Elephant Lake Hotel - St Lucia

4-star eco-lodge on the St Lucia Estuary with hippo viewing from the bar deck

Wildlife & Location

Elephant Lake Hotel St Lucia sits within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bar deck overlooks the St Lucia Estuary, where hippos regularly emerge from the water. Over 520 bird species inhabit the surrounding grounds and estuary.

Rooms & Amenities

Each air-conditioned room at Elephant Lake Hotel offers either a balcony or a patio with views of the St Lucia Estuary. Rooms include a safety deposit box, tea-and-coffee making facilities, satellite TV, and an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries. The hotel provides private patios or balconies and interleading room options for families.

Dining & Bar

The on-site restaurant serves African cuisine with scenic garden views and offers a breakfast buffet rated 'Very Good Breakfast' by guests. Kids' meals, special diet menus, and wine/champagne are available at the restaurant. The bar opens onto a viewing deck where guests can spot hippos while enjoying drinks.

Activities & Eco-Tours

Guests book eco-tours through the in-house safari company Go Safaris, including boat cruises on the St Lucia Estuary and game drives in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. The hotel offers early morning and evening beach safaris, hippo and crocodile tours, and walking tours about local culture. An outdoor swimming pool, children's playground, and kids' outdoor play equipment are available on-site.

Business & Family

Elephant Lake Hotel in St Lucia has a well-equipped conference room for up to 100 delegates, with meeting/banquet facilities and fax/photocopying services. Family rooms, a children's playground, and kids' outdoor play equipment make the hotel suitable for family stays. Facilities for disabled guests include wheelchair accessibility and toilets with grab rails.

• Location: Within iSimangaliso Wetland Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with estuary-view balconies or patios
• Dining: African cuisine restaurant with scenic garden views
• Activities: Go Safaris boat cruises, game drives, hippo & crocodile tours
• Business: Conference room for 100 delegates with meeting facilities
• Family: Children's playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, family rooms