Must-see hotels in iSimangaliso Wetland Park

  • Kosi Forest Lodge

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    The only private lodge in iSimangaliso’s Kosi Bay region, and surrounded by the sand forest’s Umdoni trees, this intimate 16-bed lodge offers a dreamy,…

  • Thonga Beach Lodge

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Popular with European visitors, this isolated and luxurious beach resort offers spacious huts scattered through coastal forest. Spectacular ocean views –…

  • Ghost Mountain Inn

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Outside of the park, Ghost Mountain Inn is an old-school colonial place with a modern (and luxurious) touch, indoor-outdoor lounge areas and blooming…

  • Utshwayelo Lodge

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    This lovely community-run camp offers accommodation that ranges from roomy campsites to bamboo-lined chalets with comfortable outdoor showers, all…

  • Santa Lucia Guesthouse

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Off the main drag and opposite a lovely park, this guesthouse has affable hosts who ensure a very comfortable stay. Each room here has a fun, unique theme…

  • Lodge Afrique

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Smart ‘African chic’–style chalets with all the modern trimmings are on offer at Lodge Afrique. The spot is right in the middle of St Lucia, but the…

  • Serene Estate Guesthouse

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    A world away from St Lucia, minimalist Dutch meets lush African forest and creates a stylish experience in Serene Estate's seven rooms and beyond. The…

  • Rocktail Beach Camp

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Snorkellers, scuba divers, birders and those looking to get away from it all will find lots to love at Rocktail Beach Camp. Twelve safari tents (with pine…

  • Forest Lodge

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    This newish addition to the St Lucia hotel circuit is a good choice for those who want no muss, no fuss accommodation. All of the rooms have crisp, white…

  • Sodwana Bay Lodge

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    This resort has neat boardwalks, banana palms and pine-filled, slightly dated rooms. The chalets here are very comfortable, with huge decks. It caters to…

  • Monzi Safaris

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    St Lucia's best budget option is part upmarket guesthouse, part well-maintained backpacker hostel. The backpacker section has clean, simple rooms with…

  • Mabibi Camp

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    If you can get here, you’ll have heaven to yourself – almost. This rustic community-owned camp is right next to upmarket Thonga Beach Lodge, but this is…

  • Maputaland Lodge

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    These 23 simple yet pleasant self-catering chalets in Manguzi have all mod cons including DSTV, a restaurant and a bar. Its location makes it a great…

  • Sunset Lodge

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Seven well-maintained, self-catering log cabins, lined in dark wood and with a safari theme. Affords a stunning view overlooking the estuary from your…

  • Kosi Bay Camping

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Offers camping and fully equipped cabin accommodation (more shabby than chic, but they get the job done) within lush forest surrounds on the western shore…

  • Kosi Bay Lodge

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    The rooms are a little worn but good value and the resort has decent facilities including a pool, a restaurant and a bar. The comprehensive activities…

  • Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Has hundreds of well-organised campsites plus cabins with recently renovated bathrooms and modern appliances set within the park’s coastal forest. Minimum…

  • Nhlonhlela Bush Lodge

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Nhlonhlela bush lodge features a communal area overlooking a pan, and four comfortable units linked by boardwalks. You have your own ranger and chef (you…

  • Umlilo Lodge

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Centrally located with a lovely lush garden. There are 13 separate rooms and a lovely indoor-outdoor lounge in which to kick back after a day’s activities…

  • Coral Divers

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Inside the park proper, this factory-style operation continues to ‘net the shoals’ with its diving packages and other activities. There’s a large dining…

  • Mantuma

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Mantuma is in a lovely setting and is unfenced, so there's often wandering wildlife, especially nyala. It's an old camp – the accommodation has seen…

  • Hornbill House

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    A very pleasant place to nest, with lovely rooms, some with private balconies overlooking the tropical vegetation in the garden, friendly dogs and a small…

  • Cape Vidal Camp

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    This Eastern Shores' campground is blessed to be located in the stunning Cape Vidal near the shores of Lake Bhangazi. The campsites are a bit expensive…

  • Natural Moments Bush Camp & Diving

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    This very basic backpackers is of the laid-back, hippie variety has small huts crammed into a lush garden setting. It also runs a campground and Zulu-hut…

  • St Lucia Wilds

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    An excellent budget/midrange alternative with three cottages and one flatlet for those allergic to backpackers; no meals provided.

  • Sugarloaf Campsite

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    This pretty campground on the estuary is within snorting distance of hippos, monkeys and crocodiles.

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