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.
This village is the only one in the world to be completely surrounded by a World Heritage Site. Our en suite rooms are air conditioned, and have direct garden views or balconies overlooking the pool and garden.
We also have a Boma where you can join us in the evenings around a fire (Umlilo) when having a Braai or traditional dinner in an African pot. From Big 5 game drives to boat cruises, and from snorkelling safaris to night drives, let your hostess at Umlilo Lodge arrange your activities for you.
Travel informationBy Car:
- From Johannesburg, take the N12 road to Witbank and turn off to Ogies. Then go through Bethal, Ermelo, Piet Retief, Pongola.
- Continue south along the N2, past Mkuze and Hluhluwe.
- Take the turn-off left to Mtubatuba and St. Lucia. As you arrive in Mtubatuba, turn left to St. Lucia (25 km).
- Once over the bridge into St. Lucia, take a right at the roundabout (traffic circle) and continue down the main street.
- After passing Spar, keep a look-out for the thatched fruit market on your right. From here, take a left and you will see Umlilo Lodge.
- From Durban, take the N2 north. You have the option of the toll road or the alternate route via Stanger.
- 40 km after the turn-off to Richards Bay, turn right to Mtubatuba. As you arrive in Mtubatuba, turn left then right to St. Lucia (25 km).
- Once over the bridge into St. Lucia, take a right at the roundabout (traffic circle) and continue down the main street.
- After passing Spar, keep a look-out for the thatched fruit market on your right. From here, take a left and you will see Umlilo Lodge.
Standard Room
En suite room with a king-size or twin beds.
Family Room
En suite room with a king-size or 2 single beds and a double sleeper couch.
Please note: The rate quoted is only for 2 adults
This room can accommodate up to Adults.
Supplement charges for all additional adults / children / people are applicable and will be confirmed by the hotel/property on confirmation of the reservation
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled up to 60 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled up to 30 days before date of arrival, 25 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled up to 15 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy
30 percent of the total amount will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
14 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
1 % city/tourist tax per person per night is included.
Internet
Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Wired internet is available in the business centre and is free of charge.
Meal Plan
Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Other
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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