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1. St Lucia Safari Lodge

St. Lucia

Mathias

RM337

RM337 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a sign indicating pool hours.

2. St Lucia Palms

St. Lucia

Darren

RM210

RM242 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Rhino Coast Guest House

St. Lucia

Danica

RM784

RM784 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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.

4. Perna Perna St Lucia

St. Lucia

Pascal

RM264

RM303 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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.

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

5. Leopard Corner Lodge

St. Lucia

Gail

RM458

RM527 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Santa Lucia Guest House

St. Lucia

Katrina

RM449

RM517 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 garden pathway with a brick wall on one side and a brick building on the other.

A beach with people swimming and walking in the water.

7. Bhangazi Lodge

St. Lucia

Christopher R

RM422

RM422 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 neatly made bed with a quilt, a bedside table, and a nightstand. There is a painting on the wall above the bed.

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

8. First Group La Rochelle

St. Lucia

Christiaan

RM492

RM566 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 beach with waves, a clear sky, and a few people in the distance.

9. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

St. Lucia

Stanley

RM358

RM358 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and wooden chairs.

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

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a large mirror.

10. Shonalanga Lodge

St. Lucia

Pedro Agrela

RM195

RM224 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

A buffet table with various dishes and beverages, including a pitcher of orange juice and a glass pitcher of water.

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

11. AmaZulu Lodge

St. Lucia

Stephen

RM563

RM648 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

A bedroom with a brick wall, wooden beams, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a refrigerator.

A building with thatched roofs and a central courtyard.

An outdoor dining area with a brick wall, a brick fireplace, and a wooden table with chairs.

12. Marrob Lodge

Mfolozi

Chad

RM299

RM344 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

13. Makakatana Bay Lodge

Makakatana

RM3,800

RM4,370 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 hallway with wicker furniture, a red pillow, and vases with tall plants.

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

14. Forest Villas

St. Lucia

Anni

RM325

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

15. Ingwenya Lodge

St. Lucia

Anonymous traveller

RM281

RM323 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading to a building with a thatched roof.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, wooden coffee tables, and pendant lighting. A large window offers a view of the outdoors.

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and rocks.

A wooden staircase leading to a pool area surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

16. Umlilo Lodge

St. Lucia

Jon

RM552

RM635 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 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.

17. Leopard Tree Lodge

St. Lucia

Brian

RM380

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A wooden pathway leading to a covered seating area surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A wooden pathway flanked by dense tropical vegetation, leading towards a structure in the distance.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone wall, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

18. Forest Lodge

St. Lucia

Zamo

RM368

RM423 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table, and a covered patio.

A stone fire pit with flames, surrounded by wooden walls and a seating area with cushions.

A room with a table set with a bottle, glasses, and chocolate with strawberries.

A neatly made bed with pillows, a blue towel, and a wooden headboard. There is a wooden shelf unit and a small table with a chair.

19. Marlin Lodge

St. Lucia

Grahame

RM304

RM304 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A building entrance with a sign reading "RECEPTION" and a sign at the bottom of the stairs that says "MIND YOUR STEP."

A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a television.

A wall with framed photographs, a vase with yellow flowers, and a sign with a bird illustration.

A cozy dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

20. 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

RM600

RM600 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Learn more about Mtubatuba

Gateway to iSimangaliso Wetland Park, this small town offers convenient access to Big Five safaris and hippo-spotting boat tours. Book a guided tour to nearby Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park where rangers know which trails have the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Top Mtubatuba Hotel Reviews

Leopard Corner Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"A lovely welcome and fabulous stay - I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area."

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely property and all the staff were very kind and helpful. Our tent was really nice, most comfortable beds we had on holiday. Nice area with wardrobe, fridge and sink. Bathroom was nice, shower had decent pressure. Cleaned with fresh towels every day. Because it’s tents you will hear the neighbours but they strongly encourage quiet hours, room had a fan and ear plugs. Would stay here again."

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"

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. "

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Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

81 Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

RM175

RM202 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

RM409

RM471 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)

Fishermans Flat

55 Garrick Avenue St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

RM541

RM622 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

6/10 (3 reviews)

Whalesong guest house

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Luxury Apartment St Lucia 43 On the Bridge

St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal

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Crabb Cottage and Escape

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Mtubatuba?

AmaZulu Lodge, located 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from the heart of Mtubatuba, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your visit to the area are Leopard Tree Lodge and Rhino Coast Guest House. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Mtubatuba.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Mtubatuba has to offer?

Pelican s Nest Holiday Home St Lucia: This holiday home rental outside of Mtubatuba 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 Mtubatuba.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Mtubatuba, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Mtubatuba.

What is staying in Mtubatuba like?

Travellers to Mtubatuba will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 87 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Mtubatuba.

What should I see while I'm in Mtubatuba?

A favourite place to visit is iSimangaliso Wetland Park. You'll also find St. Lucia Estuary Beach and The Gallery-St Lucia in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Mtubatuba guide.

What's the weather like in Mtubatuba?

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 Mtubatuba is 937 mm.

Mtubatuba hotels from RM202

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Our top choices for Mtubatuba hotels

1. St Lucia Safari Lodge

2. St Lucia Palms

3. Rhino Coast Guest House

4. Perna Perna St Lucia

5. Leopard Corner Lodge

6. Santa Lucia Guest House

7. Bhangazi Lodge

8. First Group La Rochelle

9. St Lucia Livingston Lodge

10. Shonalanga Lodge

11. AmaZulu Lodge

12. Marrob Lodge

13. Makakatana Bay Lodge

14. Forest Villas

15. Ingwenya Lodge

16. Umlilo Lodge

17. Leopard Tree Lodge

18. Forest Lodge

19. Marlin Lodge

20. iGwalagwala Guest House

Learn more about Mtubatuba

Top Mtubatuba Hotel Reviews

Leopard Corner Lodge

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

Elephant Coast Guest House

Rhino Coast Guest House

Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

Umlilo Lodge

Lidiko Lodge

More cheap stays in Mtubatuba

Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel

Luxury Tented Village at Urban Glamping

Fishermans Flat

Whalesong guest house

Luxury Apartment St Lucia 43 On the Bridge

Crabb Cottage and Escape

Frequently asked questions

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