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A large outdoor hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees.

A beach with a vehicle parked on a dirt path surrounded by dense greenery.

A spacious room with wooden floors, a large window, and a view of the outdoors. There is a painting on the wall, a round table with a plant, and a chair with a red cushion.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, wicker chairs, and a coffee table with books and decorative items.

1. Makakatana Bay Lodge

Makakatana

P58,177

P66,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A beach with driftwood on the sand and the ocean in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a brick wall.

A living room with a brick wall, a TV, a pool, and a sofa.

2. Leopard Tree Lodge

St. Lucia

Brian

P5,818

P6,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A narrow brick pathway flanked by tall palm trees and other tropical plants, leading to a brick building with a sloped roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a canopy, and two lion paintings on the walls.

A beach with people swimming and walking in the water.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a covered patio area with outdoor furniture.

3. Bhangazi Lodge

St. Lucia

Christopher R

P6,457

P6,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A poolside area with a thatched-roof structure, wooden furniture, and a large potted plant.

A sea turtle on a sandy beach with clear water and distant hills.

A sign for 'Leopard Corner Guest House' with a giraffe sculpture and illuminated plants.

An outdoor wooden deck with tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a pool area.

4. Leopard Corner Lodge

St. Lucia

Gail

P7,011

P8,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A patio area with a brick building, wooden deck, and various tropical plants.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a wooden coffee table with a vase and books, and two patterned armchairs.

A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

5. Rhino Coast Guest House

St. Lucia

Danica

P12,008

P12,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a sign indicating pool hours.

A living room with a TV, two sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator.

A building with a tiled patio area, a covered seating area, and a fenced garden.

6. St Lucia Palms

St. Lucia

Darren

P3,282

P3,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A swimming pool surrounded by a brick pathway, with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.

A living room with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a view through a glass door.

A neatly made bed with a quilt, a bedside table, and a nightstand. There is a painting on the wall above the bed.

A garden with a wooden bench, a small pool, and various tropical plants.

7. First Group La Rochelle

St. Lucia

Christiaan

P7,653

P8,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel room with a brick wall, a large bed with a white comforter, a wooden wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A brick patio with outdoor seating and a covered area with a fireplace.

A modern building with a stone facade, a gated entrance, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a few people in the distance.

8. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

St. Lucia

Stanley

P4,803

P4,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by greenery and two lounge chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a television, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting of flowers.

A room with a white brick wall, a wooden door with glass panels, and a bookshelf filled with books.

9. Santa Lucia Guest House

St. Lucia

Katrina

P6,882

P7,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining area.

A brick building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery including palm trees and various plants.

10. Perna Perna St Lucia

St. Lucia

Pascal

P4,038

P4,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A multi-story hotel with balconies, surrounded by tropical plants and flowers.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a glass-top table, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a large mirror.

A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and wooden chairs.

11. Shonalanga Lodge

St. Lucia

Pedro Agrela

P2,983

P3,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading to a building with a thatched roof.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, wooden coffee tables, and pendant lighting. A large window offers a view of the outdoors.

A wooden staircase leading to a pool area surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and rocks.

12. Umlilo Lodge

St. Lucia

Jon

P8,458

P9,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a building with a sloped roof.

A rustic building with a tiled roof, a brick exterior, and a wooden bench outside.

A rustic wooden interior with a brick wall, a staircase, a sofa, two lamps, and a bookshelf.

A gravel pathway leading to a rustic building surrounded by trees.

13. Ezulwini Game Lodge

Hluhluwe

Kerry

P4,326

P4,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern building with a triangular roof, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden furniture, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious outdoor dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, surrounded by a pool and a bar area.

A person sitting on a bed with a dark headboard, holding a glass of wine. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a phone on one of them.

14. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe

Michel

P8,428

P9,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outdoor area through a sliding door.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

A corner of a room with two wicker chairs, a small round stool, and a doormat with "HELLO" written on it.

A nighttime view of a pool area with a covered seating area and a fence.

15. The Wilds Guest House

Hluhluwe

Sebastian

P3,259

P3,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, comfortable seating, and a central coffee table.

A tented accommodation with a wooden deck, a visible room with a bed and a desk, and a number '3' sign.

A bar area with a thatched roof, wooden chairs, a television, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A thatched-roof building with a covered outdoor area, stairs leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden.

16. Falaza Game Lodge

Hluhluwe

Andrew

P13,392

P15,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A deck with a pool, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.

A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense greenery.

A multi-level outdoor deck with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a bookshelf, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

KwaNibela

Michelle

P20,795

P23,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, wicker chairs, and tables set for dining.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

18. Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

KwaNibela

Muhammad abdullah

P8,025

P9,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

19. St Lucia Safari Lodge

St. Lucia

Mathias

P5,162

P5,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A wooden table and chairs on a deck with a view of tropical plants and a building in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery.

A kitchen counter with various items including jars, bottles, and a decorative rooster.

A cozy living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

20. Sandpiper Guest House

St. Lucia

Sebastian

P5,635

P6,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Stay near popular Makakatana attractions

Cape Vidal

9.2/10 (32 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Cape Vidal might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Makakatana. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

9.0/10 (23 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Makakatana with a visit to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Cape Vidal Lighthouse

9.6/10 (8 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Makakatana when you take a trip to Cape Vidal Lighthouse. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.

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Venture to sights like iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Cape Vidal as you discover Makakatana.

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A sandy beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a clear sky.

Top Makakatana Hotel Reviews

Elephant Coast Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Can not recommend highly enough! Would stay again and again!!"

Rhino Coast Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"It was wonderful everything was just splendid and perfect the hosts exceeded our expectations from the moment we checked in to the amazing breakfast and to the moment we had to leave this place that made us felt at home i highly recommend this place"

The Wilds Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for family peace and quiet. Very friendly and welcoming staff. The place is 5 Star in my books"

Ezulwini Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We cannot say enough good things about Ezulwini! Gorgeous views, comfortable accommodation, amazing food, friendly staff - it was just top notch, thank you!"

Umlilo Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is a special place to stay, good accommodation, excellent service"

Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris

8/10 Good

"Very good, cozy and comfortable"

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful and I loved the boardwalks through the forest. The staff was very helpful, professional, and friendly - they went out of their way to accommodate me as a vegetarian and the chef made a delicious curry even though it wasn't on the menu. Thank you for the lovely stay!"

More cheap stays in Makakatana

Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

81 Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

P2,685

P3,088 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

81 Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

P6,265

P7,205 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)

Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

A1115 Rd KwaNibela KwaZulu-Natal

P8,025

P9,229 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

includes taxes & fees

6/10 (1 review)

Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp

Bushlands Road Turnoff N2 Hluhluwe KwaZulu-Natal

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Whalesong guest house

119 Kingfisher St St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

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Luxury Apartment St Lucia 43 On the Bridge

St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Makakatana?

Makakatana Bay Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. This lodge offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area are AmaZulu Lodge and Leopard Tree Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Makakatana.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Makakatana has to offer?

Pelican s Nest Holiday Home St Lucia: This vacation home rental outside of Makakatana is located in the city center and has an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a full-sized fridge, a stovetop, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. You and your friends and family can relax into your vacation with amenities like a garden. See all vacation rentals in Makakatana.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Makakatana, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Makakatana.

What is staying in Makakatana like?

Visitors to Makakatana are sure to find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 111 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Makakatana.

What is there to see in Makakatana?

Landmarks like Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint and Cape Vidal Lighthouse might be worth a visit. The picturesque setting of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Cape Vidal exemplify the area's natural beauty. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Mission Rocks Beach and Lake St. Lucia. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Makakatana guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Makakatana?

The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 76°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 68°F. Average annual precipitation for Makakatana is 37 inches.

Makakatana Hotels

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Our top choices for Makakatana hotels

1. Makakatana Bay Lodge

2. Leopard Tree Lodge

3. Bhangazi Lodge

4. Leopard Corner Lodge

5. Rhino Coast Guest House

6. St Lucia Palms

7. First Group La Rochelle

8. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

9. Santa Lucia Guest House

10. Perna Perna St Lucia

11. Shonalanga Lodge

12. Umlilo Lodge

13. Ezulwini Game Lodge

14. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

15. The Wilds Guest House

16. Falaza Game Lodge

17. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

18. Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

19. St Lucia Safari Lodge

20. Sandpiper Guest House

Stay near popular Makakatana attractions

Cape Vidal

Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Cape Vidal Lighthouse

Learn more about Makakatana

Top Makakatana Hotel Reviews

Elephant Coast Guest House

Rhino Coast Guest House

The Wilds Guest House

Ezulwini Game Lodge

Umlilo Lodge

Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

More cheap stays in Makakatana

Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp

Whalesong guest house

Luxury Apartment St Lucia 43 On the Bridge

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