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

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About the Hotel

3 Mullet Street, St Lucia, South Africa, 3936

Great

8.1

6.9

/10

3.7

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

Discover the luxurious 4-star Elephant Lake Hotel, where spacious rooms and stunning estuary views are complemented by an outdoor pool and on-site dining. This eco-friendly hotel caters to family and adventure travelers alike, offering access to numerous wildlife experiences.

Rooms & Amenities

Elephant Lake Hotel features 56 spacious rooms equipped with air conditioning, wall safes, and en-suite bathrooms. Ground floor rooms offer private patios leading to gardens and the pool area, while first-floor rooms provide balconies with estuary views.

Dining Options

Dining at the Hippo Steakhouse overlooks manicured gardens and serves a continental breakfast along with hot menu options. The Hippo Cafe, located on McKenzie Street, offers a family-friendly environment with a unique South African menu and dedicated kiddies' play zone.

Leisure & Business

The Elephant Lake Hotel provides opportunities for eco-activities within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park as well as whale watching and turtle hatching events off the coast. The on-location Indlovu conference room supports corporate events for up to 100 guests, combining business needs with scenic views.

Location & Transportation

This St Lucia hotel is located near rich biodiversity, featuring grand gardens and potential wildlife encounters like hippos and leopards. The hotel is accessible via minibuses to Mtubamtuba, making it convenient for local travel and exploration.

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Elephant Lake Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

2 persons

260 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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King Room Patio

2 persons

260 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Twin Room Interleading

2 persons

260 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Balcony

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King Room Interleading

2 persons

260 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Facilities

Elephant Lake 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

Facilities: Great

8.2/10Review score

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

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
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

Elephant Lake Hotel Location

3 Mullet Street, St Lucia, South Africa, 3936

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3 Mullet Street, St Lucia, South Africa, 3936

City landmarks

Landmark

Saint Lucia Estuary

2600 ft

Zoo

Crocodile Centre St Lucia

1.3 mi

Landmark

K Z N Wildlife

2500 ft

Landmark

Mpila Camp Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve

2500 ft

Beach

4300 ft

Landmark

Wild-Life Tours

2100 ft

Landmark

Zulu Sun Safaris

2100 ft

Landmark

SuperUber St. Lucia

2100 ft

Landmark

J and K Safaris

2100 ft

Landmark

Catholic church

2500 ft

Landmark

Fruit Market

2500 ft

Landmark

African Soivenirs

2500 ft

Beach

Cape Vidal

2500 ft

Landmark

Kosi Bay

2600 ft

Landmark

Hipo's View

2600 ft

Landmark

Boat Trip Jetty

3100 ft

Landmark

Jabula Beach

1.3 mi

Landmark

Gwalagwala Trail

1.2 mi

Landmark

Slipway

1.2 mi

Landmark

Crocodile Centre

1.3 mi

Landmark

Public Boat Slipway

1.3 mi

Landmark

Wildside Safaris Tours and Stargazing

1.3 mi

Landmark

Beach parking; Toilets

1.4 mi

Landmark

Isiphaphalazi Butterfly Dome

2.1 mi

Landmark

St. Lucia Estuary Beach

2.1 mi

Landmark

Parking for Beach Access

2.3 mi

Landmark

Day visitors parking

2.4 mi

Landmark

Jetty

2.5 mi

Landmark

Veyane Cultural Village

2.9 mi

Nearby

Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park

Saint Lucia Estuary

1600 ft

Kosi Bay

1600 ft

Restaurants

Alfredo's Restaurant

400 ft

54 McKenzie Street Saint Lucia

John Dory's St Lucia

300 ft

166 McKenzi Street Lakeside Lodge

Thyme Square Coffee & Gift Shop

400 ft

McKenzie Street

Reef and Dune

600 ft

51 Mckenzie Street

Fishermans Restaurant & Pub

700 ft

61 McKenzie St

Braza

1100 ft

73 Mckenzie Street Georgiou Centre

St Lucia Coffee Shop

1100 ft

73 Mckenzie Street Georgeou Centre

Getting around

City Centre

St Lucia3 min · 700 ft

Airports

Richards Bay (RCB)114 min · 46.9 mi

Phinda (PZL)148 min · 61.1 mi

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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

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms 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:

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Elephant Lake Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 224 verified reviews

7.6/10

Very good

71%

Recommend

Cleanliness

8.7/10

Comfort

8.7/10

Facilities

8.2/10

Free Wi-Fi

7.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Staff

8.6/10

Value for money

8.4/10

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