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Elephant Lake Hotel

Property class: 3
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near St. Lucia Estuary Beach

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A view of a swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a large animal enclosure.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.
A hippopotamus in a grassy area with a building in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, red pillows, a view of palm trees, and artwork on the wall.
A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, wooden stools, and a bar area with a 'CASTLE' sign.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3 Mullett Street, St Lucia, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936
  • Place, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Gallery-St Lucia
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, St Lucia Crocodile Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a table. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

Classic Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor

  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, First Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden door, an air conditioning unit, and a large floral painting on the wall.

Triple Room, First Floor

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Interleading

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a view of the outdoors.

Twin Room, Interleading

  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for King Room, Ground Floor

A neatly made bed with white and yellow pillows, a green throw, and two white towels on the bed.

King Room, Ground Floor

  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room, First Floor

A hotel room with a bed, two red pillows, a white bedspread, a blue and white chevron-patterned blanket, two wall-mounted lamps, and a red chair.

King Room, First Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room, Interleading

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

King Room, Interleading

  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, First Floor

A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, and floral artwork on the walls.

Standard Room, First Floor

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Garden View, Ground Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a shower, and a large painting on the wall.

Basic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Garden View, Ground Floor

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

St. Lucia

Seaside stay .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of St. Lucia Estuary Beach and 12 miles (20 km) of Monzi Golf Club with a stay here.

What's nearby

  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cape Vidal - 59 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ocean Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Quarterdeck - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barraca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reef & Dune - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Elephant Lake Hotel

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near St. Lucia Estuary Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1399 square feet (130 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Elephant Lake Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star St. Lucia hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 1399 sq ft of conference space
  • 130 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2006
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Elephant Lake Hotel offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 100 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Elephant Lake Hotel to the airport?

Elephant Lake Hotel is 132 mi (156-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Elephant Lake Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Elephant Lake Hotel.

How close is Elephant Lake Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2 mi (12-min drive) from St. Lucia Estuary Beach and 10.2 mi (48-min drive) from Mission Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Elephant Lake Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Elephant Lake Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 100 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Elephant Lake Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Elephant Lake Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Elephant Lake Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Elephant Lake Hotel have a pool?

Elephant Lake Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Elephant Lake Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Elephant Lake Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Elephant Lake Hotel to downtown St. Lucia?

Elephant Lake Hotel is 0.2 mi away from St. Lucia.

Elephant Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 68 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fair - Wifi, damp, breakfast needs to improve

Wifi in the reception area only, not in the rooms. Staff not really friendly. We were sent to the right room and found it unbearably smelling of dump from the mat. We were given another room and it was better than the first, but it smells too. Breakfast can be nice but it was smaill portions. The hotel is nicely and centrally situated. We saw the hippos upclose. Great hotel and it can be upscaled easily. Nice swimming pool and gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel is in a great location but completely neglected and poorly managed: inadequate linen ( 2 towels per room); Aircons in a state of disrepair, no cappuccino machine, pool area not managed ( outsiders come to swim), restaurant almost non-existent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrendous!

Pathetic customer service! 45mins to check in, 30 minutes to check out. Manager is “too busy” to address any issues. Old, dilapidated hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Comfortable, very quiet and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Valentine’s

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

St Lucia vibes

Perfectly located !!! Rooms were spacious & clean & loved the pool layout.
View from our room
spacious room with pool view
St Lucia main beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was very bad, no one attended us when we arrived we even took keys by ourselves because there was no one at reception and also when we checked out we just left the keys, there was no one. Cockroach in our room, it was not clean even the balcony. Breakfast was fine. No fridge. Overall we was so disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, very convenient, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Would suggest a mini fridge in rooms though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

nhappy

Upon arrival I was sent to a room that I have not paid for. After asking and telling the receptionist about this she had told me all other rooms are fully booked and they cannot do anything. I found this very frustrating as I did not get what I paid for. The room was a king size bed what I paid for but yet I was given two single beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness

Elephant Lake Hotel Review

Good stay but the hotel is not flexible with late checkout. Breakfast is not buffet and hence the service is slow during peak hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra läge för utflykter och midagar på stadens olika restauranger.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay. We were one of the lucky ones to to see a Hippo coming up to the swimming pool to drink water from the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never stay tried to cancel no response. Very hard to contact you ir cancel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WiFi wasn’t available throughout just in The main lobby so As a traveler it was challenging
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Stay

Very nice stay! The room was great, very nice location, close to some of the most beautiful beaches in South Africa! Definitely worthwhile.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel in the center of St. Lucia. Good amenities and attractive grounds. Good option for a budget stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Elephant Lake Hotel

While the hotel is well situated, our room was not particularly clean. The room/hotel could use some updating. WIFi does not work in the rooms but only in select places.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good, but upgrade with wifi in rooms.

Wifi in reception area only is not what you expect of a hotel and can easily be upscaled. Otherwise a nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hippo’s on the lawn.

Best position in St Lucia. Saw Hippo’s on hotel grounds twice. Gardens and pool area make this one of the best options for a short stay. The rooms, although not huge, were serviced and kept neat and clean. Restaurant food compared with the best you will find in town. Portions were generous, and the service better than expected. Overall good value. Breakfast choices would satisfy most travelers. Wi-fi was slow, but adequate. We stayed in self- catering apartments in St Lucia previously, but this is without a doubt the best option for short stop-over. The highlight of our stay was seeing the hippo up close, grazing right next to the hotel pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Skønt sted

Skønt sted med aber og mangust i have, ja sågar en græssende flodhest af og til. God mad og skøn udsigt over Skt. Lucia søen i det fjerne, fra barens terrasse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Medelhotell

Medelhotell med lite svajig surf på rummet. Bra i receptionen. Om man vill ha hjälp med att boka safari så går det bra. Påminner lite om ett amerikanskt motell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Shower in the room wasn't working and we were not informed . Dining set up, not ideal. all else was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bien pour St Lucie

Hotel sympa et bien placé. Niveau personnel c'est assez disparate, certains managers ne sont pas polis du tout et au contraire certains employés sont adorables! On a avait pris les deux petits déjeuners à emporter pour les safaris, on l'a eu que le premier jour car ils ont oublier le lendemain...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Last 3 nights of the holiday

Nice 3-day stay, in a very comfortable, friendly hotel. Ideal location, by the river and a very short walk to the numerous restaurants in the small town. Good, spacious rooms, which are kept very clean, but without any wifi (which was only available in the restaurant, reception and the bar). Breakfast had plenty of options and the friendly staff were able to assist with any local suggestions. The hippo tour was a bit disappointing but we did see a couple come close to the hotel pool. We'd highly recommend a day up at Cape Vidal - fantastic place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hippo land

Excellent hotel ,, great location in a beautiful spot . Lovely safe main st ( McKenzie rd )to browse and shop
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

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