Elephant Lake Hotel, St Lucia ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

3 Mullet Street, St Lucia, South Africa, 3936

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“The hotel's location near the river provides stunning nature views.”view full review

Discover the luxurious 3-star Elephant Lake Hotel, surrounded by stunning Estuary views and abundant wildlife, including regular visits from hippos. This pet-friendly hotel features an outdoor pool, the Hippo Steakhouse restaurant, and offers various eco-activities.

Rooms & Facilities

The Elephant Lake Hotel provides 56 spacious rooms equipped with air conditioning, TVs with selected channels, and en-suite bathrooms with showers. Ground floor rooms include private patios leading to gardens and the pool area, while first floor rooms offer balconies with estuary views.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include the Hippo Steakhouse, which overlooks the gardens and St Lucia Estuary, offering continental breakfast options and a varied lunch and dinner menu. The hotel also features the Hippo Cafe on McKenzie Street, providing a family-friendly atmosphere with a diverse menu including gourmet milkshakes.

Business & Activities

The hotel's conference center, Indlovu, accommodates up to 100 guests and is ideal for corporate events and teambuilding sessions. The Elephant Lake Hotel also promotes local eco-activities and tours, including beach safaris and visits to iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Leisure & Wildlife

Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool and access to communal braai facilities. The hotel's location provides opportunities for wildlife spotting, with regular visits from hippos and a variety of bird species populating the area.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

2 persons

24 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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King Room Patio

2 persons

24 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Twin Room Interleading

2 persons

24 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Balcony

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King Room Interleading

2 persons

24 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Ample Parking Space

“Upon my arrival, I was delighted to find plenty of car parking available at the Elephant Lake Hotel. It made my stay so much easier as I didn't have to worry about finding a space for my vehicle.” view full review

Buffet Breakfast Delight

“I thoroughly enjoyed the buffet breakfast offered at the hotel. There was a wide selection of standard breakfast items, allowing me to start my day with a filling meal. I also appreciated the convenience of having breakfast served until 9:00 AM, which is perfect for early risers.” view full review

Spacious and Comfortable Rooms

“The rooms at the Elephant Lake Hotel were quite spacious and provided all the necessary amenities, including air conditioning, a TV, and a hair dryer. I loved the little patio outside my room that overlooked the swimming pool, perfect for relaxing after a long day.” view full review

Refreshing Pool Experience

“The hotel's swimming pool was a wonderful feature during my stay. While I was there, I had the unique experience of seeing a hippo come right up by the pool area. It was a good blend of leisure and the wild, making my time by the pool very nice.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Snorkelling
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu
Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

3 Mullet Street, St Lucia, South Africa, 3936

Map view

3 Mullet Street, St Lucia, South Africa, 3936

City landmarks

Landmark

Saint Lucia Estuary

790 m

Zoo

Crocodile Centre St Lucia

2.0 km

Landmark

Mpila Camp Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve

740 m

Beach

1.3 km

Landmark

K Z N Wildlife

740 m

Landmark

Catholic church

740 m

Landmark

African Soivenirs

740 m

Landmark

Fruit Market

740 m

Beach

Cape Vidal

740 m

Landmark

Kosi Bay

790 m

Landmark

Hipo's View

790 m

Landmark

Jabula Beach

2.1 km

Landmark

Gwalagwala Trail

2.0 km

Landmark

Crocodile Centre

2.1 km

Landmark

St. Lucia Estuary Beach

3.4 km

Landmark

Isiphaphalazi Butterfly Dome

3.4 km

Landmark

Veyane Cultural Village

4.6 km

Nearby

Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park

Saint Lucia Estuary

480 m

Kosi Bay

480 m

Restaurants

Alfredo's Restaurant

110 m

54 McKenzie Street Saint Lucia

John Dory's St Lucia

90 m

166 McKenzi Street Lakeside Lodge

Thyme Square Coffee & Gift Shop

110 m

McKenzie Street

Reef and Dune

160 m

51 Mckenzie Street

Fishermans Restaurant & Pub

200 m

61 McKenzie St

Braza

310 m

73 Mckenzie Street Georgiou Centre

St Lucia Coffee Shop

330 m

73 Mckenzie Street Georgeou Centre

Getting around

City Centre

St Lucia3 min · 200 m

Airports

Richards Bay (RCB)114 min · 75.4 km

Phinda (PZL)148 min · 98.3 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:30

Check-out

from 09:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Elephant Lake provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Year renovated:

2008

Number of rooms:

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Elephant Lake Hotel, St Lucia

About the Hotel

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Business & Activities

Leisure & Wildlife

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Facilities

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Sports & Fitness

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Services

Dining

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Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

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Self-catering

Media

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