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Makakatana Bay Lodge

Property class: 4
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Makakatana lodge

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A large outdoor hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees.
A cozy living room with a green sofa, wicker chairs, and a coffee table with books and decorative items.
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.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Nyalazi Rural St. Lucia, Makakatana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3935
  • Place, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St Lucia Crocodile Centre
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Lucia Estuary Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a grey bedspread, two bedside lamps, a cowhide rug, and a wooden bench.

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabin with a covered porch, a bed, and two chairs.

Luxury Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two people seated on wooden chairs on a wooden deck, with a bed and wall-mounted lights in the background.

Honeymoon Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Makakatana

Makakatana retreat .Your stay at this Makakatana lodge places you within a 10-minute walk of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Lake St. Lucia. The Gallery-St Lucia and St. Lucia Estuary Beach are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve - 51 min drive - 25.5 miles
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 53 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 54 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 54 min drive - 17.8 miles

About this property

Makakatana Bay Lodge

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Makakatana lodge
Free breakfast is available daily. Makakatana Bay Lodge also features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a communal living room. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4-star Makakatana lodge is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Makakatana Bay Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. This Makakatana lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Makakatana Bay Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 1000 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Makakatana Bay Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Makakatana Bay Lodge.

How much does it cost to stay at Makakatana Bay Lodge?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Makakatana Bay Lodge on Aug 23, 2026 start from $961, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Makakatana Bay Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is 14.9 mi (57-min drive) from St. Lucia Estuary Beach.

Does Makakatana Bay Lodge offer free breakfast?

Makakatana Bay Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Makakatana Bay Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Makakatana Bay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Makakatana Bay Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Makakatana Bay Lodge have a pool?

Makakatana Bay Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Makakatana Bay Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Makakatana Bay Lodge to downtown Makakatana?

Makakatana Bay Lodge is 1.6 mi away from Makakatana.

Makakatana Bay Lodge Reviews

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Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joke

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023