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Umlilo Lodge

4.0 star property
Start your day with an ocean view and delicious breakfast buffet. Then unwind by the pool or explore nearby attractions.

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Interior entrance
Lobby
Standard Room | Exterior
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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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

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
Separate bath and shower
  • 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
Separate bath and shower
  • 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

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

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 - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Lucia John Dory's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kauai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ocean Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Reef + Dine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪St Lucia Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Umlilo Lodge

Upscale bed & breakfast by the ocean
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Umlilo Lodge. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and laundry services
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage and beach towels
Room features
All guest rooms at Umlilo Lodge have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and fridges

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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Umlilo Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Umlilo Lodge?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Umlilo Lodge on 25 Feb 2025 start from AU$231.16, 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 Umlilo Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Umlilo Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Umlilo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Umlilo Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Umlilo Lodge located?

Situated by the ocean, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of The Gallery-St Lucia and Themba's Birding & Eco-tours. St. Lucia Estuary Beach and iSimangaliso Wetland Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Umlilo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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.

8/10 Good

NickiD, London

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

6/10 Okay

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne-marie

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mensen vriendelijk, maar basic lodge en zeker geen 4 sterren lodge. Dus prijs veel te hoog voor geleverde
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Umlilo Lodge Geweldig
wat een prachtige locatie, ondanks de wintertijd in ZA. Veel excursies gemaakt. Gewoon hartstikke fijn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wil, OUISTREHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place:-)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

jean-francois

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super mooie Lodge, nette kamers. Zeer vriendelijk ontvangst, lekker ontbijt met verse eieren. Klein paradijs.

8/10 Good

J, M

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