferry terminal shuttle. .In the area of this 4-property class KwaNibela lodge, you'll find North Island.
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About this property

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

All-inclusive lodge with full-service spa and outdoor pool
Malkoha Lake St. Lucia is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Malkoha Lake St. Lucia. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star KwaNibela lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Malkoha Lake St. Lucia offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature down duvets. This KwaNibela lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Nibela Spa. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 to 300 for adults and ZAR 75 to 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Children's club
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 to 300 for adults and ZAR 75 to 150 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1971/003792/07

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

NIBELA LAKE
NIBELA LAKE Hluhluwe
NIBELA LAKE LODGE
NIBELA LAKE LODGE Hluhluwe
NIBELA LODGE
Nibela Lake Hotel Hluhluwe
Nibela Lake Lodge
Nibela Lake By Dream Resorts
Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts Lodge
Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Hotels Resorts
Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts KwaNibela
Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts Lodge KwaNibela

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Malkoha Lake St. Lucia?

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Malkoha Lake St. Lucia?

As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malkoha Lake St. Lucia on 14 Nov 2025 start from AU$578.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Malkoha Lake St. Lucia?

Yep, Malkoha Lake St. Lucia has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Malkoha Lake St. Lucia?

The closest beach to Malkoha Lake St. Lucia is St. Lucia Estuary Beach (44.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Malkoha Lake St. Lucia?

Yep, Nibela Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Malkoha Lake St. Lucia have a pool?

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Malkoha Lake St. Lucia a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Malkoha Lake St. Lucia.

Is Malkoha Lake St. Lucia family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a playground, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Malkoha Lake St. Lucia is a hit with families.

Does Malkoha Lake St. Lucia serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Malkoha Lake St. Lucia?

No, Malkoha Lake St. Lucia does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Malkoha Lake St. Lucia?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Malkoha Lake St. Lucia?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Malkoha Lake St. Lucia?

No, only service animals are allowed.