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Umlilo Lodge

4.0 star property
Upscale bed & breakfast with free breakfast and bars/lounges

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Umlilo Lodge

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Exterior
Standard Room
Standard Room
Dining
Standard Room | Bathroom

Overview of Umlilo Lodge

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
9 Dolphin Avenue, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936
  • Popular LocationThe Gallery-St Lucia9 min walk
  • Popular LocationThemba's Birding & Eco-tours9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Lucia Estuary Beach17 min drive
  • AirportRichards Bay (RCB)83 min drive

Room options

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Family Room (Unit)

Family Room (Unit)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Pool Room (5)

Pool Room (5)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Room (Small)

Economy Room (Small)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

St. Lucia

At Umlilo Lodge you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of The Gallery-St Lucia and Themba's Birding & Eco-tours. Highlights at this B&B include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a library. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Free buffet breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .With a stay at this 4-property class St. Lucia B&B, you'll be 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from St. Lucia Estuary Beach and 3.3 km (2 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
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What's nearby

  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 9 min walk
  • Themba's Birding & Eco-tours - 9 min walk
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 4 min drive
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 4 min drive
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • Reef + Dine - 5 min walk
  • St Lucia John Dory's - 7 min walk
  • Barraca - 3 min walk
  • The Ocean Sizzler - 1 min walk
  • St Lucia Ski Boat Club - 4 min drive

About this property

Umlilo Lodge

Upscale bed & breakfast with free breakfast and bars/lounges
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Umlilo Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4-star St. Lucia bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Umlilo Lodge offers 11 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This St. Lucia bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room 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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Umlilo Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts major credit cards, Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

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 parking available at Umlilo Lodge?

Yep, Umlilo Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Umlilo Lodge?

The closest beach to Umlilo Lodge is St. Lucia Estuary Beach (1.3 km).

Does Umlilo Lodge have a pool?

Umlilo Lodge has an outdoor pool.

What makes Umlilo Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Umlilo Lodge.

Does Umlilo Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is available at Umlilo Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Umlilo Lodge?

No, Umlilo Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Umlilo Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Umlilo Lodge's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Umlilo Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Umlilo Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Umlilo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

moaaz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful tree filled lodge with amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Ellen, Howick, KZN

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

Chirag, Shelton, CT

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice but pricey
Nice little hotel, but very pricey for what it offers.

10/10 Excellent

David & Carole, Pittsburgh, PA

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

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed, North Carolina

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