𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Makakatana (2026)

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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 rustic outdoor setting with a treehouse illuminated by lanterns, surrounded by natural foliage.

1. Makakatana Bay Lodge

Makakatana

S$1,231

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a large plant.

2. Leopard Tree Lodge

St. Lucia

Brian

S$136

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A garden pathway with a brick wall on one side and a brick building on the other.

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

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

3. Bhangazi Lodge

St. Lucia

Christopher R

S$131

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A buffet with various food items and a coffee station.

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

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

4. Leopard Corner Lodge

St. Lucia

Gail

S$164

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a brick planter, and a view of the interior through a glass door.

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

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

5. Santa Lucia Guest House

St. Lucia

Katrina

S$157

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A building with a sloped roof surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel pathway leading to it.

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

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

6. Ezulwini Game Lodge

Hluhluwe

Kerry

S$92

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A hotel room with a brick wall, a wooden ceiling, a bed with white and red bedding, a red throw, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

7. St Lucia Palms

St. Lucia

Darren

S$73

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

A pool area with lounge chairs, a brick wall, and a covered seating area.

8. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

St. Lucia

Stanley

S$111

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, a toaster, and various food items on the counter.

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

9. Rhino Coast Guest House

St. Lucia

Danica

S$225

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A well-maintained grassy area with a covered seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a red-tiled roof.

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

10. First Group La Rochelle

St. Lucia

Christiaan

S$176

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A garden pathway leading to a brick building with lush greenery and palm trees.

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

11. Perna Perna St Lucia

St. Lucia

Pascal

S$94

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 neatly made bed with floral pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed botanical prints on the wall.

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

12. Sandpiper Guest House

St. Lucia

Sebastian

S$127

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Falaza Game Lodge

Hluhluwe

Andrew

S$292

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and wooden chairs.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden door, a shower, and a small table.

14. Shonalanga Lodge

St. Lucia

Pedro Agrela

S$67

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

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

15. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe

Michel

S$178

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a balcony.

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

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

A garden with a palm tree, various tropical plants, and a brick wall.

16. The Wilds Guest House

Hluhluwe

Elanie

S$62

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

A pool area with a wooden deck and a view of the sea.

17. Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

KwaNibela

Muhammad abdullah

S$171

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

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

18. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

KwaNibela

Michelle

S$482

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A wooden deck with a table set for a meal, overlooking a lush landscape with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A stone pathway winding through a lush garden with dense foliage and a wooden pergola.

A room with a large window, curtains, a cushioned bench, and a candle holder.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

19. Ingwenya Lodge

St. Lucia

Anonymous traveller

S$101

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden pathway leading to a building with outdoor seating and lush tropical plants.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a red vase, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hallway with wicker furniture, a red pillow, and vases with tall plants.

A wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery leading to a pool area.

20. Forest Villas

St. Lucia

Anni

S$112

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Stay near popular Makakatana attractions

Cape Vidal

9.2/10 (32 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cape Vidal might be the perfect place to visit 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 spend time at Cape Vidal Lighthouse. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.

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Explore attractions like iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Cape Vidal as you discover things to see and do in Makakatana.

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Top Makakatana Hotel Reviews

Ezulwini Game Lodge

8/10 Good

"The place looked good when we arrived but took a fall from grace when we went to dinner, steak was on the menu but all three of us could not even cut it with a steak knife and the amount of people sending the steak back agreed with us it really put us off and the breakfast was not much better when we told the staff they were not interested overall disappointed"

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"

Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

10/10 Excellent

"Everthing was ok"

Lidiko Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this hotel. Is peaceful. The staff and the administration are kind and helpful. "

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!"

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Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

81 Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

S$61

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

81 Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

S$147

14 Oct - 15 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)

Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

A1115 Rd KwaNibela KwaZulu-Natal

S$171

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 traveller data. This lodge offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Two other options for your visit to 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 holiday rentals that Makakatana has to offer?

Pelican s Nest Holiday Home St Lucia: This holiday home rental outside of Makakatana is located in the city centre, and has an outdoor pool, a terrace and a BBQ 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 that you can cook with friends or family. You and your friends and family can relax into your holiday with amenities such as 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 room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it 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 will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 111 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Makakatana.

What are the top places to visit 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 itinerary are Mission Rocks Beach and Lake St. Lucia. Take a look at what more there is 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 temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 20°C. Average annual precipitation for Makakatana is 937 mm.

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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. Santa Lucia Guest House

6. Ezulwini Game Lodge

7. St Lucia Palms

8. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

9. Rhino Coast Guest House

10. First Group La Rochelle

11. Perna Perna St Lucia

12. Sandpiper Guest House

13. Falaza Game Lodge

14. Shonalanga Lodge

15. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

16. The Wilds Guest House

17. Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

18. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

19. Ingwenya Lodge

20. Forest Villas

Stay near popular Makakatana attractions

Cape Vidal

Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint

Cape Vidal Lighthouse

Learn more about Makakatana

Top Makakatana Hotel Reviews

Ezulwini Game Lodge

Elephant Coast Guest House

Rhino Coast Guest House

The Wilds Guest House

Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

Lidiko 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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