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Umlilo Lodge

KwaZulu Natal - Durban · South Africa

Dolphin Avenue, 9View location

9.0/10Excellent32 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.8/108.8
Location7.8/107.8
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Umlilo Lodge

Umlilo Lodge guarantees a quiet stay as it counts with just 12 units. Everyone staying at this accommodation can make good use of the wireless internet connection available at the public areas of the establishment. This hotel does not operate a 24-hour reception.

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With a stay at Umlilo Lodge in St. Lucia, you'll be by the ocean, just a 3-minute walk from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 9 minutes by foot from The Gallery-St Lucia.

This bed & breakfast is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from St. Lucia Estuary Beach and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Mission Rocks Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 9:30 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators By ocean Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Spoken Language

    Afrikaans

    English

Nearby attractions

ISimangaliso Wetland Park 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Gallery-St Lucia 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
St. Lucia Estuary Beach 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Mission Rocks Beach 16.9 km / 10.5 mi
Monzi Golf Club 17 km / 10.6 mi
Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint 19.8 km / 12.3 mi
Mtubatuba Go Karting 25.3 km / 15.7 mi
Cape Vidal Lighthouse 31.9 km / 19.8 mi
Cape Vidal 34.3 km / 21.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

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  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
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  • Library
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
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Room types

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Umlilo Lodge

9.0
Excellent
32 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Location
7.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Jon
This is a special place to stay, good accommodation, excellent service
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2025
Henry
Great
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2020
moaaz

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2019
Peter

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2018
Donna

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.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2017
Dana

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?
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2015
Ellen

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.
Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2015
Chirag

Nice but pricey

Nice little hotel, but very pricey for what it offers.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2015
David & Carole

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
Exceptional
30 Sep 2014
Ed

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.
Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2013
NickiD
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
Pleasant
31 Oct 2024
Henrik

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2019
anne-marie

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
Partner
4/10
Poor
16 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Mensen vriendelijk, maar basic lodge en zeker geen 4 sterren lodge. Dus prijs veel te hoog voor geleverde
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2019
Ed

Umlilo Lodge Geweldig

wat een prachtige locatie, ondanks de wintertijd in ZA. Veel excursies gemaakt.
Gewoon hartstikke fijn.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2018
Wil

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).
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2018
Stefan

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2017
Verified traveler
A great place:-)
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2017
Verified traveler

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.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2017
jean-francois

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 .
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Umlilo Lodge
Dolphin Avenue, 9, St. Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa

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