Umlilo Lodge

St. Lucia B&B with outdoor pool and restaurant

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November 2025

December 2025

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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Pool
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
Outdoor pool
Beach towels
Business center
Terrace
Garden
Car rentals on site
Library
Front-desk safe
Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

Refrigerator
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

Why we love this property

Dining for every mood

This B&B serves free buffet breakfast and offers private dining for couples. A restaurant and 2 bars create perfect settings for every culinary mood.

Serene balcony escape

In-room massages restore travel-weary muscles at this bed & breakfast. Each guestroom features a private balcony and convenient minibar.

Work and wander

This bed & breakfast boasts a business center and meeting room for productivity. After work, enjoy in-room massages or visit one of two bars.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Tomorrow

Oct 30 - Oct 31

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

215 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Economy Room (Small)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

151 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

269 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (Unit)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

2 bedrooms

Hair dryer

323 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Pool Room (5)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

226 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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$144 nightly

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

The Gallery-St Lucia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 9 min drive - 2.6 km
Monzi Golf Club - 24 min drive - 19.3 km
Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint - 34 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

Richards Bay (RCB) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

‪Reef & Dune - ‬5 min walk
‪Barraca - ‬3 min walk
‪Kauai - ‬4 min walk
‪St Lucia Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk
‪The Ocean Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Umlilo Lodge

Situated by the ocean, Umlilo Lodge is a great choice for a stay in St. Lucia. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

- No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Barbecue grills
Private dining

What to do

Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Whale-watching nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting room

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Beach towels

Facilities

Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Mosquito nets
An outdoor pool

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Grab bar near toilet
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

Television
Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

In-room massage
Balcony

Freshen up

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

Food and drink

Refrigerator

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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

Is there a pool at Umlilo Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Umlilo Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Umlilo Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Umlilo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Umlilo Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the bed & breakfast's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Umlilo Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Umlilo Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Umlilo Lodge like?

Umlilo Lodge is located a short 9-minute walk from The Gallery-St Lucia.

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Umlilo Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Good

Oct 31, 2024

Henrik, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 31, 2024

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.

Henrik, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 17, 2020

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.

moaaz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 30, 2019

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

anne-marie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 16, 2019

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.

Peter, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 16, 2019

Mensen vriendelijk, maar basic lodge en zeker geen 4 sterren lodge. Dus prijs veel te hoog voor geleverde

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 15, 2019

Umlilo Lodge Geweldig

wat een prachtige locatie, ondanks de wintertijd in ZA. Veel excursies gemaakt. Gewoon hartstikke fijn.

Ed, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 7, 2018

Beautiful tree filled lodge with amazing staff.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 6, 2018

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.

Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 12, 2018

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).

Wil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 28, 2018

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.

Stefan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 26, 2017

A great place:-)

4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 8, 2017

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.

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 3, 2017

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?

Dana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 30, 2017

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 .

jean-francois, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 22, 2017

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 21, 2016

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 Exceptional

Oct 9, 2016

Super mooie Lodge, nette kamers. Zeer vriendelijk ontvangst, lekker ontbijt met verse eieren. Klein paradijs.

8/10 Very good

Sep 28, 2016

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.

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 19, 2016

Super etape

Nous sommes restés une nuit, tres bon accueil, endroit tres agreable, tres vert et surtout nous avons vu des hippopotames juste en sortant de l'hotel !!

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 5, 2016

8/10 Very good

Oct 11, 2015

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 Very good

Aug 26, 2015

Nice but pricey

Nice little hotel, but very pricey for what it offers.

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 3, 2015

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

Dec 30, 2014

Utmärkt ställe

Alldeles utmärkt ställe att bo på i St Lucia. Mysig och fint uppbyggd trädgård. Trevlig personal som hjälper till med allt man vill. De förbokade fina utflykter till oss som överträffade våra förhoppningar. Frukosten var jättegod och hade allt man kunde önska sig.