𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Makakatana from RM202 (2026) - Fully Refundable Options

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Our top choices for Makakatana hotels

1. Makakatana Bay Lodge

Makakatana

RM3,812

RM4,384 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

2. Leopard Tree Lodge

St. Lucia

Brian

RM381

RM438 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

3. Rhino Coast Guest House

St. Lucia

Danica

RM787

RM787 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

4. Leopard Corner Lodge

St. Lucia

Gail

RM459

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

5. Santa Lucia Guest House

St. Lucia

Katrina

RM451

RM519 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

6. Bhangazi Lodge

St. Lucia

Christopher R

RM423

RM423 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

7. Flamingo Lodge

St. Lucia

Anonymous traveller

RM235

RM270 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

8. First Group La Rochelle

St. Lucia

Christiaan

RM567

RM652 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

9. Perna Perna St Lucia

St. Lucia

Pascal

RM227

RM261 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

10. St Lucia Palms

St. Lucia

Darren

RM206

RM237 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

11. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

St. Lucia

Stanley

RM359

RM359 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

12. iGwalagwala Guest House

St. Lucia

"Very nice guest house, everything is done to make sure that we are comfortable. The owners are very nice people and can give a lot of advices ans help you with a cooler, booking etc... Nice location also, you can walk to the beach, restuarants, etc... The breakfast is really great. We really enjoyed our stay there and will definitely come back. One more thing we can see some monkeys from our house :)"

Steven

RM602

RM602 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

13. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe

Hawa

RM614

RM706 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

14. Shonalanga Lodge

St. Lucia

Pedro Agrela

RM196

RM225 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

15. Falaza Game Lodge

Hluhluwe

Andrew

RM878

RM1,009 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

16. Ezulwini Game Lodge

Hluhluwe

Kerry

RM283

RM326 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

17. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

KwaNibela

Michelle

RM1,363

RM1,567 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

18. The Wilds Guest House

Hluhluwe

Sebastian

RM214

RM214 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. Sandpiper Guest House

St. Lucia

Sebastian

RM372

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

20. AmaZulu Lodge

St. Lucia

Stephen

RM394

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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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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Hippos resting by a water body with a dense forest in the background.

Top Makakatana Hotel Reviews

Elephant Coast Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Can not recommend highly enough! Would stay again and again!!"

Bushwillow Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Thobile and her team are very friendly and accommodating. This is my third stay at this property and very happy with everything"

Ezulwini Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We cannot say enough good things about Ezulwini! Gorgeous views, comfortable accommodation, amazing food, friendly staff - it was just top notch, thank you!"

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. "

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

RM176

RM202 total

4 Sept - 5 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

81 Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

RM411

RM472 total

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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Sobhengu Lodge by Dream Resorts

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Luxury Apartment St Lucia 43 On the Bridge

St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

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Whalesong guest house

119 Kingfisher St St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

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Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp

Bushlands Road Turnoff N2 Hluhluwe 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 Lidiko 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 110 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 RM202

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Our top choices for Makakatana hotels

1. Makakatana Bay Lodge

2. Leopard Tree Lodge

3. Rhino Coast Guest House

4. Leopard Corner Lodge

5. Santa Lucia Guest House

6. Bhangazi Lodge

7. Flamingo Lodge

8. First Group La Rochelle

9. Perna Perna St Lucia

10. St Lucia Palms

11. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

12. iGwalagwala Guest House

13. ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

14. Shonalanga Lodge

15. Falaza Game Lodge

16. Ezulwini Game Lodge

17. Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

18. The Wilds Guest House

19. Sandpiper Guest House

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

Elephant Coast Guest House

Bushwillow Collection

Ezulwini Game Lodge

Umlilo Lodge

Lidiko Lodge

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

Luxury Apartment St Lucia 43 On the Bridge

Whalesong guest house

Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp

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