𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Makakatana from RM201 (2026) - Fully Refundable Options

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A large outdoor hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees.

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 beach with a vehicle parked on a dirt path surrounded by dense greenery.

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

1. Makakatana Bay Lodge

Makakatana

RM3,780

RM4,347 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

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

2. Forest Villas

St. Lucia

Anni

RM324

RM373 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

A beach with people swimming and walking in the water.

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

3. Bhangazi Lodge

St. Lucia

Christopher R

RM421

RM421 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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.

4. St Lucia Palms

St. Lucia

Darren

RM210

RM242 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

5. Rhino Coast Guest House

St. Lucia

Danica

RM780

RM780 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A sign for 'Leopard Corner Guest House' with a giraffe sculpture and illuminated plants.

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

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

6. Leopard Corner Lodge

St. Lucia

Gail

RM457

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a television, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting of flowers.

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

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

7. Santa Lucia Guest House

St. Lucia

Katrina

RM449

RM516 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

A rustic wooden interior with a brick wall, a staircase, a sofa, two lamps, and a bookshelf.

8. Ezulwini Game Lodge

Hluhluwe

Kerry

RM282

RM324 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

A neatly made bed with a quilt, a bedside table, and a nightstand. There is a painting on the wall above the bed.

9. First Group La Rochelle

St. Lucia

Christiaan

RM499

RM574 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining area.

10. Perna Perna St Lucia

St. Lucia

Pascal

RM263

RM303 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A brick patio with outdoor seating and a covered area with a fireplace.

11. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

St. Lucia

Stanley

RM357

RM357 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A beach with driftwood on the sand and the ocean in the background.

12. Leopard Tree Lodge

St. Lucia

Brian

RM378

RM435 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a large tree in the background.

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.

13. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe

Michel

RM549

RM632 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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

RM194

RM223 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 tented accommodation with a wooden deck, a visible room with a bed and a desk, and a number '3' sign.

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

15. Falaza Game Lodge

Hluhluwe

Andrew

RM870

RM1,001 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

16. The Wilds Guest House

Hluhluwe

Elanie

RM212

RM212 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A multi-level outdoor deck with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden bridge with a sign reading '203' in a forested area.

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

17. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

KwaNibela

Michelle

RM1,272

RM1,462 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

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

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

18. Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

KwaNibela

Muhammad abdullah

RM521

RM600 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

19. St Lucia Safari Lodge

St. Lucia

Mathias

RM335

RM335 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A pool surrounded by lush greenery, a wooden deck, and a stone pathway.

A garden with a thatched-roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.

A lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large window.

A two-story building with a thatched roof and a balcony.

20. AmaZulu Lodge

St. Lucia

Stephen

RM560

RM644 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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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"

Umlilo Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is a special place to stay, good accommodation, excellent service"

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"

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Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

81 Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

RM174

RM201 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

81 Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

RM407

RM468 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)

Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

A1115 Rd KwaNibela KwaZulu-Natal

RM521

RM600 total

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.

Makakatana hotels from RM201

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Our top choices for Makakatana hotels

1. Makakatana Bay Lodge

2. Forest Villas

3. Bhangazi Lodge

4. St Lucia Palms

5. Rhino Coast Guest House

6. Leopard Corner Lodge

7. Santa Lucia Guest House

8. Ezulwini Game Lodge

9. First Group La Rochelle

10. Perna Perna St Lucia

11. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

12. Leopard Tree Lodge

13. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

14. Shonalanga Lodge

15. Falaza Game Lodge

16. The Wilds Guest House

17. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

18. Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

19. St Lucia Safari Lodge

20. AmaZulu Lodge

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

Umlilo Lodge

Lidiko Lodge

Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris

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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